12/19/2019
City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 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 II – 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 – Mayor Cretekos
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Hamilton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) – Given.
4.1 December Service Awards
The December 2019 Employee of the Month Award was presented to
Kelly Calhoun, IT.
4.2 The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation’s Festival of Trees - Madison Orr Hauenstein, Executive
Director; Kiersten Finchum, Event Co-Chair; Kim Kurey, Event Co-Chair
Ms. Hauenstein thanked the Council, staff and the community for their
continued support.
4.3 Recognition of Human Resources Director Jennifer Poirrier as a 2019 People First
Honoree - Bill Horne, City Manager
4.4 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey - Joelle Castelli, Public Communications Director
Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 5, 2019 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the minutes of the
December 5, 2019 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Sarah Brown Caudell supported a hotel/convention center, retail,
restaurants, and convenient parking for Downtown. She also supported a
multi-cart tram to transport individuals to/from Coachman Park, the
Marina and downtown business areas. She opposed the proposed
pagoda concept in Imagine Clearwater and opposed selling or swapping
city-owned bluff properties. She supported modifying Cleveland Street to
allow parades. She opposed renaming Coachman Park.
Bill Jonson suggested the Council direct the city manager to expand
Moccasin Lake Park. He said he provided Council with comments
regarding Imagine Clearwater via email. He thanked Council and staff
for working with the Lake Bellevue community, which has responded very
well.
Kelly Kelly supported a citywide contest to rename Coachman Park.
Kathleen Beckman thanked the City for hiring a sustainability
coordinator. She said she was excited about the design of the park in
Imagine Clearwater but see key elements missing, such as energy
efficiencies and solar. While project prioritization includes economic
value and social enjoyment, it should also include sustainability of the
environment. She supported requiring LEED level standards in all RFPs.
7. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted.
7.1 Award a contract for Gas Utility rate studies and other professional services for the
five-year period ending December 31, 2024, to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
(Raftelis) for a not-to-exceed amount of $184,000 and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
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7.2 Approve settlement of automobile bodily injury liability claim 18-00162 for payment of
$95,000, inclusive of attorney fees and costs, for Zoe Applegate, with a general release
of all claims and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Authorize a sole source award for a renewal subscription to the ISO ClaimSearch for
Non-Insurers Database, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, for a
not-to-exceed total of $15,000 for the annual membership fee and as-needed claim
search fees, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(b) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a Facility Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the
installation of an underground natural gas main in the CSX right-of-way and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Authorize a purchase order to Angelo’s Recycled Materials of St. Petersburg, FL, for
debris disposal (yard trash, Class III, and construction and demolition debris), in the
not-to-exceed amount of $275,000 for the period of December 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2021, with one additional two-year renewal term at an annual
not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 at the City’s discretion, pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Cooperative Contracts and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Authorize award of Invitation to Bid 03-20, Landscaping Maintenance Services, to
Botanical Dimensions, Dean’s Environmental, Earth Designs, Gamco Properties, MMM
Property Maintenance, and Valleycrest Landscape, for a nine month not-to-exceed
amount of $500,000 for the period of January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, with
the option for two one-year term extensions and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.7 Authorize award of Request for Proposal 31-19, Special Events Production Services, to
American Mobile Staging of Schaumburg, IL and RCS Corporation of Clearwater, FL in
an annual not to exceed amount of $100,000 with three one-year renewal options at the
City's discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve a professional services agreement and design work order with Wannemacher
Jenson Architects, Inc. (WJA) of St. Petersburg, FL for the design of Fire Station 46
(18-0028-FD) in the amount of $734,109 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a proposal from Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation of Ocala, Florida for
Sidewalk Grinding (16-0016-EN) in the amount of $250,000.00 in accordance with
Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.10 Approve Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 52-19 agreement with Construction Manager
at Risk (CMAR) Skanska USA Building, Inc., of Tampa, FL and Preconstruction
