03/18/2019 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 18, 2019
9:00 AM
Council Chambers - Main Library
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 3 - Councilmember Bob Cundiff, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and
Councilmember Jay Polglaze
Absent 2 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, and Councilmember David Allbritton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Jill Silverboard — Deputy City
Manager, Micah Maxwell —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— Vice Mayor Cundiff
The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. Presentations — Given.
2.1 March Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee. The February 2019
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Natalie Lamb, Parks and
Recreation.
The Council recessed from 9:04 a.m. to 9:48 a.m. meet as the Pension
Trustees and the Community Redevelopment Agency.
3. Office of Management and Budget
3.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at first
quarter and pass Ordinances 9266-19 and 9267-19 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2018 by Ordinances 9194-18 and 9195-18. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
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improvement projects.
In response to questions, Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel said the
$465,851 line item is for revenue captured under the Special Program fund,
primarily for events held at Coachman Park, from the end of last year
through February 2019. The Parking Fund had a budgeted revenue surplus
of$1.6 million, which covers the increased expenditures of$96,000.
4. Gas System
4.1 Approve an increase to Purchase Order No. 18001102 with Ultimate CNG, LLC in the
amount of$84,800, for the period March 30, 2019 through April 26, 2019, to provide
mobile compressed natural gas services at the Clearwater natural gas filling station and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Ultimate CNG, LLC is currently providing temporary Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) refueling services, via a mobile CNG storage truck, at the CNG Filling
Station located at 1020 North Hercules Avenue. This purchase order was
originally approved by the City Manager in August 2018, in the amount of
$99,715 and a second Agreement, in the amount of$197,600. A third increase
was approved by City Council on October 18, 2018, in the amount of$74,100.
Agreement# 4 and # 5 were approved on January 17, 2019 in the amount of
$324,800. Agreement #6 was approved on March 2, 2019 in the amount of
$84,800.
Staff is now requesting for Council to extend their services for the period
starting March 30, 2019 through April 26, 2019, under Service Agreement#7.
The reason for the increase is a result of the primary CNG compressor
experiencing a mechanical failure after a repair was made in August. Additional
parts failed after the repair was completed and now those parts need to be
replaced. The parts are currently on order and waiting on them to be
manufactured and shipped. The compressor was originally manufactured in
England, UK and several of the parts needed are not available in the USA. This
increase will set the total amount of the Purchase Order to $865,815.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are budgeted and available in 4232078-531300.
In response to a question, Purchasing Manager Alyce Benge said the most
current amount and the cumulative amount for the purchase order exceeded
the city manager's purview.
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4.2 Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to JW Harris Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of$4,500,000, with the option for three, one-year term extensions to provide the
installation of natural gas mains and service lines and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
JW Harris Contractors, Inc., located at 3448 Crystal Springs Rd, Zephyrhills,
FL, was the lowest and most responsive bidder for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-19.
JW Harris currently holds the contract for the installation of gas mains and
service lines and has performed satisfactory work for Clearwater Gas System
(CGS) over the last year. JW Harris has also provided a Performance Bond
and Proof of Insurance for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
CGS has budgeted funds available in account codes 3237323-96378
($3,000,000) Pasco New Mains and Service Lines and 3237323-96377
($1,500,000) Pinellas New Mains and Service Lines.
Staff was directed to take Item 4.2 off the Consent Agenda.
5. Human Resources
5.1 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers Bargaining Unit Lodge 10
for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 and authorize the appropriate
official to execute same. (consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
FOP Lodge 10 expired on September 30, 2018. The parties reached a tentative
agreement for a new contract which was ratified by the membership.
The agreement is a three-year agreement providing for a 3% general wage
increase (GWI) for all classifications in the first year effective the first pay period
after ratification by the Council. It also provides a step pay increase of either 5%
or 2.5 % depending on years of service and provides for all pay ranges to be
adjusted by 3% in the first year. In the second and third year of the agreement,
it provides for a 3% general wage increase plus a step pay increase of either
5% or 2.5 % depending on years of service and a 3% pay range adjustment for
all classifications. It also increases shift differential pay to 10% for the night shift
and provides for 5%job assignment pay for officers assigned to Canine in lieu
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of the $40 per pay period.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A cumulative value of this agreement over the three-year term is $2,334,861.
The cost associated with the implementation of this agreement by fiscal year is
anticipated to be approximately as follows:
FY 2018/19 $764,901
FY 2019/20 $772,539 (cumulative total of$1,537,440 for FY2019/20)
FY 2020/21 $797,421 (cumulative total of$2,334,861 for FY2020/21)
Funds are available in the FY2018/19 budget to cover the current year of this
agreement. Future budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed
budget.
