10/01/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2020
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2020
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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To ensure public safety and comply with the Governor's Safer at Home order in response to the
COVID-19 virus, the Clearwater City Council will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. using communications media technology.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, issued by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis on March 20,
2020, municipalities may conduct meetings of their governing boards without having a quorum of its
members present physically or at any specific location, and utilizing communications media technology
such as telephonic or video conferencing, as provided by Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes.
Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor David Allbritton, Councilmember
Mark Bunker and Councilmember Kathleen Beckman
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague — Deputy
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 Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. using communications
media technology.
2. Invocation — Rev. Donna Oberkresser from Central Christian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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 Manufacturing Month Proclamation, October 2020 - Megan Meiers, Bay Area
Manufacturers Association and Monin.
4.2 School Tax Extension - Beth Rawlins
Ms. Rawlins provided information supporting the school tax extension, which
is a dedicated local source of funding that goes beyond state funding. School
tax fund expenditures are monitored by an independent citizens oversight
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committee who meet every 90 days. She said the program has been well
executed in Pinellas and has received great support from voters in the past.
4.3 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation, October 4-10, 2020 - Fire Marshall James Warman
4.4 Public Natural Gas Week Proclamation, October 4-10, 2020 - Chuck Warrington,
Clearwater Gas System
4.5 United Way Month Proclamation, October 1-30, 2020 - Chuck Warrington, Clearwater Gas
System
4.6 Excellence in Youth Sportsmanship Awards - Michelle Leach, Athletics Supervisor and
Carla Scrivener, Athletics Manager
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2020 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the
September 17, 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
Nick Fritsch said he supports the referendum on The Landings because
it will improve the quality of life and employment opportunities for Clearwater
families.
Jonny Bush said he opposes the referendum on The Landings because
it the last green space on Keene Road and it should be preserved.
Carolyn Bradham thanked all those who attended the Downtown District
ribbon cutting; it was well attended and received a lot of press. She met with
the Downtown Clearwater Merchants Association regarding the Cleveland
Street Closure Pilot Program, DCMA members requested a minimum of
6 months for the program, that starts in March, to ensure seasonal
business is captured.
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Scott Souza thanked Council for attending the Downtown
District ribbon cutting and said the DCMA does not support the lighting
project in the proposed location.
Mike Riordon supported the referendum on The Landings and
questioned how much water would no longer be pumped up once the golf
course is closed.
It was stated that 29 million gallons were pumped in 2019.
Bill Jonson said the League of Women Voters opposed the referendum
on The Landings after reviewing the public records and determining the
planning process was flawed.
Elizabeth Davis submitted an eComment opposing The Landings
referendum that was read into the record by the City Clerk (see page 19).
Barbara Fisher submitted a comment opposing The Landings
Referendum that was read into the record by the City Clerk (see page 20).
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between City of Clearwater and Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide staffing, telephone services and other
administrative services for the CRA, provided for the reimbursement of certain expense
by the CRA to the City, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve a local government contribution of$610,000 in General Fund Reserves to be set
aside as a commitment for the Minimum Local Government Areas of Opportunity Funding
that is required for Blue Pierce, LLC, as Successor-in-Interest to Blue Sky Communities,
LLC, (Blue Sky) to receive a basis boost in the State of Florida's Low Income Housing
Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) for an 81-unit affordable housing development project at 610
Franklin Street; approve the First Amendment to Agreement for Development and
Purchase and Sale of Property (Amendment) between the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Clearwater, the City of Clearwater and Blue Pierce, LLC (Blue
Pierce); and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve an Easement Termination and Release with Tarpon Springs Housing Authority,
a public body corporate and politic established pursuant of Chapter 421 of the Florida
Statutes whose principal address is 500 S. Walton Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Authorize award of Invitation to Bid (ITB) 03-20R, Landscaping Maintenance Services:
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Zone 5 - Northwest, to Average Joe Landscape, LLC for an annual not-to-exceed amount
of$95,000 for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, with the
option for one one-year term extension and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.5 Renew Grant and Financial Assistance Agreement between the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement and the city of Clearwater, necessary to facilitate a current mutual aid
