01/17/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2019
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 17, 2019
6:00 PM
Council Chambers - Main Library
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Jay Polglaze,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Vice Mayor 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 6:00 p.m. at the Clearwater Main
Library.
2. Invocation — Rev. Lee Hall-Perkins from Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Hamilton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Swearing in Councilmember Polglaze
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember
Polglaze.
4.2 Island Estates Boat Parade Presentation - Paul Lightfoot
4.3 United Way Presentation - Tracie Hill, VP of Human Resources United Way Suncoast
Ms. Hill thanked the City and employees for their continued support and
generosity.
4.4 Ruth Eckerd Hall Annual Report - Susan Crockett
Ms. Crockett provided a PowerPoint presentation
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the December 6, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the December 6,
2018 City Council Meeting Minutes 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
John Funk suggested Council spend more time discussing the financial
commitments proposed for Imagine Clearwater that the locals want
before determining what items cannot be funded.
Lisa Lanza suggested allowing one or two residents who do not live in the
Downtown serve on the Downtown Development Board and expressed
concerns that Clearwater was not represented at the Bike Walk Summit in
St. Petersburg.
Kathleen Beckham supported hiring a city sustainability coordinator.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 7.16 and 7.17.
7.1 Approve a Mutual Use Agreement with Tampa Bay Water for the installation of natural
gas distribution mains and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve Tourism Promotion Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Pinellas
County for and on behalf of Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater (VSPC) for Clearwater Sea
Blues Festival to be held on February 23 and 24, 2019 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve purchase order(s) with Emerald Facility Management of St. Petersburg, Florida
for pressure washing and cleaning services of City hardscaping in the total annual amount
of$225,000 for one year, with two one-year renewal terms at the City's option and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve award of Invitation to Bid10-19 for the purchase of an MSM3200 ShowMaster
portable stage from Century Industries, Sellersburg, Indiana, in the amount of$142,743;
authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal
financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed
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to be in the City's best interest; declare current stage as surplus pursuant to City Code
Section 2.621(11) Surplus Sale Authorization, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Keystone Excavators, Inc. of
Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of$798,921 for the construction of four lighted clay tennis
courts at the Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Ave.; approve a first
quarter budget amendment to transfer $67,000 of Penny funds from Joe DiMaggio
Sports Complex (315-93655), $74,782 from Countryside Basketball Court (315-93653)
and $35,900 from Recreation Facility impact fees (142-343963); and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a work order from McKim and Creed of Clearwater, FL, in the amount of
$2,090,473.00 for the Clearwater Water Supply and Treatment Master Plan
(18-0022-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Authorize a purchase order to American Guard Services, of Tampa, Florida, in a
not-to-exceed annual amount of$33,250, including two, one-year renewal terms at the
City's discretion, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Award construction contracts for the 2018 Sewer Point Repairs and Improvements
project (17-0060-UT) in the amount of$1 400,000 for an initial one-year term with an
option for three renewal terms on a unit price basis to the following vendors: EnviroWaste
Services Group, Inc. of Miami, FL, Engineered Spray Solutions, LLC of Lakeland, FL,
and USSI, LLC of Venice, FL, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Award a construction contract to David Nelson Construction Company of Clearwater,
Florida, in the amount of$2,711,948.58 for the Seminole Street Boat Ramp / North
Marina District Improvements (16-00020-PL), approve Engineer of Record (EOR)
supplemental work order 2 to AECOM in the amount of$34,520 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Accept a Quit Claim Deed from West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) for a
section of land lying in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 09, Township 29 South, Range 15
East, Pinellas County, Florida, in the area of the Seminole Street Boat Ramp/North
Marina District Improvements Project (Project), as more particularly described in Exhibit
A to the Quit Claim Deed. (consent)
7.11Appoint Gregory Newland as the fifth Trustee to a four-year term ending December 31,
2022 on the Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec.
175.061 of the Florida State Statutes. (consent)
7.12Approve Addendum to License and Services Agreements to Tyler Technologies, Inc. of
Yarmouth, ME, for an additional amount not to exceed $443,855.44 for human capital
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management software licensing and professional services, for a new project total of
$2,538,394.44, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Approve a License, Hardware, Maintenance and Services Agreement to E.J. Ward, Inc.
of San Antonio, TX, for fuel management software and hardware, GPS hardware and
services, and associated professional services in an amount not to exceed
$1,285,200.00, in accordance with Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other
Government Bid and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.14Approve a License, Maintenance and Software Services Agreement to FASTER, Inc. of
Norfolk, VA, for fleet asset and work management software and services in an amount not
to exceed $229,432.00, in accordance with Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d)
Other Government Bid and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.15Approve Kokolakis Contracting Change Order 2 in the amount of$57,353.08 and
Erickson Consulting Engineers (ECE) Supplemental Work Order 2 in the amount of
$21,200.00 for the Clearwater Harbor Marina Wave Attenuator Replacement Project
(18-0001-MA) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Award a contract (purchase order) to Tampa Bay Trane, in the amount of$875,000 to
replace both chillers at the Main Police Department, per proposal JY-082818-1 &
H5-174809-4, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other
governmental contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
7.17Award a contract (purchase order) to Garland/DBS, Inc., in the amount of$296,067 for
gymnasium roof replacement at North Greenwood Recreation Center and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
7.18Authorize surplus disposition of identified vehicles via auction to the highest bidder,
pursuant to City Code Section 2.622, Surplus Personal Property, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.19Approve a purchase order to Waste Management/Recycle America, L.L.C. (WM/RA) in
the amount of$350,000 for the processing of the City's single stream recycling
commodity at the contractor's facility in Tampa, FL for the 12-month period beginning
December 16, 2018 through December 15, 2019 as provided in the city's Code of
Ordinances, Section 2.564(1)(e) Exceptions to Bid (impractical to bid) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.20Authorize a contract with Consolidated Resource Recovery, Inc., Sarasota, FL, for yard
waste debris disposal, in the annual amount of$200,000 for an initial three-year term,
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with one additional two-year renewal term at the City's discretion and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.21Amend the 2019 city council meeting schedule to cancel the Monday, July 29 work
session. (consent)
7.22Appoint Denise Sanderson as the Clearwater Representative on the Penny for Pinellas
IV Joint Review Committee for a term effective through September 30, 2030. (consent)
7.23Appoint individuals as listed to the Charter Review Committee. (consent)
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted, less Items 7.16 and 7.17, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.16 Award a contract (purchase order) to Tampa Bay Trane, in the amount of$875,000 to
replace both chillers at the Main Police Department, per proposal JY-082818-1 &
H5-174809-4, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other
governmental contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The two Chillers and related components at Main Police Department need to be
replaced. The corrosive environment has deteriorated the coils and fins beyond
repair. This proposal provides for the installation of a new air-cooled chiller,
pumps, boilers, piping and ties into the existing controls, electrical devices and
equipment as described in A/E projects drawings dated April 19, 2018.