Proposal, in the amount of $425,000, for Imagine Clearwater and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11 Authorize award of Invitation to Bid 01-20, Code Inspection and Plan Review Services to
Quorum Services of Tampa, FL, Joe Payne Inc., of Tampa, FL and NOVA Engineering
and Environmental, LLC of Tampa, FL for an annual not-to-exceed amount of
$500,000.00, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with the option for
two one-year term extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.12 Authorize the piggyback of Florida State Contract 4323000-NASPO-16-ACS-SVAR,
Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) Services, to CDW-G, of Vernon Hills, IL, in the
amount of $460,581, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d)
Exceptions to Bid - Other Government Entities’ Bids and authorize lease purchase under
the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an interfund loan
from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best
interests and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13 Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the Cities of Clearwater,
Dunedin, Gulfport, Largo, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, and
Tarpon Springs for funding the Tampa Bay Estuary Program match of a Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Grant to develop a social marketing campaign
focused on reducing sanitary sewer overflows and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.14 Authorize the award of Invitation to Bid 12-20, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, to Thatcher
Chemical of Florida, Inc., in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $235,000, with the option
for two one-year extensions at the City’s discretion and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Declare surplus, for the purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, two
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parcels of real property located at 1002 LaSalle Street and 1011 LaSalle Street; approve
the Real Property Donation Agreement between the City and Habitat for Humanity of
Pinellas County, Inc., and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together
with all other instruments required to affect closing. (APH)
Properties located at 1002 LaSalle Street (Parcel A) and 1011 LaSalle Street
(Parcel B together, the Properties) are currently vacant, and are each identified
by Resolution #19-10 as city-owned property appropriate for use as affordable
housing (Pinellas County Property I.D. #10-29-15-65718-004-0150 and
#10-29-15-33498-000-0070 respectively). The City acquired Parcel A in 2015
and Parcel B in 2009. Both properties were initially acquired by local affordable
housing developers with loans under the city’s affordable housing program.
Failure to develop each property per loan terms resulted in loan default. The
city acquired both properties in lieu of collecting the debt.
The Properties are located within the North Greenwood Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area which is identified in the city’s Consolidated Plan.
Each parcel is suitable for construction of a single-family home. Habitat for
Humanity of Pinellas County is planning to construct a single-family home for
sale to an income-qualifying household on each parcel.
Parcel A is 7,500 square feet (0.17 acres) and is legally described as follows:
Lot 15, Block D, Palm Park, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Plat Book 4, Page 86, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida of
which Pinellas County was formerly a part.
Parcel B is 12,055 square feet (0.28 acres) and is legally described as follows:
GREENWOOD MANOR, South ½ of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7, according to the
map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 65, of the Public Records
of Pinellas County, Florida.
A staff appraisal valued Parcel A at $15,366 and Parcel B at $30,741 on
November 22, 2019. According to Section 2.01(d)(5)(i) of the Clearwater City
Charter, the City Council may approve the donation or sale for less than fair
market value of city-owned property of not more than one-half acre in size for
workforce or affordable housing following a public hearing.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to declare surplus, for the
purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, two
parcels of real property located at 1002 LaSalle Street and 1011
LaSalle Street; approve the Real Property Donation Agreement
between the City and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County,
Inc., and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same,
together with all other instruments required to affect closing.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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8.2 Declare surplus, for the purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, real
property located at 912 Nicholson Street, approve the Real Property Donation
Agreement between the city and Emerge Community Economic Development
Corporation, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all
other instruments required to affect closing. (APH)
This property is currently vacant, and it is identified by Resolution 19-10 as a
city-owned property appropriate for use as affordable housing (Pinellas County
Property I.D. #22-29-15-69138-002-0070). The property is suitable for
construction of a single-family home. The City acquired the property in 2006 in
a land exchange with Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services. This
property is located within the North Greenwood Revitalization Strategy Area
which is identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan.
