11/30/2020 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes November 30, 2020
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Monday, November 30, 2020
9:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor David Allbritton, Councilmember
Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Kathleen Beckman, and
Councilmember Mark Bunker
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin City
Attorney, and Rosemarie Call — City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. City Manager
2.1 Imagine Clearwater Construction Update
As infrastructure work on the Coachman Park redevelopment gets underway,
City Council review of the most recent iteration of the redesigned park will
occur. Staff will prepare a "errata" list or breakdown of current or future design
options. These options, determined after staff review of various cost
components, can be added later should additional resources be identified or
become available, or as components of future capital expenditures by the City
or alternatively, a park conservancy or "Friends of the Park" type of supporting
park organization(s). In addition, it is anticipated that a final discussion and
determination can be made on future library improvements. Lastly, the RFP for
the bluff properties should be available for review and discussion of the extent
and timing of the marketing effort.
Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said staff is reviewing the proposed
RFP, with the intention of presenting a final version at the next council
meeting.
Skanska consultant Ken Duty reviewed the proposed program,
which includes most of the components originally intended. He said the
gateway building, water feature, the Coachman garden walkway and ground
coverings are not currently in the program but are identified as alternate
costs. The team is looking at digging a deeper lake to use the dirt in the
project, decreasing the amount of dirt that needs to be imported. Engineering
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Construction Manager Tim Kurtz reviewed the proposed costs for project
components.
In response to questions, Mr. Kurtz said there are no pavers included in the
program. Locations throughout the park have been identified for art or
murals. Mr. Duty said, depending on the season and tidal change, salt water
will be found at approximately 7 ft. deep. The proposed lake will have a liner,
ensuring the water will always be freshwater. Mr. Kurtz said the ceremonial
gardens were eliminated due to the cost of required retaining walls. The
$1.17 million demolition cost is for the surface parking, the bandshell and
underground utility lines. All of the asphalt will be recycled. He said the Bluff
Walk on the north side of the library to Cleveland Street is included in the
program. The Bluff Walk and pedestrian bridge on the south side of
Cleveland Street has been eliminated due to the unknowns of the city hall
site. Most of the trails in the park will be at least 12 ft. wide, the pedestrian
walkways will include heavier depth concrete to accommodate emergency
use. Mr. Kurtz said the proposal does not include an allocation for
the bandshell seating, staff is recommending the seats be leased initially.
The contractor can replace any damaged or missing seats. It is anticipated
the conservancy could sell the seating with plaques as part of their
fundraising efforts. When the final GMP for the park is received, all
eliminated items will be listed as an add-alternate costs, allowing council to
select items back in the program. He said the gas torches are still included in
the program, staff is researching the consumptive use costs. The seating
storage facility has been factored into the estimated costs.
It was suggested that staff provide a list of items that were eliminated from
the program.
Discussion ensued regarding naming rights for municipal facilities. It was
stated that Spectrum Field and Capitol Theatre are two local examples.
Corporate naming rights have a defined timeline as the price for naming
rights escalate over time. Individual naming rights do not have a defined
timeline and are done in perpetuity.
In response to questions, Mr. Kurtz said fabric for the bandshell cover has
been determined to be the cheaper option. Staff researched the solar panels
for the entertainment venue roof, the option was not considered when it was
determined a hard roof was cost prohibitive. He said staff is working with
Duke Energy for additional vehicle charging stations and other cost saving
measures. The savings provided by solar panels on a hard roof will pay for
the roof over a 20-30 year period. Mr. Kurtz said immediate cash is needed
to proceed with the project. The Tropicana Juice facility in Sarasota has the
same waterproofed fabric covering which has been installed for years, he
was not aware of any fabric degradation issues.
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Stantec representative Greg Meyer reviewed the proposed site plan and cost
components.
In response to questions, Mr. Kurtz said the library parking lot remains
designated for future redevelopment. Mr. Delk said the Harborview site is an
opportunity for public-private parking but the area available for the RFP is not
going to change. The purpose of the site plan is to show a park that matches
the City's resources. Mr. Delk said staff will ask Council not to pursue the
Main Library renovations at the council meeting. Parks and Recreation
Director Jim Halios said the great lawn will be recreational passive space,
allowing for impromptu parent-child play. It is not anticipated that the area
will be used for structured recreational games. Mr. Duty said the Duke utility
work will be concluded by the end of January, the 24-month timeline does
not include enabling work. Mr. Kurtz said the GMP for the park work is
expected to begin at the beginning of the year and completed by Fall 2023.
