04/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 18, 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 S. Silverboard — Deputy City
Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City Manager, Pamela K.
Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague —
Official Records & 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. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. Invocation — Pastor Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Allbritton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 April Service Awards
The March 2019 Employee of the Month Award was presented to David
Prior, Police Department.
4.2 Donate Life Month Proclamation, April 2019 - Janet Weinstein, Volunteer with Life Link
Foundation
4.3 Alcohol Awareness Month Proclamation, April 2019 - Dianne L. Clarke, PhD, CEO of
Operation PAR, Inc.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 4, 2019 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
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Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to Approve the minutes of the April 4,
2019 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Bill Jonson said, now that the Harborview center has been razed, staff
should be directed to go back to the ULI report and include some
waterfront options. He said HR&A and ULI suggested the waterfront
be comprised of a series of distinct experiences unique to Clearwater. He
suggested Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park as an example.
Rudoulph Michalek suggested that the City Attorney review the
relationship between a Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors member and
a Councilmember to ensure there are no ethics violations or conflicts of
interest related to the Council's recent approval of an enlarged
amphitheater or any future approvals involving Ruth Eckerd Hall.
It was stated that the City Attorney meets with each Councilmember and
there are no conflicts of interest.
John Comer said Florida has the second highest job growth and
requested consideration to increase the hourly wage.
Randy Lovelace expressed concerns with the waiting list process followed
by the Clearwater Housing Authority.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve Agreement No. 8 with Ultimate CNG, LLC for daily temporary mobile CNG
fueling service for Clearwater Gas in Clearwater, FL, approve an increase to Purchase
Order No. 18001102 in the amount of$106,000 for the period April 27, 2019 through May
31, 2019, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 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)
7.3 Approve a Contract with Magnolia River Services, Inc., in the amount of$27,000, for the
period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020, with the option of four one-year renewals in
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the amount of$3,000 per year, to provide gas system flow rate and modeling analysis
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve the contract between the City of Clearwater and Eastbourne Investments Inc. to
relocate the current onsite health clinic from the current location of Suite 240 to Suite 400
within the Powell Professional Center at 401 Corbett Street, Clearwater for a cost
not-to-exceed $400,230 for the five-year period beginning June1, 2019 through May 31,
2024; approve relocations expenses of not-to-exceed $53,000; approve relocations
expenses of not-to-exceed $53,000; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a Sublease Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater
Regional Chamber of Commerce and the State of Florida, Bureau of Public Land
Administration, Division of State Lands for use of the Florida Department of
Transportation Building and property located at 3204 Gulf to Bay Boulevard to allow for
the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce to utilize said property as a visitor
center and for trailhead facilities and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.6 Approve an agreement with Axon, Incorporated, of Scottsdale, AZ, in the amount of
$114,000.00, for interview room recording equipment and licensing, in accordance with
City Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service
and Monro Muffler Brake for an amount not to exceed $670,000 annually for the purchase
of Goodyear tire products and services for city motorized equipment through March 31,
2024, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other government bid
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Request authority to settle case of City of Clearwater v. Carolyn Curry, Case No.
18-6008-CI. (consent)
7.9 Request for authority to settle Pinellas County Case Nos. 18-8364-CI and 18-8366-CI.
(consent)
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential/Office
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General (R/OG) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Office (0) District for 2233 Nursery
Road and an unaddressed parcel abutting to the south, and pass Ordinances 9250-19,
9251-19, and 9252-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-02004)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 1.081 acres of property consisting of
two parcels of land, one of which is currently used as an office (2233 Nursery
Road) and the other which is vacant. The parcel located at 2233 Nursery Road
is approximately 345 feet south of Nursery Road and 265 feet east of South
Belcher Road, and the vacant parcel abutting to the south is approximately 423
feet south of Nursery Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The parcels are
located within an enclave and are contiguous to existing city limits to the west,
north and east. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential/Office General (R/OG) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Office (0).
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 developed parcel currently receives water service from the City, but
the vacant parcel does not. The closest sanitary sewer line is located to
the west along the adjacent Walgreens' property line. The applicant is
aware of the required sanitary sewer impact and assessment fees
which must be paid in full prior to connection and of any additional costs
to extend to the City's sanitary sewer and water lines. 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 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 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.
• The proposed Residential/Office General (R/OG) Future Land Use Map
category to be assigned to the property is consistent with the
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Countywide Plan designation. This designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 15 units per acre or nonresidential uses
at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the parcels is Office (0). The use of the parcel at 2233
Nursery Road is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the
property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. If
the vacant (unaddressed) parcel were to develop in the future, any
proposed development would be required to meet the standards of the
Office (0) District. 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, north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential/Office General
(R/OG) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Office (0) District for
2233 Nursery Road and an unaddressed parcel abutting to the
south. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9250-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9250-19 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 9251-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9251-19 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 9252-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9252-19 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
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of US
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19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of US 19
District for an unaddressed parcel located on the southwest corner of Nursery Road and
US Highway 19 North, together with all abutting Nursery Road right-of-way; and pass
Ordinances 9253-19, 9254-19 and 9255-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-02005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.516 acres of property which is
currently vacant. The parcel is located on the southwest corner of Nursery
Road and US Highway 19 North. The applicant owns 18584 US Highway 19
North, the L-shaped parcel abutting to the west and south of the subject
property, and is requesting this annexation so that this additional parcel is also
in the City's jurisdiction for future redevelopment of the entire site. The property
is contiguous to existing city limits in all directions, and the annexation of the
property will eliminate an enclave. The Development Review Committee is
proposing that the 0.117 acres of abutting Nursery Road right-of-way also be
annexed. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of US 19.