Tampa Bay Trane is an approved vendor under HVAC for US Communities
Contract# 15-JLP-023 (expires September 30, 2022). Also, the engineer of
record reviewed Trane's scope and proposal and found it to be reasonable
based upon the drawings and specifications that have been produced for the
project.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project GSBM180009, New A/C
Chiller Systems, to fund this contract.
One individual suggested including a cost benefit analysis of energy
efficiency when purchasing or replacing equipment, which could be handled
by a sustainability coordinator.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to award a contract (purchase order)
to Tampa Bay Trane, in the amount of $875,000 to replace both
chillers at the Main Police Department, per proposal JY-082818-1
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& H5-174809-4, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of
Ordinances - Other governmental contracts and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.17 Award a contract (purchase order) to Garland/DBS, Inc., in the amount of$296,067 for
gymnasium roof replacement at North Greenwood Recreation Center and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The proposal from Garland/DBS provides for the complete gymnasium roof
system replacement at North Greenwood Recreation Center. The roof system
to be replaced is original to the building and has had numerous repairs and
continues to have issues. The core samples of the roof indicated that complete
removal and replacement of the roof system is necessary.
In choosing a contractor, staff evaluated the U.S. Communities and Master
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (MICPA). Garland/DBS,
Inc. is a contractor that has been awarded a bid for roofing services through this
agreement. Garland took the scope of work and managed a construction bid
process, resulting in three local bids for this work. The lowest responsive bid
was Tarheel Roofing, Inc, which will serve as a subcontractor to Garland. The
bid date was November 27, 2018.
Work shall commence upon award and execution of the proposal and
anticipated to be completed 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed date.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project GSBM180003, Roofing
Repair and Replacement, to fund this contract.
In response to a question, Solid Waste and General Services Director
Earl Gloster said the new roof will have a 30-year warranty, which covers
materials and installation.
One individual suggesting requiring a solar panel roof quote when
rebuilding or constructing a city facility, which could be handled by a
sustainability coordinator.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to award a contract (purchase
order) to Garland/DBS, Inc., in the amount of $296,067 for
gymnasium roof replacement at North Greenwood Recreation
Center and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve changes to the Penny for Pinellas IV project list, as approved for fiscal years
2019/20 - 2029/30, and provide an update on the Philadelphia Phillies agreement. (APH)
On June 7, 2018, Council approved a term sheet that documented the proposed
improvements to Spectrum Field and the Carpenter Complex and funding
needs from the State, County, and Team. This also authorized staff to submit a
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital Project grant application to Pinellas
County and apply for certification of retained spring training facility funding from
the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
On December 20, 2018, the City sent a formal request to the Pinellas County
Board of County Commissioners seeking conceptual approval to begin
negotiations for a Category E Tourist Development Plan Funding application to
fund retained Spring Training facility improvements for Spectrum Field and
Carpenter Complex.
The City's portion of funding for this agreement is $16 million to come from
Penny for Pinellas funds. Included in the project list, approved in Exhibit A of
Resolution 17-22, for the fourth cycle of Penny for Pinellas was $7.5 million
planned for Spectrum/Carpenter Renovations as part of the Sports Fields and
Facilities Upgrades/Improvements project. An additional $2.5 million will be
allocated from that project, leaving the need to appropriate an additional $6
million from another source. The term sheet is contingent upon the city
securing funding from all sources (County and State). The need for this
increase of city funding is contingent upon the same.
On March 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6137-97. The ordinance
established the requirement for a special hearing prior to adoption of the capital
improvement budget to discuss the use of Penny for Pinellas tax, and at any
time in which there is any proposed change to the Penny for Pinellas project
funding of$500,000 or more.
Changes to Penny for Pinellas projects that meet this criterion:
Sports Fields & Facilities Upgrades/Improvements - This project is
currently funded with $14,500,000 of Penny for Pinellas funds, of which
$10,000,000 is allocated for Spectrum/Carpenter. Final budget proposal for this
plan necessitates an increase of$6,000,000 to bring the total Penny for Pinellas
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funding to $20,500,000 in this project, for a total of$16,000,000 for the City's
portion of funding for capital construction at Spectrum/Carpenter.
Sand Key Bridge Replacement Fund -A reduction is proposed to this project
of$6,000,000 to allocate funding to the Sports Fields and Facilities
Upgrades/Improvements project for capital construction at Spectrum Field and
the Carpenter Complex.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve changes to the
Penny for Pinellas IV project list, as approved for fiscal years
2019/20 - 2029/30. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
8.2 Declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 22-19, property located
at 912 Nicholson Street, Lot 7, Block 2, Pine Crest Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book
1, Page 66 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, together with the South half
of that certain vacated alley adjacent to the North, as recorded in Ordinance 6016-96,
O.R. Book 9352, Page 294 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. (APH)
In October 2006, the City of Clearwater acquired the subject lot via a property
exchange with Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services.
It was determined that an abandoned 36-in. storm water pipe runs under ground
level through a portion of the property and is no longer in use. The storm water
pipe has been capped at points above and below the lot per storm water
construction plans. The successful bidder will need to perform their own due
diligence to determine suitability of the property for building construction. The lot
will be sold "as is."
An independent appraisal was performed on the property on December 3, 2018
by Jim Millspaugh and Associates. The appraisal report determined that the fair
market value of the lot is $26,000.00. Per City Charter section 2.01(d)(5), real
property declared surplus shall be sold to the party submitting the highest
competitive bid above the appraised value whose bid meets the terms set by
the Council and whose proposed use of the property is in accordance with the
Council's stated purpose for declaring the property surplus.
