01/13/2020
Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 13, 2020
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 13, 2020
9:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Bob Cundiff,
Councilmember David Allbritton, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and
Councilmember Jay Polglaze (Arrived 9:02 a.m.)
Also Present: William B. Horne II – City Manager, Micah Maxwell – Deputy City
Manager, Michael Delk – Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin –
City Attorney, 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 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. Presentations – Given.
2.1 Fire Department Oaths
Item continued to a date uncertain.
2.2 January Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The Council recessed from 9:04 a.m. to 9:26 a.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
3. City Manager
3.1 Approve amendments to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 - Public
Conveyances to define commercial megacycles and definitions to establish standards for
commercial megacycles, to require a license for commercial megacycles to be operated
in the city and to add penalties; approve amendments to the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Beverages, to provide an exemption for megacycle
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passengers and pass Ordinance 9358-20 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.
The Pilot program will include defined areas in downtown Clearwater and
Clearwater Beach. Per council direction provided at the December 19, 2019
council meeting, staff has included the provision to allow alcoholic beverages on
megacycles, requiring additional amendments to the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Beverages.
3.2 Approve a recommendation by the Public Art and Design Board for a grant of $9,000 to the
Clearwater Arts Alliance for their proposal of Phase 5 of Thinking Outside the Box traffic
signal box wrap program to be funded from the Miscellaneous Public Art Fund (A1901) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Since 2016 the Clearwater Arts Alliance has created numerous works of public
art through their “Thinking Outside the Box” traffic signal box wrap program.
This program commissions local artists to produce vinyl wraps that are applied
to traffic signal boxes throughout the city of Clearwater.
The Clearwater Arts Alliance has submitted an application seeking discretionary
funds to provide for an additional six artistically enhanced signal boxes through
Phase 5 of the organization’s neighborhood initiative.
To address requests of this nature the Public Art & Design Board has
developed guidelines to govern the application process for discretionary fund
assistance. Applications must be sponsored by a neighborhood, community, or
arts organization and must align with the goals and objectives of the 2007
Public Art Master Plan.
The Clearwater Arts Alliance’s application supports the City’s Strategic Vision
by providing public art for the citizens and visitors of Clearwater and aligns with
the Public Art Master Plan for projects that strengthen civic connectivity and
support neighborhood identity. These projects facilitate a visual language that
helps make Clearwater’s neighborhoods identifiable and unique and create
points of pride within individual neighborhoods.
At the September 12, 2019 Public Art & Design Program meeting, the Board
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voted to unanimously approve the Clearwater Arts Alliance funding request and
submits its recommendation that the City Council approve this grant.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital project 315-A1901, Miscellaneous Public Art, to
fund this grant.
3.3 Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast
Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during Spring Break
period of March 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020, with the City contributing a lump sum not
to exceed $93,415 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Alternatives for traveling to Clearwater Beach during the Spring Break season
are critical to the economic vitality of Clearwater and our tourism industry. The
City and PSTA propose utilizing the parking lot at 112 S. Osceola Ave and two
other lots adjacent to the 112 S. Osceola Ave lot as park and ride lots for the
61-day period commencing March 1, 2020, through April 30, 2020. Parking
meters at the 112 S. Osceola Ave lot will be suspended during this period.
Instead of driving, users will have the option of taking the free Trolley services to
and from the Beach or paying to ride the Clearwater Ferry Taxi Service. The
Trolley service will be free only for people who board the trolley at the 112 S.
Osceola Ave lot park and ride site, at the Clearwater Beach Transit Station on
the north side of Memorial Causeway, or at the Clearwater Beach Municipal
Marina designated pick up location.
PSTA currently provides regular service on several routes between Downtown
and Clearwater Beach, as well as north and south along the Beach. PSTA
operates the Suncoast Beach Trolley which runs from Downtown Clearwater
south to St. Pete Beach, and has an agreement with the Jolley Trolley to
operate a Beach circulator (North and South Beach routes), as well as the
Coastal route connecting to Tarpon Springs. As part of this agreement, PSTA
developed a service plan that will increase the number of vehicles serving the
Beach during the Spring Break season, especially on the weekend periods from
Friday through Sunday during spring break periods for local school districts and
during the three weekends of the Sugar Sands Festival.