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 does not have water or sewer service as the
parcel was previously used as a parking lot for a fast food restaurant.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to prepare a unified plan
for redevelopment and would include this parcel within any development
application. Therefore, connection to urban infrastructure (i.e., city sewer
and water) is not being requested at this time but is anticipated in the
future. The applicant is aware that the required sanitary sewer and water
impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and
of any additional costs to extend to the City's sanitary sewer and water
lines. 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 solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service, as well as water and sanitary sewer when
requested in the future. 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 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
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the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.5 Unincorporated property within the Clearwater
Planning Area located within the US 19 Corridor redevelopment
area shall be designated through an amendment to the Future
Land Use Map with the appropriate future land use category upon
annexation, consistent with the US 19 Regional Center, US 19
Neighborhood Center and US 19 Corridor future boundaries
depicted on Map A-17.
• The US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) category primarily permits
a mix of uses at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.5. The proposed zoning
district to be assigned to the property is US 19 District. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code;
• The proposed US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) Future Land
Use Map category to be assigned to the property will require an
amendment to the Countywide Plan Map from Retail & Services (R&S)
to Activity Center (AC); and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
in all directions; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of US 19-Neighborhood Center
(US 19-NC) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of US 19 District for
an unaddressed parcel located on the southwest corner of Nursery
Road and US Highway 19 North, together with all abutting Nursery
Road right-of-way. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9253-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9253-19 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 9254-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9254-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
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Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9255-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9255-19 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
8.3 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 1763 Ragland Court, together with all right-of-way of Ragland Court; and pass
Ordinances 9262-19, 9263-19 and 9264-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-02008)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.218 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family home. The parcel is located on
the north side of Ragland Court approximately 110 feet east of Ragland 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, north and east. The
Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.196 acres of Ragland
Court right-of-way not currently within the City also be annexed. It is proposed
that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Ragland Court
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the required sewer impact fee in full
and is aware 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 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. Water service
will continue to be provided by Pinellas County. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
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• 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, north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
In response to a question, Planning and Development Director Michael
Delk said the property receives water from Pinellas County and sewer
services from the Clearwater.
Councilmember Polglaze 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 1763 Ragland Court, together with all
right-of-way of Ragland Court. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9262-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9262-19 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 9263-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9263-19 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 9264-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9264-19 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
8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 1767 Cardinal Drive, and pass Ordinances 9259-19, 9260-19, and 9261-19 on first
reading. (ANX2019-02007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.197-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the east side of Cardinal Drive approximately 950 feet north of SR 590. 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 north, south and west. It is proposed that
the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Cardinal Drive right-of-way.
The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees
and is aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this
property. 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 proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
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• 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 is
consistent with the Countywide Plan designation of the property. This
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per
acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is 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 limits
to the north, south and west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze 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 1767 Cardinal Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9259-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9259-19 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 9260-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9260-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9261-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9261-19 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 annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 800 Moss Avenue and 3046 Grand View Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9256-19,
9257-19, and 9258-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-02006)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.437 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 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. The property
at 800 Moss has been connected to the City's sewer system, and the
owner of 3046 Grand View Avenue is aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to this property. 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:
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Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category 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 the 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 Polglaze 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 800 Moss Avenue and 3046 Grand View Avenue.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9256-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9256-19 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 9257-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9257-19 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 9258-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9258-19 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
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9265-19 on second reading, vacating a 10 foot by 75-foot portion of a
platted utility easement lying in Lot 32, Skycrest Greens Addition, as recorded in Plat
Book 69, Page 6, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9265-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze move to adopt Ordinance 9265-19 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 amendment to the ICMA Administrative Services Agreement for the
401 a Money Purchase Pension Plan and the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan,
authorize a payment of$57,900 to ICMA and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
Council approved an administrative services agreement with ICMA in
September 2018, whereby ICMA became the sole provider for the City's 401 a
Money Purchase Pension and 457 Deferred Compensation plans.
Implementation of the new agreement requires the transition of 457 deferred
compensation plan assets from Nationwide to ICMA.
The agreement with Nationwide included provisions for a market value
adjustment (MVA) fee upon transition of the assets if market interest rates
created a market value loss on assets within the plan. Unfortunately, an
increase in interest rates has caused a loss resulting in an MVA fee of$109,000
due to Nationwide upon transition of the assets.