All city departments have reviewed and support declaring the property surplus.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to declare surplus for the
purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 22-19, property located
at 912 Nicholson Street, Lot 7, Block 2, Pine Crest Subdivision,
as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 66 of the Public Records of
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Pinellas County, Florida, together with the South half of that
certain vacated alley adjacent to the North, as recorded in
Ordinance 6016-96, O.R. Book 9352, Page 294 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8.3 Approve the vacation of a portion of a gas line easement as described in Official
Records Book 6366, Page 1043, Official Records of Pinellas County, Florida and pass
Ordinance 9210-19 on second reading. (VAC2019-01)
After the December 6, 2018 council meeting, staff identified errors in the title
block of Ordinance 9210-19 and legal description after being passed on first
reading. Staff has provided a motion to amend to revise the title block and
corresponding Exhibit "A" of Ordinance 9210-19.
The City Council previously found that said easement is not necessary for
municipal use and deemed it to be in the best interest of the City and the
general public that the same be vacated.
Ordinance 9210-19 will be presented for adoption on third reading.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the vacation of a portion of
a gas line easement as described in Official Records Book 6366,
Page 1043, Official Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9210-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the title of the Ordinance as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
VACATING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN 5' GAS LINE
EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
6366, PAGE 1043, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF PINELLAS
COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST,
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
and Exhibit "A" revise Line 16 of the Line Table as follows:
L 16 89° 11' 39" W5.00'.
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9210-19, as
amended, on second reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.4 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 1911 N Old Coachman
Road (Property) to vacate a 3-foot Utility Easement and a portion of a 10-foot utility
easement and pass Ordinance 9226-19 on first reading. (VAC2019-02)
The property owner has requested that the City vacate a 3-foot Utility Easement
and a portion of a 10-foot Utility Easement, both located on the Property, as the
owner moves forward with developing this site for commercial use.
There are no utilities present within either easement. All appropriate city
departments have reviewed this request and have no objection to this vacation.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed as 1911 N Old Coachman Road
(Property) to vacate a 3-foot Utility Easement and a portion of a
10-foot utility easement.
Ordinance 9226-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9226-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.5 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 2517 Deer Run East to
vacate a 2-ft. by 60-ft. portion of a platted Drainage and/or Utility Easement lying in Lot
16, Block I, Northwood Estates-Tract F, as recorded in Plat Book 77, Pages 46-47 of the
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9227-19 on first reading.
(VAC2019-03)
The property owner at 2517 Deer Run East has requested that the City vacate
the west 2 feet of a platted Drainage and/or Utility Easement along the east side
(rear) of their property.
The purpose of this vacation will be to allow construction of a pool and a pool
deck.
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There are no utilities present within this easement. All city departments have
reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the request from the owner
of property addressed as 2517 Deer Run East to vacate a 2-ft. by
60-ft. portion of a platted Drainage and/or Utility Easement lying
in Lot 16, Block I, Northwood Estates-Tract F, as recorded in Plat
Book 77, Pages 46-47 of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9227-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9227-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.6 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 3040 and 3076 Hoyt Avenue and pass Ordinances 9211-19, 9212-19, and 9213-19
on first reading. (ANX2018-10019)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.370 acres of property consisting
of two parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are located
generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile west of
McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer service from the City as part of the Kapok Terrace
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The properties are located within an enclave
and are contiguous to existing city limits along at least one boundary. It is
proposed that the properties 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
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The
applicants have paid the required sewer impact fee in full and have been
connected to the city's sewer system. The properties are located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate
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capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations will not have an
adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to
be assigned to all properties 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 all properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of
the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the District
and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one boundary; therefore, the annexations are
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 3040 and 3076 Hoyt Avenue. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9211-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9211-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
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Ordinance 9212-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9212-19 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9213-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9213-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.7 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 2655 Morningside Drive and 1836 Marilyn Drive and pass Ordinances 9214-19,
9215-19, and 9216-19 on first reading. (ANX2018-10020)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.381 acres of property consisting
of two parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are located
generally north of SR 590, west of North McMullen Booth Road, east of US
Highway 19, and south of Sunset Point Road. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the
City.
The property at 1836 Marilyn Drive is contiguous to existing City limits to the
north, south and east. The property at 2655 Morningside Drive is not contiguous
to existing city boundaries; however, it is located in an enclave surrounded by
city property on all sides (Type A) and is eligible for annexation pursuant to the
Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Pinellas County. It is proposed that
the properties 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
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent Morningside
Drive and Marilyn Drive rights-of-way, respectively. The applicants are
aware that all sewer impact and assessment fees must be paid in full
prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend City sewer
service to these properties. Collection of solid waste will be provided to
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the properties by the City. The properties are located within Police
District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The properties will continue to receive
water service from Pinellas County. The proposed annexations will not
have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
Policy A.7.2.4 Allow voluntary annexations for noncontiguous
properties that are within an enclave as defined by Section
171.031(13)(x), Florida Statutes ("Type A" enclaves) and as
authorized by the 2014 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
(ISBA) between Pinellas County and municipalities, including the
City of Clearwater.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to
be assigned to both properties 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 both properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use
of the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation at 1836 Marilyn Drive is
contiguous to existing city limits to the north, south and east; therefore,
the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. The
property proposed for annexation at 2655 Morningside Drive is not
contiguous to city boundaries but is located in a Type A Enclave;
therefore, the annexation is consistent with the Interlocal Service
Boundary Agreement authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 171.204.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 2655 Morningside Drive and 1836
Marilyn Drive. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9214-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9214-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9215-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9215-19 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9216-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9216-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.8 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 2720 Daniel Street and pass ordinances 9218-19, 9219-19, and 9220-19 on
first reading. (ANX2018-11021)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.179 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family home. The parcel is located on
the west side of Daniel Street approximately 210 feet southwest of Charles
Avenue. 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 limits to the west. It is proposed that
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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
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 Daniel Street
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the required sewer impact and
assessment fees in full and is aware of the additional costs to extend
City sewer service to this 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
#50 located at 2681 Countryside Boulevard. 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 Countywide Plan
designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the property is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in
the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
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Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 2720 Daniel Street. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9218-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9218-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9219-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9219-19 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9220-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9220-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.9 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 808 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3048 Lake Vista Drive, and 3064 Hoyt Avenue and pass
Ordinances 9221-19, 9222-19 and 9223-19 on first reading. (ANX2018-11022)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.604 acres of property consisting
of three parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile west
of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer service from the City as part of the Kapok Terrace
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The properties are located within an enclave
and are contiguous to existing City limits along at least one boundary. It is
proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
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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
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The
applicants have paid the required sewer impact fee in full and will be
connected to the city's sewer system once it is made available. The
properties are located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N.