The proposed agreement sets forth the City’s commitment to contribute a lump
sum not to exceed $93,415 towards PSTA’s additional financial obligations,
including PSTA’s agreement with the Jolley Trolley to provide enhanced service
on its Beach circulator routes during the Spring Break season.
Riders will have significantly shorter wait times this season with additional
plug-in vehicles to maintain the service headway at 15-minute intervals at the
112 S. Osceola Ave lot. The free park and ride service is planned to start at
10:00 AM and end at the regular close of service (approximately 10:00 PM
Sunday-Thursday and 12:00 AM Friday/Saturday). The City and PSTA have
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developed a marketing plan that includes a media campaign and promotional
components. Directional signs for park and ride locations and Dynamic
Message Signs will also be deployed. Coordination with, and information about,
other transportation alternatives such as the Clearwater Ferry will be included in
the materials developed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase cost code 4351333-581000,
Payment to Agencies, by $93,415 to fund this contract. This increase will
be funded with available Parking operating revenues.
In response to questions, Assistant to the City Manager Jim Halios said
there were 204,000 riders during the 2018 Spring Break period and
229,000 in 2019. There were 26,000 riders identified during the
2018 limited location promotion; the total riders increased to 32,000 in
2019. The Spring Break promotion period was 10 weeks in 2018. Mr.
Halios said since the desired ridership numbers were not recognized, the
promotion period was pulled back to 8 weeks in 2019.
3.4 Authorize an amendment to the original agreement with HR and A Advisors, of New York,
NY, in an amount not to exceed $19,500, for the development of a Request for Proposal
(RFP) document and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
HR&A Advisors (HR&A) was originally authorized by Council on April 21, 2016
for $378,000 to produce the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan.
In June of 2019, the City of Clearwater contracted with HR&A for an update of
the economic and market analysis which focused on the development of the
Harborview site Request for Proposals, negotiation of development proposals,
and assisting with the evaluation of proformas for development options in the
amount of $100,000. Based on the results of the economic and market
analysis, staff believes it is necessary for HR&A to further assist in the
development of an RFP and provide direct developer outreach. This is in the
context of an amendment to the original agreement with HR&A on the basis of
work they’ve already performed, and to maintain continuity in the process.
With this amendment the total project cost will be $497,500.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds of $19,500 are available in capital project ENGF180013, Imagine
Clearwater
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said the
primary focus will be the city-owned properties on the bluff. Private property
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owners interested in forming a public private partnership as it relates to the
RFP should contact staff to determine how best to coordinate.
4. Parks and Recreation
4.1 Approve a Vehicle Use Agreement between the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida
and the City of Clearwater through August 23, 2020 for the City to utilize Pinellas County
School buses at a cost of $1.50 per mile plus $29.00 per hour, for a total estimated cost
of $25,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Parks and Recreation Department organizes field trips requiring bus
transportation for participants.
The Pinellas County School System allows municipalities to utilize their fleet of
buses and drivers for $1.50 per mile plus $29.00 per hour for driver with a
five-hour booking minimum.
During the summer of 2020, the department will organize approximately 150
field trips that may utilize school bus transportation.
Comparing a sampling cost of school buses for these trips against the use of
private bus lines indicates school buses are generally a less costly mode of
transportation. During the past year, the City utilized school buses for field trips
at a cost of approximately $15,000.
Approval of this Agreement will provide staff with a larger number of options
when determining the most cost-effective source of transportation for
participants.
The Agreement is similar to agreements between the Pinellas County School
Board and other Pinellas County municipalities that utilize school bus
transportation.
This item supports the City's Strategic Plan by partnering with other public
organizations to be more efficient in providing services and programs to the
youth of our community.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in various account codes in the Recreation Programming
Division’s Operating Budget to cover the costs associated with this Agreement.
4.2 Approve a Tourism Promotion Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Pinellas
County for and on behalf of Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater (VSPC) for Clearwater Sea
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Blues Festival to be held on February 22 and 23, 2020 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
On April 18, 2019, City Council approved the annual co-sponsorship list and
funding for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for budget purposes. Included in that list was
the annual Sea Blues Festival that is scheduled for February 22 and 23, 2020.
At that time, staff was under the impression that VSPC would sponsor the event
at the same level as 2019.
On October 2, 2019, staff provided an update to Council regarding the reduction
of sponsorship from VSPC from $81,712 in cash and advertising to $25,000 in
cash for Sea Blues.