Staff was directed to take Item 5.1 off the Consent Agenda.
6. Parks and Recreation
6.1 Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Ruth Eckerd Hall and
the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The City of Clearwater and PACT, Inc. entered into a Lease Agreement (Lease)
dated March 7, 2001 whereby the City leased to PACT, Inc. the property known
as Ruth Eckerd Hall. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. is the successor in interest to
PACT, Inc.
The Lease was amended on November 25, 2003 to release a portion of the
entire parcel to the City to construct a Habitat Restoration and Mitigation Project
as permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The Second Amendment to the Lease provided for $3,000,000 for specific
Capital Improvements and enhancements necessary for the renovation, repair
and operation of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Facility.
Ruth Eckerd Hall formerly contracted with an outside vendor to serve liquor, but
a change in business operations now uses their in-house staff to serve liquor.
With this change of business operations, the City and Ruth Eckerd Hall desire
to amend the Lease to require Ruth Eckerd Hall to maintain the Liquor Liability
Coverages called for in this Third Amendment.
6.2 Approve the First Amendment of the Amended and Restated Agreement between The
Long Center Foundation (Foundation) and the City of Clearwater (City) to provide for
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more specific terms and conditions and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On April 11, 2012, the City and Foundation entered into the Amended and
Restated Agreement to provide for funding support for the Long Center.
The City and Foundation have developed a strong relationship that has provided
quality facilities and programming for citizens of Clearwater and Pinellas
County.
Staff is recommending the approval of an amendment that more clearly defines
specific terms and conditions of the Agreement.
This Amendment will provide for the regular care and maintenance of the Donor
recognition Granite in the Courtyard along with all other Donor recognition
signage. In addition, donor recognition signage will be re-installed at the
center-floor of the Dan and Nadine Carlisle Courts and Gym.
This Amendment calls for annual reports to the Foundation's Trustees,
including but not limited to, the number of clients served, graduates of the Level
Two Learn to Swim Program, activity reports, etc.
This Amendment also ensures that the City will utilize every reasonable
opportunity to recognize the Foundation's Endowment Subsidy. This recognition
specifically includes, but is not limited to, Age 18 and under "PlayPass" and $10
Learn to Swim Program for residents and nonresidents.
7. Police Department
7.1 Authorize an increase to Enforcement One, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL (contract number 900098)
by $100,000 in Fiscal Year 18/19 for Police Vehicle Up-Fitting Services, to an amended
annual total contract award of$315,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On January 19, 2017, Council awarded a contract to Enforcement One, Inc. to
provide Police Vehicle Up-Fitting Services in the annual amount of$215,000.
Enforcement One, Inc. was awarded the contract after being the lowest bidder
that responded to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 05-17. The awarded contract
included two one-year renewal terms at the City's option. The anticipated costs
for the Police Vehicle Up-Fitting Services for Fiscal Year 18/19 will exceed the
annual awarded amount.
The police department's total estimated costs for police vehicle up-fitting for
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Fiscal Year 18/19 is $315,000, and operating funds are available within the
police department's approved budget for Fiscal Year 18/19 (0101131-541500).
To complete the police department's police vehicle up-fitting needs for Fiscal
Year 18/19, the contract award to Enforcement One, Inc. needs to be increased
by $100,000 to a new total of$315,000.
Funds are currently available to cover the increase of$100,000 in the police
department's approved budget for Fiscal Year 18/19.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this contractual agreement are available in the Police Department's
operating cost code 0101131-541500, Garage Variable.
8. Engineering
8.1 Accept a Drainage and Utility Easement from the property owner at 26996 US Hwy19 N,
to the City of Clearwater, granting an easement over, under, across and through a portion
of land lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 28 South, Range 16 E Pinellas
County FL, as more particularly described in Exhibit A. (consent)
The property owner at 26996 US 19 N grants the City of Clearwater a Drainage
& Utility Easement to support city maintained and operated utilities that will be
relocated to the easement location as the site is developed for a new BJ's
Wholesale Gas Station.