agreement between the two entities, effective upon execution through June 30, 2021, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Award a construction contract to Steve's Excavating and Paving Inc.-- of Dunedin,
Florida, for the 2021 Underdrain project via Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0028-EN, in the
annual amount of$300,000 for an initial one-year term with an option to renew for three
additional one-year renewal terms on a unit price basis and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Award a construction contract to Hinterland Group Inc., of Riviera Beach, Florida, for the
2021 Stormwater Pipe Lining annual maintenance via Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0021-EN
in the yearly amount of$1,000,000 for an initial one-year term with an option to renew for
three additional one-year renewal terms on a unit price basis and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Authorize a purchase order to American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) for streetlight
maintenance and repairs in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the period of October
1, 2020 through August 2, 2021, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve the conveyance of a Distribution Easement to Duke Energy Florida, LLC, d/b/a
Duke Energy, for the installation, operation and maintenance of electric facilities to
support Duke's new transformer and electrical facility installation for the new restrooms at
the Seminole Boat Ramp project at 302 Seminole Street and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve the Professional Services Agreement between Innovative Emergency
Management, Inc. (IEM) and the City of Clearwater for developing a Continuity of
Operations Plan (COOP) document and related services in the amount of$131,660.00
and authorize appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
7.11Authorize an increase of$600,000 to Purchase Order 900709 to GSA Security, Inc. of
Tampa, FL, for the Purchase, Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs of Security
Cameras; for a revised total amount of$1,000,000 for the three-year term expiring on
June 24, 2022, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d)
Exceptions to Bid - Other Government Entities' Bids and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.12Approve a Purchase Order increase to Crown Castle, Inc., of Clearwater, FL, in the
amount of$58,000 for a total not to exceed amount of$137,000 for remainder of this
term ending September 30, 2022, to accommodate increased internet service provision,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Authorize a piggyback off of the State of Florida Department of Management Services
Contract DMS-08/09-071, for SUNCOM long distance service, State AIN Centranet lines,
and toll-free lines, in an amount not to exceed $134,220 for the period October 1, 2020
through September 30, 2021, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564
(1)(d) Other Government Entities and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.14Authorize the purchase of vehicles (heavy and light duty) and equipment as approved in
the 20/21 Fiscal Year Budget for a not-to-exceed amount of$6,535,100.00, per the
recommended contracts in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.564 (1)(d) Other Government Entities; declare surplus effective upon receipt of new
vehicles and equipment and authorize for disposal at auction the vehicles and equipment
being replaced in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.622, or
trade-in if in the best interest of the city in accordance with Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.621, Sale of Surplus Property - Exceptions, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.15Approve the purchase of vehicle parts for heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment for
the 20/21 Fiscal Year Budget, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in accordance
with Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Sections 2.564 (1)(b) Sole Sources, 2.564 (1)(c)
Small Dollar Purchases, and 2.564 (1)(d) Other Government Entities Bid and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Approve the reappointments of Kathleen Agnew and John Doran to the Clearwater
Housing Authority Board with terms to expire September 30, 2024. (consent)
7.17Approve the 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule. (consent)
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
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8.1 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 1140 Eldridge Street,
Clearwater, to vacate a platted utility easement, described as the East 10 Feet of the
West 81.75 feet of Lot 7, Green Field Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 28, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
and pass Ordinance 9412-20 on first reading.
The property owner at 1140 Eldridge St., Clearwater, has requested that the
City vacate a platted 10-foot Utility Easement located entirely on their property.
The easement vacation will allow the property owner to construct a loading dock
on their property.
There are no utilities present within this easement. City staff have reviewed the
utility easement vacation request and have no objection.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the request from the owner
of property addressed as 1140 Eldridge Street, Clearwater, to vacate
a platted utility easement, described as the East 10 Feet of the West
81.75 feet of Lot 7, Green Field Subdivision, according to the plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 28, of the Public Records
of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9412-20 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9412-20 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
8.2 Approve the proposed first amendment to an existing Development Agreement between
the City of Clearwater and East Shore International Enterprises, LLC and 411 ES, LLC
which provides a one-year extension for site plan approval; adopt Resolution 20-41, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2019-03001;
400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive).