Emerge Community Economic Development Corporation (Emerge) is a
non-profit organization that aims to transform low-income neighborhoods into
self-sufficient, vibrant communities through development of affordable housing.
Emerge is planning to construct a single-family home for sale to a household
whose total household income does not exceed one hundred twenty percent
(120%) of Area Median Income.
The Property is 0.17 acres (7,600 square feet) and is legally described as
follows:
Lot 7, Block 2, PINE CREST, together with that 1/2 of the vacated alley adjacent
to the North, according to the map of plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1,
Page 66, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
An independent appraisal was performed on the property on December 3, 2018
by Jim Millspaugh and Associates. The appraisal report determined that the fair
market value of the lot is $26,000.00. According to Section 2.01(d)(5)(i) of the
Clearwater City Charter, the City Council may approve the donation or sale for
less than fair market value of city-owned property of not more than one-half acre
in size for workforce or affordable housing following a public hearing.
In response to a questions, Economic Development and Housing Assistant
Director Chuck Lane said the City came into possession of the site through a
land swap with a non-profit housing developer.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to declare surplus, for the
purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, real
property located at 912 Nicholson Street, approve the Real
Property Donation Agreement between the city and Emerge
Community Economic Development Corporation, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other
instruments required to affect closing. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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8.3 Approve the City of Clearwater’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). (APH)
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the
principal administrative report documenting the City’s expenditures for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) programs to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). For Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019, the City’s entitlement
allocation was $740,943 in CDBG and $383,146 in HOME program funds,
$1,399,518 of Prior Year funds, $131,203 of Program Income and $1,152,452 in
CDBG Revolving Loan funding for a total budget of $3,807,262 from federal
funds.
Through the CDBG and HOME program activities, total expenditures were
$1,388,830 in FY 2018-2019, which included program income and funding from
the prior year reprogrammed funds. Those funds not expended from this year’s
budget will be programmed in future years.
In addition to reporting activities carried out with federal money, a summary of
activities conducted with the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Program and Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) Program is also
included in the narrative section. For FY 2018-2019, SHIP fund expenditures
totaled $692,617 and PCHTF fund expenditures totaled $241,663.
The report provides HUD with necessary information for the Department to
meet its requirement to assess each grantee’s ability to carry out relevant
Community Planning and Development programs in compliance with all
applicable rules and regulations. It also provides information necessary for
HUD’s Annual Report to Congress and it provides grantees an opportunity to
describe to citizens their successes in revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods
and in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Planning document.
The City of Clearwater’s FY 2018-2019 CAPER contains information on the
City’s assessment of the following activities:
- Assessment of Four-Year Goals and Outcomes
- Resources and Investments
- Affordable Housing
- Homeless and Other Special Needs
- Public Housing
- Other Actions to Address Barriers to Affordable Housing
- Monitoring
- CDBG
- HOME
A list of notable accomplishments utilizing federal, state and local funds for FY
2018-2019 include:
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- Provided twelve (12) down payment & closing cost assistance loans
totaling $239,725
- Provided $278,308 for the rehabilitation of eleven (11) owner-occupied units
- Assisted Community Service Foundation with the lease-up of seven rental
units
- Provided $357,252 to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County for the
acquisition of land and construction of three single-family homes
- Completed construction and lease-up of Woodlawn Trail Apartments; an 80
-unit rental complex
- Completed construction and lease-up of Madison Point Apartments; an 80
-unit rental complex
- Provided $390,863 for five Public Facilities projects: Directions for Living, St.
Vincent DePaul Community Kitchen and Resource Center, R’Club Child
Care, Miracles Outreach Community Development Center and the Arc
of Tampa Bay.
