01/29/2018 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 29, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 29, 2018
1 :00 PM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton,
Councilmember Doreen Caudell, Councilmember Bob Cundiff, and
Councilmember Bill Jonson
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 and 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 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Presentations — Given.
2.1 Police Oaths
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers: Kyle
Bingham, Justin Buis, Joel Dela tone-Castellanos, Michael Diaz, Johan
Waterman Ortiz and Stephen Warrior.
2.2 Growing Greatness - Michael A. Grego, Ed.D., Superintendent Pinellas County Schools
Dr. Grego provided a PowerPoint presentation and provided Council
with a copy of the 2017-2018 district's strategic plan.
2.3 SR60 Study - Sarah Ward, Planning Division Manager, Forward Pinellas
Eric Hines of Jacobson Engineering provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Hines said Belcher Road should be included in
some of the gap analysis, Belcher Road did not rank as high as Missouri
Avenue. Alternative transportation methods were not specified but could be
implemented in the future to complement existing modes. The projects were
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ranked based on mobility, land use and safety. He said the priority ranking
was not based on total project cost.
A concern was expressed regarding the proposed reduction in lane width on
Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
In response to a concern regarding the lack of study champions and
advocates, Forward Pinellas Executive Director Whit Blanton said there are
a lot of challenges with space in Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas will not
recommend narrowing roadways where it does not make sense, for instance
SR 60 may be not able to accommodate types of users in the roadway. In
order to maximize person through a corridor, one must consider all modes of
transit. Mr. Blanton said SR 60 is a great transportation corridor because it
has several roadways that serve different user needs. Cleveland Street is a
wonderful multimodal corridor would be a great location of cyclists but
cyclists are destination oriented folks who wish to go businesses that are
located on Gulf to Bay Boulevard. He said there needs to be a balance of the
needs of the different roadway users so all can travel safely through the
corridor. The study provides a menu of options, the Florida Department of
Transportation will be asked to review the options for the state-maintained
portions of SR 60 and provide a more detailed plan. City staff will be asked
to evaluate the options for county/city-maintained roadways. Mr. Blanton said
FDOT has created the Mobility, Innovations and Technology Team and they
will be asked to review elevated transit options to determine what is needed
for permitting and environmental assessments.
3. Finance
3.1 Approve an agreement with Commercial Risk Management, Inc., of Tampa, Florida, for
the management and administration of workers compensation claims, for a one-year term
and three annual renewal terms, pursuant to City Code Section 2.564 (1) (i), services
associated with Workers Compensation exempt from bidding; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Risk Management Division of the Finance Department has a short-term
agreement as of June 2017 with Commercial Risk Management (CRM), a
third-party administrator, for administration of workers compensation claims
including lost time claims, claims involving litigation, complex medical claims,
and medical only claims (when warranted). This agreement was implemented
to supplement claims handling by our current workers compensation Risk
Management Specialist.
In June 2017, when the Senior Risk Management Specialist resigned, it was
determined that pending claims and new claims did not justify filling this
vacancy. CRM was retained on a trial basis to handle designated complex
claims that were received after June 2017. CRM was chosen based on their
experienced staff which has low turnover and longevity with their clients.
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The annual contract retains the same fee structure as the current short-term
agreement, effective June 2017 through January 2018. For Indemnity/Lost Time
claims the fee is $1,000, and for Medical only claims, $250. Complicated
Medical Only claims, and/or Claims needing investigation have a fee of$500.
The initial annual term of the Agreement will commence February 1, 2018.
Subsequent annual renewals will be documented in writing by both parties, for
up to three renewals of one-year each. Each annual renewal will be brought
back to Council for approval.
The retention of Commercial Risk Management to administer and manage our
more complex and litigative claims will provide Risk Management and the City
greater effectiveness in the investigative and fiscal management of our Workers
Compensation claims program. Staff projects that a maximum of 20 - 25 claims
annually will be referred for their services.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Account# 590-07590-545800-519-000-0000$25,000
4. Parks and Recreation
4.1 Approve funds awarded to the City from Senior Citizens Services, Inc. in the amount of
$8,000 to fund educational, cultural and recreational day trips and creative activities for
older adults. (consent)
The City has been awarded funds in the amount of$8,000 to offer educational,
cultural and recreational day trips and creative programs to improve older
adults' quality of life through enhanced community engagement for Clearwater
adults age 55 and older.
