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07/15/2019 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Meeting Minutes Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00 AM Main Library - Council Chambers Council Work Session Page 1 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 Roll Call Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Bob Cundiff, Councilmember David Allbritton, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and Councilmember Jay Polglaze 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 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Main Library. 2. Presentations – Given. 2.1 July Service Awards Five service awards were presented to city employees. The Council recessed to meet as the Pension Trustees and Community Redevelopment Agency from 9:06 a.m. to 9:49 a.m. 3. Office of Management and Budget 3.1 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 held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council meeting on the budget in August 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 Page 2 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. The City Manager and Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation. There was consensus to schedule the special council meeting on August 22, 2019, after confirming there is no conflict on council calendars. In response to questions, the City Clerk said the city is not required to hold the special council meeting at 6:00 p.m. as it is Council's opportunity to ask staff questions. The City Manager said it is past practice to hold these meeting during the day. Council will have the opportunity to make motions if needed. Ms. Kastel said the total budget includes capital transfers and all operating funds; the millage rate is one revenue source of that total. The millage rate does not pay for all the general fund expenditures. She said the millage rate does not even cover public safety. The City's portion of the property tax bill is approximately 25% of the total. Ms. Kastel said a sample tax bill will be presented at the September public hearing. Staff was directed to update the slide with past property values to include 2007. 4. Engineering Page 3 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 4.1 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) On May 3, 2018 and June 7, 2018, City Council approved Initial Work Orders for twelve months for continuous inflow and infiltration flow monitoring at Marshall Street and East Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in the amount of $190,000 and at Northeast (NE) WRF in the amount of $123,400, respectively. During wet weather events, the City’s sanitary sewer system experiences higher influent volumes due to inflow and infiltration (I&I) entering the system. These higher volumes can cause sanitary sewer overflows and potential (WRF) permit violations because the systems are not designed to accommodate the significant volumes of I&I. Monitoring equipment is installed to collect continuous flow data during dry weather and wet weather events in order to identify the sources of I&I. This information has led to the remediation of many sanitary sewer defects and a measurable reduction in rainfall derived I&I. Supplemental Work Order One will provide for up to a six-month continuation of flow monitoring services for the City’s three wastewater basins (Marshall St., East and NE WRF). Project benefits are improved process efficiencies, an ongoing rehabilitation and restoration strategy of conveyance infrastructure, increased environmental protection and regulatory compliance. The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the wastewater collection system and water reclamation facilities. The Department plans to monitor sanitary flow for the indefinite future and has recently used an RFQ to select a new Consultant to continue the monitoring after McKim & Creed’s term expires. Currently the new consultant’s (Wright-Pierce) scope of work/work order is under development. USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: 4211354-530100 $43,200 4211355-530100 $37,200 4211356-530100 $16,200 Funds for supplemental one work order are included in the 2018/19 City Manager’s Public Utilities Operating Budget of Professional Services as follows: $21,600 in 4211354, WET Marshall Street, $18,600 in 4211355, WET NE Plant, and $8,100 in 4211356, WET East Plant. Future year funding will be included in the 2019/20 Public Utilities Operating Budget of Professional Services as follows: $21,600 in 4211354, WET Marshall Street, $18,600 in 4211355, WET NE Plant, and $8,100 in 4211356, WET East Plant. Councilmember Polglaze departed Chambers at 10:11 a.m. Page 4 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 4.2 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) On June 21, 2018, City Council approved the initial Work Order for a circulation study to develop alternatives with the most ecological benefit for projects identified in the Cooper’s Point Master Plan, in the amount of $115,007. Included in this work order was identifying potential funding partners. When the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 1 was recently approached, they expressed interest in being a partner, but needed more information about the potential for mangrove habitat improvements. FDOT also identified several additional partners that may be interested in funding the projects. Supplemental Work Order 1 is the continued study of areas around Cooper’s Point, specifically the potential ecological lift to mangrove swamp habitat due to the proposed hydrologic improvements. The work order will also allow for coordination with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Port Tampa Bay, FDOT District 1, FDOT District 7, and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) branch regarding cooperative funding interest. Agency support will be solicited from SWFWMD (Regulatory branch), Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and US Army Corps of Engineers. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: ENST180005-STDY-PROSVC $58,933 Funds are available in capital improvement project ENST180005, Coastal Basins, to fund this supplemental work order. In response to questions, Lead Environmental Specialist Sarah Kessler said the work will not interfere with the college; staff has coordinated construction work with NSU. City staff will have access to Coopers Point via an access road; activities would be limited to maintenance and mosquito control. The public will have access to Coopers Point via another trailhead, which is the DEP property at the corner of Bayshore Boulevard and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Councilmember Polglaze returned to Chambers at 10:14 a.m. Page 5 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 4.3 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) September 11, 2018, Request for Qualifications (RFQ 36-18) was issued seeking an engineering firm to provide phased engineering services at Water Treatment Plant Number 2 (WTP-2) with the goal to increase water production while at the same time reduce equipment maintenance requirements. November 6, 2018, the RFQ Selection Committee, consisting of representatives from the Public Utilities and Engineering departments, met after independent review to discuss their ranking of each engineering firm that submitted qualifications. The committee selected Carollo Engineers, Inc. to perform a detailed study (Phase A) of WTP-2 and design system improvements (future Phase B) that will lead to increased production and reduced maintenance. Due to issues with groundwater supply shortfalls, bromate concentrations and total dissolved solids increases, WTP-2 production is less than capacity. Phase A will consist of a thorough review and evaluation of the reverse osmosis and ozone systems, including bench and full-scale testing of proposed recommendations and improvements prior to future design modifications in Phase B. The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department owns, operates and maintains WTP-2. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: 3217321-530100-96767 $1,531,351 Funds are available in capital improvement project 321-96767, RO Plant at Res 2, to fund this work order. 4.4 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. (consent) 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 Page 6 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. Staff was directed to take Item 4.4 off the consent agenda. In response to a question, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said there will be key opportunities for staff to present design plans to Council. The City Manager asked Council to think about the interface wanted with staff throughout the process; he expressed a concern with designing by committee. 5. Fire Department 5.1 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) The current agreement expires September 30, 2019, but also contains an option to extend for three additional one-year terms. Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority and the City of Clearwater wish to extend the agreement for one year with a new expiration of September 30, 2020. The Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMS Authority) is a special district created for the purpose of providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) throughout Pinellas County, pursuant to Chapter 80-585, Laws of Florida, and Chapter 54, Article III, Pinellas County Code, as amended. Pinellas County has contracted with various municipalities and independent special fire districts in the County to provide first responder services and has also contracted with an ambulance contractor to provide emergency and non-emergency transport services. Due to the continued increase in EMS demands within Pinellas County, a “Data Driven Focus Group,” comprised of all City and Fire District Fire Chiefs as well Page 7 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 as County Safety and Emergency Services staff, evaluated the response time performance and workload of ALS First Responder Units. One of the outcomes from this group was right-sizing ALS First Responder responses to low acuity calls. Through this contract, Clearwater Fire & Rescue in conjunction with Pinellas County, Priority Dispatch Protocols will actively implement growth management strategies to reduce the EMS workload of ALS First Responder responses to certain non-life-threatening EMS incidents and partner on other growth management initiatives. The EMS Authority will not eliminate funding for existing funded ALS First Responder Units due to the implementation of growth management strategies. 