ICMA has agreed to absorb the transition costs initially by paying the fee to
Nationwide on behalf of the City.
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The City has agreed to use $57,900 of ICMA plan assets from the City's
Treasurers Escrow Fund to reimburse ICMA for a partial paydown of the
$109,000. These plan assets were excess earnings from the 401a and 457
plans that have been refunded to the City in prior years. The monies were held
in the Treasurers Escrow Fund to designate that they were not City monies but
were owed to the plan. The use of these monies for transition costs such as the
MVA is an appropriate use of the funds.
The balance of the $109,000, totaling $51,100, will be spread across all plan
participants in the form of a minor fee increase over the next five years. The fee
increase will be 0.008%, increasing the ICMA fee from 0.049% to 0.057%.
Per the previous September 2018 agenda item for the ICMA agreement, it was
estimated that the average employee would save $160 annually for each
$50,000 in their retirement account per the new agreement fees. Per this
amendment and the 0.008% fee increase, the estimated savings would
decrease $4 to approximately $156 annually for each $50,000.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 650-221102, Treasurer's Escrow
ICMADefComp, to fund this amendment
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to ratify and confirm an amendment to
the ICMA Administrative Services Agreement for the 401a Money
Purchase Pension Plan and the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan,
authorize a payment of $57,900 to ICMA and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
10.2Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for
special events including seven annual city events produced by Parks and Recreation
Department and twenty-four city co-sponsored events produced by others, at an
estimated General Fund cost of$629,140 ($107,750 cash contributions and $521,390
in-kind contributions) and Enterprise Fund cost of$44,930, for the purposes of Fiscal
Year 2019/20 departmental budget submittals.
According to City Council Policy, Item M - Special Event Fees, there shall be an
annual review of City sponsored/co-sponsored events during the budget
process. An agenda item approving co-sponsorship and level of support for
these events will be brought before the City Council at the beginning of the
budget process each fiscal year. In the event additional money is required
beyond what is approved in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 budget, City Council
approval will be required.
Staff recommends that cash and in-kind contributions be included in the various
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departmental budgets for FY 2019/20 for co-sponsored special events as
detailed in Special Events Budget Estimates Chart for FY 2019/20.
Cash contributions of$107,750 are for Jazz Holiday ($75,000), Tampa Bay
Veterans Association, Memorial and Veterans Celebrations ($5,000), MLK Jr.
Celebration ($4,750), and the Florida Orchestra ($23,000). This is a reduction
of$3,000 in cash contributions from 2018/19.
Overall, General Fund requests increased by $52,080. This is due in part by
shifting the responsibility for funding of the fireworks display for Clearwater
Celebrates America from the Gas Department to Parks and Recreation
($40,000). Additional increases mainly in Parks and Recreation and the Police
Department are needed to cover the growth and success of three events:
Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, and Super Boat National
Championships. Enterprise Fund costs decreased by $46,390 for a grand total
increase for FY 2019/20 of$5,690.
One event from 18/19 did not request co-sponsorship for FY 2019/20,
Clearwater Beach Uncorked. Four events were removed and retitled for
accounting purposes (Concert Series at Coachman Park, Blast
Friday/Miracle/Cruisin events, Sports Tourism Events, Downtown Clearwater
Festivals).
Two new events were added, "Make a Difference Day" and "NFCA Leadoff
Classic." Also, the Hispanic Heritage Concert was added back as a city
sponsored event to help defray some of the rising cost of entertainment and
event production for this annual community event. A few events for FY 2019/20
have been renamed, Bay2Beach Music and Arts Festival will be called
Clearwater Music and Arts Festival and Clearwater Seafood and Wine Festival
has been renamed to Feast on the Beach.
Also, included on the Special Events Budget Estimates Chart for FY 2019/20 is
a list of additional events requiring some type of support from the Parks and
Recreation Department Special Events Division.
Special Events Division processed 681 special events applications during 2018,
including 226 general permits, 330 wedding permits, 27 co-sponsored event
permits, 27 Department supported event permits, and 71 park usage permits.
In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell said
the special events model Duncan Webb provided identifies a fee for
most events at Coachman Park, the model did identify some free events.
Staff is analyzing the information based on the current event programming
to determine the impact if implemented.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve co-sponsorship and waiver
of requested city fees and service charges for special events
including seven annual city events produced by Parks and
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Recreation Department and twenty-four city co-sponsored events
produced by others, at an estimated General Fund cost of $629,140
($107,750 cash contributions and $521,390 in-kind contributions)
and Enterprise Fund cost of $44,930, for the purposes of Fiscal Year
2019/20 departmental budget submittals. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Hamilton said there is no economic benefit to him or his
family by serving on various community boards; it actually costs money
through donations to the various organizations. He and his family get
complimented on their service to the community.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events, congratulated
Pinellas County Sheriff Gualtieri for being recognized as Sheriff of the
Year in the country, urged all to have the facts before accusing others of
illegal activity and wished all a Happy Easter and Passover.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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