The funding provides support for coordinated recreational day trips for adults 55
and older. The funding would allow for a licensed driver and an ADA accessible
bus to transport participants to educational, cultural and community events in
the Tampa Bay area. Trips would originate at the Aging Well Center and/or
other city facilities as the funding allows.
The funding provides support for Creative Activities for adults age 55 and older
at City of Clearwater Recreation Centers, which includes the Aging Well Center.
Senior Citizens Services funding categories for October 2017 define Senior
Recreational trips and Creative Activities as a targeted category for their
funding.
No matching funds are required.
This grant was approved by the Resource Management Committee at their
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October 2017 meeting.
No additional operating impacts are needed to support this program.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase special program 181-98607,
Senior Citizens Services -Trips by $8,000 in donation revenue.
4.2 Ratify and confirm the City Manager's approval of a contract with Contractor-at-Risk
Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL, in the amount of$196,125.36 to complete
the construction of the Jack Russell Memorial Park located at Jack Russell Memorial
Stadium and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
On August 4, 2016, the Council approved the use of Construction Manager at
Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts Biltmore Construction Co., Inc.
of Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach,
FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of
Tarpons Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone
Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL;
and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications 24-16 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and
involvement in the community.
The City Council approved a capital improvement project in Fiscal Year 2017/18
to construct a memorial park at Jack Russell Stadium to honor the history of
Jack Russell Stadium.
Unfortunately, the design for the memorial and research needed for the correct
wording on the plaques took longer than anticipated therefore a contract needed
to construct the park was delayed.
City staff received a proposal for Contractor-at-Risk Khors during the first week
in January. Since the dedication was tentatively scheduled for March 8, 2018
when the Philadelphia Phillies organization as well as MLB will be in town for the
dedication, it became imperative to approve the contract with Khors to construct
the memorial.
This contract consists of the installation of a walkway of brick pavers and
concrete, seat wall and memorial plaques mounted on granite stones.
Landscaping will be completed in house and/or by others.
Visitors to the site will be able to enjoy and be reminded of the individuals who
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have previously played at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. A total of 10 bronze
plaques including the History of the Stadium, History of Jack Russell, 5
Philadelphia Hall of Fame players, a list of all Hall of Fame players who played
at Jack Russell, Hall of Fame players who were once Phillies but went in the
Hall from another team and 1980 Worlds Series Plaque.
To stay on schedule and complete the project prior to the tentative dedication of
March 8, 2018, the City Manager approved the contract with Khors.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of$45,000 from capital
improvement project 315-93674, Jack Russel Stadium Practice Field
Renovations, to capital improvement project 315-93673, Jack Russel Stadium
Improvements, to fund this contract.
5. Police Department
5.1 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the School Board of Pinellas
County, Florida providing for the continuation of the School Resource Officer program at
Clearwater High School, Countryside High School and Oak Grove Middle School for a
one-year period, commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Under the terms of the one-year agreement between the School Board of
Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater, the City will provide law
enforcement and related services to Clearwater High School, Countryside High
School and Oak Grove Middle School during the regular school year. The
assigned officers (1 per school) will provide instruction in law education, will
serve as resource persons, conduct investigations, provide security and
maintain the peace, make arrests and provide support services as necessary.
The annual cost of salaries and benefits of three officers over the one-year
period will be $298,773. Total annual reimbursement from the School Board will
be $57,944.64 for each officer, for a total reimbursement of$173,833.92,
reflecting a 3% increase in reimbursement to the City for SRO services during
the 2017/2018 contract period. Additional funding needed will be provided by a
transfer of Florida Contraband Forfeiture Fund revenues.