6. Information Technology 6.1 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) Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 38-19 for Storage Area Network (SAN) Equipment was issued on May 28, 2019. One bid was received from Extensys, Inc., to install two Pure Storage Area Network systems, including all hardware, software, licensing, installation services, and three years of Gold Support. The two new SANs will support the City’s networked computing environment and approximate 2,000 users. Of the requested amount, approximately $493,000 is scheduled for new infrastructure; $214,000 is scheduled for services, maintenance, repair and three-year warranties; and $60,000 (approximately 8%) of total project is contingency and additional professional services or licenses during the initial three-year maintenance term. This solution will provide the City with a replicated storage environment and enhance the city management and backup of critical operational data and system support. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funding of $567,000 is available in project L1908, Network Infrastructure and Server R&R. A third quarter budget amendment from lease purchase proceeds will provide a budget increase of $200,000 to provide additional funding in project L1908 for this award. Page 8 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 In response to a question, IT Director Dan Mayer said the item before Council is for hardware with software that stores huge volumes of data. The organization is not using a lot of cloud storage yet. 6.2 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) Spectrum Enterprise provides internet access and point-to-point data connections at approximately 17 locations across the City’s network. Of the requested amount, approximately $281,000 is scheduled for existing services over the term of June 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. An additional amount of approximately $39,000 is included as a contingency to cover taxes, fees and other service connections during the defined term. Spectrum Enterprise is one of 3 service providers used to support the City’s network and computer operations. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funding is available in the Information Technology Admin Services budget for each of the FY’s 2019-2023. 7. Planning 7.1 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: Page 9 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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 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. 7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) Page 10 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. 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 Page 11 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. In response to questions, Engineering Manager Jeremy Brown said the City will install the lateral lines since most of the properties are on septic. Interim Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said typically properties are annexed to get sewer service. 7.3 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 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 Page 12 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. 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 questions, Senior Planner Diego Guevara said the request to residential urban would accommodate to two single-family homes; site plans have not been submitted to date. Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said the underlying land use effects the density and determines how many units are allowed. The owners are allowed to build single-family homes through the existing zoning but they are looking at adding an additional unit. That side of the entire block will be the same future land use category. The zoning district remains low medium density residential and there will be no change to the maximum allowable height. Mr. Guevara said the lmdr designation allows 5 units per acre and the residential urban allows 7.5 units per acre. 7.4 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 Page 13 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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, 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 publically-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 Page 14 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. 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: Page 15 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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. 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. In response to questions, Senior Planner Mark Parry said there have been no changes to the number of units. The conceptual site plan will not be approved if the proposal is not consistent with Beach by Design, the Community Development Code or the City's Comprehensive Plan. He said the Applicant is providing all required parking. The lot across the street has been demolished. There will be 100 parking spaces; they are required to provide 1.2 parking spaces for the hotel and 1 per 2 boat slips for the marina facility component. 7.5 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 condition if the sign needs to be removed. By passing Resolution 19-11, City Council is approving the Community Page 16 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 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 questions, Transportation Planner Ric Hartman said the sign will be viewable from the south-facing side. Interim Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said staff is working with Pinellas County regarding a similar sign for the pedestrian bridge on the Duke Energy Trail on the north end. The bridge belongs to the county. 