12/03/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2020
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 3, 2020
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Vice Mayor
David Allbritton, Councilmember Mark Bunker and Councilmember
Kathleen Beckman
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. in Council Chambers at the Main Library.
2. Invocation — Father Bob Swick of St. Francis of Assisi Old Catholic 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 Clearwater Going Home Presentation - Ed Thiebe
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2020 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to Approve the minutes of the
November 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
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Anita Rice and Barbara Milang supported homelessness initiatives, such
as job training and shelters, and urged the City to provide more funding to
these initiatives.
Ken Sasso expressed concerns regarding the code violations at 1631
Tuscola Road, an adjacent property, devaluing his property and
negatively impacting his ability to sell.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a Contract for Purchase of a 1.4 acre MOL parcel of land located at Hoyt
Avenue by the City of Clearwater of certain real property owned by Intra-Urban
Investments, LLC, with a purchase price of$290,000 and total expenditures not to
exceed $296,000; authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all
other instruments required to affect closing; and transfer funds from Open Space Impact
Fees and Recreation Land Impact Fees to CIP315-93133 Park Land Acquisition in a first
quarter budget amendment. (consent)
7.2 Award a Construction Contract to Gator Grading and Paving LLC, of Palmetto, Florida,
for the 2021 Roadway Resurfacing project, per Invitation to Bid (ITB) 19-0045-EN, in the
amount of$2,550,000 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)
7.3 Authorize a Purchase Order with W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) for the purchase of
maintenance, repair and operating supplies in the initial not to exceed amount of
$131,250.00, beginning December 4, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with the option for
two, one-year extensions in the annual amount of$225,000.00 through June 30, 2023
per Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities'
Bids, and, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Appoint Greg A. Brown to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with a term to expire
October 31, 2023. (consent)
7.5 Appoint Helen A. Amburgey to the Library Board with a term to expire December 31,
2024. (consent)
7.6 Approve an amended agreement for Red Light Camera Hearing Officer services with
Nancy Mag, Esq. to increase the monthly retainer to $500 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9396-20 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2079 Burnice Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the corporate limits
of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9396-20 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9396-20 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9397-20 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 2079 Burnice Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9397-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9397-20 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9398-20 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2079 Burnice Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9398-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9398-20 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
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8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9429-20 on second reading, vacating a 30 foot right-of-way easement
described as the South 280' of the East 30' of the following described tract: Commence
at the NE corner of Gulf To Bay Gardens as recorded in Plat Book 50, Page 60, Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida; run thence S 890 57' 24" E, a distance of 200.00 feet
to the Point of Beginning; thence S 890 57' 24" E, a distance of 100.00 feet, thence S 000
20' 15" E, a distance of 300.00 feet, thence N 890 57' 24" W, a distance of 100.00 feet,
thence N 000 20' 15" W, a distance of 300.00 feet to the point of beginning, as recorded
in Official Records Book 5870, Page 761 of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida.
Ordinance 9429-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9429-20 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9430-20 on second reading, vacating a 20 foot drainage and utility
easement described as the North 20' and South 15' of the following described tract.
Commence at the NE corner of Gulf to Bay Gardens as recorded in Plat Book 50, Page
60, Public Records of Pinellas County Florida; run thence S 890 57' 24" E, a distance of
200.00' to the Point of Beginning; thence S 890 57' 24" E, a distance of 100.00', thence S
000 20' 15" E, a distance of 300.00', thence N 890 57' 24" W, a distance of 100.00',
thence N 000 20' 15" W, a distance of 300' to the Point of Beginning, as recorded in O.R.
Book 5858, Page 1539 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9430-20 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9430-20 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 9431-20 on second reading, vacating portion of a 15 foot drainage and
utility easement and a 10 foot drainage and utility easement described as The East 15' of
the West 545' of the SW '/4 of the NE '/4 of Section 17, Township 29 S, Range 16 E, less
the South 285' and the East 10' of the West 730' of the SW '/4 of the NE '/4 of Section 17,
Township 29 S, Range 16 E, less the South 330', as recorded in O.R. Book 4082, Page
117 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9431-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9431-20 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
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upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 9432-20 on second reading vacating a 20-foot drainage and utility
easement described as The North 20' of the East 200' of the West 730' of the SW 1/4 of
the NE '/4 of Section 17, Township 29 S, Range 16 E, as recorded in O.R. Book 5950,
Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County.
Ordinance 9432-20 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9432-20 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Disapprove 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.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said the
Library staff is working on a plan to change some procedural and layout
functions of the Main Library that will emphasize the first floor as a more
customer oriented facility. Some of the fire zones will be moved to the
upper floors. He said the first floor will have a more prominent view to the
park. Staff will present a final plan of the procedural and layout changes
after the first of the year. Library Director Jennifer Obermaier said staff is
working on reopening the Main Library and anticipates it will reopen the
week of December 14. She is meeting with the Friends of the Library next
week and will discuss the reopening of the bookstore.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to disapprove 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. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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9.2 Approve the Ft. Harrison Avenue Complete Streets Study Final Report, a Complete
Streets concept plan for Ft. Harrison Avenue, from Belleair Road to N. Myrtle Avenue,
authorize transmittal to Forward Pinellas and other jurisdictions for the completion of the
Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Grant Program agreement (approved via Resolution
19-09) and adopt Resolution 20-37.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Lauren Matzke provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Matzke said demonstration projects are
feasible. Engineering staff is working on a demonstration project in
conjunction with a public utilities project, which includes designing
demonstration projects at the beginning of the concept planning.
