06/20/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes June 20, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 20, 2019
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Jay Polglaze, Vice Mayor
Bob Cundiff and Councilmember David Allbritton
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Micah Maxwell — Deputy City
Manager, Michael Delk— Interim Assistant City Manager, Pamela K.
Akin City Attorney, 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 — Reverend Curtis Paige from Heritage United Methodist 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
Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl Gloster presented a
PowerPoint presentation regarding a recent fire that occurred at the City's
recycling facility caused by lithium ion batteries. He reminded all that
lithium batteries should not be placed in the blue bins as the City does
not recycle those types of batteries. He urged all to follow the recycling
instructions found on top of the blue bins. Mr. Gloster asked residents to
call 562-4920 if they have questions regarding specific items.
4.1 Excellence in Youth Sportsmanship Winners - Jere Gunderman, Youth Sports Specialist
4.2 June Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the June 5, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes and the May 14, 2019 Special
City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the June 5, 2019 City
Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written summation by the
City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the May 14, 2019
Special City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5.2 Approve the December 3, 2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the December 3, 2018 Special
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
Hannah Joseph thanked the Council for allowing her to serve as the
Youth Representative on the Sister Cities Advisory Board. She said she
will be resigning from the Board in order to participate in the foreign
student exchange program.
Christina Joseph thanked the City for providing residents, such as her
daughter, an opportunity to serve the community.
Zoe Gambel provided an overview of her Capstone Project, which
included the creation of a video on judicial review. She said the video will
be shown at the 5th Judicial Court.
Charlie Voight expressed concerns regarding recent code enforcement
activity related to zoning and business license requirements.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
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7.1 Clearwater Gas System (CGS) Fiscal Year 18/19 Dividend to the City General Fund
Report and request for transfer back of$60,264 to the CGS Operating Fund to reimburse
for repairs to the old Countryside Library roof and A/C. (consent)
7.2 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Workscapes, Inc., in the amount of$433,150, for
the purchase of furniture and cabinetry for the new Clearwater Gas System Administrative
and Operations building and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.3 Approve a one-year Legal Services Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,
with Thomas Gonzalez of Gray Robinson to review and revise several employment
related documents and related Code of Ordinance sections and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a contract for the sale of surplus property owned by the City of Clearwater and
located at 115 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to the Clearwater Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) with a purchase price of$300,549.11 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Award a construction contract to Kelly Brothers, Inc., of Fort Myers, Florida, in the amount
of$724,065.79 for the Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement (17-0051-EN) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a contract for the sale of surplus property owned by the City of Clearwater
located at the SW Corner of Cleveland St. and S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., legally
described as; the North 282.5 feet of the East 50 feet of Block 5, according to the plat of
Sarah McMullen's Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 41, Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida; together with all that part of the West 90 feet of the East 110 feet
of the Northwest '/4 of the Northwest '/4 of Section 15, Township 29 South, Range 15 East,
which lies between Eastwardly projections of the North and South Boundaries of the part
of said Block 5 thus defined, less and except any road rights-of-way to the Clearwater
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) with a purchase price of$364,782.89; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a contract for the sale of surplus property owned by the City of Clearwater
located at the Southwest Corner of Prospect Avenue and Park Street, legally described
as Tract 3 of the Plat Mediterranean Village in the Park, as recorded in Plat Book 125,
Pages 44-46 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, to the Clearwater
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) with a purchase price of$260,000; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve a two-year extension of the Parking Consultant of Record Professional Services
Agreements and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a two-year extension for Architect of Record (AOR) Professional Services
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Agreements and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve the new four-year Engineer of Record (EOR) Professional Services
Agreements, as listed, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve a Contract for Purchase of Real Property located at 601 S. Hercules Ave by the
City of Clearwater of certain real property owned by Hercules Avenue Church of Christ at
Clearwater, Inc., with a purchase price of$700,000 and total expenditures not to exceed
$705,300; authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other
instruments required to affect closing. (consent)
7.12Approve Purchase Orders to Rexel in the amount of$95,100.69, Instrument Specialties
Inc. in the amount of$6,385 and Graybar in the amount of$9,665.69 for the Water
Treatment Plant 1 (WTP 1) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrades Project
(17-0041-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Reappoint Michael Mack and Edward T. O'Brien Jr. to the Marine Advisory Board with
terms to expire May 31, 2023. (consent)
7.14Appoint Camille J. Hebting to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board,
as the citizen who represents employers within the City of Clearwater, to fill the remainder
of an unexpired term through September 30, 2021. (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 request from the owner of property addressed 19337 US Hwy 19 N.
