07/18/2019
City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
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, 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 – Pastor Emeritus John Thompson from Countryside Christian
Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Hamilton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) – Given.
4.1 July Service Awards – Matthew Anderson
4.2 Police Department Re-accreditation - Chief Slaughter
Police Chief Daniel Slaughter presented Council with reaccreditation
plaque.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the June 20, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the June 20, 2019
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
Dean Falk expressed concern with Community Development Board
members not receiving a manual that was given to past members. He
opposed the Board's recent decision regarding the development on
Edgewater Drive.
Mark Bunker reported a lack of landscaping on a parcel the City
maintains and questioned the mowing frequency of public areas.
Drew Thornsbrough said he was denied a permit for a 6-ft. privacy fence
and requested consideration to amend the code to allow the privacy
fence, which is permitted in the City of Largo and in Pinellas County.
7. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve Engineer of Record (EOR) Supplemental Work Order One to McKim and
Creed, Inc. in the amount of $96,600 for Inflow and Infiltration Flow Monitoring
(18-0023-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve Engineer of Record (EOR) Supplemental Work Order 1 to Atkins North
America, in the amount of $58,933, for Cooper’s Point (18-0009-EN) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a five-year agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Sarasota, FL, in the
amount of $1,531,351 for Water Treatment Plant Number 2 System Improvements -
Phase A (18-0034-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve the extension of the Emergency Medical Services ALS First Responder Growth
Management Agreement between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater for one
additional one-year term, extending through September 30, 2020, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Authorize award of Invitation to Bid Number 38-19, Storage Area Network (SAN)
Equipment, to Extensys, Inc., of Tampa FL, for installation and support of new SAN
equipment, in the amount of $767,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
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7.6 Authorize a contract in the amount of $320,000.00 to Spectrum Enterprise of St. Louis,
MO, for internet access and point-to-point data network services, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve an addendum to authorize the City an option for three 1-year renewal periods,
for the contract between Property Registration Champions, LLC., a Florida limited liability
company, and the City of Clearwater to manage the City's Foreclosure Property Registry
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Authorize the award of Invitation to Bid 28-19, Manhole Rings and Covers, to Fortiline,
Inc. of Tampa, FL, in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $60,000, with two one-year
extensions at the City’s discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.9 Appoint Christina M. Joseph to the Marine Advisory Board with term to expire July 31,
2023. (consent)
7.10 Appoint Gary H. Baker, Greg A. Brown and Meg Taylor to the Nuisance Abatement
Board with terms to expire August 31, 2023. (consent)
7.11 Appoint Lucas Geraldi-Smith to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the youth member
representative, to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through October 31, 2020.
(consent)
7.12 Appoint Sioux Hart to the Brownfields Advisory Board, as a Clearwater resident member,
with term to expire July 31, 2023. (consent)
7.13 Designate Mayor Cretekos to serve as the City's official voting delegate at the Florida
League of Cities' Annual Conference, August 15-17, 2019. (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 Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2019/20; set public hearing
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dates on the budget for September 5, 2019 and September 19, 2019, to be held no
earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council meeting on Thursday, August 22 at
3:00 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing and
adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 4, 2018. The City's proposed
millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM notices
mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased without
first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the City of
Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the public
hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.9550 mills, the same as the
current year. This rate is 6.01% more than the rolled back rate of 5.6176 mills.
The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City with the same
property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the proposed millage rate
of 5.9550 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting the millage rate will
reflect a 6.01% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.6176 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2019 compliance forms as follows:
5.9550 mills - Tentative millage rate
5.6176 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
6.5662 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
7.2228 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
Staff would also like to schedule a special council meeting in August to fully
discuss the proposed budget. The following dates are dates available:
Tuesday, August 13 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, August 22 at 3 p.m.
At the July 15 work session, there was council consensus to schedule the
special council meeting on Thursday, August 22.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Kastel said the roll back rate is the rate that
would hold revenues to last year's amount. The roll back rate has nothing
to do with expenditures.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt a tentative millage rate of
5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2019/20; set public hearing dates on
the budget for September 5, 2019 and September 19, 2019, to be
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held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council
meeting on Thursday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. to fully discuss the
proposed budget. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for an unaddressed parcel on Pine Place and pass Ordinances 9287-19,
9288-19 and 9289-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-05012)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.452-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land which is currently vacant. The property is located
approximately 230 feet north of Pine Place and approximately ¼ mile east of
North Highland Avenue. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries
on all sides. The annexation of the property will eliminate an enclave. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Urban (RU) 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 does not currently receive any services from the City of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer and water lines are located to
the south within the Pine Place right-of-way, and future connections
would occur through the utility and drainage easement along the
southeastern portion of the property. The applicant is aware that the
City's sewer and water impact and assessment fees must be paid in full
prior to connection and is aware of the additional costs to extend city
sewer and water service to this property should it redevelop in the future.
Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The
property is located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station #51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has
adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, water, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will
not have an adverse effect on public facilities 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
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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 Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. If this
parcel were to develop in the future, any proposed development would
be required to meet the standards of the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) 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
boundaries on all sides; 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 Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for an unaddressed parcel on Pine
Place. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9287-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved pass Ordinance 9287-19 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 9288-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9288-19 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 9289-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9289-19 on
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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 815 Glen Oak Avenue E. and 3053 Terrace View Lane, and pass Ordinances
9290-19, 9291-19, and 9292-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-05013)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling
0.374 acres, occupied by single-family homes. The properties are
generally located north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within ¼ mile
west of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation
to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City and have
already been connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok
Terrace Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The properties 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 and sanitary sewer service
from the City of Clearwater. Collection of solid waste will be
provided to the parcels by the City. The properties are located
within Police District III and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road.
Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to these
properties by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City
has adequate capacity to serve these properties with solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations will not
have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of
service; and
The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service
area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater
Community Development Code.
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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.
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 815 Glen Oak Avenue E. and 3053
Terrace View Lane. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9290-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9290-19 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 9291-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9291-19 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 9292-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9292-19 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 a Future Land Use Map amendment from the Residential Low (RL) category to
the Residential Urban (RU) category for 3003 Merrill Avenue, 3025 Merrill Avenue and
510 Moss Avenue and pass Ordinance 9283-19 on first reading. (LUP2019-03001)
This future land use amendment involves three parcels of land located on
the south side of Merrill Avenue and west of Moss Avenue, approximately
705 feet west of McMullen Booth Road. Saxony Company Inc. owns the
easternmost parcel, 510 Moss Avenue, which is about 0.20 acres. They
also own the middle plot, 3025 Merrill Avenue, which is about 0.70 acres,
in conjunction with Advanta IRA Services. The western parcel, 3003 Merrill
Avenue, is approximately 0.40 acres and is owned by Robin J. Sloan. The
three parcels combined are a total of 1.30 acres.
The request is to change the properties’ Future Land Use Map designation
from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Urban (RU). There is no need to
request a rezoning of the properties as the current Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District is consistent with the proposed future land
use designation.
Currently, there is a single-family dwelling on each parcel. The applicant
has indicated the intent is to redevelop at least two of the parcels, 510
Moss Avenue and 3025 Merrill Avenue, with detached dwellings that fit the
need of the market, with a smaller footprint allowing them to make better
use of the limited area they have available. However, no site plan
application has been submitted at this time. The property owner of 3003
Merrill Avenue has requested the same changes to her property so that all
three parcels within the block, on the south side of Merrill Avenue would
have the same future land use.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the
proposed Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the
provisions of the Community Development Code as specified below:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Countywide Plan Rules.
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding
properties and character of the neighborhood.
Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the properties.
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The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
natural environment.
The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
use of the property in the immediate area.
The underlying Countywide Plan Map category on the proposed
amendment area is consistent with the proposed City of Clearwater future
use land designation of Residential Urban (RU); therefore, no amendment
is required to the Countywide Plan Map. The application is a small-scale
amendment so review and approval by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its June
18, 2019 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of
approval to the council.
In response to a question, Interim Planning and Development Director Gina
Clayton said if the project moves forward as anticipated, there will be six
homes, the same number of houses across the street. A development
application has not been submitted.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve a Future Land Use Map
amendment from the Residential Low (RL) category to the
Residential Urban (RU) category for 3003 Merrill Avenue, 3025
Merrill Avenue and 512 Moss Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9283-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9283-19 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 a Development Agreement between East Shore International Enterprises, LLC
and 411 E S (property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of
eight units from the Hotel Density Reserve pursuant to Beach by Design, adopt
Resolution 19-06, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(HDA2019-03001; 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive)
Development Proposal:
No changes have been made to the Development Proposal, Agreement,
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Conceptual Site Plan or Conceptual Elevations presented at the June 20, 2019
city council meeting.
The owners propose to utilize the otherwise permitted density of 50 units per
acre or 55 units and incorporate 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 resulting in a total of 74 units (66.367 units per
acre).
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. 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
further adding 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
will be for public use. This will result in two uses being established on the
property; a hotel and a marina facility. 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:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan and Elevations
presented at the June 20, 2019 council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan and
Elevations continue to appear to be consistent with the CDC with regard to:
Minimum Lot Area and Width
Minimum Setbacks
Maximum Height
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Landscaping
Consistency with Beach by Design:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan and Elevations
presented at the June 20, 2019 council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan and
Elevations continue to appear to be consistent with the Beach by Design with
regard to:
Design Guidelines.