- Provided Directions For Living $99,000 for the rehabilitation of their lobby
and waiting area
- Provided Homeless Empowerment Program $99,000 for the rehabilitation of
Baty Villas, a permanent supportive housing facility
- Provided $111,140 to assist 1,841 individuals through partnerships with
seven public service providers: Intercultural Advocacy Institute, Pinellas
Opportunity Council, Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center,
Gulfcoast Legal Services, WestCare GulfCoast of Florida, Homeless
Emergency Project and Religious Community Services.
- Provided $55,000 for technical assistance services provided by the Hispanic
Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc. and Tampa Bay Black Business
Investment Corporation that assisted 219 entrepreneurs and businesses
- Provided $10,622 to three organizations to provide homebuyer education to
assist 153 Clearwater residents: Clearwater Neighborhood Housing
Services, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation, and
Housing & Education Alliance
Overall federal, state and local funding assisted 7,411 persons and 192
households.
On December 10, 2019, the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory
Board (NAHAB) recommended the City Council approve the CAPER as written.
The CAPER is due to HUD no later than December 31, 2019.
Economic Development and Housing Assistant Director Chuck Lane
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
One individual supported the City prioritizing affordable housing. She
said 49% of Clearwater residents live in a household insecure state and
$400 away from a housing crisis.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the City of
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Clearwater’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.4 Approve the request from Edgewater Valor Capital LLC, (Applicant) to vacate a portion
of a 5 foot-wide platted utility easement as recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 12 of the
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and a portion of a 10 foot-wide platted alley,
as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 56 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
and pass Ordinance 9352-20 on first reading. (VAC2020-01)
The property owner of 1020 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater (Applicant) has
requested that the City vacate a portion of a 5-foot-wide platted Utility Easement
and a portion of a 10-foot-wide platted alley on Applicant’s property. As a
condition of vacation, the Applicant will grant a 10-foot-wide Utility Easement to
the City.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and the proposed location
of the new Utility Easement being granted by the property owner and have no
objection. All public and private utilities shall be relocated without interrupting
service by the property owner at its own expense and to the approval and
acceptance of the utility owners and with all out of service utilities removed prior
to completion of the project.
This vacation ordinance shall be rendered null and void and the vacations not
effective if any of the preceding conditions are not met, or, if for any reason
whatsoever, the Project is abandoned, terminated, or otherwise not
constructed.
In response to questions, Engineering Director Tara Kivett said the
vacation was approved in 2004 under a development order for a similar
project, but the development did not go through. The previous project
proposed 62 units at a height of 59 feet above the base flood elevation.
The current development is proposed to be larger.
Applicant Representative Brian Aungst reviewed the request. All utilities
have reviewed the request and have no objections. The alleyway and
easement are contained on the property and do not impact anyone else.
The CDB approved an application for flexibility to move the density away
from the neighborhood and closer to Edgewater Drive, which allowed an
increase in height on the resort facility high portion. On the residential
medium portion, the height is 38 ft. above base flood elevation and on the
resort facility high portion it is 86 ft. above base flood elevation. He said the
previously approved vacation had a 10-ft. setback from the property line
and 59 ft. in height.
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One individual spoke in opposition.
A concern was expressed regarding having a hotel or a tourist
designation in a residential neighborhood.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from
Edgewater Valor Capital LLC, (Applicant) to vacate a portion of a
5 foot-wide platted utility easement as recorded in Plat Book 31,
Page 12 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and a
portion of a 10 foot-wide platted alley, as recorded in Plat Book 4,
Page 56 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The
motion was duly seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Ordinance 9352-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9352-20 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
8.5 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code to adopt the International
Property Maintenance Code with Certain Local Amendments in Section 3-1502 in place
of Chapter 47, Article VII, Unsafe Buildings and Systems and Chapter 49, Housing Code
and expanding the powers of the Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals to
hear violations and appeals related to the International Property Maintenance Code, and
pass Ordinance 9349-20 on first reading. (TA2019-10005)
The City enforces unsafe building and housing cases through two different
provisions: Article VII, Chapter 47, which adopts the 1985 Standard Unsafe
Building Abatement Code with certain amendments, and Chapter 49, which
adopts the 1991 Standard Housing Code with certain amendments. These
codes were published by an entity known as the Southern Building Code
Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI). In 1998 the SBCCI participated in the first
ever International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) which compiled the
standard unsafe building code and the standard housing code into one uniform
code. Several editions of the IPMC have been published throughout the years,
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and the 2018 edition is the latest one.