(Applicant) to vacate a Blanket Utility Easement as recorded in Official Records Book
5138, Page 489 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance
9277-19 on first reading. VAC2019-10)
The property owner of 19337 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater has requested that the
City vacate a Blanket Utility Easement previously granted to the City on the
Applicant's property. As a condition of the vacation, the Applicant will grant a
defined replacement utility easement to the City.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
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Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 19337 US Hwy 19 N. (Applicant) to
vacate a Blanket Utility Easement as recorded in Official Records
Book 5138, Page 489 of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9277-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9277-19 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
8.2 Declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 41-19, certain real
property located in the vicinity of Overbrook Avenue and Pinellas Trail, said real property
legally described as: that tract of land West of Lot 67, Block G of Sunset Point Second
Addition, and East of the Railroad Right-of-Way, a subdivision according to the Plat
thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 14, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
whereby the successful bidder will assemble this landlocked vacant lot with an adjacent
property owned in fee title, with an express prohibition against the parcel becoming an
uneconomic remainder. (APH)
On December 18, 2018, the City of Clearwater acquired this landlocked vacant
lot via foreclosure. Two of the three adjacent property owners to the parcel
expressed interest in acquiring this piece of land to combine with their existing
property.
This irregular shaped, landlocked parcel of land runs along the east side of the
Pinellas Trail. Current ingress and egress from the parcel to a public street will
require assemblage with adjacent owned lands.
An independent appraisal was performed on the property on March 18, 2019 by
Jim Millspaugh and Associates. This appraisal report determined that the fair
market value is $6,000.00. Per City Charter 2.01, 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.
City staff support declaring the property surplus and recommend council's
terms will require the successful bidder of the landlocked parcel be restricted to
adjacent property owners in fee title.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to declare surplus for the purpose
of sale, through Invitation to Bid 41-19, certain real property located
in the vicinity of Overbrook Avenue and Pinellas Trail, said real
property legally described as: that tract of land West of Lot 67,
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Block G of Sunset Point Second Addition, and East of the Railroad
Right-of-Way, a subdivision according to the Plat thereof, recorded
in Plat Book 8, Page 14, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
whereby the successful bidder will assemble this landlocked vacant
lot with an adjacent property owned in fee title, with an express
prohibition against the parcel becoming an uneconomic remainder.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.3 Approve the 2019 Affordable Housing Inventory List pursuant to requirements of Chapter
166.0451, Florida Statutes, adopt Resolution 19-10.
The 2006 Legislature amended Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, adding Section
166.0451 entitled "Disposition of municipal property for affordable housing." The
state statute includes that the governing body of each municipality must review
the proposed affordable housing inventory list at a public hearing and may
revise the list at the conclusion of the hearing. Following the public hearing, the
local governing body must adopt a resolution that includes an inventory list of
such property deemed appropriate for affordable housing development.
Section (1) of the statutory amendment requires that every three years each
municipality prepare an inventory list of all real property within its jurisdiction to
which the municipality holds fee simple title that is appropriate for use as
affordable housing. Therefore, the 2019 Affordable Housing Inventory List
includes the address and legal description of each property and specifies
whether the property is vacant or improved.
The previous list was approved by City Council in 2016 and was updated in
2017 to include a total of nine properties. Resolution 19-10, as drafted,
proposes twenty parcels to which it has title as appropriate for use as affordable
housing. The increase in properties on the 2019 Affordable Housing Inventory
List is primarily due to recent increased foreclosure activity by the City.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing
Assistant Director Chuck Lane said staff is working with developers
regarding a couple of specific sites for affordable housing. The inventory
list is posted online and acts as a marketing tool. He said Habitat for
Humanity is aware of the properties on the inventory list, the City has
donated parcels to Habitat in the past.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the 2019 Affordable Housing
Inventory List pursuant to requirements of Chapter 166.0451,
Florida Statutes. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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Resolution 19-10 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-10. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
8.4 Amend the Clearwater Community Development Code, Section 5-1002, changing the
composition of the of the Public Art and Design Board to include a representative from
the Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc. and a representative from Creative Pinellas and pass
Ordinance 9249-19 on first reading.