9. Planning
9.1 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 3143 Johns Parkway and pass Ordinances 9237-19, 9238-19 and 9239-19
on first reading. (ANX2019-01001)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.241 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the south side of Johns Parkway approximately 400 feet west of South
Bayshore Boulevard. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive
sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is
contiguous to existing city limits in all directions. 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 Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
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• The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Johns Parkway
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the required sewer impact and
assessment fees in full and is aware of the additional costs to extend
City sewer service to the property. Collection of solid waste will be
provided to the property by the City. The property is 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 this property by Station
#49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to
serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, 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.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category to
be assigned to the property is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. 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 Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in
the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum
dimensional requirements. 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 limits
in all directions; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
9.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of US 19-Regional
Center (US 19-RC) and Water and initial Zoning Atlas designations of US 19 and
Preservation (P) Districts for an unaddressed parcel located between 2991 Gulf to Bay
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Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay and pass Ordinances 9240-19, 9241-19 and 9242-19 on
first reading. (ANX2019-01002)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 1.68 acres of property which include
0.41 acres of uplands and 1.27 acres of submerged lands, more or less. The
parcel is located approximately 820 feet south of Gulf to Bay Boulevard between
2991 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay. The applicant owns 2991 Gulf
to Bay Boulevard, abutting to the north, and is requesting this annexation so that
this additional parcel is also in the City's jurisdiction for future redevelopment of
the entire site with multi-family residential. The property is located within an
enclave and is contiguous to existing city limits to the north and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designations of
US 19-Regional Center (US 19-RC) and Water and Zoning Atlas designations of
US 19 and Preservation (P).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently does not have water or sewer service as the
majority of the parcel is submerged land. The applicant is requesting
annexation in order to develop attached dwellings primarily on the
abutting parcel to the north and would include this parcel within any
development application. Therefore, connection to urban infrastructure
(i.e., city sewer and water) is not being requested at this time but is
anticipated in the future. The applicant is aware that the required sanitary
sewer and water impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior
to connection and of any additional costs to extend to the City's sanitary
sewer and water lines. The property is 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 this property by Station #49 located at 565
Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property
with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service, as well as water and
sanitary sewer when requested in the future. 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 of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
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• The proposed US 19-Regional Center (US 19-RC) and Water Future
Land Use Map categories to be assigned to the property are consistent
with the Countywide Plan designations. The US 19-Regional Center (US
19-RC) category primarily permits a mix of uses at a floor area ratio
(FAR) of 2.5. The Water category is proposed to be applied to the
submerged lands. The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the
property are US 19 and Preservation (P). The proposed use of the
subject property as part of a larger multi-family residential development
is consistent with the uses allowed in the District. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
the Countywide Plan Map and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said a majority
of the parcel is submerged land. The parcel is zoned mobile home in the
county, when annexed into the city limits it will be designated US-19 district.
The property owner may develop the parcel with uses allowed within the US-
19 district. The property owner has expressed an interest in developing the
site with multi-family residential.
9.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 3046 Merrill Avenue, 3035 Terrace View Lane, 3050 Glen Oak Avenue North, 3023
Grand View Avenue, 3077 Hoyt Avenue, 3012 and 3020 Lake Vista Drive, and pass
Ordinances 9243-19, 9244-19, and 9245-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-01003)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 1.537 acres of property consisting
of seven parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within 1/4 mile west
of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer service from the City and have been connected to the
city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. The properties are located within an enclave and are contiguous to
existing city limits along at least one boundary. It is proposed that the properties
be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
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• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The
applicants have paid the required sewer impact fee in full and have been
connected to the city's sewer system. 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 sanitary sewer, 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 all properties is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to all 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.
9.4 Continued to a date uncertain: Deny a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the
Residential Low (RL) category to the Institutional (1) category for 2.61 acres of property
located at 1885 County Road 193 and deny Ordinance 9235-19 on first reading.
(LUP2018-11008)
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The Community Development Board approved a request from the applicant to
continue this case to a date uncertain at their February 19, 2019 public hearing.
9.5 Continue to a date uncertain: Deny a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District to the Institutional (1) District for 2.61 acres of
property located at 1885 County Road 193 and deny Ordinance 9236-19 on first reading.
(REZ2018-12005)
The Community Development Board approved a request from the applicant to
continue this case to a date uncertain at their February 19, 2019 public hearing.
10. Public Utilities
10.1Award a contract to Harcros Chemicals, Inc. in the annual amount of$250,000.00, for
liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), over a 1-year period, with 2 additional annual
extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) is used at two of the City's water
treatment plants for final pH adjustment and corrosion control in order to meet
the requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and
Safe Drinking Water Act.
In response to Clearwater Bid #05-19, five submissions were received on
January 22, 2019, with Harcros Chemicals, Inc. representing the lowest, most
responsive bidder at $2.48/gal. The price of$2.48/gal is firm for one year.
The contract will be effective for an initial one-year period for an annual amount
of$250,000.00, with two, one-year renewal options. Years two and three allow
for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index (PPI).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this contract are available in the Water& Sewer Utility Fund, Water
operating cost center as follows:
4212056-551000 $50,000 FY18/19
4212057-551000 $75,000 FY18/19
4212056-551000 $50,000 FY19/20
4212057-551000 $75,000 FY19/20
The funding for the remaining balance of$125,000 occurring in FY19/20 will be
included in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund, Water recommended budget from
the Public Utilities Director.