The cost incurred by the Police Department is offset by the benefit of the
program to the community and the Police Department. The Police Department
has maintained a good working relationship with the School Board. School
Resource Officers have been assigned to Clearwater High School since
January 1, 1985 and Countryside High School since January 1, 1986 and Oak
Grove Middle School since August 27, 2007.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase special project 181-99264,
School Resource Officers by $173,833.92 in reimbursement revenues to
recognize Pinellas County's portion of funding. An amendment will also transfer
$124,939 in fine revenue from special program 181-99330, Florida Contraband
Forfeiture Fund, to 181-99264, School Resource Officers to fund the balance
needed for the year.
6. Engineering
6.1 Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators Inc., of
Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of$104,555.00 for the construction of Arlie Avenue
Stormwater Improvements (17-0068-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
August 4, 2016, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk
Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of
Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL;
Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons
Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc.
of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL; and
Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications 24-16 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and
involvement in the community.
The existing storm system is currently located in unincorporated Pinellas
County and is nearing the end of its useful lifespan. This project consists of
removing the aged storm system and constructing a new storm conveyance
system within the City's right of way. This project also includes the demolition of
the existing nonfunctioning stormwater pump station located at the west end of
Arlie Avenue.
Construction duration is 60 calendar days with an anticipated start in
mid-February 2018.
Future maintenance of the system upgrades will be performed by the
Stormwater Maintenance Division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96124-563700-539-000-0000 $104,555
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-96124, Storm Pipe
System Improvements, to fund this contract.
In response to questions, Stormwater Manager Elliot Shoberg said the
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stormwater pump station was taken out as part of the project, the station was
disabled five years ago because it was ineffective, with no issues to date.
The stormwater will flow through the storm system to Alligator Lake.
6.2 Approve a contract and work order to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., of Tampa,
Florida, in the amount of$834,238 for Imagine Clearwater design Phase 1 (17-0031-EN),
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Imagine Clearwater master plan was commissioned by the City and work
began in June 2016. Over the next six months, the City and the consultant team
hosted numerous conversations with residents and stakeholders, including
seven large-scale public workshops.
February 2, 2017, City Council approved Imagine Clearwater master plan.
Mayl6, 2017, the City of Clearwater issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ
#13-17) for Imagine Clearwater engineering design and consulting services.
October 19, 2017, City Council approved Stantec as design consultant of
Imagine Clearwater at the recommendation of the City's selection committee
consisting of the Assistant City Manager, CRA Director, Planning and
Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director and Engineering Director
following presentations from the top four ranked firms: Stantec, Sasaki and
Associates, Wantman Group, and Cardno.
November 7, 2017, Citizens of Clearwater overwhelmingly approved the
referendum to amend the city charter to allow for construction/improvements
along the downtown waterfront.
This work order includes the necessary professional services needed to
complete the Concept Validation of the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan and
Pre-Design Plans (15% Plans). In addition, this work order will provide design
investigation and costing needed to budget and schedule the implementation of
the Phase 1 and 2 project improvements.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-94892-561000-579-000-0000 $834,238
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-94892, Imagine
Clearwater Implementation, to fund this work order.
In response to questions, Engineering Construction Manager Tim Kurtz said
the work order is t get 15% plan level. Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell
said staff is unable to provide a construction timeline at this time because
staff does not know what will change during the 15% plan level process.
There may be changes in major elements that would require council
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discussion after the 15% plan. Mr. Kurtz said the project is complex and
involves traffic and utilities, as well specifications for the demolition of the
Harborview. The plan identifies some seating for the bandshell but the
majority will be green space, the 15% plan level includes a consultant to
identify seating options for this area. He said the work order is to get to 15%,-
the
5%,the engineering consultant will evaluate the estuary design.
Staff was directed to take the item off the Consent Agenda.
7. Planning
7.1 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,
for period February 19, 2018 through April 29, 2018, with the City contributing a lump sum
not to exceed $65,000; 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 Harborview Center and City Hall parking lots
as park and ride lots for the 70-day period commencing February 19, 2018
through April 29, 2018. City Hall parking meters will be suspended during this
period. Users will have the option of taking the Clearwater Ferry Taxi Service or
the Trolley service to and from the Beach instead of driving. Trolley service will
be provided free to Clearwater Beach visitors.
