09/19/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 19, 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 11 — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk and Nicole Sprague — Official
Records & Legislative Services Coordinator.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. Invocation — Pastor Danny McDonald from North Bay Community Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Allbritton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 September Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The August 2019 Employee of the Month Award was presented to
Michelle LaBrie, Marine.
4.2 Life Insurance Awareness Month Proclamation, September 2019 - Ms. Katherine Jones,
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
4.3 United Way Month Proclamation, September 27-October 25, 2019 - Tony Magganas,
Clearwater Gas System
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4.4 Energy Efficiency Day Proclamation, October 2, 2019 - Sheridan Boyle, Sustainability
Coordinator
4.5 State of the City Presentation - City Manager Bill Horne
The City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the September 5, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the September 5, 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
Lance Dyer provided Council with information on Kratom and urged the
city pursue banning the product.
Shannon O'Leary-Beck opposed plans being implemented at Crest
Lake Park and expressed safety concerns with the pond as the Southwest
Florida Water Management District has classified the waterbody not
suited for swimming.
Kathy Flaherty opposed the installation of the boat dock and splash pad
at Crest Lake Park and expressed safety concerns with the pond at the
park.
Mr. Holuba said he had a delightful time during a recent visit to Dunedin.
He said he counted over 21 homeless individuals in the Clearwater
Downtown area recently and opposed the City spending any funds
towards Downtown.
Lisa Lanza opposed the proposed fire and light art installments, the
Japanese pagoda and amphitheater seating for Coachman Commons
that were presented at the last council meeting.
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7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted less Item 7.2.
7.1 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide staffing, Information Technology Services and
telephone services for the CRA, provide for the reimbursement of certain expenses by the
CRA to the City and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the amendment to the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between
the City of Clearwater and Communications Workers of America, Local 3179 (CWA) for
Fiscal year 2019/2020 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
7.3 Approve a 5-year Revocable License Agreement, from September 1, 2019 through
August 31, 2024, between the City of Clearwater and Sunsets at Pier 60 Society, Inc.
(Agency) to provide a nightly festival at Pier 60 Park to promote tourism to Clearwater
and Clearwater Beach and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Accept membership into the World Health Organization's and AARP's Network of
Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Initiative. (consent)
7.5 Approve a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) and the City of
Clearwater for funding youth programs, approve a first quarter 2019/2020 budget
amendment of$453,032 in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care Ross
Norton, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida, in the amount
of$531,419 plus contingency of$30,961 for forensic crime scene processing, latent
prints, property and evidence storage, and Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center
services, during the one-year contract period commencing on October 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2020, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent).
7.7 Approve an agreement with Axon, Incorporated, of Scottdale, AZ, in the amount of
$917,068, for Taser 7 equipment, licensing, maintenance, and training, in accordance
with City Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year
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2019-2020 in the amount of$186,291 to underwrite the cost of additional Community
Policing services by the Clearwater Police Department in the Downtown Gateway
District, Town Lake District, and Downtown Core District, encompassed by the CRA
(Community Redevelopment Area) to address quality of life issues, drug dealing,
prostitution, and homelessness and authorize the appropriate officials execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Approve renewal of the TriTech Software Support Agreement, in the amount of$187,976,
for a 12-month period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year
2019-2020 in the amount of$99,640 to underwrite activities in the Clearwater Main
Library that support community learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM), Entrepreneurship and small business growth and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11 Approve a contract (purchase order) to Oracle America, Inc., Redwood Shores, CA for
the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 for software maintenance, at
a cost not to exceed $294,000.00 in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1) (b) Code of
Ordinances, sole source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.12Authorize the piggyback State Contract FL- 43190000-18-NASPO-ACS-1 for Public
Safety Communications Support Equipment, in the amount of$104,600.00, to Xybix
Systems, Inc. of Littleton, CO, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.564(1)(d) Exceptions to Bid - Other Governmental Entity Bids and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Authorize the piggyback of NASPO Contract Number ADAPO16-130651, Software
Value Added Reseller Services - OpenGov, SHI International Corp., of Somerset, NJ;
initial term amount of$97,500 with four one-year annual renewal options, pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Exceptions to Bid - Other
Government Entities' Bids and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.14Authorize a blanket purchase order to Odyssey Manufacturing Company of Tampa, FL,
for the purchase of liquid sodium hypochlorite, in the annual not-to-exceed amount of
$550,000, with option for three one-year term extensions, pursuant to Clearwater Code of
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Ordinances Section 2.564 Exceptions to Bidding and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
7.15Authorize the piggyback of Pinellas County Contract Number 167-0456-B, Pumping and
Tankering Services, to EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc. of Palmetto Bay, FL, T. Wayne
Hill Trucking, Inc. of Mulberry, FL, and FCS, Inc. of Clearwater, FL in the annual
not-to-exceed amount of$750,000 with option for renewal terms per contract, pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Exceptions to Bid - Other
Government Entities' Bids and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.16Authorize surplus disposition of G2179 and G3943 via auction to the highest bidder,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.622, Surplus Personal Property.