2.2 Item Pulled.
2.3 Review sustainability and resilience terms. (WSO)
In order to encourage a general understanding on terms frequently used in
reference to sustainable or resilient practices, staff will present the
industry-accepted definition of 13 frequently used words.
Sustainability Coordinator Sheridan Boyle provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Boyle said renewable energy gets the most
attention because it does not involve behavioral changes or personal
sacrifice. She believes one should focus on energy reduction and energy
efficiency. Currently, all energy has consequences.; depending on the form
of energy, their consequences can vary. She said batteries do come from
finite resources and materials but the opportunities to recycle these finite
resources are increasing as technology evolves. She said there are caustic
processes associated with solar panels. Ms. Boyle said information provided
in the presentation was obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency
and the US Energy Information Administration.
Discussion ensued with a suggestion made that staff provide the
City's definition of "greenspace"in order to prevent any confusion when the
City is using the term and determine the sufficient amount of"greenspace"
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inventory within city limits.
3. Parks and Recreation
3.1 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)
The subject property is located at the west end of Hoyt Avenue, just west of
McMullen Booth Road. This parcel is adjacent to the north side of the soccer
fields at the Eddie C. Moore Complex.
Due to the strategic location of this property, staff is recommending the
acquisition for possible future recreational use.
A portion of this property (approximately 0.5 acres) is adjacent to the E.C.
Moore Complex preservation area and will be kept in its natural state.
An independent appraisal was performed on the property on September 18,
2020 by Jim Millspaugh &Associates, Inc. The appraisal report determined that
the fair market value of the property is $290,000.
Other notable terms:
The City will have 60 days to conduct due diligence.
Closing will occur within 120 days of the effective date, but it may be extended
by either
party for an additional 60 days.
Acquisition Costs:
Purchase Price $290,000
Survey $5,000
Closing Costs $1,000
TOTAL $296,000
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will transfer$190,285.75 from Recreation
Land Impact Fees
and $105,714.25 from Open Space Recreation Impact fees into project
315-93133 Park Land
Acquisition.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said the
intent is to clear the trees in order to make the area suitable for an athletic
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practice field. Kapok is located to the west of the site. The Department's
arborist will be conducting an inventory of the trees on site.
4. Engineering
4.1 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
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.
Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said since the Main Library no longer
has a role in an active waterfront, staff is recommending to not move forward
with the renovations plan and maintain the associated funds in the Imagine
Clearwater Plan.
In response to questions, Library Director Jennifer Obermaier said staff is
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aiming to reopen the Main Library by December 14. Some minor
modifications to the library are still desired to make it more functional and
modern. The modifications can occur while the facility is open. The City Clerk
said the agenda item will be rewritten to disapprove the proposal and will be
taken off the Consent Agenda. Mr. Delk said the funds associated with the
library renovations will be maintained for Imagine Clearwater to close the
funding gap.
4.2 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)
ITB 19-0045-EN closed October 22, 2020 with Gator Grading and Paving LLC
as the lowest most responsible bidder.
The City of Clearwater's annual street resurfacing program is designed to
prevent the deterioration of the asphalt road surface, maintain the integrity of the
road substructure, and extend the useful lifespan of the roadways.
This contract will utilize milling machinery to remove a layer of deteriorated
asphalt, apply a new layer of asphalt and provide many more years of service.
The streets scheduled for resurfacing in this contract were selected from the
City's pavement management plan, citizens' requests, and staff observations.
The neighborhoods and streets included in this year's annual resurfacing
contract are College Hill Park, Imperial Park, Montclair Lake Estate, North
Harbor Oaks, Skycrest and East Gateway, Sunset Highland and Brentwood
Estates, and Druid Road from Druid Oak Dr. to Bypass Dr.
This is a unit price contract not to exceed a total of$2,550,000 annually with an
estimated start date of December 1, 2020.