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to these properties by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor
Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve these properties with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 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 all properties 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 all properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of
the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the District
and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one boundary; therefore, the annexations are
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 808 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3048
Lake Vista Drive, and 3064 Hoyt Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9221-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9221-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9222-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9222-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9223-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9223-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.10Approve amendments to Clearwater Community Development Code, Article 7 -
Enforcement Proceedings and Penalties, to revise code enforcement board and special
master hearing procedures, fines, and establish a new local civil penalty/citation process
for code violations, and pass Ordinance 9228-19 on first reading. (TA2018-10005)
The City enforces the provisions of the Clearwater Community Development
Code (Code) and the Clearwater Code of Ordinances through Article 7 of the
Code. Article 7, in turn, was created under the authority of Chapter 162, Florida
Statutes which vests in local governments the power to "create[e]...
administrative boards with authority to impose administrative fines and other
noncriminal penalties to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective, and
inexpensive method of enforcing any codes and ordinances in force in counties
and municipalities, where a pending or repeated violation continues to exist." §
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162.02, Fla. Stat.
The City desires to amend Article 7 in three respects. First, the City's proposed
ordinance amends the so-called "nuisance case" regulations to allow the
municipal code enforcement board or a special magistrate to enter orders
permitting the City to enter onto a violator's property to abate and maintain a
nuisance after notice and a hearing. Second, the ordinance re-adopts and
re-affirms a heightened fine schedule that was previously adopted in 2000. And
finally, the ordinance creates a new civil citation system authorizing the
issuance of civil citations to code violators and establishing an appeal system
should a violator elect to contest this violation.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendments to the Code are consistent with and furthers the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Code. The
Community Development Board also reviewed the proposed amendment at its
December 18, 2018 meeting and unanimously recommended approval.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve amendments to Clearwater
Community Development Code, Article 7 - Enforcement
Proceedings and Penalties, to revise code enforcement board
and special master hearing procedures, fines, and establish a
new local civil penalty/citation process for code violations. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9228-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9228-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.11 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between Decade
Properties, Inc. (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of 27 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and confirm
a second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on February 7,
2019 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2018-10002; 850
Bayway Boulevard).
Development Proposal:
The current proposal is to demolish all structures on the 0.661-acre site and
build a single seven-floor hotel with 60 hotel rooms (91 units per acre). The 60
proposed units include 33 units otherwise permitted by the Resort Facilities
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High Future Land Use classification and an additional 27 units from the Hotel
Density Reserve through Beach by Design. The building will be 80 feet (from
Base Flood Elevation) to roof. The proposal includes a tropical modern
architecture, which is consistent with and complements the tropical vernacular
envisioned in Beach by Design.
The site will be accessed via two driveways with one two-way driveway located
at the northeast corner of the property and the second driveway (an
ingress-only) located at the northwest corner. The primary entrance and lobby
of the building will be located along Bay Way on the second floor.
The ground floor and the first four floors of the building will contain all 80
required parking spaces. Please note that the applicant has provided that floor
one is the first floor over ground level parking in other words the floors run as
ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The ground floor includes 27 parking spaces.
Floors one through three will include six hotel units as well as 14 parking
spaces, each. The fourth floor will also include six units along with 11 parking
spaces. Floors five through seven will include 12 hotel units each. A
lobby/registration area is located on the ground floor at the northwest corner of
the building. A small pool and patio area is provided on the fifth floor on the
south side of the building. No additional amenities are proposed.
The existing 26-slip dock is proposed to remain with 10 of the slips available
only for hotel guests. The remaining 16 slips will be available for lease by the
general public. This will result in two uses being established on the property; a
hotel and a marina facility. A marina facility is defined in the Community
Development Code (Article 8) as a use of land involved in the operation of a
marina including structures and activities normally integral to the operation of a
marina, such as servicing, fueling, pumping-out, chartering, launching, and
dry-storage of boats and boating equipment. A marina is defined as any
structure constructed on pilings over open water or supported by flotation on the
water which provides three or more boat slips for the purpose of sale or lease.
The Development Agreement includes specific language to limit the specific
activities which may take place on the site ensuring that the "marina facility"
component of the site will be compatible with the overnight accommodations
component of the site as well as adjacent and surrounding uses. Specifically,
activities such as servicing, fueling, pumping-out, commercial chartering and/or
and dry-storage of boats and boating equipment be strictly prohibited and that
the marina slips shall be limited to sale and/or lease to privately-owned boats
rather than commercial vessels for hire.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
Minimum Lot Area and Width:
The subject property is 28,800 square feet in area and approximately 240 feet
wide. The proposed lot area and width may be approved as part of a Level One
Flexible Standard development (FLS) application, subject to meeting the
applicable flexibility criteria of the Community Development Code.
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Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks to building of 15 feet along the front
(south) along Bayway Boulevard, side (east and west) setbacks of 10 feet and a
rear (south) setback of five feet (all to building). The proposed setbacks may be
approved as part of a Level Two Flexible Development (FLD) application,
subject to meeting the applicable flexibility criteria of the Community
Development Code.
Maximum Height:
The proposal provides for a building 80 feet in height as measured from BFE
where a height of up to 100 feet is permitted for overnight accommodations.