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10.2Award a contract to Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc., of Deland, FL in the annual
amount of$250,000.00, for liquid Sodium Bisulfite Solution, over a 1-year period, with 2
additional annual extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Liquid Sodium Bisulfite Solution is used at the City's three Wastewater
Reclamation Facilities to dechlorinate treated effluent prior to discharge to
surface waters and at the City's Reverse Osmosis Water Plants in the
treatment of drinking water in order to meet the requirements of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection.
In response to Clearwater Bid #05-19, three submissions were received on
January 22, 2019, with Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. representing the
lowest, most responsive bidder at $1.9880/gal. The price of$1.9880/gal is firm
for one year.
The contract will be effective for an initial one-year period for an annual amount
of$250,000.00, with two, one-year renewal options. Years two and three allow
for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index (PPI).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this contract are available in the Water& Sewer Utility Fund, WET
operating cost codes as follows:
4211354-551000 $45,000 FY18/19
4211355-551000 $18,000 FY18/19
4211356-551000 $57,000 FY18/19
4211354-551000 $45,000 FY19/20
4211355-551000 $18,000 FY19/20
4211356-551000 $57,000 FY19/20
Funds for this contract are available in the Water& Sewer Utility Fund, Water
operating cost center as follows:
4212056-551000 $5,000 FY18/19
4212056-551000 $5,000 FY19/20
The funding for the remaining balance of$125,000 occurring in FY19/20 will be
included in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund, Water ($5,000) and in the Water &
Sewer Utility Fund, WET ($120,000) recommended budgets from the Public
Utilities Director.
11. Solid Waste
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11.1Approve a Contract Extension to Palmdale Oil Company Inc., of Fort Pierce, FL on
Contract No. 900492 for an amount not to exceed $150,000 until expiration of the
contract on July 31, 2020, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances -
Other governmental contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
This is a collaborative agreement that the City of Clearwater and the City of St.
Petersburg worked on together. This co-operative consists of several
municipalities within Pinellas County.
The City requires a continuous supply of various oils and lubricants for city-wide
vehicles.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are currently available in the Fleet Maintenance operating budget for the
current year's expenditures and will be budgeted in the Fiscal Year 19/20
operating budget to fund the remainder of this contract.
In response to a question, Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl
Gloster said construction of the new Transfer Station is on schedule and
within budget. The projected timeframe for project completion is December
2019.
12. Legal
12.1Adopt Ordinance 9247-19 on second reading, vacating a portion of a Drainage and
Utility Easement as recorded in Official Records Book 4398, Page 362 of the public
records of Pinellas County, Florida.
12.2Adopt Ordinance 9246-19 on second reading, vacating a 15 foot wide alley lying within
Block A, Replat of part of Mandalay Unit No. 5, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 13 of
the public records of Pinellas County, Florida.
13. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
14. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
15. Council Discussion Item
15.1 Garden Avenue Garage Parking Space Overselling - Councilmember Polglaze
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Councilmember Polglaze said since the City has moved its operation to a
new site, and over the past few years, he has never noticed a single car
parked on the rooftop of the Garden Avenue garage. With several
companies coming online in Downtown or expanding, he wanted a status of
the number of available parking spaces in the garage.
Engineering Director Scott Rice said there are 241 permitted parking spaces
in the garage and 28 unaccounted spaces. The top floor has 38 regular
spaces and 2 handicap spaces, the ramp to the top floor has 42 spaces. He
said the parking on the ramp is not utilized a great deal. Unless the City
oversells the parking spaces, there are only 28 available parking spaces.
The City Manager said staff has considered overselling in the past but there
is no compelling reason to oversell because when people rent a space they
expect a space. There is nothing that prohibits staff to transition to a
parking oversell environment based on industry experts. He said all of the
parking spaces are available after 5:00 p.m.
In response to questions, Mr. Rice said he does not know where individuals
are parking. Most individuals want the spaces reserved and holding on to
them for future use. The City receives monthly revenue for the reserved
parking spaces, whether being utilized or not. Based on the recent parking
study, there is a surplus of parking in Downtown during the day. The City
Manager said the parking spaces may not be located where individuals want
them. He said one building tenant uses parking as part of the recruitment
strategy. Mr. Rice said the Department is seeking to fill the Parking Manager
position which will be assigned the task to determine how to track parking
usage. There is one tenant in the garage who gets a discounted rate.
There was council consensus to defer further discussion to a future date,
after the new parking manager is on board.
16. 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.
17. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
18. Adjourn
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Council Work Session Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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