The Clearwater Arts Foundation and the Pinellas County Arts Council have both
been dissolved and renamed the Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc. and Creative
Pinellas, respectively.
The proposed code change updates the organizations with their current names.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the Clearwater
Community Development Code, Section 5-1002, changing the
composition of the of the Public Art and Design Board to include a
representative from the Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc. and a
representative from Creative Pinellas. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9249-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9249-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, 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 3040 Terrace View Lane and pass ordinances 9279-19, 9280-19, and 9281-19 on
first reading. (ANX2019-04011)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.197 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family home. The parcel is located on
the north side of Terrace View Lane approximately 500 feet west of North
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McMullen Booth Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer service from the City as part of the Kapok Terrace
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The property is located within an enclave and
is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the south. 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 Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant has
paid the required sewer impact fee in full and has been connected to the
city's sewer system. The property is located within Police District III and
service will be administered through the district headquarters located at
2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services
will be provided to this property by Station #49 located at 565 Sky Harbor
Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, 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 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
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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 south; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Cundiff 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 Terrace View Lane. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9279-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9279-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9280-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9280-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9281-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9281-19 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
8.6 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between East Shore
International Enterprises, LLC and 411 E S (the property owner) and the City of
Clearwater, providing for the allocation of eight units from the Hotel Density Reserve
under Beach by Design and confirm a second public hearing in City Council Chambers
before City Council on July 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
(HDA2019-03001; 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive).
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The current proposal is to demolish all structures on the 1.115-acre site and
build a single, six-floor hotel with 74 hotel rooms (66.367 units per acre) and a
57-slip marina facility with 22 slips available to the public and 35 slips available
only to guests of the hotel. The 74 proposed units include 55 units otherwise
permitted by the Resort Facilities High Future Land Use classification, an
additional eight units from the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by Design
and an additional 11 units which the applicant intends to transfer to the site
through a Level Two Transfer of Development Rights application. The building
will be 65 feet in height (from Base Flood Elevation) to roof as otherwise
permitted utilizing the Height Bonus Schedule for the Marina District of Beach
by Design for property totaling one acre or more on both sides of East Shore
Drive and the provision of a publicly accessible Boardwalk. The proposal
includes a tropical modern architecture, which is consistent with and
complements the tropical vernacular envisioned in Beach by Design.
The site consists of four parcels three of which are located on the east side of
East Shore Drive with one on the west side. All four parcels will need to be
joined together through a unity of title and lot combination request prior to the
issuance of any permits. The parcels on the east side of East Shore will
contain the hotel and 22-slip marina facility component as well as 35 slips
reserved for guests of the hotel only. The parcel on the west side of East Shore
Drive will contain a 43-space surface parking lot accessed via a single driveway
along East Shore Drive. The parcels on the east side of East Shore Drive
containing the hotel will be accessed via four driveways from East Shore Drive.
An egress-only driveway will be located at the north side of the site, a two-way
driveway at the south and a short, northbound, drop-off area constitute the
remaining two driveways. The primary pedestrian entrance and lobby of the
building will be centrally located along East Shore Drive on the ground floor.
The ground floor of the building will also include bike racks, a solid waste
component, storage space and an additional 57 parking spaces. Overall,
parking will be split between self-service (44 spaces) and valet (56 spaces).
The ground floor will also include a patio and pool at the southeast corner of the
site. A publicly-accessible boardwalk consistent with Beach by Design is
proposed along the entire length of the property along Clearwater Harbor. A
walkway between East Shore Drive and the boardwalk will be provided along
the south side of the site. The Development Agreement includes specific
language for the inclusion of the boardwalk and walkway. The second floor will
contain 14 hotel units as well as an office, clubrooms, bar and assorted
back-of-house components. Floors three through six will include 15 hotel units
each. No additional amenities are proposed. It should be noted that pursuant to
the Marina District provisions of Beach by Design a property located on
Clearwater Harbor providing a 15-foot wide publicly accessible boardwalk may
request a height bonus of up to 80 feet where the proposal, providing such a
boardwalk, is proposed at 65 feet in height. In addition to the proposed
boardwalk, the applicant is also providing a publicly-accessible seating
pavilion on the hotel property and adjacent to the proposed boardwalk adding
further to the pedestrian experience.