The proposed height is also permitted by the CDC subject to meeting the
applicable flexibility criteria of the CDC and as approved as part of a Level II
Flexible Development application and as otherwise limited by Beach by Design.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach
by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parking:
The 60-room overnight accommodation use with a 16-slip marina facility
requires a minimum of 80 off-street parking spaces with 1.2 spaces per unit (72
spaces) for the hotel component and one space per two slips (eight spaces) for
the 16-slip marina facility component. A parking garage component located on
the ground and first four levels of the building will provide a minimum of 80
spaces where 80 spaces are required. This is consistent with the applicable
Sections of the CDC.
Landscaping:
While a formal landscape plan is not required to be submitted for review at this
time, the conceptual landscape areas depicted on the site plan show that
adequate spaces for foundation landscaping will be provided along the street
frontage as required by Section A.6 of the Old Florida District within Beach by
Design. Since no perimeter landscape buffers are otherwise required in the
Tourist (T) District, the proposed landscape areas meet or exceed what is
required. It is noted, however, that flexibility may be requested/necessary as
part of a Comprehensive Landscape Program which would be reviewed at time
of formal site plan approval.
Consistency with Beach by Design:
Clearwater Pass District
No specific development parameters are provided within the Clearwater Pass
district section of Beach by Design.
Design Guidelines:
A review of the provided architectural elevations and massing study was
conducted and the proposed building does appear to be generally consistent
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with the applicable Design Guidelines established in Beach by Design. It is
noted, however, that a more formal review of these Guidelines will need to be
conducted as part of the final site plan approval process.
Hotel Density Reserve:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with those criteria established
within Beach by Design concerning the allocation of hotel rooms from the
Reserve. The project appears to be generally consistent with those criteria,
including that the development comply with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of traffic
concurrency management for transportation facilities. The submitted Traffic
Impact Study concludes that traffic operations at nearby intersections and on
adjacent roadways would continue at acceptable levels of service.
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements,
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten years, meets the
criteria for the allocation of rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach
by Design and includes the following main provisions:
■ Provides for the allocation of 27 units from the Hotel Density Reserve;
■ Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of
occupancy in accordance with Community Development Code (CDC)
Section 4-407;
■ Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
■ Prohibits the conversion of any hotel unit allocated from the Hotel Density
Reserve to a residential use and requires the recording of a covenant
restricting use of such hotel units to overnight accommodation usage;
■ Provides evidence that the development complies with the Metropolitan
Planning Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of
concurrency management for transportation facilities, and includes a
transportation analysis conducted for the development;
■ Provides that all units in a hotel receiving units from the Reserve shall be
made available to the public as overnight transient hotel guests at all times
through the required hotel reservation system;
■ That no hotel room in a hotel allocated units from the Reserve will have a full
kitchen;
■ That a reservation system shall be required as an integral part of the hotel
use and there shall be a lobby/front desk area that must be operated as a
typical lobby/front desk area for a hotel would be operated; and
■ Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that
the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that
includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to Section 4-606.1., CDC, a Development Agreement may be
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amended by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public
hearing requirements of Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to conceptual
site plans and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this
Development Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of Section 4-406,
CDC. Minor revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community
Development Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require
an amendment to this Development Agreement.
Senior Planner Mark Parry said staff has proposed the following
amendments: increase the timeframe of the development agreement to 20
years, prohibit outdoor bar service associated with the outdoor pool patio,
limit parking to hotel guests only, and limit the restaurant to basic food
service, such as continental breakfast and packaged food items.
In response to questions, Mr. Parry said the applicant is not required to
submit complete floor plans at this point, conceptual plans and
elevations are required at this time. The guest registration area will be
located on the ground floor. Planning and Development Director Michael
Delk said some hotels, such as the Hyatt, do not have a traditional lobby
but a guest registration area. Full registration lobbies with electrical on
the ground floor are subject to FEMA rules. The proposed project is
located in a Tourist district. Mr. Parry said if a hotel was built on the
subject site, the maximum height would be 100 feet, if a condominium,
100 feet through a flexible development application. The City Attorney
said the City would not have this type of a development agreement with a
condominium, restrictions that can be placed on a hotel development
cannot be placed on a condominium. Mr. Parry said Beach by Design
provides 1) a hotel density resort pool, which is no longer available
because all of the units have been allocated and 2) a hotel density
reserve, which was implemented to create mid-priced hotels. The hotel
density resort pool had a geographic area limitation. He said there are no
geographic limitations for units out of the hotel density reserve. Mr. Delk
said when the hotel density resort pool was created, the City was trying to
create a new marketplace in Clearwater beach for higher end destination
resort facilities. These resort facilities were concentrated in two small
areas of Clearwater beach. The hotel density reserve was created to
offset the economic downturn in 2005 when overnight
accommodations were being lost to condominium developments. The
City Attorney said the subject site is in a tourist district which is next to a
residential district. Mr. Parry said the tourist district allows a wide variety
of uses such as, attached dwellings, resort attached dwellings, overnight
accommodations, restaurants, night clubs, brew pubs, indoor recreation,
outdoor recreation, marina facilities and retail services. The City Attorney
said if Council decided to rezone the property, it would require a land use
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plan amendment and zoning district amendment. She said there would
be issues associated that rezoning, such as Bert Harris, and would
anticipate litigation.
Mr. Parry said there are types of residential uses that are permitted in the
Tourist district for overnight accommodation. Attached dwellings have
a rental period of 30 days or more. Resort attached dwellings have a
rental period of any time (i.e., nightly, weekly, or monthly). He said the
permitted density for overnight accommodations is 50 units per acre.
The permitted density for attached dwellings and resort attached
dwellings is 30 units per acre.
In response to a question, Mr. Parry said the subject site is zoned Tourist.
Mr. Delk requested that the applicant discuss Council's condition to not
provide a bar facility at the pool since there would be no reason not to
grant a license to sell beer and wine at this hotel, which would be issued
to other hotel facilities on the beach. Since the proposed hotel will not
have a restaurant, the project does not qualify for a full liquor license.
Applicant Representative Brian Aungst reviewed the request and said
they have read all of the emails sent to Council regarding the proposed
limited service boutique hotel. This is an opportunity for City Council to
limit the development potential on this property and to control the uses
on this property for at least 20 years. Mr. Aungst said there will be no
restaurant, bar, meeting space or public parking. There will be a small
pool on the fifth level. The current exterior outdoor pool fronts on Bayway
Boulevard. He said when Beach by Design was enacted in 2001 it created a
destination resort density pool which limited to specific geographic areas
in Clearwater beach. The hotel density reserve was created in 2008 and
unrelated to the destination resort density pool.