This year marks the 15th year of the Sea Blues Festival, a free community
event held in Coachman Park. This event brings in visitors and guests from
across the country to participate in this festival.
Due to the provision of indemnity in the agreement, city legal staff
recommended that it come to City Council for approval.
5. Police Department
5.1 Reappoint Jeffrey DiVincent to the Board of Trustees Clearwater Police Supplementary
Pension Plan with a term to expire January 31, 2024. (consent)
In keeping with the provision of Florida Statute 185.05 states in part, “The fifth
member shall be chosen by a majority of the previous four members, and such
person’s name shall be submitted to the legislative body of the municipality.
Upon receipt of the fifth person’s name, the legislative body shall, as a
ministerial duty, appoint such person to the board of trustees as it fifth
member…”
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held on December 13, 2019, Jeffery
DiVincent agreed to serve another four-year term as the fifth Trustee. Mr.
DiVincent is a Clearwater police officer with over 24 years’ experience and has
agreed to serve the term February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2024. The Board of
Trustees of the Clearwater Police Supplementary Pension Fund recommends
that Mr. DiVincent be appointed to the Board of Trustees. Mr. DiVincent stated
he will accept the reappointment.
6. Engineering
6.1 Accept a utility easement from 1250 Main L.L.C. for the construction, installation and
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maintenance of city utility facilities on real property located at 1712 Gulf to Bay Blvd. and
adopt Resolution 20-02.
The Utility Easement will allow the City rights for construction, installation and
maintenance of utility facilities as the site is developed for commercial use.
6.2 Accept a drainage and utility easement from Gulfview Lodging, LLP for the construction,
installation and maintenance of certain drainage and utility facilities on real property
located at 385 S. Gulfview Blvd. and adopt Resolution 20-03.
The proposed easement will provide the City with property rights necessary
for the construction, installation and maintenance of city drainage and utility
facilities that support commercial development on the subject site.
The City Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
6.3 Accept a sidewalk easement from Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County Inc., on real
property located at 1121 South Street and adopt Resolution 20-06.
The Sidewalk Easement will allow the City rights for repair, maintenance and
replacement of proposed sidewalk as the 1121 South Ave. site is developed for
single family housing.
6.4 Declare surplus certain real property located in Section 17, Township 29 South, Range
16 East (city-owned David Avenue property) for the purpose of exchanging the David
Avenue property for certain property owned by Creative Contractors, Inc. at Drew Street
and North Garden Ave.; approve the related Contract for Exchange of Real Property
between Creative Contractors, Inc. and the City of Clearwater and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments necessary to
affect closing. (APH)
The city-owned David Avenue Property is 5.68 acres of unimproved land that
was acquired by the city on October 3, 1997 for $386,000.00. The site was
purchased in order to replace a collapsing stormwater system on the property
which was addressed after the purchase. A new stormwater pipe relining
project is underway and will be completed prior to closing of the land exchange.
The site consists of two contiguous parcels identified by the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser as 17-29-16-00000-130-0900 and
17-29-16-34650-000-0340, which are legally described in Exhibit B of the
contract.
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The property owned by Creative Contractors, Inc. is located at 618-620 Drew
St., and is a 0.72-acre site containing a building with 8,176 square feet of office
space, a parking lot, and unimproved land. The site is located at the northern
perimeter of Downtown Clearwater in the strategic Old Bay Character District.
The site consists of three contiguous parcels identified by the Property
Appraiser as 09-29-15-44352-006-0030, 09-29-15-44352-006-0050, and
09-29-15-44352-006-0070, and which are legally described in Exhibit A of the
contract.
The exchange is contingent upon the following: declaration of the city property
as surplus; City Council approval of certain vacating ordinances related to the
David Avenue property as contemplated in the contract; the reservation of new
easements as contemplated in the contract; certain wellhead restrictions as
contemplated in the contract; and the City being granted adequate access to
Creative Contractor’s property for purposes of conducting inspections and
investigations, including environmental investigations. If any of the contingencies
aren’t met, the contract will become null and void.
An independent appraisal was performed by Tobias Realty Advisors, LLC on
both sites in the proposed property exchange. The City’s David Avenue
property’s fair market value was determined to be $655,000 as of December 22,
2018 and the Creative Contractor’s Drew Street Property was determined to
have a $685,000 fair market value as of December 7, 2018.