All existing docks will be removed and replaced with two docks containing a
total of 57 slips of which 35 will be for the exclusive use of hotel guests and 22
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will be for public use. 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 48,553 square feet in area (uplands) and approximately
300 feet wide. The proposed lot area and width exceed the requirements of the
Community Development Code.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks to building of five feet along the front
(west) along East Shore Drive, side (north and south) setbacks of 42 and 27
feet, respectively and a rear (east) setback of 18 feet. 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. The Marina District of Beach by Design specifically permits
front setbacks as low as zero feet for overnight accommodation uses.
Maximum Height:
Section II.C. Height Bonus Schedule for the Marina District within Beach by
Design specifically addresses height. The proposal provides for a building 65
feet in height as measured from BFE where a height of up to 80 feet is
permitted for overnight accommodations on properties of at least one acre on
both sides of East Shore Drive within the Marina District and which also provide
a publicly accessible boardwalk as consistent with the Marina District of Beach
by Design. 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 Two Flexible Development (FLD) application and as otherwise limited by
Beach by Design.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the design guidelines as
well as the specific requirements pertaining to height contained within the
Marina District section of Beach by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parking:
The 74-room overnight accommodation use with a 22-slip marina facility
requires a minimum of 100 off-street parking spaces with 1.2 spaces per unit
(89 spaces) for the hotel component and one space per two slips (11 spaces)
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for the 22-slip marina facility component. A total of 100 parking spaces are
provided where 100 spaces are required with 57 spaces located on the ground
floor of the hotel building and 43 spaces located within a surface parking lot on
the west side of East Shore Drive. This is consistent with the applicable
Sections of the CDC.
Landscapinq:
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 and along the rights-of-way facing sides of the surface parking lot as
required by Section VII.F of the Design Guidelines 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, if necessary, may be requested as part of a
Comprehensive Landscape Program which would be reviewed at time of formal
site plan approval.
Consistency with Beach by Design:
Marina District
Specific development parameters provided within the Marina District section of
Beach by Design address a range of items including a maximum height (80 feet
for properties spanning both side of East Shore Drive and at least one acre in
size), minimum building setbacks (zero feet along front property lines for
overnight accommodation uses and at least 25 percent of the building height
along sides), pavement setbacks (at least five feet).
Design Guidelines:
A review of the provided architectural elevations and massing study was
conducted and the proposed building does appear to be generally consistent
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
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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 eight 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 developer to provide a publically accessible boardwalk to
utilize the Height Bonus in accordance with Beach by Design;
■ 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
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.
In response to questions, Senior Planner Mark Parry said providing the eight
units will bring the hotel density reserve balance to zero. He noted that
previously allotted unused units could be returned. The eleven units being
transferred in are development rights that are available in the open
market. Mr. Parry said to do a transfer of development rights on
Clearwater Beach, the units must come from another property that has
not used those units or from a project that has received allocations from
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the hotel density reserve. The source of the transfer of development rights
will be known when the property owner submits their Level 2 application. The
units being transferred to this site are already on the beach, it is
development potential that exists on the beach.
Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said he has discussed with
the city manager about reporting to Council what is in the reserve, what
may return through existing development agreements and discussing a
strategy on how the returned units may be re-allocated.
In response to questions, Mr. Parry said the proposed boardwalk will be
public; Parks and Recreation will regulate how the boardwalk will be built
and maintained. A total of 100 parking spaces will be required for the
marina, which includes the 1.2 spaces per hotel unit and 1 space per 2
publicly accessible boatslips. The parcel on the westside of East
Shore Drive will contain 43 parking spaces, the lot will be a surface parking
lot. Mr. Parry said the remaining 57 required parking spaces will be under
the building. He said none of the parking spaces have been
designated as boat trailer spaces. The City Attorney said Section 6.1.3.3
addresses hurricane evacuation.
