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04/02/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 City of Clearwater Main Library- Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 m Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:00 PM Main Library - Council Chambers City Council Page 1 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Roll Call Present: 4 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember David Allbritton, and Councilmember Kathleen Beckman Absent: 1 — Councilmember Mark Bunker Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin City Attorney, and Rosemarie Call — City Clerk. To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 1. Call to Order— Mayor George Cretekos The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Main Library. 2. Invocation — Mayor George Cretekos 3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor Bob Cundiff 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 Farewell to Mayor Cretekos and Councilmembers Cundiff and Polglaze Councilmembers thanked former Mayor Cretekos and Vice Mayor Cundiff for their dedication and service during their terms on City Council. Vice Mayor Cundiff reviewed several accomplishments, thanked staff and friends for their support. The City Manager said Dr. Cundiff was always the consummate gentleman and a pleasure to work with. He gave many residents a voice at council meetings during his closing remarks and made sure their concerns were known to staff. The City Attorney said it was a pleasure working with Vice Mayor Cundiff. One of the kindest individuals she has met who always considered others. Page 2 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Mayor Cretekos thanked the citizens, staff and colleagues for the opportunity to serve as a Councilmember and Mayor. The City Manager said Mayor Cretekos is deeply committed to his faith, appreciated all city employees and created an unofficial narrative of the photographs he took around the community on his Facebook page. The City Attorney said she enjoyed working with the Mayor during his tenure on council. She said she will miss their weekly conversations about governments in all their phases and ranges. He is a great friend and a wonderful mayor. Bill Jonson thanked Mayor Cretekos and Councilmembers Cundiff and Polglaze for their service to the community. He said Mayor Cretekos opened up the council meetings to more community recognitions and celebrations, Councilmember Bob has been a frequent presence in the community that too often do not see councilmembers, and Councilmember Polglaze had passion for Clearwater and Downtown activities. He looked forward to seeing them on the other side dais. 4.2 Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Hibbard and Councilmember Beckman. 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2020 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2020 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 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 7. Administrative Public Hearings 7.1 Approve the request from the owners of property addressed as 1006 Eldorado Avenue, Clearwater, FL to vacate a platted 5-foot Utility Easement, lying in a portion of Lot 8, Page 3 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Block 69, Mandalay, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 32, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9381-20 on first reading. The property owners at 1006 Eldorado Avenue, Clearwater, FL have requested that the City vacate a 5-foot platted Utility Easement along the rear of their property. The purpose of this vacation will be to allow construction of a pool and pool deck. There are no utilities present within this easement. City staff have reviewed this vacation and have no objection. In response to a question, Engineering Director Tara Kivett said the City would not instigate the vacation of an easement, property owners are required to request the vacation. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the owners of property addressed as 1006 Eldorado Avenue, Clearwater, FL to vacate a platted 5-foot Utility Easement, lying in a portion of Lot 8, Block 69, Mandalay, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 32, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9381-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9381-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.2 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 2869 Glen Hollow Drive, Clearwater, FL to vacate the West 5-foot portion of a 10-foot platted Drainage and Utility Easement, lying in Lot 12, Landmark Woods of Countryside, as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 92, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9382-20 on first reading. The property owner at 2869 Glen Hollow Dr., Clearwater, has requested that the City vacate the West 5-foot portion of a 10-foot platted Drainage & Utility Easement along the rear of their property. The purpose of this vacation will be to allow construction of a new pool deck. Page 4 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 There are no utilities present within this easement. City staff have reviewed this vacation and have no objection. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 2869 Glen Hollow Drive, Clearwater, FL to vacate the West 5-foot portion of a 10-foot platted Drainage and Utility Easement, lying in Lot 12, Landmark Woods of Countryside, as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 92, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9382-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Beckman Moved to pass Ordinance 9382-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.3 Approve the request from the owners of property addressed as 3086 Oakbrook Circle, Clearwater, FL to vacate the easterly 5 feet of the platted 10-foot utility easement abutting Landmark Dr. and being a portion of lot 11, Oakbrook Estates, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 118, Pages 47-48, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9384-20 on first reading. The property owners at 3086 Oakbrook Circle, Clearwater, FL have requested that the City vacate the easterly 5 feet of a 10-foot platted Utility Easement along the rear of their property. The purpose of this vacation will be to allow construction of a new pool and pool deck. There are no utilities present within this easement. City staff have reviewed this vacation and have no objection. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the owners of property addressed as 3086 Oakbrook Circle, Clearwater, FL to vacate the easterly 5 feet of the platted 10-foot utility easement abutting Landmark Dr. and being a portion of lot 11, Oakbrook Estates, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 118, Pages 47-48, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Page 5 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Ordinance 9384-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9384-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 2764 North Terrace Drive and an initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) for 1748 EI Trinidad Drive East, and pass Ordinances 9360-20, 9361-20 and 9362-20 on first reading. (ANX2019-12027; ANX2020-01002) These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.38-acres of property consisting of two parcels of land occupied by single-family dwellings. The parcels are located generally north of SR 590, west of McMullen Booth Road, south of Sunset Point Road, and east of US Highway 19 North. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The properties are located within an enclave and are contiguous to existing City limits in at least one direction. It is proposed that the property located at 2764 North Terrace Drive be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR), and the property located at 1748 EI Trinidad Drive East be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent North Terrace Drive and EI Trinidad Drive East rights-of-way, and the owners have paid the required sanitary sewer impact and assessment fees in full and have both been connected to the City's sewer system. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The properties are located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station #48 located at 1700 Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will Page 6 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 continue to be provided by Pinellas County. 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 is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of these properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The Water/Drainage Feature Overlay proposed to be applied to 2764 North Terrace Drive will recognize the existing drainage easement on the property. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and • The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City limits in at least one direction. Therefore, the annexations are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 2764 North Terrace Drive and an initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) for 1748 EI Trinidad Drive East. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9360-20 was presented and read by title only. Page 7 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9360-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9361-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9361-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9362-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9362-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.5 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 1919 Chenango Avenue and 1274 Sedeeva Circle North, together with all rights-of-way of Chenango Avenue and Sedeeva Circle North not currently within the city, and pass Ordinances 9363-20, 9364-20 and 9365-20 on first reading. (ANX2019-11024; ANX2019-12028) These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.359-acres of property consisting of two parcels of land occupied by single-family dwellings. The parcels are located generally north of Sunset Point Road, west of North Betty Lane, south of Union Street, and east of Douglas Avenue. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the Chenango Avenue and Sedeeva Circle North rights-of-way not currently within the City also be annexed. The properties are contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. It is proposed that the properties 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 annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Page 8 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent Chenango Avenue and Sedeeva Circle North rights-of-way. The owner of 1919 Chenago Avenue has paid the required impact fee in full and is connected to the City sewer, and the owner of 1274 Sedeeva Circle North is aware that the impact fee must be paid in full prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to the property. The properties are located within Police District II and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station #51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be provided by Pinellas County. 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 Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of these properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and Page 9 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 • The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. Therefore, the annexations are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. Councilmember Allbritton moved to 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 1919 Chenango Avenue and 1274 Sedeeva Circle North, together with all rights-of-way of Chenango Avenue and Sedeeva Circle North not currently within the city. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9363-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9363-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9364-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9364-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9365-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9365-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.6 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of US 19-Corridor (US 19-C) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of US 19 and Preservation (P) Districts for 24323 and 24479 US Highway 19 North, and pass Ordinances 9366-20, 9367-20 and 9368-20 on first reading. (ANX2019-11026) Page 10 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 This voluntary annexation petition involves 26.317-acres of land consisting of two parcels of land occupied by a vacant mobile home park, a commercial building, and outdoor storage. The parcels are located on the east side of US Highway 19 North approximately 1,315 feet north of Sunset Point Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City upon annexation and site redevelopment. The applicant is aware site redevelopment includes replacing and/or upgrading all utilities to city standards. The properties are located within an enclave and are contiguous to existing city limits in all directions. The existing Pinellas County future land use designations on these properties are Residential Urban (RU), Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), and Preservation (P), and the zoning designations are Residential Mobile Home Park (RMH) and Commercial Parkway (CP). It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of US 19-Corridor (US 19-C) and a Zoning Atlas designation of US 19, and that the property located at 24479 US Highway 19 North also be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Preservation (P) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Preservation (P), consistent with the City's policies regarding US 19. 