(consent)
7.17Approve the 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule. (consent)
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 7.2, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.2 Approve the amendment to the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between
the City of Clearwater and Communications Workers of America, Local 3179 (CWA) for
Fiscal year 2019/2020 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
Communications Workers of America expires on September 30, 2020. The
parties have reached a tentative agreement for an amendment to this contract,
effective October 1, 2019, which was ratified by the membership.
The amendment is to implement the proposal by Public Sector Personnel
Consultants (PSPC) that was presented and approved by Council on May 14,
2019, that updates job classifications,job descriptions, pay range tables,
one-time compression adjustment and 40-hour work week for all classifications.
Any applicable PSPC increase will be implemented prior to the merit pay
increase and pay adjustments in the current agreement, Article 9, Section 1(A).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
The total estimated cost of implementation of the results of the PSPC study
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were included in the proposed fiscal year 2019/20 budget.
The Mayor presented a letter provided by the CWA.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the amendment to the
collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Communications Workers of America, Local 3179
(CWA) for Fiscal year 2019/2020 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 Ordinance 9322-19 on second reading, declaring the millage rate for the Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2020, for operating purposes including the funding of
pensions, debt service, and road maintenance for capital improvement expenditures at
5.9550 mills.
Ordinance 9322-19 was presented and read in full. Councilmember
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9322-19 on second and final
reading, declaring the millage rate for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2020, for operating purposes including the funding of
pensions, debt service, and road maintenance for capital improvement
expenditures at 5.9550 mills. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9323-19 on second reading, adopting an Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020, authorizing the City Manager to issue such
instructions that are necessary to achieve and accomplish the service programs so
authorized; authorizing the City Manager to transfer monies and programs among the
departments and activities within any fund as provided by Chapter 2 of the Clearwater
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Code of Ordinances.
Ordinance 9323-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9323-19 on
second and final reading, adopting an Operating Budget for the Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2020, authorizing the City Manager to issue
such instructions that are necessary to achieve and accomplish the
service programs so authorized; authorizing the City Manager to
transfer monies and programs among the departments and
activities within any fund as provided by Chapter 2 of the Clearwater
Code of Ordinances. 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 Adopt Ordinance 9324-19 on second reading, adopting the Capital Improvement
Program budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020, approving the six-year
Capital Improvement Program which hall be reevaluated at the beginning of each Fiscal
Year; authorizing the City Manager to issue such instructions that are necessary to
achieve and accomplish the capital improvements so authorized; authorizing the City
Manager to transfer money between projects in the Capital Improvement Program; and
appropriating available and anticipated resources for the projects identified.
Ordinance 9324-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9324-19 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
8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 1819 Audubon Street and 1015 Woodside Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9298-19,
9299-19 and 9300-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-06001)
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These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.72 acres consisting of two
parcels of land occupied by single-family dwellings. The properties are
generally located north of Lakeview Road, south of Druid Road, east of
South Duncan Avenue, and west of South Hercules Avenue. The
applicant at 1819 Audubon Street is requesting annexation to receive
sanitary sewer and solid waste services from the City, and the applicant
at 1015 Woodside Avenue is requesting annexation to receive solid waste
service only. The properties are located within enclaves and are
contiguous to existing city limits along at least one boundary. It is
proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. For
the property located at 1819 Audubon Street, the closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the Audubon Street right-of-way. The
applicant has paid the city's sewer impact and assessment fees
and has been connected to the system. Sewer service is not
readily available to the property located at Woodside Avenue.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to both properties by the
City of Clearwater. 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.