Applicant representative Jack Bodziak reviewed the request and said
there will be 11 public parking spaces for individuals using the public
boatslips. They anticipate that most of the boats will be coming by water, not
by trailer. The hotel suites are geared towards families. The boardwalk will
have public access and will tie into the area nicely.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on July 18,
2019 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9296-19 on second reading, imposing a 180-day moratorium on the
use or offering for hire of motorized scooters and micromobility devices, or issuance of
any permits or franchises pertaining to micromobility hubs.
In response to questions, Assistant City Attorney Matt Smith said the
Governor recently signed legislation allowing electronic scooters to have
all rights and duties of bicycles, unless local regulation says otherwise.
Adopting the ordinance enacts a six-month moratorium.
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Ordinance 9296-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9296-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Amend the City's fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at
mid-year and pass Ordinances 9293-19 and 9294-19 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2018 by Ordinances 9194-18 and 9195-18. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to amend the City's fiscal year 2018/19
Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at mid-year. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9293-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9293-19 on first
reading.
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9294-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9294-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.2Accept a Utility Easement from Bayside Apartments Owner, LLC for the construction,
installation and maintenance of city utilities on real property located at 19337 US Hwy 19
N., Clearwater and adopt Resolution 19-13.
The property owner of 19337 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater (Applicant) requested
that the City vacate a Blanket Utility Easement previously granted to the City on
Applicant's property. As a condition of Vacation Ordinance 9277-19, the
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Applicant was required to grant a defined replacement utility easement to the
City.
The City Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Utility Easement from
Bayside Apartments Owner, LLC for the construction, installation
and maintenance of city utilities on real property located at 19337
US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-13 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-13. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.3Accept a 35-foot Utility and Drainage Easement from Duke Energy Florida, LLC for the
construction, installation and maintenance of city utilities and drainage on real property
located in Duke Energy Right-of-Way, West of Spectrum Field and adopt Resolution
19-14.
The proposed easement will provide the City with property rights necessary
for the construction, installation and maintenance of city utilities and
drainage within the easement that will support a new City Transfer Station
and the Phillies Carpenter Complex at Spectrum Field.
The City Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to accept a 35-foot Utility and
Drainage Easement from Duke Energy Florida, LLC for the
construction, installation and maintenance of city utilities and
drainage on real property located in Duke Energy Right-of-Way,
West of Spectrum Field. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 19-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to adopt Resolution 19-14. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
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10AAmend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.453, Miscellaneous Provisions,
adding subsection (g), Missing Benefit Recipients relating to the Clearwater Firefighters'
Supplemental Pension and Retirement Plan and pass Ordinance 9297-19 on first
reading.
With changes to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and its associated
Regulations, as well as guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and
recent litigation, the Miscellaneous Provisions Section is being amended to add
subsection (g), Missing Benefit Recipients. This provision is in accordance with
a recent IRS Programs Compliance Memorandum that requires plans to have
an approved method of locating terminated individuals who are do benefits from
the plan.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.453, Miscellaneous Provisions, adding
subsection (g), Missing Benefit Recipients relating to the Clearwater
Firefighters' Supplemental Pension and Retirement Plan. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9297-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9297-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.5Authorize an agreement between the City of Clearwater and Forward Pinellas, to receive
a Complete Streets Concept Planning Grant in the amount of$50,000 to prepare a
Complete Streets Concept Plan for Fort Harrison Avenue from Belleair Road to the
merge at Myrtle Avenue/Alternate US 19, authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same, and adopt Resolution 19-09.
In October 2018, Forward Pinellas sent out a call for Complete Streets projects,
asking local governments to submit applications to request funding for their
Complete Streets projects. The Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Program
provides annual, competitive funding for both the planning and construction of
Complete Streets projects countywide.