7.6 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) On July 21, 2017, City Council approved an agreement with Property Registration Champions, LLC to manage the City’s foreclosure property registry utilizing collected registration funds. The Agreement is for a two-year term and has an option for three one-year renewal periods each year, at the City's discretion. This agreement has resulted in the following number of properties registered. 2017 - 313 2018 - 434 2019 (Jan - date) - 217 During the above time period, a total of 263 properties have been removed from the list due to evidence/transfer to a private property. Based on the data to date, the City continues to have a consistent number of foreclosures; the Planning and Development Department would like to exercise the option to extend the Agreement via an addendum for three additional one-year renewal periods, July 21, 2019 through July 21, 2022. 8. Public Utilities 8.1 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) Page 17 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 Invitation to Bid 28-19, Manhole Rings, Covers, and Related Products was issued on May 8, 2019. Six bids were received on June 6, 2019. Fortiline, Inc. represents the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for manhole rings and covers. Fortiline, Inc. will provide standard and hinged manhole rings and covers, standard clean-out rings and covers, and sanitary valve boxes and covers. These items provide access for maintenance purposes in the wastewater collection system. The contract will be effective on August 1, 2019, for an initial one-year period with two one-year renewal terms available to the City. Renewal Terms allow for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index #101 Iron and Steel. Renewal prices shall be firm for the respective annual term. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Budgeted funds for FY19 are available in Public Utilities’ cost center 550400 Operating Supplies & Materials: FY19 $10,000 (2 months) Future fiscal year budgets will include requests for funding: FY20 $60,000 FY21 $60,000 FY22 $50,000 (10 months) The Council recessed from 10:59 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. 9. Official Records and Legislative Services 9.1 Appoint Christina M. Joseph to the Marine Advisory Board with term to expire July 31, 2023. (consent) APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Marine Advisory Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: City Council FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None MEMBERS: 7 CHAIRPERSON: Edward T. O’Brien, Jr. Page 18 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 MEETING DATES: 2nd Wed., 8 am (Quarterly) PLACE: Main Library APPTS. NEEDED: 1 THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAD RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: 1. Letitia (Tish) Wold - 240 Sand Key Estates Dr., #17, 33767 - Financial Planner Original Appointment: 04/16/15 (was serving 1st term to expire 03/31/19) Resigned: 08/21/18 (no applications on file) THE NAME BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY: 1. Christina M. Joseph - 2990 Drew St., Apt. 426, 33759 - Community Volunteer Zip codes of current members on board: 2 at 33759 2 at 33761 1 at 33764 1 at 33767 9.2 Appoint three members to the Nuisance Abatement Board with terms to expire August 31, 2023. APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Nuisance Abatement Board TERM: 4 years FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes APPOINTED BY: City Council RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater MEMBERS: 7 CHAIRPERSON: MEETING DATES: As Called, 1st Wed./Month - 3:00 pm PLACE: Main Library APPTS. NEEDED: 3 Purpose: The Nuisance Abatement Board will be composed of seven city residents who will conduct hearings on public nuisance cases associated with Page 19 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 prostitution and drug-related activities on known properties throughout the City. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS HAVE RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BY NEW APPOINTEES: 1. Charles (Chuck) W. Johnston - 1940 Algonquin Dr., 33755 - Business Management Original appointment: 8/20/15 (was serving 1st term until 8/31/19) Resigned: 2/8/19 2. Jack J. Geller - 1860 N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Apt. 402, 33755 - Atty Original appointment: 8/20/15 (serving 1st term through 8/31/19; does not wish to be reappointed) 3. W. Bruce Miller - 1952 Clearview Lake Drive, 33755 - Retired/Management Original appointment: 8/20/15 (was serving 1st term until 8/31/19) Resigned: 5/30/19 THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES: 1. Gary H. Baker - 55 Rogers Street #402, 33756 - Attorney 2. Greg A. Brown - 1424 Barry St., 33756 - Production/Tour Manager 3. Patrick J. Raftery - 3237 Masters Dr., 33761 - Senior Buyer/Supervisor 4. Meg Taylor - 1423 Pinebrook Dr., 33755 - Sales Adm. Manager Zip codes of current members: 3 at 33756 1 at 33759 Current Categories: Clinical Social Worker English Teacher/Librarian HR Analyst Restaurant Owner There was consensus to appoint Gary H. Baker, Greg A. Brown and Meg Taylor. Staff was directed to place the item on the consent agenda. 