The City desires to amend its unsafe building and housing codes in three
respects. First, the City’s proposed ordinance adopts the IPMC with several
local amendments. Second, the City’s proposed ordinance expands the power
of the Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals (the Flood Board or the
Board). Under the new ordinance, the Flood Board now has the power to enter
orders requiring repair of unsafe structures and to allow the City to enter onto
the property to make the repairs on the owner’s behalf. Finally, the remaining
amendments are technical in nature and remove certain references to the
Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code and the Standard Housing Code
found in the Code.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendments to the Code are consistent with and furthers the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Code as outlined in
the staff report. The Community Development Board also reviewed the
proposed amendment at its November 19, 2019 meeting and unanimously
recommended approval.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve amendments to the
Community Development Code to adopt the International
Property Maintenance Code with Certain Local Amendments in
Section 3-1502 in place of Chapter 47, Article VII, Unsafe
Buildings and Systems and Chapter 49, Housing Code and
expanding the powers of the Building/Flood Board of Adjustment
and Appeals to hear violations and appeals related to the
International Property Maintenance Code. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9349-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9349-20 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9343-19 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1725 Owen Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate limits
of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
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Ordinance 9343-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9343-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9344-19 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property whose post
office address is 1725 Owen Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay.
Ordinance 9344-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9344-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9345-19 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address 1725 Owen Drive, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9345-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9345-19 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9351-19 on second reading, vacating a 20 foot wide alley described as
all of the platted alley abutting Lots 6 and 7 of Block D, as described in the plat titled
“McVeigh Subdivision,” as recorded in Plat Book 30 Page 83 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9351-19 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9351-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9353-19 on second reading, submitting to the city electors proposed
amendments to the City Charter amending Section 2.01(d)(5) to increase the size of city
owned real property that can be donated or sold for less than fair market value to five
acres for the purpose of affordable housing and to allow for the donation of sale for less
than market value uneconomic remainders to adjacent property owners.
Ordinance 9353-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9353-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 9354-19 on second reading, submitting to the city electors
amendments to the City Charter making non-substantive organizational amendments;
deleting Section 2.01(d)(8) because it has expired; amending Section 2.06(c) to be
consistent with state law; amending section 3.03(f) to require the City Manager to submit
to the council a report on the state of the city every November.
Ordinance 9354-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 9354-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 9355-19 on second reading, submitting to the city electors
amendments to the City Charter, amending Section 7.02 to require the City Council to
appoint a Charter Review Committee at least every eight years.
Ordinance 9355-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9355-19 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
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the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Amend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 - Public Transportation Carriers,
Article I - Public Conveyances to define commercial megacycles and definitions to
establish standards for commercial megacycles, to require a license for commercial
mega cycles to be operated in the city and to add penalties and pass Ordinance 9356-20
on first reading.
In August of 2019, staff was tasked with examining the feasibility of permitting
the operation of megacycles in the City of Clearwater. After conducting
research on a local and state level, staff developed a pilot program to determine
the viability of the program. It has been determined that an amendment to the
Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 - Public Transportation Carriers,
Article I - Public Conveyances would be needed to administer the pilot program.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to amend the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 25 - Public Transportation Carriers, Article I
- Public Conveyances to define commercial megacycles and
definitions to establish standards for commercial megacycles, to
require a license for commercial mega cycles to be operated in
the city and to add penalties. The motion was duly seconded.
One individual spoke in support.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said the alcoholic exemption
is the same as a limousine.