With the proposed land exchange, the City will receive a property with a higher
appraised value which is located in the strategic downtown core.
Per City Charter Section 2.01(d)(5)(iv), real property declared surplus may be
exchanged for other real property having a comparable appraised value.
The closing date in the property exchange contract between the City and
Creative Contractors contemplates the closing will occur on or before October
1, 2020.
City closing costs are not to exceed $6,000.
The parties agree that after closing of the property exchange, Creative
Contractors will leaseback from the City, the Drew Street property at the market
lease rate determined to be $4,155.56 monthly. The term of the lease is for a
period of 18 months and can be terminated with 60-days’ notice. The leaseback
will allow Creative Contractors to remain in their Drew street office while their
new office building is being constructed on the David Avenue property.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
4191365-530100
Funding is available in Stormwater Management 1365-530100, Professional
Services for closing costs.
In response to a question, Real Estate Services Coordinator Rob Brzak said
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Creative Contractors needed a larger office complex and is the reason for
the property exchange.
7. Planning
7.1 Approve a Future Land Use Map amendment from the Institutional (I) category to the
Residential/Office General (R/OG) category for 407 N. Belcher Road and pass Ordinance
9346-20 on first reading. (LUP2019-09003)
This case involves one parcel of land located on the east side of N. Belcher
Road, approximately 1,075 feet north of Drew Street. E&J Caputo Clearwater,
LLC owns the parcel, which is approximately 0.729 acres.
The applicant, E & J Caputo Clearwater, LLC purchased the property in 2007.
For almost 30 years, the location was owned and used by a non-profit social
welfare organization which provided services for senior citizens. Since 2004,
the building has been used as a medical office with a lab service and ultrasound
facility, including after the applicant bought the property. In August 2019, the
owner entered into an agreement to lease the building to a financial broker, an
office use which is not permitted in the current underlying institutional (I) future
land use category or within the current Institutional (I) zoning district.
The request is to change the property’s Future Land Use Map designation from
Institutional (I) to Residential/Office General (R/OG). A request to rezone the
property from the Institutional (I) District to the Office (O) District is being
processed concurrently with this case (REZ2019-09002). The requested
amendments would allow the property to be used as an office as proposed.
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.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
is subject to the approval of Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning
Council, and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide
Planning Authority. The application is a small-scale amendment so review and
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approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other state
agencies is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December
17, 2019 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
the Council.
7.2 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Institutional (I) District to the Office (O)
District for 407 N. Belcher Road and pass Ordinance 9347-20 on first reading.
(REZ2019-09002)
This case involves one parcel of land located on the east side of N. Belcher
Road, approximately 1,075 feet north of Drew Street. E&J Caputo Clearwater,
LLC owns the parcel, which is approximately 0.729 acres.
The applicant, E & J Caputo Clearwater, LLC purchased the property in 2007.
For almost 30 years, the location was owned and used by a non-profit social
welfare organization which provided services for senior citizens. Since 2004,
the building has been used as a medical office with a lab service and ultrasound
facility, including after the applicant bought the property. In August 2019, the
owner entered into an agreement to lease the building to a financial broker, an
office use which is not permitted in the current underlying institutional (I) future
land use category or within the current Institutional (I) zoning district.
The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from the Institutional
(I) District to the Office (O) District. A request to amend the future land use
category from Institutional (I) to Residential/Office General (R/OG) is being
processed concurrently with this case (LUP2019-09003).
The proposed Office (O) District will allow the site to continue to be used as an
office as proposed and is consistent with the surrounding zoning districts that
exist in the vicinity of the subject property.
The Planning & Development Department has determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas amendment is consistent with the Community Development Code
as specified below:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
The available uses in the Office (O) District are compatible with the
surrounding area.
The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner.
The proposed Office (O) District boundary is appropriately drawn in
regard to location and classification of streets, ownership lines, existing
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improvements, and the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December
17, 2019 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
the Council.