Development Proposal:
No changes have been made to the proposed first amendment to an existing
Development Agreement presented at the September 17, 2020 City Council
meeting.
Brian J. Aungst, representative of 411 ES LLC (property owner), is requesting a
one-year time extension for site plan approval of the approved Hotel
Development Agreement (HDA2019-03001) for the referenced project located at
400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive.
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On July 18, 2019, the City Council approved a Development Agreement along
with a concept plan and elevations as part of application HDA2019-03001.
Consistent with applicable Florida Statues and the City's Community
Development Code the agreement was transmitted to the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity on August 1, 2019 rendering the effective date August
31, 2019.
Pursuant to Section 6.1.3.3 of the agreement, "The Developer shall obtain
appropriate site plan approval pursuant to a Level One or Level Two
development application within one (1) year from the effective date of this
Agreement..."
Based on the City's Level II Flexible Development application schedule the latest
Community Development Board Meeting at which site plan approval could have
been granted prior to the expiration of the Agreement (August 31, 2020) was
August 20, 2020. This would have required the submittal of a complete
application on or before the application deadline of noon June 1, 2020.
The applicant provides that they were unable to submit a complete application
by the above noted application deadline date of noon June 1, 2020. It should be
noted that the August CDB meeting was cancelled. It should also be noted that
the applicant does have a complete Flexible Development application
(FLD2020-05012) which was reviewed at the Development Review Committee
meeting of September 3, 2020.
The granting of the one-year time extension request will amend Section 6.1.3.2
as follows:
6.1.3.2 The Developer shall obtain appropriate site plan approval pursuant to a
Level One or Level Two development application within ^near two 2
years from the effective date of this Agreement in accordance with the
provisions of the Code and shall then obtain appropriate permits and certificates
of occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the Code. Nothing herein
shall restrict Developer from seeking an extension of site plan approval or other
development orders pursuant to the Code or state law. In the event that work is
not commenced pursuant to issued permits, or certificates of occupancy are
not timely issued, the City may deny future development approvals and/or
certificates of occupancy for the Project and may terminate this Agreement in
accordance with Section 10.
No changes to the approved conceptual site plan or elevations are proposed.
The approved development agreement provides for the demolition of all
structures on the 1.115-acre site and building a single, six-floor hotel with 74
hotel rooms (66.367 units per acre) and a 57-slip marina facility with 22 slips
available to the public and 35 slips available only to guests of the hotel. The 74
proposed units include 55 units otherwise permitted by the Resort Facilities
High Future Land Use classification, an additional eight units from the Hotel
Density Reserve through Beach by Design and an additional 11 units which the
applicant intends to transfer to the site through a Level Two Transfer of
Development Rights application. The building will be 65 feet in height (from
Base Flood Elevation) to roof as otherwise permitted utilizing the Height Bonus
Schedule for the Marina District of Beach by Design for property totaling one
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acre or more on both sides of East Shore Drive and the provision of a publicly
accessible Boardwalk. The proposal includes a tropical modern architecture,
which is consistent with and complements the tropical vernacular envisioned in
Beach by Design.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to Section 4-606.1., CDC, a Development Agreement may be
amended by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public
hearing requirements of Section 4-206 are followed. The amendment to the
approved agreement is solely to extend the time frame by which time site plan
approval must be obtained by one year to August 31, 2021.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the proposed first
amendment to an existing Development Agreement between the
City of Clearwater and East Shore International Enterprises, LLC
and 411 ES, LLC which provides a one-year extension for site plan
approval and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 20-41 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-41. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9410-20 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 Development Fund, Special Program
Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Gas Fund and Airpark Fund.
Ordinance 9410-20 was presented and read buy title only. Vice
Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9410-20 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
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9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9411-20 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020 to reflect a net decrease of
$1,421,666.
Ordinance 9411-20 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9411-20 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Accept a Gas Utility Easement from Jones Properties, LLC, for the construction,
installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located at 14219
Walsingham Road, Largo, FL and adopt Resolution 20-48.