The Planning and Development Department applied for a Complete Street
Concept Plan grant for Fort Harrison Avenue from Belleair Road to the merge
with Myrtle Avenue/Alternate US 19. The project scope connects three major
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destinations, Morton Plant Hospital Campus, Downtown and the future Imagine
Clearwater waterfront redevelopment, and the North Marina Area. A significant
portion of the project corridor is within the Downtown Clearwater
Redevelopment Area and both Downtown and the Morton Plant Hospital area
are designated Activity Centers in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City's
primary goal for this Project is to develop a Complete Streets Concept Plan that
will enhance safety, mobility, and accessibility while also considering the land
use contexts and character surrounding the corridor.
Residents and businesses see the potential to make Fort Harrison Avenue
safer, more livable, and a better street for businesses. Complete Street
improvements on this road would work in harmony with a broad spectrum of
City and countywide plans, especially those addressing designated activity
centers on both ends of the Project.
This project will complement the recently completed Florida Department of
Transportation's Alternate US 19 study. The Fort Harrison Avenue Concept Plan
is expected to comprehensively guide the corridor design improvements by
utilizing the principles of Complete Streets and the best practice designs
outlined in the City's Complete Streets Implementation Plan.
On March 13, 2019, Forward Pinellas selected the City to receive one of the
Complete Streets grants in the amount of$50,000 to be matched by the City.
The grant funding will be used for consulting services to produce a
comprehensive concept plan and assist with community outreach. The
estimated cost of Complete Street conceptual planning for the 3.21-mile Project
is $100,000; $50,000 from Forward Pinellas, $25,000 from the city, and $25,000
in-kind support from city staff.
The City would be contractually obligated to complete the project activities by
June 30, 2020, consistent with the agreement.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-01420-530100, Professional Services, to
fund the City's portion of this agreement.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to authorize an agreement between the
City of Clearwater and Forward Pinellas, to receive a Complete
Streets Concept Planning Grant in the amount of $50,000 to prepare
a Complete Streets Concept Plan for Fort Harrison Avenue from
Belleair Road to the merge at Myrtle Avenue/Alternate US 19,
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same
Resolution 19-09 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 19-0. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
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10.6Approve the Complete Streets for Clearwater Implementation Plan for the city of
Clearwater and adopt Resolution 19-08.
The provision of adequate transportation facilities and infrastructure for all
modes of travel is one of the most important components needed to support
future redevelopment in the city. Providing safe, multimodal choices is
necessary to accommodate future growth without sacrificing roadway
efficiency. Complete Streets are important for several reasons. They provide
people of all ages and abilities with safe and comfortable travel by balancing the
needs of people using different transportation modes within the overall system.
Complete Streets provide people with accessibility helping them get to their
destinations using a variety of methods, and create a more equitable
transportation system, as not all residents own vehicles or are able to drive.
Complete Streets also address safety issues and locations where there is a
perceived lack of safety, and Complete Streets support the economy by
providing local businesses, employees, and our significant number of tourists
with more attractive multimodal choices and active streetscapes.
The Planning and Development Department presented the City Council on May
15, 2017, with a roadmap to develop a citywide Complete Streets
Implementation Plan that would set the foundation for a transportation system
and street network that encourages mobility using a variety of travel modes.
Understanding the importance of Complete Streets, the City Council authorized
a work order with Kimley-Horn and Associates on December 7, 2017, to
prepare the Complete Streets Implementation Plan which kicked off in early
2018.
With assistance from the consultant team and internal departments, the
Planning and Development Department worked with stakeholders from
throughout the city to identify mobility and infrastructure concerns and desires to
be addressed by the plan. Public outreach included:
• three Complete Streets Advisory Committee meetings held on May 1,
July 10, and December 4, 2018;
• three community workshops held on October 23, October 24, 2018, and
February 12, 2019;
• public outreach at special events, and
• online messaging through the city's list serve, Next Door forums, and a
MetroQuest survey which was taken by 921 people and generated 190
comments.
The Complete Streets for Clearwater Implementation Plan (Plan) was created
to establish a framework for the city and its departments to coordinate and
achieve Complete Streets designs and implementation. Streets include the
entire right-of-way, not just curb to curb, and it is important to plan, design, and
build streets with all users in mind, while also being flexible enough to address
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changes to the transportation and land use contexts.
1. Section 1, the Introduction (pages 8-17),justifies the need for Complete
Streets and the goals of the city and community. It explains why Complete
Streets are necessary, establishes Guiding Principles, and summarizes
existing conditions and future considerations within the city of Clearwater. A
common theme that emerged from public outreach was that streets need to
serve people first and foremost.