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Height.
The provision of a publicly accessible boardwalk and walkway to access the
boardwalk.
Hotel Density Reserve.
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements
and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Development Agreement would 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.I., 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.
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The Planning and Development Department is recommending approval of this
Development Agreement for the allocation of up to eight units from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Development
Agreement between East Shore International Enterprises, LLC
and 411 E S (property owner) and the City of Clearwater,
providing for the allocation of eight units from the Hotel Density
Reserve pursuant to Beach by Design. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-06 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-06. 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 9249-19 on second reading, amending the Clearwater Community
Development Code, Section 5-1002, changing the composition of the Public Art and
Design Board to include a representative from the Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc. and a
representative from Creative Pinellas.
Ordinance 9249-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9249-19 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
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9277-19 on second reading, vacating a blanket utility easement as
recorded in Official Records Book 5138, Page 489 of the public records of Pinellas
County, Florida.
One individual questioned if Item 9.2 abandoned the easement from
1919 Edgewater. The City Attorney said no.
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Ordinance 9277-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9277-19 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
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9279-19 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 3040 Terrace View Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9279-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9279-19 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
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9280-19 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 3040 Terrace View Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9280-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9280-19 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
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9281-19 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3040 Terrace View Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9281-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9281-19 on second and
final 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
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 9293-19 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2019, to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Stormwater Fund, Gas
Fund and Parking Fund.
Ordinance 9293-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9293-19 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
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 9294-19 as amended on second reading, amending the Capital
Improvement Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2019, to reflect a net
increase of $375,145.
Ordinance 9294-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9294-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel said staff identified a formula
error in Exhibit A that requires an amendment.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to amend Exhibit A as follows:
On page two of Exhibit A, amend the last line, TOTAL ALL
FUNDING SOURCES to read as follows:
TOTAL ALL 96,793,130 102,604,639 102,979,784 375,145
FUNDING 103,143,212
SOURCES:
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Upon the vote being taken, Ordinance 9294-19, as amended, was
adopted with the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
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9.8 Adopt Ordinance 9297-19 on second reading, amending 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.
Ordinance 9297-19 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember
Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9297-19 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 Approve supplemental one work order to Stantec for design and construction
administration for Phase I of Imagine Clearwater (17-0031-EN) in the amount of
$5,644,322 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
City Council approved the Imagine Clearwater master plan followed by the
February 1, 2018, approval of the initial Stantec work order for master plan
validation for $834,238. The next step is to move forward with the schematic
and construction document phases of the design.
This supplemental work order will provide design and engineering services
during construction for phase I of the Imagine Clearwater project.
Phase I has been expanded to include the Civic Gateway, the Green with the
amphitheater and lawn area, along with the Lake, Bluff Walk South, and library
improvements. The remaining areas of the Bluff Walk North and Coachman
Gardens will be designed in Phase 2 under an additional supplemental work
order.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENGF180013-DSGN-PROSVC $5,644,322
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a budget, only, increase of
$4,000,000 in capital improvement project ENGF180013, Imagine Clearwater.
This will provide advanced budget authority for Fiscal Year 2019/20 contribution
of Penny for Pinellas funding.
Funds are available in capital improvement project ENGF180013, Imagine
Clearwater, in the amount of $1,644,322 to fund supplemental 1 work order.
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In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell said the
estimated project costs include a contingency. Finance Director Jay
Ravins said staff has $25.5 million built into the general fund model; $2
million per year in general fund debt service over 20 years provides
$25.5 million in potential funding. Interim Assistant City Manager
Michael Delk said the contingency rate is 10%. An additional parking
structure in downtown would be addressed separately. He said Imagine
Clearwater is an expensive and a notable project for the community that will
reconnect the Downtown to the waterfront. The project is coming close to the
midpoint of the original HR&A estimates for the ULI Implementation and
staff is moving forward with the Main Library enhancements project as
part Imagine Clearwater. He said staff needs to make up the current net
deficit of $14,833,000; staff is not counting the $23 million appraised
value of real estate to close the gap. The additional $14 million is a result of
venue add-ons directed by council, which were not part of the original
plan. The add-ons included a large back-of-house and covered seating.