Jones Properties, LLC (Grantor) has granted a non-exclusive five-foot wide
natural gas easement, on property located at 14219 Walsingham Road, in
Largo (Parcel ID# 07-30-15-00000-430-1000) for the installation of a natural gas
distribution line. This main line will serve a commercial restaurant (Localz Bar &
Grill).
The easement grant is sufficient for the City to maintain and replace its facilities
as necessary in perpetuity, or until such time as the City determines to abandon
its use.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to accept a Gas Utility Easement from
Jones Properties, LLC, for the construction, installation, and
maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located at 14219
Walsingham Road, Largo, FL. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 20-48 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-48. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
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10.2Accept a Sidewalk Easement from Central Properties Inc., as Trustee of the Baymont
Trust, for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of a public sidewalk on real property
located at 499 Mandalay Avenue and adopt Resolution 20-42.
The Sidewalk Easement will allow the city rights for repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a public sidewalk on the commercial site.
The City Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to accept a Sidewalk Easement from
Central Properties Inc., as Trustee of the Baymont Trust, for the
repair, maintenance, and replacement of a public sidewalk on real
property located at 499 Mandalay Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 20-42 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-42. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
10.3Continue to November 19, 2020: Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
proposal from Skanska, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for the renovations of the Clearwater Main
Library for Imagine Clearwater (17-0031-EN) at the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
of$6,420,156.69 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
December 19, 2019, City Council approved RFQ#52-19 selecting Skanska as
CMAR to provide construction services for Imagine Clearwater.
A 2015 Urban Land Institute study recommended that the library become more
activated and connected to the adjacent park through the addition of more
flexible and collaborative spaces. Architecture firm Williamson Dacar
Associates was engaged to design the renovations including new entryway and
staircase at the south side, new gallery and cafe space, and general upgrades
to the first-floor public areas.
Construction documents for the renovations to the Clearwater Main Library are
complete and Skanska has provided GMP proposal to construct the renovations
at the Main Library.
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-October and will be completed in mid
September of 2021.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENGF180013-CONS-CNSTRC $6,420,156.69
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Resolution 19-34 was passed on November 21, 2019, establishing the City's
intent to issue Florida Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 to finance
and/or reimburse a portion of the costs of acquisition, design, construction,
reconstruction, renovation, expansion, improving, and equipping of the Imagine
Clearwater Project. Ordinance 9357-20 passed on February 6, 2020 authorized
the issuance of the bonds.
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital project ENGF180013,
Imagine Clearwater, by $30,000,000 in future bond proceeds revenue.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell said
Library staff have been working the last 1.5 months in preparing the
library for construction, which includes packing materials for storage and
identifying surplus materials. While staff awaits the final decision on the
renovations at the library, the Main Library will remain closed. The
remobilization of library staff to reopen the Main Library will take some
time. He said the Main Library could reopen the third week in October.
It was stated that the Clearwater Going Home Coalition is working with
several non-profits in the community to respond to the needs of the
homeless community who use the Main Library and are hoping the City
can partner with them. Peace Memorial Church, who provides homeless
outreach services, will be closed for a period of time for renovations. It
was commented that the Coalition should formalize their request of the
City in writing for council consideration.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to continue Item 10.3 to November 19,
2020. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
10AConfirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and adopt Resolution 20-53.
Division Chief of Emergency Management Jevon Graham said the State
continues to reopen slowly and reminded all we are still in a national health
crisis. Although Pinellas'numbers are leveling out, he encouraged all to
continue wearing masks, social distancing and cleanliness practices.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to confirm COVID-19 Emergency
Proclamation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
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unanimously.
Resolution 20-53 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-53. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker and
Councilmember Beckman
10.5Recommend an appointment to the PIE Noise Abatement Task Force Committee, as the
Clearwater at-large representative.
The Noise Abatement Task Force is comprised of a diverse group of members
representing local communities, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International
Airport, Federal Aviation Administration -Air Traffic Control, airlines, cargo
carriers, general aviation and the military. The individuals work collectively to
identify ways to minimize aircraft noise exposure to surrounding communities.