2. Section 2, Flexible Street Design (pages 18-53), provides a framework for
changing how streets are designed -from primarily serving a single mode,
automobile travel, into a modern street design process that considers how
all people and modes use the transportation network. The Plan discusses
the importance of understanding existing infrastructure and plans, including
the right-of-way available, characteristics of the street, or other corridor
studies/plans as part of the design process, and acknowledges that design
adjustments may be required. The flexible street design framework section
includes:
• A toolkit of design details for streets to be added to planning and
engineering guidelines
• Modifications of the conventional decision-making process to refocus on
three main characteristics during the design process:
o Street type - thoroughfare, community connector, local collector,
or local street, based on the function of the road, safety, and
modal options.
o Existing infrastructure and plans - what are the opportunities and
limitations in applying the Complete Streets design criteria.
o Land use context - Suburban, Urban Residential, Urban General,
Urban Edge, or Urban Core, and two special districts (US 19 and
Industrial).
• A series of matrices and maps showing the different context zones and
street types and a series of context design matrices. The matrices
provide planning-level guidance that address different parts of a street:
the Pedestrian Realm, Curb and Gutter, and the Traveled Way.
Guidance is provided for preferred sidewalk widths, bicycle
recommendations, transit recommendations, desired operating speeds,
and other street characteristics, such as street lane widths and
crossings is calibrated to the land use context and street type.
3. Section 3, Actions for Implementation (pages 54-69), identifies actions to
ensure that Complete Streets principles are a foundational part of
infrastructure projects in the city. The twenty-five recommended actions are
grouped by timeframe (short-term, mid-term, long-term, and on-going), and
are divided into four themes:
• Policy and Regulatory Improvements: Adopting a Complete Streets
policy and amending regulations for consistency with the Complete
Street designs in Section 2 is an important step for the transportation
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planning, design, and maintenance processes provided for in the Plan.
• Project Delivery and Process Improvements: Projects that impact
streets may come from one of several city departments, outside
agencies, or private developers. Creating a multi-department review
process is important to success and a project review flow chart is
provided.
• Capital Improvements Projects: These typically higher-cost projects
result in the construction of the physical improvements needed to create
a well-designed and interconnected multimodal transportation network.
Planning and Development will coordinate design recommendations and
concepts with other departments, particularly Engineering and Parks
and Recreation, to ensure that they are feasible, constructible, and
address maintenance, drainage, and utilities.
• Performance Measures: Recognizing the importance of measuring and
evaluating performance of projects to determine effectiveness, this
section establishes performance measures for each Guiding Principle
identified in Section 1.
By adopting Resolution 19-08, City Council is approving the Complete Streets
for Clearwater Implementation Plan (Exhibit A) and the information contained
within.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the Complete Streets for
Clearwater Implementation Plan for the city of Clearwater. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-08 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-08. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.7Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G1941 between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), authorize a $15,000
transfer from Airpark Fund Reserves, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same
and adopt Resolution 19-12.
FDOT JPA Agreement G1941 provides for a $75,000 (80%/20%)Aviation Grant
for the Clearwater Airpark. This grant will fund the installation of a entry gate
security office to be used by city Security Aides, allowing for controlled access
onto airport property after hours. The Agreement outlines the FDOT contributing
$60,000 and City providing a $15,000 match.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A mid-year budget amendment will establish Capital Improvement Project
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G1908, Clearwater Airpark FDOT Security Grant, recognizing a transfer of
Airpark Fund reserves of$15,000 to provide required matching funds.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this agreement will be provided by mid-year budget amendment
allocating Airpark Fund reserves in the amount of$15,000 to capital
improvement project G1908, Clearwater Airpark FDOT Security Grant. The
remaining balance of Airpark Fund reserves after 25% working capital reserves
is approximately $490,000 or 176% of the current Airpark Fund operating
budget.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G1941 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), authorize a
$15,000 transfer from Airpark Fund Reserves, authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-12 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 19-12. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.8Appoint Lisa Tuttle to the Parks and Recreation Board with term to expire May 31, 2023.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Parks and Recreation Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Mark Rodriguez
MEETING DATES: Quarterly (4th Tues.) - Jan., April, July, Oct.