In response to questions, Mr. Aungst said the City conducted a traffic
analysis as part of Beach by Design and before the hotel density reserve
implementation. The analysis concluded that 1,385 units would not
degrade the level of service on Clearwater beach. Gulfcoast Consulting
representative Robert Pergolizzi said he conducts traffic counts within the
project vicinity during weekday and peak hours and seasonally adjust the
traffic counts to annual averages. The subject site is very proximate to
the Sand Key Bridge, which is a great way to get off the island without
going through the roundabout to Memorial Causeway. When the existing
traffic was analyzed, the traffic movements in the intersections (S. Gulfview
Boulevard at Gulf Boulevard, Gulf Boulevard at Bayway Boulevard, and
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Bayway Boulevard at S. Gulfview Boulevard) operated at a level B or better
in the peak hour. The existing traffic on Bayway adjacent to this site had a
traffic count of 60 vehicles per hour. With the traffic from this hotel, the
expected daily trip generation is 502, of which 36 trips would occur in the
afternoon peak hour. Per city code, a traffic study for a project of this size
would not be required, a traffic study was conducted because the applicant is
requesting units from the hotel density reserve. Mr. Aungst said the
sanitation container is fully enclosed in the parking garage and will be
rolled out on trash days, the current hotel facility has one dumpster that is
rolled out during trash collection days.
In response to a concern, Mr. Delk said staff is not aware of any public
access to the beach in the subject area. One must cross private
property or arrive by boat to access the beach. The City Attorney said the
public can walk up to below the mean high water line, the rest is private
beach. The boaters can walk from the mean high water line down. Police
Chief Daniel Slaughter said the Department has not received excessive
complaints regarding individuals trespassing the private beach.
Mr. Aungst said there will be no available parking spaces to be leased.
The applicant is required to have 1.2 parking spaces per unit for a total of
72 spaces. There are 16 boatslips that will be available for private
non-commercial use, which requires 1 parking space for every 2
boatslips for a total of 8 spaces. The parking limitations for hotel guests
only have been included in the development agreement. He said there is
no room in this project for a bar or restaurant. Architect Robert Aude said
the proposed lower lobby is in style of a boutique hotel, characteristic of
what one may see in small European hotels. The small lobby will be
ground level and dry flood proof with a registration area and snack area.
Access to the elevators will be through the enclosed lobby. He said
the designs that have been submitted at this point are conceptual, the
applicant understands the enclosed access provision in Beach by
Design and will be in compliance for site plan approval. Beach by
Design addresses architectural treatment for parking garages, the
ornamentation on the building is intended to look like windows, awnings,
louvers.
Mr. Aungst said the applicant is comfortable with not having a bar on the
property.
The Council recessed from 8:05 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
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Eighteen individuals spoke in opposition.
Mr. Aungst said the applicant has agreed not to have amplified music on
the pool deck, the restriction will be added to the development
agreement. The applicant has owned the property since 1992 and has
operated the site as a hotel since.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said if the item before Council
is denied, the developer could build a condominium without a
development agreement. There will be another public hearing on
February 7 at which time Council will vote to approve, or not, the
development agreement.
Discussion ensued with consensus to include the following restrictions in
the development agreement. no amplified music, no public parking, no
bar or restaurant on the property.
In response to a concern, Mr. Delk said the parking requirement is to
accommodate guest and staff. The applicant has met the parking
requirements.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to direct staff to draft a
development agreement with the restrictions specified in the
original document, to include there will be no amplified music, no
restaurant, no bar on the property and parking be restricted to
hotel guests only and to set a public hearing on February 7, 2019 in the
Main Library Council Chambers. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
8.12Approve the proposed first amendment to an existing Development Agreement between
NESC, LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater for property located at 443
East Shore Drive, which includes a revision to the number of overnight accommodation
units, revision of the notice addresses for the developer, revision of Exhibit B to provide
new conceptual site plans and elevations; adopt Resolution 19-01 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2012-03001A)
Site Location and History:
The 1.26-acre subject property is located at the northeast corner of East Shore
Drive and Papaya Street. The site is zoned Tourist (T) District with an
underlying Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) category of Resort Facilities High
(RFH) and is located within the Marina District of Beach by Design.
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On June 19, 2012, the Community Development Board approved a project
consisting of 134 overnight accommodation units, a 6,500 square foot
restaurant, a 50-slip marina, and 15-foot wide boardwalk along the seawall of
the property. Subsequently, at its meeting of July 27, 2012, the City Council
entered into a Development Agreement with the developer of this project, and
as part of this Agreement the Council assigned 71 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve to the project to achieve 134 overnight accommodation units.
Development Proposal:
Since the city council meeting of December 6, 2018, the applicant has revised
the Development Agreement to provide for a limitation on amplified music as
requested by Council.
The proposal includes an increase in the number of overnight accommodation
units within the project from 134 to 139 via two separate Transfers of
Development Rights of two and three units each. The additional rooms are to be
accommodated within previously approved "cabana units," which were not
considered to be rooms for overnight stay, and as such there is no expansion of
the building needed to accommodate these new rooms. The development
already includes sufficient off-street parking to meet the requirement of the
additional rooms. The changes to the Development Agreement are listed below.
■ The 7th recital is deleted and replaced to provide for an updated room count;
■ Section 4.1 is deleted and replaced to provide for an updated room count
and density;
■ Section 6.1.8 is added to provide a limitation on amplified music at the hotel
after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and after 12:00 midnight on
Friday and Saturday;
■ Section 13: the addresses for the Developer are deleted and replaced with
updated information; and,
■ Exhibit "B" is deleted and replaced with updated site and building places
reflecting the updated room count.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
At its meeting of June 19, 2012, the Community Development Board found the
development proposal to be consistent with the applicable provisions of the
CDC. No aspect of those provisions is being modified as part of this proposal.
Consistency with Beach by Design:
At its meeting of June 19, 2012, the Community Development Board found the
development proposal to be consistent with the applicable provisions of Beach
by Design. No aspect of those provisions is being modified as part of this
proposal.