8. Public Utilities
8.1 Authorize a sole source award to Evoqua Water Technologies, of Pittsburgh, PA for
Odophos and PRI-SC (hydrogen peroxide), in an annual amount not to exceed
$200,000.00 for the initial contract period of February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021,
with the option for two, one-year extensions, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.564 (1)(b) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Odophos and PRI-SC (hydrogen peroxide) are utilized at the Northeast Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) for odor control as part of a Performance Based
Contract with Siemens Corporation. These two chemicals are the basis of the
measurement and verification assessment of the success of the Siemens
contract; therefore, these chemicals must be utilized for the City to meet the
requirements of the Performance Based Contract.
The utilization of Odophos and PRI-SC together, to cost effectively remove
odors from wastewater, is a patented process known as the PRI-SC Process.
PRI-SC®, a proprietary technology, was developed by USPeroxide and is
patented under U.S. Patent #6,773,604 B2. Evoqua, in partnership with
USPeroxide, is the sole provider of this technology and the sole source
manufacturer of Odophos and PRI-SC.
The PRI-SC Process has provided high-level odor control at our Northeast
facility for years.
In accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(b),
Exceptions to Bidding, Evoqua Water Technologies has been determined a sole
source vendor for Odophos and PRI-SC (hydrogen peroxide).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY20 are available in Public Utilities’ cost center
4211355-550100 Lab Chem Supplies.
Funding for future fiscal years (FY21 through FY23) will be requested within
contract calendar and spending limits
8.2 Authorize a purchase order to Odyssey Manufacturing of Tampa, FL for Liquid Sodium
Hypochlorite in the annual not-to exceed amount of $485,000 for the period of January 17,
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2020 through January 16, 2021 with two one-year renewal options at the City’s discretion
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Purchasing issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13-20, Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite on
November 14, 2019. Two bids were received on December 17, 2019. Odyssey
Manufacturing Company of Tampa, FL represents the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder.
Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) is used as a disinfectant at the City of
Clearwater’s potable water treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, and
reclaimed water pump stations, to maintain regulatory compliance with the
City’s Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) operating
permits.
The initial contract period will be from January 17, 2020 through January 16,
2021 with the option for two one-year term renewal terms available to the City.
Renewal Terms allow for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index
#061303 Alkalies and Chlorine, including natural sodium carbonate and sulfate;
renewal prices shall be firm for the respective annual term.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY20 are available in various Public Utilities cost centers,
cost code 551000 Lab Supplies - Chemicals:
Funding for future fiscal years (FY21 through FY23) will be requested within
contract calendar and spending limits.
9. Official Records and Legislative Services
9.1 Appoint Pamela Benton to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the School Board’s World
Language Coordinator, with a term to expire January 31, 2024. (consent)
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: Michael Ballard
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Main Library
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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.
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM:
1. Pamela Gene Benton - 6984 12th Terrace North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Prek-12 World Language Supervisor
Original Appointment - 12/17/15
Interest in reappointment: Yes
(currently serving 1st term until 12/31/19)
0 Absences in the last year
(School Board’s World Language Coordinator)
Zip codes of current members:
1 - 33710
2 - 33761
1 - 33763
1 - 34683
9.2 Reappoint Leanne Grayston to the Nuisance Abatement Board with term to expire
January 31, 2024. (consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Nuisance Abatement Board
TERM: 4 years
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
APPOINTED BY: City Council
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7
MEETING DATES: As Called, 1st Wed./Month - 3:00 pm
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
Purpose: The Nuisance Abatement Board will be composed of seven city
residents who will conduct hearings on public nuisance cases associated with
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prostitution and drug-related activities on known properties throughout the City.
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM THAT WILL
BE EXPIRING ON JANUARY 31, 2020 AND REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT:
1. Leanne M. Grayston - 633 Bryant St., 33756 - Human Resources Manager
Original appointment: 1/21/16
(currently serving 1st term until 1/31/20)
Interest in reappointment: Yes
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33755; 5 at 33756; 1 at 33759
Current Categories:
Analyst
Attorney
Clinical Social Worker
English Teacher/Librarian
HR Manager
Production Tour/Manager
Restaurant Owner
10. Legal
10.1 Ratify the adoption of Resolution 19-34 authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance a
portion of the costs of the Imagine Clearwater project in accordance with the Clearwater
Code of Ordinances and pass Ordinance 9357-20 on first reading.
The City of Clearwater deems it necessary, desirable and in the best interests
of the Issuer and its citizens and to serve a paramount public purpose that the
Imagine Clearwater Project (Project) be completed.