9.3 Appoint one member to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the youth member representative, to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through October 31, 2020. Page 20 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Sister Cities Advisory Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: Sister Cities Advisory Board FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: One member of the City Council MEMBERS: 6 + 1 At-large member CHAIRPERSON: MEETING DATES: Quarterly PLACE: Main Library APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1 City Councilmember; 1 youth member nineteen years old or younger; 1 Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. representative nominated by organization; 1 local business community representative; 1 school board world language coordinator or designee; 1 Clearwater Arts Alliance (FKA Clearwater Arts Foundation) representative nominated by organization; 1 at-large member Representatives of Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc., the local business community, the school board’s world language coordinator or designee, and the Clearwater Arts Alliance shall not be required to reside within the City of Clearwater. THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: 1. Hannah R. Joseph - 2990 Drew St., Apt. 426, 33759 - Student Original Appointment - 10/04/18 (was currently filling an unexpired term until 10/31/20) Resigned: 5/23/19 (Youth member) THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY: 1. Lucas Geraldi-Smith - 2821 Anderson Drive North, 33761 - Student (Youth member) 2. Ezekiel Joseph - 2990 Drew St., Apt. 426, 33759 - Student (Youth member) Zip codes of current members: 1 - 33710 1 - 33761 1 - 33763 Page 21 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 1 – 34683 There was council consensus to appoint Lucas Geraldi-Smith. Staff was directed to place the item on the consent agenda. 9.4 Appoint Sioux Hart to the Brownfields Advisory Board, as a Clearwater resident member, with term to expire July 31, 2023. (consent) APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Brownfields Advisory Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: City Council FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: ** MEMBERS: 9 CHAIRPERSON: Joseph DeCicco MEETING DATE: As Called PLACE: Determined when called STAFF LIAISON: Chuck Lane APPTS. NEEDED: 1 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: ** Three members will be Clearwater residents who live within or adjacent to the Brownfields Area; Three members will be owners or representatives of businesses operating in the Brownfields area and need not be residents of Clearwater; Three members will be representatives of federal or state agencies or local governments involved with the Brownfields remediation process within Pinellas County and need not be Clearwater residents THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER’S TERM HAS EXPIRED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: 1. Barbara Green - 1101 Fairburn Ave., 33755 - Real Estate Original Appointment: 10/05/10 (2nd term expired 05/31/19) (Resident) THE NAME BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE RESIDENT VACANCY: 1. Sioux Hart - 630 Fairmont St., 33755 - Tutor/Community Learning Center Page 22 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 (Resident) Zip codes of current members: 3 at 33755 1 at 33756 1 at 33759 1 at 33770 1 at 33773 Current Categories: 3 Agency or Government rep. 2 Business Owner or rep. 2 Residents 9.5 Designate a councilmember to serve as the City’s official voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities’ Annual Conference, August 15-17, 2019. The Florida League of Cities’ Annual Conference will be held at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on August 15-17. The League is asking each municipality to designate one official to be the voting delegate at the Annual Business Session on Saturday, August 17 at 9:00 a.m. Election of League leadership and adoption of resolutions are undertaken at the business meeting. There was consensus to appoint Mayor Cretekos. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda. 10. Legal 10.1 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. 10.2 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. 10.3 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. 10.4 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 Page 23 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 whose post office address is 3040 Terrace View Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 10.5 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). 10.6 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. 10.7 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. 10.8 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. 11. City Manager Verbal Reports 11.1 Spectrum-Carpenter Agreement Update - Kevin Dunbar, Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar provided a PowerPoint presentation. It was stated that the information presented has not been provided to the Tourist Development Council (TDC). In response to questions, Mr. Dunbar said the request will be presented to the TDC after city and county staff have completed their analysis. He expects a status update from the county soon. Work at the Carpenter Complex cannot begin until April in any year; it appears the schedule will be adjusted to begin April 2021. Mr. Dunbar said the work at Spectrum Field will be phased in a September and completed in a January. The economic impact study provided to the county was limited, at their request, to Spring Training and room nights. There are 130 minor league players at the Page 24 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 Carpenter Camp who were just drafted and are all staying in the area. Mr. Dunbar said staff received a request from Beasley Radio to approve the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival agreement sooner in order to begin the marketing campaign. Last year the event expanded to a 2-day event but was not as successful as previous events. He said this this year the Festival will return to a one-day event and the City will not bear all of the cost. The City will maintain all operating revenues from the concessions; ticket sales will be used to pay the entertainment. Mr. Dunbar said the radio station will maintain all sponsorship revenues. The radio station is seeking certainty that the agreement will be approved in order to market the event. In response to a question, the City Attorney said staff has not received the draft agreement from Beasley Radio. Since the agreement is not on the agenda or in the agenda cycle, staff should plan to present the item to Council in August. 