PSTA currently provides 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) and the Coastal Route connecting to
Tarpon Springs. PSTA has developed a service plan that will increase the
number of vehicles that will serve the Beach during the Spring Break season
The proposed agreement sets forth the City's commitment to contribute a lump
sum not to exceed $65,000 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.
Trolley services this season will be provided free of charge and riders who
board at the two designated free Downtown parking lots will be provided a
complimentary day-pass for their trip to the Beach. This complimentary day
pass may be used all day - on and off the Beach. Riders will have significantly
shorter wait times this season with a change in the service pulsing, as service
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headway is scheduled to be at 15-minute intervals (i.e., 4 vehicles per hour) at
the City Hall lot, and every 10-15 minutes at the Harborview Center with 5
vehicles per hour. The free park and ride service is planned to start at 9:00 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
developed a marketing plan that includes a media campaign and promotional
components. Directional signs for park and ride locations and variable sign
massages 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 435-01333-581000,
Payment to Agencies, by $65,000 to fund this contract. This increase will be
funded with available Parking fund operating revenues.
In response to questions, PSTA Chief Development Officer Cassandra
Borchers said last year's program was a pilot first season. Staff identified
changes needed to improve the service. For instance, how the organization
talks to individuals and how we communicate the services being provided
are key. She said directional signage was the best form of advertisement.
When the directional signs were placed at the beginning of April last season,
5,400 individuals rode the trolley during that month, which was approximately
92% of the total rides taken. This year, staff has developed a more
comprehensive marketing plan, PSTA has worked with city staff and
consulted with the Clearwater Regional and Clearwater Beach Chambers of
Commerce, as well as other transit providers. To avoid confusion, this year's
marketing materials will include other transit service providers and
pedestrian way-finding. Ms. Borchers said the Beach Transit Center will be
open for operations during Phase 1. She said the benches will be installed
but the canopy will be installed after Spring Break. Deputy City Manager Jill
Silverboard said the Jolley Trolley and the Suncoast Beach Trolley will be
circulating on the marina side through the beach marina property, the
driveways have been modified to allow passengers to board or disembark.
PSTA has modified the Jolley Trolley route to the one seat route. Ms.
Borchers said the route maps will be available on PSTA's website.
Staff was directed to provide PSTA ridership data and to take the item off the
Consent Agenda.
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In response to questions, the City Manager said the City's agreement with
Clearwater Ferry includes a city subsidy. Assistant City Manager Micah
Maxwell said the reduced fare is not part of the contract with Clearwater
Ferry. Ms. Silverboard said the City provides free parking during the time,
whether one rides the trolley or the ferry. Ms. Borchers said PSTA is
covering half of the cost for the increased service cost, the City is being
asked to cover the other half. PSTA is covering all of the marketing costs.
She said the City is not buying the down fare but rather helping PSTA extend
the service into the Downtown to serve parking lots PSTA normally does not
serve. Ms. Borchers said PSTA is also adding additional buses to maintain
the 15-minute frequency. The Suncoast Beach Trolley goes from Downtown
Clearwater to St. Pete Beach. As part of the service plan, PSTA is including
the extension of all of the Jolley Trolley and Suncoast Beach Trolley. PSTA
did not ask the other communities to contribute. Ms. Borchers said it is is
easier and less costly for PSTA to provide free fares and still meet federal
regulations that require a half-fare for certain populations. The 5,400
ridership number for April 2017 included free fares. The fare for the Ferry is
$4.00 one way.
It was suggested that the City support another pilot year to determine if
future funding is warranted.
8. Public Utilities
8.1 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County for
Flow Monitoring Equipment and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The City has installed sewer system flow monitors in strategic locations to
assist the City in identifying portions of the sewer system where
infiltration/inflow (1/1) flows are such that additional 1/1 abatement work is
required. These flow meters also serve to demonstrate the effectiveness of
completed 1/1 work.