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.
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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 of the properties. 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
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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.
One individual spoke in support.
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 1819 Audubon Street and 1015 Woodside
Avenue. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9298-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend Ordinance 9298-19 as
follows:
"On page 1 amend Ordinance 9298-19 to change the title of the
ordinance to read as follows, to remove the property located at 1015
Woodside Avenue as requested by the owner and to add a portion of
right-of-way proposed to be annexed:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTI€SY LOCATED GENERALLY
NORTH OF LAKEVIEW ROAD, SOUTH OF DRUID ROAD, EAST OF
SOUTH DUNCAN AVENUE, AND WEST OF SOUTH HERCULES
AVENUE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESSES ARE IS 1819 AUDUBON
STREET, CLEARWATER,FLORIDA33764A"in 7615 A OODcinG
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AVEN IE CI EARWATER FLORIDA 33?06 TOGETHER WITH A
CERTAIN PORTION OF AUDUBON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On page 1 amend Ordinance 9298-19 recital as follows:
WHEREAS, the owners-of the real propertydescribed herein and
depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit B haves petitioned the
City of Clearwater to annex the properties into the City pursuant to
Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, and the City has complied with all
applicable requirements of Florida law in connection with this
ordinance; now, therefore,
On page 1, amend Section 1. As follows:
Section 1. The following-described propertiesLare-is hereby annexed
into the City of Clearwater and the boundary lines of the City are
redefined accordingly:
Amend Exhibit A, Legal Descriptions, to remove the legal
description for 1015 Woodside Avenue and add a legal description
for a portion of right-of-way to be annexed, as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
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No. Parcel ID Lot No., Block No.
Address
1. 13-29-15-32382-000-0130 Lot 13 1819
Audubon St.
The above in Gracemoor Subdivision, as recorded in PLAT BOOK
30, PAGE 7, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Together with the South 3' wide portion of Right-of-Way of
Audubon St., West of Regent Ave.
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^►, Par-cel ►^ Lot No., Block No.
Address
2. 14 29 15 62010 000 0060 Lot 61015
Woodside Ave.
The above in Unit 5 of Oak Anres Subdivisions I as renorded in PLAT
ROOK 40PAGE 42 of the Publin Renords of Pinellas County Florida
Replace Exhibit B Proposed Annexation with amended Exhibit B, with
1015 Woodside Avenue removed from the map and the Audubon
Street right-of-of-way to be annexed depicted on the map, as
attached."
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve Ordinance 9298-19, as
amended, on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9299-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend Ordinance 9299-19 as
follows:
"On page 1 amend Ordinance 9299-19 to change the title of the
ordinance to read as follows to remove the property located at 1015
Woodside Avenue as requested by the owner:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND
USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIESY LOCATED GENERALLY
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NORTH OF LAKEVIEW ROAD, SOUTH OF DRUID ROAD, EAST OF
SOUTH DUNCAN AVENUE, AND WEST OF SOUTH HERCULES
AVENUE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESSES ARE IS 1819
AUDUBON STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33764 AND 1015
WOODSIDE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756, UPON
ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL
LOW (RL); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On page 1, amend Section 1. as follows:
Section 1. The Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use
category for the hereinafter described propertfesy, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as follows:
Propert�esy Land Use
= Category
See attached Residential
Exhibit A for Legal Low (RL)
Descriptions.
Amend Exhibit A, Legal Descriptions, to remove the legal description
for 1015 Woodside Avenue as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS}
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No. Parcel ID Lot No., Block No.Address
1. 13-29-15-32382-000-0130 Lot 131819
Audubon St.
The above in Gracemoor Subdivision, as recorded in PLAT BOOK 30,
PAGE 7, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
AI�T`nl lD LotNo.,Bl10-Gk No.Address
2. 14-29-15-62010-000-0060 Lot 61015 Woodside Ave.