The city reserves the option to extend the contract on a yearly basis up to three
additional one-year renewal terms.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENRD180004-CONS-CNSTRC $2,300,000
ENST180001-CONS-CNSTRC $ 250,000
Funds are available in capital improvement projects in amounts of$2,300,000 in
ENRD180004, Streets and Sidewalks, and $250,000 in ENST180001, Storm
System Improvements, to fund the contract and will be included in FY2022
through FY2024 Capital Improvement Program for future renewals in amounts
of$2,300,000 and $250,000 per year.
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The Council recessed from 10:55 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.
5. Planning
5.1 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.
In March 2019. the City was awarded a Complete Street concept planning grant
from Forward Pinellas to evaluate a portion of Ft. Harrison Avenue Belleair Road
to N. Myrtle Avenue. The objective of the Ft. Harrison Avenue Complete Streets
Study is to evaluate how Ft. Harrison Avenue could be reconfigured to improve
safety for all modes, serve residents without vehicle access, support local
businesses and the community, improve personal and environmental health.
HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected as the consultant for the project. The
development of the Ft. Harrison Avenue concepts involved public input through
an online survey and guidance from a Project Visioning Team comprised of
business owners, residents, local agencies, and city staff who have an interest
in the corridor.
The project was divided into three main segments based on the land use
characteristics, existing typical sections and available right-of-way. However,
segment 1 was further subdivided due to the difference in existing cross
sections, with one sub-segment having four undivided lanes and the other
sub-segment having three lanes, including a continuous two-way turn lane. The
limits of the segments and a brief summary of the recommended
improvements for each are as follows:
• Segment 1A City Gateway (Belleair Road to Belleview Boulevard):
Road diet, reducing the number of lanes from four to three with a turn
lane; landscaped islands along the eastern side; pedestrian crosswalk
refuge islands near Belleair Road and Wildwood Way; improved
connections to the Pinellas Trail at Woodlawn Street; and painted
intersection at Belleview Boulevard.
• Segment 1B Downtown Transition (Belleview Boulevard to
Chestnut Street): Eliminated on-street bike lanes; landscaped islands
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along the eastern side; pedestrian crosswalk refuge islands on Lakeview
Road at Pinellas Trail crossing and near Pine Street on Ft. Harrison
Avenue; painted intersection at Lakeview Road.
• Segment 2 Downtown Core (Chestnut Street to Drew Street):
Eliminated left turn lanes at Pierce Street and Cleveland Street, creating
space for designated loading area, on-street parking, parklets and wider
sidewalk; pedestrian crosswalk refuge islands at existing Park and
Franklin Streets crossings; rectangular rapid flashing beacon at existing
Hendricks Street crossing; painted intersection at Drew Street.
• Segment 3 Old Bay/North Marina (Drew Street to N. Myrtle
Avenue): Midblock bulb-outs to create chicanes; on-street parking;
landscaped islands; painted intersection at Seminole Street.
Additionally, intersection bulb-outs and marked crosswalks are recommended
to be implemented throughout the corridor, along with intermittent landscape
islands in the center turn lane where turning movements are not needed.
On November 17, 2020, city staff presented the draft report to the Community
Development Board and received positive feedback on the proposed concepts.
By adopting Resolution No. 20-37, City Council is approving the Final Report,
including the concepts. Staff will be transmitting the Final Report to Forward
Pinellas.
Exhibit A of Resolution 20-37 is the Final Report which includes the concepts
for the Ft. Harrison Avenue corridor as well as typical sections for each
segment. The report appendix includes meeting summaries and materials from
each Project Visioning Team meeting, the traffic analysis memorandum and
supporting data completed for the southern segment of Ft. Harrison Avenue and
the associated intersections of Belleair Road and Belleview Boulevard, and a
detailed concept plan for the portion of the corridor where a road diet is
proposed (from Belleair Road to Lakeview Road).
HDR representative Mark Suarez provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Suarez said Complete Streets, in a perfect
world, would have all of the dedicated facilities on the roadway but Pinellas
County has limited right-of-way. The Pinellas Trail is adjacent to this area.