Discussion ensued with comments made that the peddle pubs are called
that because they permit alcohol, the success on Clearwater Beach is due
to the diverse activities and restaurant establishments offered, people
have fun on them. A concern was expressed regarding safety and
vehicular traffic if the peddle pubs are permitted to operate. It was stated
that Clearwater Beach became the number one beach without the peddle
pubs.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend Item 10.1 to allow alcohol
during 6-month pilot. The motion was duly seconded.
In response to questions, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said the
Department battles to balance the tourist-residential district and maintain
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the family atmosphere. There are plenty of legal opportunities for people
to partake in alcohol. Once permitted, the business will try to survive and
do whatever to keep the business model running. He expressed concern
with those individuals who will get excessive that could potentially cause
additional disruption. He said the police department is an implementer of
policy and will implement whatever council decides. Assistant City
Attorney Matthew Smith said if alcohol is permitted, the City would need to
amend the existing ordinance and consider what alcoholic beverages
would be permitted. If Council wishes to restrict the alcoholic beverages
to beer and wine, the ordinance must state the restriction. Staff will come
back with an amended ordinance.
There was consensus to allow beer and wine. Staff was directed to draft an
ordinance to allow beer and wine.
The motion to amend was withdrawn.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion failed with the following vote:
Ayes: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Nays: 4 - Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10.2 Authorize the negotiated sale of not to exceed $25,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and adopt Resolution 19-37.
Currently there is outstanding $25,310,000 par value of Water & Sewer
Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, with maturities in years 2020 - 2032 with an
interest rate of 3.18% that are callable on December 9, 2019. Current
bond-market conditions present an opportunity to refund these bonds to achieve
a present value savings exceeding the level designated in the City’s debt
management policy.
The City’s debt management policy states, “As a general rule, the present value
savings of a particular refunding should exceed 5%.”
This resolution authorizes the negotiated sale of not to exceed $25,000,000 par
value of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and
authorizes awarding the sale to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., a member
of the underwriting team approved by Council in June 2017 per Resolution
17-20.
Only the amount of bonds needed to optimize the refunding of all of the
outstanding balance of the Water & Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2014, and associated issuance costs, will be issued.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to Authorize the negotiated sale
of not to exceed $25,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2020. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-37 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-37. 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
10.3 Accept a Natural Gas Easement over, under, across and through a portion of property
conveyed by NNP-BEXLEY, LLC, whose principal address is 777 South Harbour Island
Blvd, Tampa, FL, given in consideration of receipt of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived
therefrom, and adopt Resolution 19-41.
NNP-BEXLEY, LLC (Grantor) has granted a non-exclusive five-foot wide natural
gas easement, on three separate parcels (17-26-18-0000-00100-0012,
16-26-18-0000-00100-0050 and 15-26-18-0000-00200-0040) located along
Tower Road (aka Bud Bexley Parkway), just east of Ballantrae Blvd and west of
Sunlake Blvd in Pasco County. These easements are for the installation of a
natural gas distribution line. This main line will run along the Tower Road
corridor and ultimately serve residential customers located within the Del Webb
subdivision, north of Tower Road.
The easement grant is sufficient for the City to maintain and replace its facilities
as necessary in perpetuity, or until such time as the City determines to abandon
its use.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to accept a Natural Gas Easement
over, under, across and through a portion of property conveyed
by NNP-BEXLEY, LLC, whose principal address is 777 South
Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL, given in consideration of receipt
of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-41 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 19-41. 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
10.4 Accept a Natural Gas Easement over, under, across and through a portion of property
conveyed by Bryan Craig Bexley, Successor Trustee of the Bexley Ranch Land Trust,
whose principal address is P.O. Box 10, Sumterville, FL, given in consideration of receipt
of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom, and adopt Resolution 19-19.