PLACE: Main Library - 6:30 p.m.
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR
REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
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1. Lisa Tuttle - 2399 Old Coach Trail, 33765 - Retired Police Officer
Original Appointment: 06/03/15
(currently serving 1st term to expire 05/31/19)
Interest in reappointment: Yes
THE NAMES BELOW ARE ALSO BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Patrick J. Raftery - 3237 Masters Drive, 33761 - Senior Buyer/Supervisor/Jabil
2. Meg Taylor - 1423 Pinebrook Dr., 33755 - sales Adm. Manager
Zip codes of current members on board:
2 at 33755
1 at 33759
1 at 33764
2 at 33765
1 at 33767
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to appoint Lisa Tuttle to the Parks and
Recreation Board with term to expire May 31, 2023. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.9Amend City Council Rules, Rule 5 - Duties of Vice-Mayor in Absence of Mayor,
implementing a rotation schedule for the office of the Vice-Mayor and adopt Resolution
19-19.
At the April 1 work session, staff was directed to draft language that would
implement a rotation schedule for the vice mayor.
Staff is proposing to amend Rule 5, Duties of Vice-Mayor in Absence of Mayor,
as follows:
Pursuant to Charter section 2.05, "the Vice-Mayor shall act as Mayor
during the absence or inability of the Mayor to perform the duties of the
office of the Mayor." For the purpose of that section, the Mayor shall be
considered absent if there are duties of the office which must be performed
and the Mayor is not present and able to perform them.
The office of Vice-Mayor shall be rotated amongst the councilmembers
annually in the following order, commencing in 2020:
Seat 4
Seat 5
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Seat 2
Seat 3
The Vice-Mayor shall change in April of each year.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend City Council Rules, Rule
5 - Duties of Vice-Mayor in Absence of Mayor, implementing a
rotation schedule for the office of the Vice-Mayor. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-19. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Vice Mayor Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.10 Authorize an amendment to the original agreement with HR and A Advisors, of New
York, NY, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Phase I; the amount for time and
materials only to review submitted proposals as needed for Phase II, as additional
consulting services for Imagine Clearwater; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
HR&A Advisors was originally authorized by Council on April 21, 2016 for
$378,000 to produce the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan. Further
authorization was granted on August 4, 2016 for $60,000 to complete an aerial
transit study.
It is recommended to proceed with HR&A for an update of the economic and
market analysis, development of the Harborview site Request for Proposals,
negotiation of development proposals, and assisting with the evaluation of
proformas for development options. These are appropriate as an extension of
the original award for RFP 04-16, Bluff Master Plan Consultant. This is in the
context of an amendment to the original agreement with HR&A on the basis of
work they've already performed, and to maintain continuity in the process.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds of$100,000 are available in capital project ENGF180013, Imagine
Clearwater
In response to questions, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Delk
said staff anticipates the economic update to be completed within the first
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60 days. The Request for Proposal document should be completed
within 4 months. The consultants are aware of the City's intention to
demolish the old city hall site. Services will also include looking at the
potential for adaptive reuse of the site and economic development. The
architectural support services component will provide architectural
renderings for the three parcels after the market feasibility study is
completed.
Mr. Delk said the consultant team indicated the Harborview site should be
looked at for development before the old City Hall site. Architecture is not
included in this initial phase of development, Stantec will provide
architectural services for all structures in the park. He said the amendment
will allow the City to speed up the process as well as deliver a better
product. HR&A will assist with referendum language when the time
comes. The economic analysis is scheduled to be done in months 1 and 2.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to authorize an amendment to the
original agreement with HR and A Advisors, of New York, NY, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 for Phase I; the amount for time and
materials only to review submitted proposals as needed for Phase II,
as additional consulting services for Imagine Clearwater; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Allbritton said he is happy the City is moving forward with
Imagine Clearwater.
Councilmember Polglaze said he looks forward to negotiations with the
County on a Joint Use Facility.
Vice Mayor Cundiff said Clearwater assists in helping to keep Pinellas
beautiful.
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13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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