The Project shall be financed and/or reimbursed with the proceeds of debt
instruments, together with certain other legally available funds of the City.
In order to preserve and promote the gainful employment and tourism and to
enhance the economic prosperity and public welfare of the inhabitants of the
city, it is necessary and desirable that the Project be completed.
The City has adopted Resolution No. 19-34 on November 21, 2019 (Bond
Resolution) authorizing the issuance of debt instruments (Series 2020 Bonds),
and in accordance with the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article
VI, Section 2.522, wants to ratify the adoption of the Bond Resolution and
approve the issuance of such debt instruments in accordance with the Code of
Ordinances.
The estimated Non-Ad Valorem Revenues, after satisfying funding requirements
for obligations having an express lien on or pledge thereof and after satisfying
any funding requirements for essential governmental services of the city which
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are not funded by ad valorem taxation, will be sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on the Series 2020 Bonds, as the same become due, and to make
all other payments provided for in the Bond Resolution.
The principal of and interest on the Series 2020 Bonds and all other payments
provided for in the Bond Resolution will be paid solely from the Pledged Funds;
and the ad valorem taxing power of the city will never be necessary to pay the
principal of and interest on the Series 2020 Bonds and, except as otherwise
provided in the Bond Resolution, the Series 2020 Bonds shall not constitute a
lien upon any property of the Issuer.
The City intends on adopting a Supplemental Resolution to provide for the
manner of sale and terms of the Series 2020 Bonds, including the approval of
the Purchase Contract, the designation of the Underwriter and the distribution of
an offering document in connection with the sale of the Series 2020 Bonds by
the Underwriter, and the designation of the Paying Agent and Registrar, after it
has completed the validation of the Series 2020 Bonds authorized in Section
8.08 of the Bond Resolution.
10.2 Request for authority to institute a civil action against the heirs, descendants, assigns, or
other interested parties of the Belair Bayou, Inc. corporation to secure the necessary
interest in certain lands in the area of the Seminole boat ramp to complete the dock
segment of the project. (consent)
The City is the owner of certain lands comprising the Seminole boat ramps, and
the associated parking lot and buildings. The City took ownership of a portion of
those lands in 1965 from Belair Bayou, Inc. (Belair Bayou), a now dissolved
corporation. The City now wishes to clear title to a small segment of the land to
construct a boat ramp planned for the area. This action would be instituted to
obtain the necessary interest as against the heirs, descendants and assigns of
Belair Bayou, if any.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0109600-530100
10.3 Adopt Ordinance 9349-20 on second reading, approving 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.
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10.4 Adopt Ordinance 9352-20 on second reading, approving a request from Edgewater
Valor Capital, LLC, 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 food-wide plated alley, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 56 of the
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
11. City Manager Verbal Reports – None.
12. City Attorney Verbal Reports – None.
13. Council Discussion Item
13.1 Code Amendment to allow Marquis - Councilmember Allbritton
Councilmember Allbritton requested consideration to add vibrancy to
theaters within city limits through a marquee sign. He said movie theaters
and performing arts venues should be allowed to have a marquee of some
type.
Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said during her one-on-
ones with Council last month, direction was provided on a variety of issues.
She said a majority of Council focused on a structure that would have
signage integrated into it and supported a marquee for performing arts uses.
A code amendment will be needed if marquees are allowed. She presented
pictures of historic marquee structures. Ms. Clayton said movie theaters
have moved away from marquees. Although council appeared to be split
during the one-on-ones regarding scrolling or flashing lights, flashing lights
are not currently permitted and would require a code amendment. She said
it would it be easier to limit the marquee and flashing lights to Downtown.
Ms. Clayton said the Capitol Theatre is currently maxed-out on any signage
allowance; to install a marquee would require removing some existing
signage or determine additional signage allowance. She said the marquees
would be integrated with an electronic changeable sign. Staff will present
suggestions for council consideration in February.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said a marquee was never proposed
for the Capitol Theatre during its renovation.
Discussion ensued with support expressed to allow marquees with moving
lights.
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).
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Councilmember Hamilton questioned if the bathroom being designed for the
Seminole Boat Ramp could be built at grade and suggested scheduling the
matter for council discussion.
It was stated that staff is reviewing the design costs and will be coming back
with a recommendation.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor – None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.
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