11.2 Imagine Clearwater Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Delk provided a PowerPoint presentation. In response to questions, Finance Director Jay Ravins said staff has estimated $62 million in potential costs for Imagine Clearwater, which includes the Main Library, Coachman Park and the bandshell. Staff has identified $3.2 million from the general fund budget, $3.5 million currently budgeted for the project that has not been spent or encumbered, and there is approximately $14.5 million budgeted from Penny for Pinellas IV. He said staff estimates the appraised value for the three parcels the City intends to sell in order to fund or repay monies spent for Imagine Clearwater is $23.5 million. Approximately $17.4 million remains unfunded; these funds can be borrowed internally or externally financed through a third party. Mr. Ravins said the general fund forecast model included an annual $2 million debt service payment to cover the $17.4 million unfunded balance. Council still has the ability to review the Penny IV schedule and determine if any of the Page 25 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 projects should be re-prioritized in order to fund Imagine Clearwater. The $6.5 million for the Main Library is a component of Imagine Clearwater. Staff was directed to provide funding and cost projections for Imagine Clearwater. 11.3 Bay Park (Parking Modification) Parking Manager Steve Reiter provided a PowerPoint presentation. In response to a concern, the City Attorney said the Mayor did not have a voting conflict. In response to questions, the City Manager said parking at Bay Park exists primarily to meet a beach re-nourishment requirement. Currently, parking exceeds the need for recreational activity. He requested council feedback on using the parking as overflow parking for residents at Ultimar condominium during peak season. The City Manager said although no other condominiums have made a request, the opportunity would be available. Mr. Reiter said a portion of the lot, near the tennis court, is paved; a majority of the lot is grass. The City Manager said the lot has not been completely paved because the demand for parking has not reached that level. It was stated that Ultimar Condominium does not allow commercial vehicles to park on their property, requiring them to be parked across the street. Someone complained to city staff that a commercial vehicle was parked in the Bay Park lot, which is not allowed. The City Manager said many of the commercial vehicles can no longer park in a condominium parking space because they no longer fit. In response to questions, the City Manager said the City is not required to provide the condominium with commercial parking spaces. Engineering Director Tara Kivett said the estimates are for asphalt and required storm retention improvements. Discussion ensued with staff direction provided to proceed with Option 1 and Page 26 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 allow condominiums to use as daytime overflow parking. 11.4 Old City Hall Parking Lot Parking Manager Steve Reiter provided a PowerPoint presentation. In response to questions, Parking System Assistant Manager Sue Tellier said the Capitol Theater uses the metered section for valet during weeknights and weekends when there is no paid parking. Metered parking was reinstituted May 1. She said the Capitol Theater was given some spaces in the back during the Spring Break Park and Ride program. Ten spaces are provided to Pinellas County and some spaces are reserved for Clearwater Second Century Studio. Ms. Tellier said businesses can buy monthly employee parking permits for $25 per month. Discussion ensued with consensus to continue metered parking at the city hall site and provide temporary free parking at the CMA property. 11.5 CMA Property See Item 11.4. 11.6 Peddle Pubs The City Manager said there is at least one business owner who wishes to pursue peddle pubs in the Tampa Bay area. He requested council consideration for staff to research the matter. The City Attorney said the City's current code does not allow peddle pubs or alcohol beverages on city streets and rights-of-ways. The City may regulate where the peddle pubs may be operated. Discussion ensued with comments made that more information is needed. 12. City Attorney Verbal Reports – None. 13. Council Discussion Item 13.1 Funding Strategy for Main Library Activation/Renovation (Imagine Clearwater) - Councilmember Polglaze Page 27 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 15, 2019 Discussion deferred to future date. 14. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1, Paragraph 2). – None. 15. Closing Comments by Mayor – None. 16. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 12:41 p.m. Page 28 City of Clearwater