The City Council is being asked to recommend an individual who will serve as
the Clearwater at-large representative. The Pinellas County Board of
Commissioners is expected to make the appointment at their October meeting.
Staff has received applications from:
Greg Hembree
Christina Joseph
Sean Schrader
Blaise Sciarra
Andre Sknoieczny
One individual said that pilot experience was not needed and that the
Committee prefers an individual who understands the community.
Discussion ensued with support expressed to appoint Sean Schrader.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to recommend Sean Schrader to the
PIE Noise Abatement Task Force Committee, as the Clearwater
at-large representative. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.6Declare library materials surplus pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.622, surplus sales over $5,000; authorize a donation to designated not-for-profit
organizations pursuant to Section 2.624 (5), exceptions to auction sale; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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Seeking Council's authorization for the donation of city-owned library materials
consisting of paperbacks, hardcovers, DVDs, CDs and audio books in the
quantity of 55,000 items valued at $59,000 to local non-profit organizations.
Due to scheduled Imagine Clearwater construction at the Main Library, the City
was tasked with sorting through and relocating library materials. The items
identified as surplus are no longer needed for municipal public use and are
valued as follows:
• Book (hardback/paperback) $1 each
• DVD $2 each
• CD (Music/Audio Book) $2 each
Eight non-profit organizations were contacted, with four accepting donations at
this time. Requesting authorization to donate to the following non-profit
organizations:
• AmVets, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items area
delivered to the Tampa warehouse and a $100 voucher is offered to
local veterans, which they in turn select what they want/need; all
leftovers are then sold and all proceeds go back into the AmVets
organization which provides assistance, jobs and services to our
veterans.
• HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program), Clearwater, FL - pickup
donations at no charge; items not suitable for their program will go into
the Thrift Store to be sold to the general public. 100% of proceeds from
the store directly benefits HEP program and clients.
• Hospice, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items are sold
at their thrift stores; all proceeds are used for patient care.
• Salvation Army, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items
are sold at their thrift stores; valuables are auctioned. All proceeds are
used for adult rehabilitation programs, social programs and homeless
programs.
The Mayor stated he had a voting conflict as his wife is the Development
Director for the Salvation Army, which has been identified as a recipient
of donated library materials, and would not participate in the discussion
or vote.
In response to a question, Library Assistant Director Linda Rothstein said
staff follows the established professional protocols to identify materials as
surplus. The protocols consider the circulation numbers, usage and
condition. Due to limited space, this practice is conducted regularly to
maximize space and house materials that are being used by patrons.
Councilmember Beckman moved to declare library materials
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surplus pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.622,
surplus sales over $5,000; authorize a donation to designated
not-for-profit organizations pursuant to Section 2.624 (5),
exceptions to auction sale; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 Resolution on the HUD Proposed Rule - Councilmember Beckman
Councilmember Beckman requested consideration to adopt a resolution
opposing the proposed HUD's rule change to equal access. She said an
intake person is looking at an individual and making a judgment
with their good faith belief on what their gender is and does not take the
word of the adult into account, is an unnecessary step that leads to
discrimination. Studies show that transgender people are less likely to seek
the services needed if that step is imposed. She said she realizes the
deadline for the City to submit comments has passed but said it would be a
good statement for the City to make.
Discussion ensued with comments made that the comment period for
rule change has closed and a city resolution would have no effect. It was
stated that Councilmember Beckman submitted a passionate letter
opposing the rule change on her personal council letterhead during the
submission period.
No action taken.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Proclamations
Councilmember Beckman questioned who wrote the CGS proclamation
heard this evening and the process of reviewing proclamations. She said
she did nt believe some of the information included in the proclamation
was factually accurate.
The Mayor said council policy allows organizations to approach the
Mayor and request a proclamation. A majority of the proclamations are
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innocuous and support the organizations work. The CGS proclamations
was presented as part of the Public Natural Gas Week.
The City Attorney said the Mayor is the only individual who signs the
proclamation.
In response to a question, CGS Managing Director Chuck Warrington
said the proclamation language was developed by CGS
Communications Coordinator and was shared with Public
Communications for the press release. He said controversial press
releases are typically vetted through the Sustainability Coordinator.