Staff will study the value of the former city hall site; the site could be
demolished but the city may possibly have the opportunity to have a
cultural center in the building, anchoring the waterfront with two great
civic components on the north and south ends of the park. Engineering is
moving forward with the construction manager, who will be on board over
the next couple of months. Mr. Delk said the construction manager will
work with staff and Stantec on the specific improvements, which may raise
or lower costs for different project components. Staff is moving forward
with the design construction documents of phase 1, which will include 2/3
of the park. He will be working with Stantec over the summer on the final
designs of the architecture of the structures in the park, which includes
the bridge over Cleveland Street, the stage venue and covering, the seat
covered area and back of house. He said he did not want the covering
of the seats to dictate the architecture. The construction manager will
help tie together the improvements relative to the Main Library with
construction of the park.
In response to a concern, the City Manager said the City will have healthy
reserves, assuming Council does not identify other priorities to be
funded via reserves. The Council has been very responsive to the
community and he did not want to speculate if the funds will be there.
Discussion ensued with comments made that cost engineering should be
considered
In response to concerns, Mr. Delk said the construction documents will
be used to pull permits. The former city hall site may be the most
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significant public asset the City has on the bluff. Staff's main objective is
to create a waterfront and park that will attract residents to Downtown.
One individual spoke in support and stated that one of the goals of this
project is for a very vibrant park, filled with people during all times of the
day and has environmental preservation demonstration edges along the
waterfront.
One individual spoke in opposition and stated that the proposition and
project cost were not clear to the voters.
One individual suggested Council take it slow as Imagine Clearwater will
be the largest endeavor Clearwater will ever take and consider
low-maintenance materials.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve supplemental one work
order to Stantec for design and construction administration for
Phase I of Imagine Clearwater (17-0031-EN) in the amount of
$5,644,322 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.2 Authorize a Community Aesthetic Features Agreement between the City of Clearwater
and the Florida Department of Transportation for a local identification marker (city logo)
on a new pedestrian overpass bridge at Harn Boulevard and US 19 and adopt Resolution
19-11.
As Clearwater redevelops and grows, opportunities arise to increase public
recognition and community pride in the city. Branding and wayfinding
enhancements to transportation facilities and infrastructure are important
components of these goals and also serve to guide customers and visitors to
their destinations. As a southern gateway into the city, the pedestrian overpass
of US 19 at Harn Boulevard to be constructed by the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) offers this type of opportunity.
The City is proposing to have a city identification sign affixed to the pedestrian
guardrail on the south facing side of the new overpass when constructed. As
shown in the Community Aesthetic Features Agreement (CAFA), the sign will
feature the city logo with the tag line “Bright and Beautiful, Bay to Beach”
underneath. The agreement provides FDOT with the design, evidence that the
city will be responsible for maintaining the sign and establishes a deposit of
$15,000 that the city will pay to return the bridge to its originally designed
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condition if the sign needs to be removed.
By passing Resolution 19-11, City Council is approving the Community
Aesthetic Features Agreement (Exhibit A) and the information contained within.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-92842, US 19
Wayfinding, to fund this agreement.
In response to a question, Interim Planning and Development Director
Gina Clayton said the sign will not be electrical. Staff is exploring
up-lighting that can be put on the bridge; the original engineering work
did not incorporate up-lighting. If it is determined that up-lighting is
possible, an amended agreement will be needed.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to authorize a Community
Aesthetic Features Agreement between the City of Clearwater
and the Florida Department of Transportation for a local
identification marker (city logo) on a new pedestrian overpass
bridge at Harn Boulevard and US 19. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-11 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 19-11. 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
11. City Attorney Reports
The City Attorney said regarding the comment related to the 2017
Referendum, the bandshell was not approved in that referendum. The
2015 referendum addressed the bandshell and removable seating. The
way the charter provision was written, the City cannot build anything
unless it is specifically stated. For instance, if water fountains were not
listed, the City could have been susceptible to legal challenge.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Hamilton said he had been traveling overseas and
commented how he never walked on even or leveled streets and sidewalks
in Italy, Greece and London.
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Councilmember Allbritton said he is happy to move forward with Imagine
Clearwater and thought it would be a good idea to go into the community and
answer citizen questions related to the project.
Councilmember Polglaze said he is pleased with the progression of Imagine
Clearwater and said, while shopping recently, his wife saw a Monopoly game
for Clearwater, "Clearopoly."
Vice Mayor Cundiff said that Tom Nocera was a summer intern at NASA
during Apollo 11.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events. In response to the
landscaping concern raised under Citizens to be Heard, Mayor Cretekos said
the City follows a landscaping schedule and recent heavy rains may have
caused the lawn to grow faster than usual.
The City Manager said city staff used to handle the landscaping prior to the
recession, when was the department was larger. The City now contracts out
landscaping maintenance and asks to adjust the mowing schedule based on
rate of growth.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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City of Clearwater
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