Engineering Assistant Director Elliott Shoberg said the demonstration
costs have not been determined but are not expected to be expensive
since the demonstrations will utilize paint. Thresholds to determine the
success of a demonstration project has yet to be determined.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the Ft. Harrison Avenue
Complete Streets Study Final Report, a Complete Streets concept
plan for Ft. Harrison Avenue, from Belleair Road to N. Myrtle
Avenue, authorize transmittal to Forward Pinellas and other
jurisdictions for the completion of the Forward Pinellas Complete
Streets Grant Program agreement (approved via Resolution
19-09). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 20-37 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Resolution 20-37. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.3 Appoint one member to the Environmental Advisory Board with a term to expire October
31, 2024.
Councilmember Bunker moved to appoint Glenna Wentworth to
the Environmental Advisory Board with a term to expire October
31, 2024. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
9.4 Appoint one member to the Nuisance Abatement Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term until August 31, 2023.
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Councilmember Beckman moved to appoint Leslie Coley to the
Nuisance Abatement Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired
term until August 31, 2023. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
9.5 Confirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and adopt Resolution 20-62.
In response to questions, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said law
enforcement agencies will be coordinating a countywide effort to post all
bars and restaurants and remind everyone of the restrictions included in the
county emergency orders, which requires restaurants to have spacing of 6
feet in between groups of patrons and all patrons receiving drinks need to be
seated in order to be served. All bars and restaurant staff need to wear
face coverings. Spot checks will begin Saturday. He said the 6-ft. spacing
is required for indoor and outdoor dining.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to confirm COVID-19 Emergency
Proclamation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 20-62 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 20-62. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Ocean Allies Pledge - Mayor Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard said since Monday's worksession, staff has shortened the
oath to a more manageable size while keeping the essence.
In response to a question, Public Communications Director Joelle
Castelli said the City staff can design and print the table tents for
businesses but she would assume Ocean Allies would want to
undertake that task since it is their project.
The Mayor said he would contact Sheri Heilman about approving the
modified language.
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to accept the language. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
11.2Replace Go Vote banner with positive messages - Councilmember Beckman
Councilmember Beckman proposed to replace the Go Vote banners at the
city hall site with a positive one or two-word inspirational message. She said
during the work session it was stated that the sign must be related to
government. She expressed a concern with that reasoning as the Go
Bolts sign is not related to government.
The City Manager said he spoke with the City Attorney about a Mask Up
sign. The COVID cases are spiking. The City Attorney said it may be
controversial but it would be a good message.
Discussion ensued regarding the demolition of the city hall site. It was
stated that the RFP will be issued this month with an approval likely next
month. It was requested that staff provide information on demolition cost,
timeline, and the cost associated to maintain city hall as is.
Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell said the Harborview facility was
demolished for approximately$1.75 million, the city hall site should be a
less intense demolition. The new city hall will be approximately 33,000
sq. ft.
ViceMayor Allbritton moved to direct staff to obtain the cost to demolish
city hall, associated timeframe, and all costs associated with maintaining the
building. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
There was council consensus to place a Mask UP sign at the city hall
site.
Douglas Hackworth Property
The Mayor requested consideration to adopt a resolution supporting the
City of Dunedin's efforts to purchase the Douglas Hackworth property.
The City of Dunedin is pursuing a Florida Forever grant to obtain and
maintain the property as open space.
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There was council consensus to adopt a resolution. Staff was directed to
draft a resolution.
BIG C Letter re Sand Accretion
Councilmember Hamilton requested consideration to draft a letter
supporting the BIG C's efforts to address sand accretion.
There was consensus for staff to draft a letter for the Mayor or City
Manager's signature.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman thanked all the individuals who applied for the
advisory board appointments. She said Council met with the recent Citizens
Academy graduates right before the last council meeting and someone
expressed disappointment in not being appointed to an advisory board. It
was suggested that individuals volunteer in the community doing what
interests them. She said people can make just as big of a difference by
volunteering their time as they could sitting on the dais, serving on a board.
Vice Mayor Allbritton said AVA, the PS TA autonomous bus, is serving a
three-month trial period in St. Petersburg. It started running on November 25,
2020 and will run through February 15, 2021. It runs between the Dali
Museum and the Vinoy. There were 397 riders over Thanksgiving
weekend. He said he hopes Clearwater will be next to get AVA for a 3-month
period. It is free to ride.
Councilmember Hamilton said we are in the holiday season and to
remember those who are less fortunate, and we all need to do our part to
spread some Christmas cheer every chance you get.
Councilmember Bunker said the pandemic will get worse before it gets better
with spikes of cases after the holidays. He said when there have been spikes
in the past, Florida was a hot zone, now the whole country is a hot zone. He
said we all need to pay attention, be on our best behavior, and think of each
other. He said since Leah Remini's Scientology and the Aftermath has been
on Netflix, he's receiving more calls from people telling him their story. He is
happy people are reaching out and will talk to anyone at any time.
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13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
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Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said the Stone
Family Foundation has graciously gifted a $250,000 match for money
donated in the Salvation Army kettles this year. He said many people will
benefit from this.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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