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The above in Unit 5 of Oak Anres Subdivisions I as renorded in PLAT
ROOK 0, PAGE 42, of the Pub�T`Gords of Pinus County, Florirl�
Replace Exhibit B Proposed Future Land Use Map with amended
Exhibit B, with 1015 Woodside Avenue removed from the map, as
attached."
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9299-19, as
amended, on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9300-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend Ordinance 9300-19 as
follows:
"On page 1 amend Ordinance 9300-19 to change the title of the
ordinance to read as follows to remove the property located at 1015
Woodside Avenue as requested by the owner:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTI€SY LOCATED GENERALLY NORTH OF LAKEVIEW ROAD,
SOUTH OF DRUID ROAD, EAST OF SOUTH DUNCAN AVENUE, AND
WEST OF SOUTH HERCULES AVENUE, WHOSE POST OFFICE
ADDRESSES ARE IS 1819 AUDUBON STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
33764 AND 1015 nnncnG AVENUE, LEARWATf FLORIDA 33756,
UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
On page 1, amend Section 1. as follows:
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Section 1. The following described propertiesy located in Pinellas
County, Florida, are is hereby zoned as indicated upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater, and the Zoning Atlas of the City is amended, as
follows:
Propertjesy Zoning
District
See attached Low
Exhibit A for Legal Medium
Descriptions Density
Residential
(LMDR)
Amend Exhibit A, Legal Descriptions, to remove the legal description
for 1015 Woodside Avenue as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS}
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No. Parcel ID Lot No., Block No.Address
1. 13-29-15-32382-000-01301-ot 13
1819
Audubon St.
The above in Gracemoor Subdivision, as recorded in PLAT BOOK 30,
PAGE 7, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
AI�T`el lD LotNo.,Bl10-Gk No.Address
2. 14-29-15-6Lei 61015
Woodside Ave.
The above in Unit 5 of Oak Anres Subdivisions rlas renorerl in PLAT
ROOK 0, PAGE 42, of the Pub�TeGords of Pinus County, FloriiJ�
Replace Exhibit B Proposed Zoning Map with amended Exhibit B, with
1015 Woodside Avenue removed from the map, as attached."
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9300-19, as
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amended, on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.5 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 712 Moss Avenue and 3047 Lake Vista Drive, and pass Ordinances 9301-19,
9302-19, and 9303-19 on first reading. (ATA2019-06001)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department has expanded sewer service
into the Kapok Terrace neighborhood located generally north of Drew Street,
south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile west of McMullen Booth Road. This
application includes two parcels of land in the expansion area which are
occupied by two single family homes totaling 0.39 acres. These properties are
subject to Agreements to Annex that were recorded in September 2017 and
February 2018 respectively. The two properties are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one property boundary and are eligible for annexation. 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 sewer service from the City of
Clearwater. The City is already collecting solid waste at 712 Moss Avenue, and
upon annexation, will provide service to 3047 Lake Vista Drive. 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 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
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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.7.1.3 Invoke agreements to annex where properties located within
enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 171.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to be
assigned to both properties is consistent with the Countywide Plan designation
of the properties. 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 712 Moss Avenue and 3047 Lake Vista Drive. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9301-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9301-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
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Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9302-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9302-19 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 9303-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9303-109 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.6 Approve the first amendment to an existing Hotel Development Agreement
(HDA2014-07004) between Decade Sea Captain, LLC (the property owner) and the City
of Clearwater for property located at 40 Devon Drive, which replaces Exhibit A to provide
an updated legal description and replaces Exhibit B to provide new conceptual site plans
and elevations, reduce the overall height of the proposed hotel building, add a detached
dwelling to the portion of the property within the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District; adopt Resolution 19-18 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(HDA2014-07004A)
Site History:
December 21, 2010: Case FLD2010-08004 approved to permit an 85-unit
overnight accommodation use. Status: expired.
January 13, 2011: DVA2010-08001 approved the allocation of up to 53 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve for an 85-unit overnight accommodations use
as related to case FLD2010-08004. Status: expired.
May 21, 2013: Case FLD2013-02007 approved to permit an 85-unit overnight
accommodation use in the Tourist (T) District. Status: expired.