He said the recreational riders will feel more comfortable on the recreational
trails. Wayfinding signs were discussed for bikers and pedestrians, which is
included in the report. The southbound segment never opens up to a second
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lane; approaching Belleair Road the change is anticipated to increase the
delay at the intersection by a few seconds. Engineering Director Tara Kivett
said staff will review the recommendations and identify those that can be
classified as demonstration projects and incorporate those in the Ft. Harrison
design corridor.
6. Public Utilities
6.1 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)
Grainger provides a reliable source for facilities maintenance, repair, and
operations (MRO), as well as industrial supplies and equipment, including but
not limited to janitorial and cleaning supplies and equipment, plumbing and
electrical supplies, hand-held power tools and safety supplies and equipment.
This contract will allow the City to benefit from previously established
competitive prices and discounts for various items as required.
Piggyback State of Florida Contract# 31160000-20-NASPO-ACS - expires June
30, 2023.
Public Utilities: $581,250.00 total estimated cost for term of contract.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds are available in Public Utilities operating cost centers to cover
the cost of the contract for FY21.
Funding for the period in fiscal years FY22 and FY23 will be requested within
contract calendar and spending limits
7. Official Records and Legislative Services
7.1 Appoint one member to the Environmental Advisory Board with a term to expire October
31, 2024.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
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BOARD: Environmental Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 5
MEETING DATES: Quarterly Meetings - 3rd Wed., 4 pm (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
STAFF LIAISON: Sarah Kessler/Eng.
PLACE: Main Library/Council Chambers
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Ashley Wilson Pimley - 830 Lantana St., 33767 - Realtor
Original Appointment: 9/1/16
(currently serving 1 st term to expire 9/30/20 - does not wish to serve another
term)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Sheila Sullivan - 3043 Marlo Blvd., 33759 - Graduate Student in Sustainability
program
2. David C. Farrar -224 Skiff Pt., 33767 - Real Estate Investor
3. Martin Armstrong - 3420 Deerfield Lane, 33761 - Environmental Consultant
4. Nils Kushta - 2387 Hazelwood Ln., 33763 -V.P. Unicco Construction Group, Inc.
5. Nicholas T. Pasierb - 111 N. Nimbus Ave., 33765 - Field Organizer/First Lutheran
School
6. Deena Stanley - 1280 Lakeview Rd., Lot 339, 33756 - Tax and Payroll
Accounting
7. Erika Escamilla - 1812 Beverly Cir N., 33764 - Interpreter
8. Glenna Wentworth - 2227 Harn Blvd., 33764 - Retired/Mental Health Counselor
9. Muhammad Abdur-Rahim - 1028 N. Madison Ave., 33755 - Retired/Storm Water
Manager
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10. Helen A. Amburgey -214 S. Corona Ave., 33765 - Fiscal Service
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
Discussion deferred to the council meeting.
7.2 Appoint one member to the Nuisance Abatement Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term until August 31, 2023.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Nuisance Abatement Board
TERM: 4 years
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
APPOINTED BY: City Council
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
Purpose: The Nuisance Abatement Board will be composed of seven city
residents who will conduct hearings on public nuisance cases associated with
prostitution and drug-related activities on known properties throughout the City.
THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRES
REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Susan Oliveto - 100 Waverly Way#303, 33756 - Teacher/Library Media
Specialist
Original appointment: 8/4/16
(was serving 1st term until 8/31/23)
Resigned. 8/30/20
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Jacqueline A. Sandefur - 830 S. Gulfview Blvd., Unit 201, 33767 - HR Manager
2. Frank Persechino - 628 Cleveland St., Apt. 1502, 33755 - Medical Research
Business Owner
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3. Leslie S. Coley - 809 Woodlawn St., 33756 - Self-Employed/Dyvine Appointments
LLC
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33755
4 at 33756
1 at 33759
Current Categories:
Analyst
Attorney
Clinical Social Worker
Human Resources Mgr.
Production Tour/Mgr.
Restaurant Owner
Discussion deferred to the council meeting.
7.3 Appoint one member to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with a term to expire
October 31, 2023.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Municipal Code Enforcement Board
TERM: 3 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Whenever possible, this Board shall include an
architect, engineer, businessperson, general contractor, sub-contractor & a
realtor
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Sue Johnson
MEETING DATES: 4th Wed., 1:30 p.m.