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 properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in an easement along the eastern property boundaries. The applicant is aware that the sanitary sewer impact and assessment fees must be paid in full, and of any additional costs to extend to City's sanitary sewer line. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The properties are located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station #48 located at 1700 Belcher Road. 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 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. Page 11 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Policy A.7.2.5 Unincorporated property within the Clearwater Planning Area located within the US 19 Corridor redevelopment area shall be designated through an amendment to the Future Land Use Map with the appropriate future land use category upon annexation, consistent with the US 19 Regional Center, US 19 Neighborhood Center and US 19 Corridor future boundaries depicted on Map A-17. • The proposed US 19-Corridor (US 19-C) Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the future boundaries depicted on Map A-17, US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Area, and primarily permits a mix of uses at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.5. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the properties is the US 19 District. The Preservation (P) Future Land Use Map category and Preservation (P) Zoning District proposed to be applied to 24479 US Highway 19 North is consistent with the area currently designated as Preservation (P) on the County's Future Land Use Map as well as the Countywide Plan Map, recognizing the portion of undeveloped property along the northeastern property boundary. Any future redevelopment of the property would be required to meet the US 19 Zoning District & Development Standards. • The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city limits in all directions. Therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. The City does not require applications to amend the Future Land Use Map (LUP) or Zoning Atlas (REZ) when properties are annexed within the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Area, as depicted on Map A-17 in the Comprehensive Plan. However, this change to the future land use designation will require review by the Department of Economic Opportunity (Division of Community Planning) as a large-scale amendment. Additionally, in accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the City must request an amendment to the Countywide Plan Map, which is subject to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Therefore, second reading for Ordinances 9367-20 and 9368-20, assigning the future land use and zoning designations, will be scheduled after state agency review. In response to questions, Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said the preservation piece is located by Regency Oaks. The indoor batting academy and Uhaul rental and outdoor storage are located in the southern portion. Applicant Representative Kattie Cole said the only environmental issues that have ever been an issue on the site is sanitary sewer. The applicant was working with the City for three years in attempt to resolve that until the property owner decided to close the park and pursue a full redevelopment. Page 12 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of US 19-Corridor (US 19-C) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of US 19 and Preservation (P) Districts for 24323 and 24479 US Highway 19 North. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9366-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9366-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9367-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9367-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9368-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9368-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.7 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 814 Woodruff Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9369-20, 9370-20, and 9371-20 on first reading. (ANX2019-11025) This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.323-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located on the west side of Woodruff Avenue, approximately 380 feet south of Druid Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north and to the east. It is proposed that the property 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 Page 13 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • The property currently receives water service from the City of Clearwater. Sewer service is not readily available to the applicant's property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station #47 located at 1460 Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with 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 Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to be assigned to the property is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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 boundaries to the north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Section 171.044. Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 814 Woodruff Avenue. The motion was duly Page 14 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9369-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9369-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9370-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9370-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9371-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9371-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 7.8 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 2730 Daniel Street, together with a certain portion of Daniel Street, Charles Avenue, SR 580, and McMullen Booth Road right-of-ways and pass Ordinances 9375-20, 9376-20, and 9377-20 on first reading. (ANX2020-01003) This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.18-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located on the west side of Daniel Street, approximately 150 feet southwest of Charles Avenue. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is proposing that that 5.8-acres of Daniel Street, Charles Avenue, McMullen Booth Road and SR580 right-of-ways not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the east, northwest and southwest. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code Page 15 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Section 4-604.E as follows: • The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. Sewer service is not readily available to the applicant's property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station #50 located at 2681 Countryside Boulevard. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. 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 current Countywide Plan designation of the property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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 boundaries to the east, northwest, and southwest; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Section 171.044. Councilmember Hamilton moved to 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 2730 Daniel Street, together with a certain Page 16 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 portion of Daniel Street, Charles Avenue, SR 580, and McMullen Booth Road right-of-ways. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 9375-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9375-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9376-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9376-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman Ordinance 9377-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9377-20 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 8. Second Readings - Public Hearing 8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9385-20 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Stormwater Fund, Gas Fund, Solid Waste and Recycling Fund, Airpark Fund, Marine Fund, Parking Fund, General Services Fund, Administrative Services Fund and Garage Fund. Ordinance 9385-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9385-20 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9386-20 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement Page 17 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 to reflect a net increase of $1,034,201. Ordinance 9386-20 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9386-20 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 9. City Manager Reports 9.1 Confirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and adopt Resolution 20-14. Resolution 20-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-14. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Hamilton, and Councilmember Beckman 10. City Attorney Reports — None. 11. Council Discussion Items 11.1 Business Recovery - Mayor Hibbard Mayor Hibbard said he has been talking with Amplify about business recovery after the crisis has passed. The approach would include getting experts who can help local businesses navigate the CARE Act and to figure out ways to best position the City and businesses when the time is right. Amplify is looking to create a group of 9 to 12 local industry representatives who know the city and its business environment. He requested council support to have Denise Sanderson, Clearwater Economic Development and Housing Director, to act as the city liaison. In response to questions, the City Attorney said city attorneys do not practice in the private area and there are individuals who are much more qualified to provide advice to private individuals. City attorneys provide advice to the City. The Mayor said Amplify will be heading the group. The city liaison will communicate back and forth. Page 18 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 It was suggested that a list of attorneys individuals can choose from be provided. Discussion ensued with consensus to support Ms. Sanderson act as the City's liaison. The City Manager said the City has been working well with Amplify during the COVID-19 experience and has emphasized that staff wants to hear from the business perspective what works for them. He said he did not want to blow past the Downtown Partnership, he suggested finding ways to get them connected. Mayor Hibbard said he spoke to the City Clerk regarding amending Council Rules to allow more discussion at work sessions and prior to making a motion at council meetings. He said during his previous tenure on council, he did not follow Robert's Rule as closely and preferred having council discussion prior to a motion being made. He also suggested allowing staff to answer questions at the end of Citizens to be Heard. There was consensus to amend council rules. 12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) Councilmember Beckman thanked Mayor Cretekos and Vice Mayor for their service and thanked staff for helping her get settled into her duties on day 4. She expressed concerns for the homeless in our community and questioned how best to serve them. She said she worries about increasing attention to hygiene, sanitation and where they will be housed. She asked the City to use this crisis as an opportunity to help each other and build a sense of unity. Councilmember Allbritton welcomed the new councilmembers. He said the City is business and like other business, city staff has been cut back. He requested all to be patient during this time; we are all in this together. He said yard waste pick up is getting cut back. He said he was glad that Council is talking about the recovery process because we will need to bring this economy back when this passes. He urged all to take this event seriously and encouraged all to social distance. Councilmember Hamilton said bulk garbage collection will do one more bulk pickup next week and will be temporarily suspended after next week. Page 19 City of Clearwater City Council 13. Closing Comments by Mayor 14. Adjourn Meeting Minutes April 2, 2020 Mayor Hibbard welcomed Councilmember Beckman and said Councilmember Bunker was under the weather and reason why he was not present tonight. He thanked all those who ran in this past election and encouraged they stay engaged by participating in Citizens Academy or a city advisory board. He thanked all of his supporters and hoped to win over those who did not support him during this term. He encouraged all to be thoughtful during this crisis as people deal with stress differently. He encouraged all to complete the 2020 Census, which is available online. Free lunches for students during the COVID-19 crisis is available Monday through Friday at Ross Norton Recreation Center and N. Greenwood Recreation Center. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. ayor Attest City of Clearwater eae City Clerk Page 20 City of Clearwater