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June 19, 2013: DVA2010-08001A approved. Status: expired.
October 15, 2014: HDA2014-07004 approved the allocation of up to 66 units
from the Hotel Density for a 98-unit overnight accommodations use related to
case FLD2015-02006. Status: valid. The current proposal under consideration
is to amend this Development Agreement.
April 21, 2015: Case FLD2015-02006 approved to permit a 98-unit overnight
accommodation use. Status: valid although unconstructed.
September 14, 2018: A minor revision to FLD2015-02006 was submitted and
administratively approved pursuant to CDC Section 4-405.A.1 through 9 and a
Development Order to that effect was issued on September 24, 2018.
September 18, 2018: Case FLD2018-06020 approved to permit a parking
garage in the for the properties located at 101 Coronado Drive and 41 Devon
Drive. This application is peripherally related to the subject site as it provides
118 parking spaces for the proposed hotel. Status: valid although
unconstructed.
October 15, 2019: Case FLD2015-02006A which amends case
FLD2015-02006 to be consistent with the current, proposed Hotel Development
Agreement amendment (HDA2014-07004A) is scheduled for review by the
Community Development Board.
Development Proposal:
No changes have been made to the Development Proposal presented at the
September 5, 2019 Council meeting.
The owners continue to propose to construct a 98-unit hotel including 66 units
allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by Design as
previously approved by City Council on October 15, 2014 as part of a Level III
Development Agreement (HDA2014-07004/Resolution 14-32). The proposal
also includes constructing a detached dwelling in the portion of the site within
the LMDR District.
The proposal, in short, updates the legal description (Exhibit A) includes a new
conceptual site plan and accompanying building elevations (Exhibit B) as well
as changes to the Development Agreement. No changes to the hotel
component beyond that as otherwise approved through the noted minor
amendment are proposed.
The changes to the Development Agreement are listed below:
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■ Section 4.1: Adds the proposed detached dwelling as a use to the site in
addition to the 98-unit hotel and specifies that the hotel component is only
located on the T District portion of the site and the detached dwelling
component is only located on the LMDR District portion of the site.
■ Section 4.4: Decreases the height of the building from 100 feet to 77 feet.
■ Section 4.5: Clarifies that the intensity of use within the LMDR District
portion of the site is limited to one dwelling unit, specifies a height of the
detached dwelling of 30 feet from BFE.
■ Section 6.1.7: Clarifies that no unit within the T District portion of the site
shall have a complete kitchen facility as defined by the Community
Development Code. This is to allow the detached dwelling to include a full
kitchen as allowed by the Community Development Code.
Consistency with the Community Development Code:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
September 5, 2019 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to
appear to be consistent with the CDC regarding:
■ 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 September 5, 2019 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site
Plan and Elevations continue to appear to be consistent with the Beach by
Design regarding:
■ Design Guidelines
■ Hotel Density Reserve
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is compliant 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 10 years, meets the criteria for the allocation of rooms from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design and includes the following main
provisions:
■ Provides for no change in the number of units (66 units) allocated from the
Hotel Density Reserve (previously approved as part of HDA2014-
07004/Resolution 14-32);
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■ Clarifies that a full kitchen is permissible for the proposed detached
dwelling;
■ Clarifies that the rental period for the detached dwelling shall not include
rentals for periods of less than 31 days or one calendar month, whichever is
less, or which is advertised or held out to the public as a place rented for
periods of less than 31 days or one calendar month, whichever is less;
■ Limits the proposed height of the detached dwelling to no more than 30 feet;
■ Revises Exhibit A which updates the legal description;
■ Revises Exhibit B which includes new conceptual site plans, architectural
drawings, elevations and perspectives;
■ Requires the developer to obtain site plan approval pursuant to a Level One
or Level Two development application within one year of approval of the
amended and restated Development Agreement and obtain building permits
and certificates of occupancy in accordance with Community Development
Code (CDC) Section 4-407;
■ Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
■ For units allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve, prohibits the conversion
of any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the recording of a covenant
restricting use of such hotel units to overnight accommodation usage;
■ 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 CDC Section
4-406,. Minor revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community
Development Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require
an amendment to this Development Agreement.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending approval of this
first amendment to an existing Development Agreement which the allocated up
to 66 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, amends
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Exhibit A (legal description) and amends Exhibit B (site plans and elevations).