Hotel Density Reserve:
The project was previously reviewed for compliance with those criteria
established within Beach by Design concerning the allocation of hotel rooms
from the Reserve and the project was found to be consistent with those criteria,
including that the development comply with the Metropolitan Planning
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Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of traffic
concurrency management for transportation facilities.
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements,
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed first amended and
restated amendment to the existing Development Agreement will be in effect for
a period not to exceed ten years, meets the criteria for the allocation of rooms
from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and includes the
following main provisions:
■ Provides for no change in the number of units (71 units) allocated from the
Hotel Density Reserve (previously approved as part of DVA2012-
03008/Resolution No. 12-07);
■ Revises Exhibit B which includes new conceptual site plans, architectural
drawings, elevations and perspectives;
■ Requires the developer to obtain building permits within one year of approval
of the amended and restated Development Agreement and certificates of
occupancy in accordance with CDC Section 4-407;
■ Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
■ For units allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve, prohibits the conversion
of any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the recording of a covenant
restricting use of such hotel units to overnight accommodation usage; and,
■ Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that
the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that
includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to CDC Section 4-606.1., a Development Agreement may be amended
by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public hearing
requirements of CDC Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to conceptual site
plans and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this Development
Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of CDC Section 4-406. Minor
revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community Development
Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require an amendment
to this Development Agreement.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending approval of this
First Amendment to the Development Agreement.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the proposed first
amendment to an existing Development Agreement between
NESC, LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater for
property located at 443 East Shore Drive, which includes a
revision to the number of overnight accommodation units,
revision of the notice addresses for the developer, revision of
Exhibit B to provide new conceptual site plans and elevations.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Resolution 19-01 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 19-01. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9217-19 on second reading, amending the Community Development
Code by amending Article 3, Division 18, Signs, removing regulations specific to
downtown; amending Article 4, Division 10, Sign Permit, adding a reference to Appendix
C; amending Appendix C, Downtown Zoning District and Design Standards, Division 7.,
Sign Standards, establishing new sign standards specific to downtown; amending Article
8, Definitions Related to Signage.
Ordinance 9217-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9217-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Ratify and confirm an increase to Purchase Order No. 18001102 with Ultimate CNG, LLC
in the amount of$197,600, for the period November 24, 2018 through January 18, 2019;
approve an increase with Ultimate CNG in the amount of$127,200, for the period
January 19, 2019 through March 1, 2019, to provide mobile compressed natural gas
services at the Clearwater natural gas filling station and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same.
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. A third increase was approved by City Council on
October 18, 2018, in the amount of$74,100.
Staff is now requesting for Council to extend their services for the period
starting November 24, 2018 through March 1, 2019. Services under Agreement
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4 would end on January 18, 2019 and Services under Agreement 5 would start
on January 19, 2019 through March 1, 2019.
The reason for the increase is a result of the primary CNG compressor
experiencing a mechanical failure after a repair was made in August. 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.
These two increases will set the total amount of the Purchase Order to
$696,215.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funds are budgeted and available in 4232078-531300.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to ratify and confirm an increase
to Purchase Order No. 18001102 with Ultimate CNG, LLC in the
amount of $197,600, for the period November 24, 2018 through
January 18, 2019; approve an increase with Ultimate CNG in the
amount of $127,200, for the period January 19, 2019 through
March 1, 2019, to provide mobile compressed natural gas
services at the Clearwater natural gas filling station and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
10.2Approve a street name change from Damascus Rd. to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Blvd. and adopt
Resolution 19-02.
The City of Clearwater received a request from the property owner developing
Nova Southeastern University to change the name of a certain no outlet road
running Northerly off Courtney Campbell Causeway (State Road 60) into the
university property, from Damascus Rd. to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Blvd. There are no
city addresses affected by the street name change, Pinellas County 911 has no
objection and city staff is agreeable to the name change.
One individual questioned the name change.
It was stated that Clearwater Christian College (CCC), the previous
landowner, named the street Damascus Road.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to Approve a street name change from
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Damascus Rd. to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Blvd. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
A suggestion was made that a plaque commemorating the 49 years CCC
was active be placed somewhere on the campus.
Resolution 19-02 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 19-02. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10.3Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast
Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during Spring Break
period of March 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with the City contributing a lump sum not
to exceed $96,394 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Alternatives for traveling to Clearwater Beach during the Spring Break season
are critical to the economic vitality of Clearwater and our tourism industry. The
City and PSTA propose utilizing the City Hall parking lot and two other lots
adjacent to City Hall as park and ride lots for the 66-day period commencing
March 1, 2019, through April 30, 2019. City Hall parking meters will be
suspended during this period. Instead of driving, users will have the option of
taking the free Trolley services to and from the Beach or paying to ride the
Clearwater Ferry Taxi Service. The Trolley service will be free only for people
who board the trolley at the City Hall park and ride site, at the Clearwater Beach
Transit Station on the north side of Memorial Causeway, or at the Clearwater
Beach Municipal Marina designated pick up location.
PSTA currently provides regular service on several routes between Downtown
and Clearwater Beach, as well as north and south along the Beach. PSTA
operates the Suncoast Beach Trolley which runs from Downtown Clearwater
south to St. Pete Beach, and has an agreement with the Jolley Trolley to
operate a Beach circulator (North and South Beach routes), as well as the
Coastal route connecting to Tarpon Springs. As part of this agreement, PSTA
developed a service plan that will increase the number of vehicles serving the
Beach during the Spring Break season, especially on the weekend periods from
Friday through Sunday during spring break periods for local school districts and
during the three weekends of the Sugar Sands Festival.
The proposed agreement sets forth the City's commitment to contribute a lump
sum not to exceed $96,394 towards PSTA's additional financial obligations,
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including PSTA's agreement with the Jolley Trolley to provide enhanced service
on its Beach circulator routes during the Spring Break season.