Bryan Craig Bexley (Grantor) has granted a non-exclusive five-foot wide natural
gas easement, on parcel #16-26-18-0000-00100-0000, located along Tower
Road (aka Bud Bexley Parkway), just east of Olde Lanark Dr and west of
Sunlake Blvd, in Pasco County. These easements are for the installation of a
natural gas distribution line. This main line will run along the Tower Road
corridor and ultimately serve residential customers located within the Del Webb
subdivision, north of Tower Road.
The easement grant is sufficient for the City to maintain and replace its facilities
as necessary in perpetuity, or until such time as the City determines to abandon
its use.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Natural Gas
Easement over, under, across and through a portion of property
conveyed by Bryan Craig Bexley, Successor Trustee of the
Bexley Ranch Land Trust, whose principal address is P.O. Box
10, Sumterville, FL, given in consideration of receipt of $1.00 and
the benefits to be derived therefrom. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 19-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 19-19. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10.5 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for Fiscal
Year 2019/20 for a new event sponsored by Clearwater High School, the Unity Walk, in
the amount of $3,330 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
On April 18, 2019, the City Council approved the annual co-sponsorship list and
funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 for budget purposes. In the event additional
money is required beyond what was approved in the FY 19/20 budget, City
Council approval will be required.
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Clearwater High School has requested that the City partner with them to put on
a new special event, the Unity Walk, to be held in downtown Clearwater on
Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
The Civil Rights Ambassadors of Clearwater High School in conjunction with
the Pinellas County School Board are developing a civil rights event that will
encourage students in Clearwater and Pinellas County to engage in civil rights
education. The intent of the event is to recognize key people that have stood for
equality or human rights, celebrate their impact, and inspire others to continue
their work.
A civil rights lesson will be created and provided to all the public high schools
and 30 students from 19 Pinellas County Schools will be attending the event.
The event will begin in downtown Clearwater near Station Square Park and end
with a walk to Coachman Park.
Staff is requesting that this event be included in the FY 2019/20 budget as a city
co-sponsored event.
Cost associated with the event is $1,500 for police and $1,830 for parks and
recreation totaling $3,330.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
The in-kind cost associated with this event will be covered by each department
in their approved fiscal year 2019/20 budgets.
Five individuals spoke in support.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve co-sponsorship and waiver
of requested city fees and service charges for Fiscal Year 2019/20
for a new event sponsored by Clearwater High School, the Unity
Walk, in the amount of $3,330 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The Council recessed from 7:42 p.m. to 7:49 p.m.
10.6 Imagine Clearwater - Public Input Survey
Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said staff coordinated a series of
successful public engagement meetings over the last several weeks. He
said staff has posted all of the public comments received.
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CRA Executive Director Amanda Thompson provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Mr. Delk said staff will meet with the Parks and Recreation advisory
board in January to present the background for renaming Coachman
Park to Coachman Commons. Staff anticipates presenting Council with
a financial model in January and holding a discussion on the RFP for
the bluff property in February. He said Stantec continues to work with staff
to refine the public safety considerations. Staff has provided the
consultants with sustainability initiatives for consideration. Mr. Delk said
he met with Forward Pinellas regarding integrating the park with the
Pinellas Trail and will soon demonstrate how the pedestrian walkways
and bikeways are emphasized and coordinated with the Pinellas Trail.
Staff was directed to hold special work session to discuss the financial
data.
11. City Attorney Reports – None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Cundiff said he visited the new Woodlawn Trail apartments and
said the apartments are beautiful with many amenities and are for affordable
housing. He said he is happy about all the affordable housing communities
that have been built in recent years.
Councilmember Polglaze said he served on the Homeless Leadership
Board for four years and Clearwater does a good job at taking state, federal
and grant funds and leveraging them for workforce and affordable housing
units. Entry level police officers and firefighters need workforce housing.
Councilmember Allbritton said he is looking forward to 2020; it will be a busy
year with Imagine Clearwater. He wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays.
Councilmember Hamilton wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and wished all
happy holidays and a Happy New Year.
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