The Mayor said he wanted a future presentation by an expert regarding
the majority of energy being produced currently on this peninsula and
discuss the losses in transmission.
Councilmember Beckman congratulated the Tampa Bay Lightning on their
Stanley Cup win. She congratulated the DCMA on their ribbon cutting
ceremony yesterday. She tanked Public Communications for the Go Vote
signs on the old city hall building.
Councilmember Bunker said he appreciated hearing that people received
their ballots in the mail today.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
The Mayor congratulated St. Cecilia for being named a Blue Ribbon
School. He congratulated the Tampa Bay Lightning on the Stanley Cup win
and for spending 2 months in the bubble in Canada, away from their
families. He said Creative Loafing named Pour Yours as the best wine bard
in the Tampa Bay region and Clear Sky was named the best restaurant in
Clearwater. He encouraged all to stay prepared for hurricanes. He said
Clearwater residents will vote on the referendum question that will appear on
their ballot for a potential lease of open recreation space for industrial
research and technology use. He reminded all that Cleveland Street
remains closed and the Main Library is closed to the public due to
renovations.
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City of Clearwater
City Council
15. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
Meeting Minutes October 1, 2020
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME
HIBBARD, FRANK V.
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
CLEARWATER CITY COUNCIL
MAILING ADDRESS
600 CLEVELAND STREET, SUITE 600
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICHISERVE ISAUNIT OF:
al CITY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
CITY
CLEARWATER
COUNTY
P I N ELLAS
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
OCTOBER 1, 2020
MY POSITION IS:
a ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained
(including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a
relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under
Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
•
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
* * * * * * * * * *
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.
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APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
Frank V. Hibbard hereby disclose that on October 1 20 20 .
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
✓ inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, spouse is the Development Director for the local Salvation Army
inured to the special gain or loss of , by
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of , which
is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
Re agenda Item # 10.6 - Salvation Army is one of the organizations identified to receive donated materials from
the Clearwater Library System.
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
October 2, 2020
Date Filed
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.
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My name is Beth Davis, I am a 35 year resident, working hard to educate the residents and voters of Clearwater
to "Save the Landings", currently a 70 acre, public golf course. We need to vote "No" in November to be a part of
our Greenprint commitment, when it seems that most of city council is not. I am proud that in this short, unusual
pandemic lifestyle, from May 21 to today, Sept 30, we have earned the support of The League of Women Voters
and the Sierra Club to vote No! to this city referendum. Greenspace will never come back. It is in our hands to
save. Of all of the environmental space in Clearwater, 20% is on the beach, 10% in Central Clearwater from the
intercoastal water downtown to US 19; 70% is east of 19, and most of that is Cooper's point, not a point of
recreation. If we in Central Clearwater hope to share in the vision of "work, live, play" we need to save the
Landings golf course. I look forward to the session when you put on the agenda and discuss and debate in detail
all of the city owned vacant paved property, lying empty of a potential park/ Greenspace, revenue, business
and/or housing. I look forward to your agenda including the Greenprint commitments monthly with your plan to
deliver progress, not just wait for a report. To those of you in the many neighborhoods that have had surprise
development impact your own quality of life and home value, all for the sake of money, please vote No! Join us.
We can do better.
CaII, Rosemarie
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Call, Rosemarie
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Thank you for your response. Joelle Wiley Castelli already responded to my query and I sent her the following:
My comment was for an item not of the agenda: The Landings Referendum:
I am disturbed that the Landings Referendum is being put on the ballot without any public discussion. The precious
remaining green space in our town would be given away for a million dollar annual lease. The idea of jobs is just that, an
idea. Since the leasing company is planning to build on spec and since this same company has other buildings in the
county that are currently unoccupied, the plan is "a hope and a prayer" and for this, we give up too much. Also, the idea
of light industrial on Keene is jarring since the road is a lovely green strip through residential. It might require some
rezoning — again, a bad idea.
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Ms. Fisher,
I apologize for the difficulty. I will check with vendor but in the mean time, please email me your comment. I will accept
it.
Sincerely,
Rosemarie
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