Riders will have significantly shorter wait times this season with additional
plug-in vehicles to maintain the service headway at 15-minute intervals at the
City Hall lot. The free park and ride service is planned to start at 10:00 AM and
end at the regular close of service (approximately 10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday
and 12:00 AM Friday/Saturday). The City and PSTA have developed a marketing
plan that includes a media campaign and promotional components. Directional
signs for park and ride locations and Dynamic Message Signs will also be
deployed. Coordination with, and information about, other transportation
alternatives such as the Clearwater Ferry will be included in the materials
developed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase cost code 4351333-581000,
Payment to Agencies, by $96,394 to fund this contract. This increase will be
funded with available Parking operating revenues.
In response to questions, Senior Planner Rick Hartman said last year the
agreement was for a 10-week period. This year the agreement will cover an
8-week period. Last year's ridership was estimated at 26,000; it was
determined the service lacked sufficient trolleys during the first few weeks of
the program and PSTA incorporated additional trolleys on an emergency
basis. This year's schedule is shorter but will cover an additional
weekend with heavy activity for an additional $30,000. Mr. Hartman said
the trolleys this year will be equipped with automated people counters,
providing daily counts throughout the agreement period.
One individual said trolleys in other cities are funded by the local
businesses and provided for free. She suggested that the local
businesses pay for the service.
Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said the agreement is being paid
through the parking fund not general revenue fund.
A concern was expressed with the use of taxpayer money to fund this
service that is already receiving federal and state funds.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve a funding agreement
between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit
Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service
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during Spring Break period of March 1, 2019 through April 30,
2019, with the City contributing a lump sum not to exceed
$96,394 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton
and Councilmember Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Vice Mayor Cundiff
10AApprove 2019 State Legislative Priorities.
The City Clerk said, as directed at the work session, the following statement was
added under Issues to Support: Renew the Entertainment Industry Financial
Incentive Program to continue attracting film and television production to the State
of Florida.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve 2019 State
Legislative Priorities. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.5Provide direction for the Charter Review Committee.
Discussion ensued with direction given to consider increasing the review
frequency to ten years, increasing the salaries for the mayor and
councilmembers, and instituting districts. There was council consensus
the Charter Review Committee not discuss the form of government.
The City Attorney said the topics of districting and council salary comes
up with every charter review. She will structure a detailed discussion on
districting that would include hiring an expert.
10.6Approve a budget increase in project C1909, City Hall Move, of$168,085 for a total of
$383,085 to be funded with an allocation of General Fund reserves.
On August 2, 2018, Council approved a five-year lease agreement with One
Clearwater Tower to serve as administrative offices for departments currently
housed in City Hall.
On November 15, 2018, Council approved a purchase order with Encore
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Broadcast Equipment, Inc. for labor and equipment to relocate the broadcast
facilities from City Hall to the Clearwater Main Library. As part of this agenda
item, Council approved creation of a capital project to account for all costs
associated with the move out of City Hall and funded based upon costs known
at the time, which were $153,355.74 for broadcast facilities, $50,000 for IT
related upgrades, and $11,644.26 for moving and other miscellaneous items.
The need for a project budget increase is for two distinct purposes. The first is
to add funding for minor costs related to adjustments to the space/furnishings,
movers, wiring installation and signage which total $7,455.
The second relates to the funding of the lease payments themselves. Due to
the timing of lease negotiations, no funding was included in the fiscal year
2018/19 operating budget for rental payments. This portion of the budget
increase will include funding for the remainder of the fiscal year (8 payments)
which total $160,629.36. At the end of the fiscal year, staff will bring forward an
amendment to the budget that will reduce the budget of all areas where actual
savings occurred (electrical, utilities, security, custodial, maintenance, etc.) and
reallocate those savings back to the general fund reserves. All future rental
payments will be included in the operating budget of City Hall departments.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will provide an allocation of$168,085 from
General Fund Reserves to project C1909, City Hall Move.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment allocating General
Fund reserves in the amount of$168,085 to capital improvement project C1909,
City Hall Move. Inclusive of this item if approved, a net total of$920,460 of
General Fund reserves has been appropriated by Council to fund expenditures
in the 2018/19 operating budget. The remaining balance in General Fund
reserves after the 8.5% reserve is approximately $8.7 million, or 5.9% of the
current General Fund operating budget.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve a budget increase in project
C1909, City Hall Move, of$168,085 for a total of$383,085 to be funded
with an allocation of General Fund reserves. The motion was duly
seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
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Council recessed from 9:55 p.m. to 10:01 p.m.
10.7Discuss Imagine Clearwater.
Following the special council meeting on December 3rd, 2018 staff has brought
forward a site layout and size and scope renderings of a bandshell that would
support increased structural back of house facilities and an overhang that could
3,000 seated guests during a concert.
Based on this information, staff is seeking direction on the size and scope that
the council would like to see the structure designed to. This information will
allow us to move forward with design of other elements of the park while we
refine the site area for the bandshell structure over the coming months. Staff
will be returning to council several times to discuss other elements that hinge
on this decision.
Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell provided a PowerPoint
presentation. Staff has received a scope of work for a financial feasibility
of the venue, which should be completed within a 6 to 12-week timeframe.
The financial feasibility will determine the operational costs and the
estimated revenues based on the market study.
In response to questions, Mr. Maxwell said the market study will show
which venue version would be most in demand in the area. The study will
also look into the charter restrictions on the property and how it
impacts the ability to compete with venues in the market that do not have
the restrictions. The financial feasibility will be paid via Stantec using the
already approved budget. He said when the focus was on the green space
and a bandshell, staff did not consider conducting a market study.
An economic impact study would extend beyond the market study or
the idea if the performance venue was financially feasible to sustain itself
since it would include the Downtown. If the proposed size and scope of the
bandshell showed this evening is okay with Council, items related to the rest
of the park (i.e., lake, Coachman Garden area, Bluff walk area) can move
forward. Mr. Maxwell said there is a Stantec sub-consultant who is well
versed in the field, the consultant intends to reach out to Zev Buffman for his
perspective on the performance venue.
Discussion ensued with comments made there are experts in the
community who can assist Stantec and staff with the performance
venue and that project components must move forward.
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There was consensus for staff to proceed with the market analysis and
economic impact study.
One individual opposed a bigger bandshell and the play area in a sloped
space.
One individual opposed REH's suggested "bandshell" and supported a
low -key family- oriented park.
11. City Attorney Reports - None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) - None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
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