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the first amendment to an
existing Hotel Development Agreement (HDA2014-07004) between
Decade Sea Captain, LLC (the property owner) and the City of
Clearwater for property located at 40 Devon Drive, which replaces
Exhibit A to provide an updated legal description and replaces
Exhibit B to provide new conceptual site plans and elevations,
reduce the overall height of the proposed hotel building, add a
detached dwelling to the portion of the property within the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 19-18. 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. City Manager Reports
9.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2018/19 operating and capital improvement budgets at third
quarter and pass Ordinances 9325-19 and 9326-19 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.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the City's fiscal year
2018/19 operating and capital improvement budgets at third quarter.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9325-19 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9325-19 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 9326-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9326-19 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.2 Authorize award of Request for Proposals Number 40-19, Tourism Marketing Services,
to Bandwagon, LLC, for destination marketing, in the annual amount of$200,000 for the
initial two-year term ($400,000), and $200,000 per year for one, two-year renewal option
(for a total of$800,000) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Since 2010, the City has selected through a competitive proposal process a
destination marketing and public relations firm to implement a comprehensive
program to strengthen nationally and statewide the city's brand awareness as a
top tourism destination. On May 8, 2019, the City released Request for
Proposals No. 40-19 (RFP) which detailed the city's objectives and requested
scope of services. The RFP requested respondents propose an annual
marketing and public relations plan and provide recommendations on activities
to achieve stated objectives and maximize return on investment.
Thirteen proposals were received by the June 5, 2019 deadline. The Selection
Committee met on June 28, 2019 to discuss and rank the proposals. Proposals
were evaluated and ranked based on approach to the scope of work,
experience, proven performance/similar work, personnel/time availability,
creativity, and proposed plan costs. The Selection Committee was comprised
of three city staff and five community members each representing a different
tourism sector.
Staff members included Denise Sanderson, Director of Economic Development
and Housing; Joelle Castelli, Director of Public Communications; and Audra Aja,
Economic Development and Housing Marketing & Communications
Coordinator.
Community members included Jeff Castner - Opal Sands Resort (Hospitality);
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Lisa Chandler- Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival (Events/Attractions); Frank Chivas
- BayStar Restaurant Group (Restaurant); Jeff Clauss - St. Pete-Clearwater
International Airport (Transportation/Travel); and Lynn Fuhler - Flying Compass
(Public Relations/Marketing).
The four top ranked firms were asked to make proposal presentations to the
Selection Committee on August 8th.
Bandwagon, LLC, New Orleans, LA
BCF, Virginia Beach, VA
Carolynn Izzo Integrated Communications, Nyack, NY
Turner, New York, NY/Miami, FL
Bandwagon received the Committee's highest ranking based upon the following
proposal highlights:
• Research-based approach including analysis of top competitor markets
• Custom content creation
• Team of professionals experienced in public relations including pitching
and media missions, media evaluation, destination marketing, research,
digital strategy, website development and design, visual creative (photo,
video, graphic design), blog content creation
• Measurement and transparency through use of technologies that provide
real-time project status, online approvals and communications log
• Fixed, flat fee pricing
• Shortened onboarding process
• Frequency of in-market access
The two-year contract with an option for one, two-year renewal, is not to exceed
$200,000 per year (total $800,000) inclusive of all public relations, event and
media mission(s), website development and maintenance, content marketing,
and account management activities. These activities also include all vendor
travel expenses.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding is budgeted in the proposed FY2019-2020 Economic Development
budget (0109216 530300). Remaining term of the contract will be budgeted
within the same.
In response to questions, Bandwagon Chief Client Officer Cory Cart said
staff is hoping to host a chef event during the New York Travel Show,
providing a culinary focus to tell the Clearwater story to a group of
journalists from around the world. The agency is working with James Beard
Event representatives to help educate and recruit restaurants for their
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sustainability program. During the last two years, a Clearwater chef has
represented Florida at the event. He said during the last fiscal year, the
prior tourism agency hosted a travel editor from Philadelphia for family
vacations and a small conference sales marketing meeting was held at
Spectrum Field.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Economic Development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson said
the contract includes city brand awareness and increases heads in beds.