The City of Clearwater is a member of the Pinellas County
Wastewater/Stormwater Task Force (TF). The installation of these flow
meters is one of the initiatives identified by the TF that assists in 1/1
abatement efforts, and the TF has recommended that their members install
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sewer system flow meters. As such, the County has agreed to provide
members of the TF with partial reimbursement for the cost of installing
these flow meters. This Interlocal Agreement provides for this funding.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96665-337900-000-000-0000 $36,585.00 (Grant Revenue)
To provide partial matching of City funding from the Capital Improvement
Projects 315-96665, Sanitary Sewer R&R project.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
9. Solid Waste
9.1 Approve a purchase order to Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems in Odessa, FL, in the
amount of$130,000.00 for Ford vehicle up-fitting services (CNG Conversion); in
accordance with City Code Section 2.564(b) Exceptions to Bid; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The purchase order will provide for the up-fit/conversion services required for
eleven Ford vehicles in the current fiscal year 17/18. The purchases will be
made through the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal
financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is
deemed to be in the City's best interests.
Gas G4582 Ford F150 Crew Cab CNG
Gas G4583 Ford F150 Crew Cab CNG
Gas G4584 Ford F150 Ext Cab 2WD CNG
Gas G4585 Ford F150 Ext Cab 2WD CNG
Gas G4586 Ford F150 Ext Cab 2WD CNG
Gas G4587 Ford F250 Ext Cab 4WD CNG
Gas G4588 Ford F250 Ext Cab 4WD CNG
Gas G4589 Ford F250 Ext Cab CNG
Solid Waste G4594 Ford F250 Crew Cab 2WD CNG
Solid Waste G4595 Ford F250 Reg Cab 2WD CNG
Solid Waste G4597 Ford F150 Crew Cab 2WD CNG
At this time Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems is the only Ford Qualified/Certified
Vehicle Modifier in the State of Florida. Pursuant to City Code Section 2.564(b)
Exceptions to Bid and Quotation Procedure, Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems
is a sole source and therefore these services are exempt from bidding.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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316-94241-564100-519 $130,000.00
9.2 Approve the award of Invitation to Bid Number 27-17, Vehicle Upfitting Services to
Enforcement One, Inc., of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of$250,000 for upfitting
services; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In August 2017, Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 27-17 for Vehicle Upfitting Services
was issued. Upfit services consist of the fabrication and/or installation of
various equipment and accessories in city vehicles. These items include, but
are not limited to: lighting, consoles, controllers, brackets, outlets, tool holders,
pipe racks, pipe tie-down systems, water cooler holders, and vise grips. The
vendor must be able to perform the required work in a professional, efficient,
and consistent manner.
Enforcement One was the only bidder to respond to ITB No. 27-17. The
primary use of this contract is for new vehicle upfits, with the occasional
existing fleet vehicle requiring modifications. This contract will be utilized
citywide on an as-needed basis by all departments, with the exception of Police,
who have a separate upfitting contract (also with Enforcement One), awarded
as a result of ITB No. 05-17.
This bid award is valid for two renewal terms. The anticipated expenditures for
future upfit services will be brought forward with each fiscal year's respective
new vehicle purchase authorization request.
Departments with new vehicles purchased this fiscal year include Building and
Maintenance, Gas System, Engineering, and Public Utilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Departments with authorized vehicle purchases have 17/18 funds budgeted for
the upfitting services
10. Legal
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9092-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real
property whose post office address is 1005 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, Florida
33765, from Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) to Transportation/Utility (T/U).
10.2Adopt Ordinance 9093-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 1005 Old Coachman Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33765, from Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) to Institutional (1).
10.3Adopt Ordinance 9094-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
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of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real
property whose post office address is 1528 Lakeview Road, Clearwater, Florida 33756,
from Residential Low (RL) and Residential High (RH) to Residential/Office General
(R/OG).
10.4Adopt Ordinance 9095-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 1528 Lakeview Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and High
Density Residential (HDR) to Office (0).
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9097-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real
property whose post office address is 720 Tuskawilla Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756,
from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Institutional (1).