Regional awareness and traffic will be handled by the merged
Clearwater Regional and Beach Chambers of Commerce.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to authorize award of Request for
Proposals Number 40-19, Tourism Marketing Services, to
Bandwagon, LLC, for destination marketing, in the annual amount
of $200,000 for the initial two-year term ($400,000), including one,
two-year renewal option, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
9.3 Ratify and confirm additional expenditures of$176,146 at Moccasin Lake Park; approve
a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar,
Florida, in the amount of$48,037, for parking lot improvements at Moccasin Lake Park;
approve an increase in the Moccasin Lake Park Master Plan Renovations project of
$224,183; approve necessary budget transfers to provide additional project funding and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The original scope of the Moccasin Lake Park Renovation project did not include
parking lot repairs nor enhanced park beautification.
In conjunction with the Moccasin Lake Project, staff saw a need to repair the
parking lot, as well as enhance the landscaping in the park and used other
budgeted funds set aside to do this type of work; $78,851.82 from Parking Lot
Resurfacing (315-93286), and $45,276.34 from General Fund.
A portion of the project funds were used to partially fund repair and replacement
of a bridge for a washed-out portion of the boardwalk trail. At the time, staff felt
that there were enough funds in the Moccasin Lake Master Plan budget to fund
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this work. However, costs for the building renovation portion of the project came
in higher than anticipated by $52,017.84; thus, the playground element was
funded from Playground Purchases and Replacement CIP315-93637.
In an effort to consolidate all costs related to Moccasin Lake Park, staff is
recommending a ratify and confirm of previous expenditures for this project. A
summary is as follows:
• Parking lot repairs and resurfacing- $78,851.82
• Landscape enhancements- $45,276.34
• Cost of building over-runs- $52,017.84
Total $176,146
Keystone Excavators, Inc. is one of the Construction Managers at Risk
approved by City Council on August 4, 2016.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications #24-16 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and
involvement in the community.
On March 1, 2018, the Council approved contracts to Keystone Evacuators Inc.
and J. O. DeLotto & Sons Inc. to complete site work and renovations to the
Interpretive Center in the park. Following this, city staff and volunteers worked
together to plant several hundred native plants and trees at the park.
On February 2, 2019, a Grand Opening celebration of the renovated Moccasin
Lake Park was held with an estimated crowd of over 2,500 in attendance.
Due to the heavy park usage, many of the grass parking spaces which were
constructed are not holding up to the traffic as they are constantly wet and
unusable by the public.
In order to correct this issue, staff is recommending that the unusable grass
parking spaces (20) be replaced with asphalt parking spaces. This will still
leave about 10 usable grass parking spaces in the north east area of the
parking lot.
This contract (30 days) consists of removing the grass parking spaces,
replacing with asphalt, installing bumper stops, and striping.
Funding is available for this contract as well as the ratify and confirm portion
from the following sources:
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• $53,815 from Parks and Recreation General Fund operating (0101860)
• $126,888 from capital project 93286, Parking Lot/Bicycle Path
Resurfacing & Improvements
• $43,480 from capital project 93637, Playground & Fitness Equipment
Purchase & Replacement
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of$53,815 from the
General Fund; $126,888 in General Fund revenues from project 93286, Parking
Lot/Bicycle Path Resurfacing & Improvements; and $43,480 in General Fund
revenues from project 93637, Playground & Fitness Equipment Purchase &
Replacement to capital project 93648, Moccasin Lake Park Master Plan to fund
this contract and all final expenditures.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to ratify and confirm additional
expenditures of $176,146 at Moccasin Lake Park; approve a
proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators,
Inc. of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of $48,037, for parking lot
improvements at Moccasin Lake Park; approve an increase in the
Moccasin Lake Park Master Plan Renovations project of$224,183;
approve necessary budget transfers to provide additional project
funding and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.4 Accept a 10-ft. by 25-ft. Water Main Easement from the property owners for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of water main facilities on real property
located at 626 N. Highland Avenue and adopt Resolution 19-26.
Public Utilities requires a water main easement to be located on property at 626
N. Highland Ave. The property owners have agreed to grant the City an
easement to accommodate the subject facilities. The Water Main Easement
grants the City rights for the construction, installation, and maintenance of
facilities within the easement area.
City staff recommends acceptance of the easement.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to accept a 10-ft. by 25-ft. Water
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Main Easement from the property owners for the construction,
installation, and maintenance of water main facilities on real
property located at 626 N. Highland Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 19-26. 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 Accept a Drainage Easement from Woodland Villas Condominium 1 Association, Inc. for
the construction, installation and maintenance of drainage facilities on real property
located at 2465 Northside Drive and adopt Resolution 19-17.
The drainage easement grants the City rights to operate and maintain
stormwater facilities within the easement area.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Drainage Easement
from Woodland Villas Condominium 1 Association, Inc. for the
construction, installation and maintenance of drainage facilities on
real property located at 2465 Northside Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-17. 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
9.6 Approve the request from the property owner to vacate the Utility Easement lying within
the South 5 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block D, and the North 5 Feet of lots 10, 11, 12,
13, and 14, Block D, Hibiscus Gardens, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded
in Plat Book 14, Pages 55 through 59, inclusive, of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida and pass Ordinance 9321-19 on first reading.
The Property owner has requested that the City vacate a portion of two
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contiguous 5-foot Utility Easements as the owner moves forward with
developing the site for new townhomes.
There are no utilities present within the easements. City staff has reviewed this
vacation request and have no objection.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the request from the property
owner to vacate the Utility Easement lying within the South 5 feet of
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block D, and the North 5 Feet of lots 10, 11, 12,
13, and 14, Block D, Hibiscus Gardens, according to the map or plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Pages 55 through 59, inclusive,
of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9321-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9321-19 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.7 Approve the request from the City of Clearwater to vacate a portion of a right-of-way, lying
in the North 10 ft. of the South 30 ft. of Lot 12, Block G, Fairmont Subdivision, as
recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 85, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida and
pass Ordinance 9327-19 on first reading.
City staff recommends the vacation of the right-of-way. Said right-of-way is not
necessary for municipal use and it is deemed to be in the best interest of the
City and the general public that the same be vacated.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the request from the
City of Clearwater to vacate a portion of a right-of-way, lying in the
North 10 ft. of the South 30 ft. of Lot 12, Block G, Fairmont
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 85, of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9327-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
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Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9327-19 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
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Gun Resolution - Mayor Cretekos
Mayor Cretekos requested consideration to adopt one of the two
resolutions provided.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-33. The motion
was duly seconded.
Resolution 19-33 was presented and read by title only.
One individual spoke in support and urged Council to adopt Resolution
19-32, which was stronger as it called for banning assault weapons. She
said the Center for Disease Control reports that there are nearly 40,000
deaths a year related to gun injuries.
One individual spoke in support and praised the mayor for introducing
the matter.
Discussion ensued with comments made that mental health is the core
issue in all mass shootings and that the Founding Fathers did not
anticipate present-day technology and weapons of war. Concerns were
expressed with limiting high capacity magazines and using assault
weapons terminology. It was commented that Council should not take
positions on federal matters.
Upon roll call being taken, the motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze and Councilmember
Hamilton
Nays: 2 - Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
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Councilmember Allbritton said he would like to see a red flag law move
forward and that the issue be discussed nationally because something
must be done. He said it is a complicated issue but he did not believe
anybody's second amendment rights should be stomped on.
Councilmember Polglaze complimented Parks and Recreation staff for
making $10 -swim lessons available to residents and non-residents, even
if individuals do not have a recreation card. There have been over 600
kids who have participated in the swim sessions throughout the
summer. The program has benefited kids from all over the county.
Vice Mayor Cundiff said the swim sessions are a wonderful program,
which is available at the Long Center and Morningside Recreation
Center. He said the Tampa Bay Estuary has a new license plate and a
new public service announcement (PSA) about the license plate. He
provided the voice-over for the PSA that was produced by a St.
Petersburg College student.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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