10.6Adopt Ordinance 9098-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 720 Tuskawilla Street,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, from Office (0) to Institutional (1).
10.7Adopt Ordinance 9099-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real
property whose post office address is 1524 South Highland Avenue, Clearwater, Florida
33756, from Residential Low (RL) to Residential/Office General (R/OG).
10.8Adopt Ordinance 9100-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 1524 South Highland Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Office (0)
to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
10.9Continue second reading of Ordinance 9101-18 to April 19, 2018, relating to a Future
Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG) category to the
Commercial General (CG) category for 300 South Duncan Avenue.
10.10Continue second reading of Ordinance 9102-18 to April 19, 2018, relating to a Zoning
Atlas Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Commercial (C) District for 300 South
Duncan Avenue.
10.11Continue second reading of Ordinance 9103-18 to March 1, 2018 making amendments
to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan repealing and replacing Chapters 1-3
which update goals, objectives and policies; increasing density and intensity and revise
height; modifying Character District boundaries; and expanding the Old Bay Character
District boundaries northward.
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11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 Downtown Merchant Petition on Parking
The City Manager said staff has received the petitions. We all have had
conversations with various businesses in the Downtown and have shared
that long term parking needs, in the context of Imagine Clearwater, staff
knows parking off the waterfront will be removed. Staff is looking at notional
garage locations to serve Coachman Park users and Downtown commercial
retail patrons. There is no short term parking solution that will provide
parking for a lot of these businesses at their doorsteps. He said there is
parking below city hall and Station Square Park which is not being used
much. Some of these businesses had the use of the Sun Trust parking
garage, which was eliminated by the new property owners.
In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell said staff
is distributing copies of maps depicting parking options at the Downtown
Merchants Association meeting next Monday.
The Council recessed from 2:41 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
12. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None. — None.
13. Council Discussion Item — Given.
13.1 Fence Landscaping - Councilmember Jonson
Discussion was deferred to a later date.
13.2LED Light Conversion - Councilmember Jonson
Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said 11,300 roadway lights were to
be converted and 99% of the project was done by December 2016. The
Cleveland Street decorative lighting needed special lights ordered for the
conversion which should be done by March. He said the original project
included only the lights on public rights-of-way, but authorizations were just
submitted to do lights that are not in the public rights-of-way, such as park
facilities and parking garages, at no cost to the city. The lights are leased,
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the city pays maintenance and rental, the expense of the energy will
decrease.
13.3Quarterly Project Update through Dec 31, 2017 - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson said he put together a project completion schedule
with information from staff and said many projects have been completed
since he started tracking them 7 quarters ago, and more importantly it shows
future projections. He said he would like to have a conversation about
project prioritization and what the expectations might be as Imagine
Clearwater and Coachman Park move forward. Assumptions and comments
have been made about completion time and he said improving
communication with key stakeholders is important. He said he has heard
from the public that they do not see dedicated leadership. He requested
council to give staff direction to communicate with stakeholders about the
next steps.
13.4Historic, Old and Authentic - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson said at the last CRA discussion, in regards to the
draft downtown redevelopment plan, he noted a deletion of reference to
historic properties. A comment was made about historic versus old and that
something had to have happened at a location for it to be considered
historic. He said he prefers the word authenticity as it represents the
heritage on an area. For example, the owner of Clear Sky kept the old walls
to the building, which has the character that reminds people of downtown.
Comment was made that it would be nice to see buildings maintained if
possible, but it is understandable if future use is best served by being torn
down.
13.5Winter Park Experience - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson said he was at Citizens for Scenic Florida meeting in
Winter Park which has a vibrant downtown, they have a farmers market built
into an old baggage station along the train track. They have a park near the
train station that is full of activities including yoga. It is the model of what he
would like to see in Coachman Park. The City of Winter Park was innovative
and entered into a franchise agreement with Duke Energy and they bought
the distribution lines and now the city provides power to the residents for less
per kilowatt hour than Duke Energy does. He encouraged residents to visit
Winter Park to see what a good example it is.
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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).
15. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
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