Nov. and Dec. - TBA
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS DECIDED TO RESIGN
AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Sheila Cole - 670 Island Way, 33767 - Retired/Exec. Dir Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Original Appointment: 10/4/18
(1 Absence in the past year)
(was filling an unexpired term to expire 10/31/20)
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At the 11/5/20 council meeting, the council had appointed Ms. Cole to a
full term to expire 10/31/23
Resigned: 11/11/20
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES:
1. Greg A. Brown - 1424 Barry St., 33756 - Production/Tour Manager
(currently serving on the Nuisance Abatement Board)
2. Robert B. Farrer - 3359 Wind Chime Dr., 33761 - Financial Advisor
Zip codes of current members:
3 at 33755; 1 at 33764; 2 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Business, Finance, Real Estate
1 Business Owner
1 Civil Engineer
1 Real Estate Consultant
1 Real Estate Investor
1 RN, Artist, Business Owner
There was council consensus to appoint Mr. Brown. Staff was directed to place the
item on the Consent Agenda.
It was suggested that staff survey outgoing members to determine why they are not
seeking re-appointment or resigning mid-term.
7.4 Appoint one member to the Library Board with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Library Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
STAFF LIAISON: Library Director
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
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MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: David Loyd
MEETING DATES: Quarterly (1st Thursday) - February, May, August,
November
PLACE: Main Library Chambers - 10:15 a.m.
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAD RESIGNED AND NOW
REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Elizabeth Folk - 1979 Beckett Lake Dr., 33763 - Business Analyst
Original Appointment: 02/07/13
Resigned: 10/23/20 - (was serving 2nd term until 2/28/21)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Helen A. Amburgey - 214 S. Corona Ave., 33765 - Fiscal Service
2. Sabina J. Soler - 108 N. Meteor Ave., 33765 - Professional Services
3. Timothy Promen - 309 S. Mars Ave., Apt 1, 33755 - Landscape Architect
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
There was council consensus to appoint Helen Amburgey. Staff was directed
to place the item on the Consent Agenda.
8. Legal
8.1 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)
On December 19, 2013, the City Council approved hiring Ms. Mag to act as
Hearing Officer for Red Light Camera Hearings pursuant to Florida Statute
Section 316.0083 at the hourly rate of$150 per hour, with a minimum hearing
session of two hours.
In 2017, the agreement was amended to change the form of compensation to a
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monthly retainer instead of an hourly rate to satisfy IRS requirements and the
retainer was set at $300 per month for any month within which a hearing was
held.
The Hearing Officer has requested, and the City Attorney agrees, that the
monthly retainer be increased to $500 per month for any month within which a
hearing is held. The funds to pay the Local Hearing Officer come from the
proceeds from Red Light Camera Infractions.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Police Department operating cost code 0101139-530100,
professional services, to fund this contract.
8.2 Confirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and adopt Resolution 20-62.
8.3 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.
8.4 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).
8.5 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).
8.6 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.
8.7 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.
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Council Work Session Meeting Minutes November 30, 2020
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 89° 57' 24" E, a distance of
200.00' to the Point of Beginning; thence S 89° 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.
8.8 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.
8.9 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.
9. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
10. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
11. Council Discussion Item
11.1 Ocean Allies Pledge - Mayor Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard said he spoke with Sheri Heilman regarding trash on the
beach and signage to remind beachgoers how to properly dispose of their
trash. He requested consideration to approve Ocean Allies' verbiage, which
can be posted on signs. He said Ms. Heilman would allow the City to edit the
proposed verbiage.
Discussion ensued with council consensus to direct staff to wordsmith the
proposed verbiage.
11.2Replace Go Vote banner with positive messages - Councilmember Beckman
Councilmember Beckman said she received positive feedback for the "Go
Vote"sign at city hall and requested consideration to replace the sign with
one that contained a positive message (i.e., be kind, aim high,just imagine,
etc.).
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The City Attorney said city code has limits on allowed signage; the City has
the authority to erect a sign for a government purpose. Other than a
government purpose, the City cannot post temporary signs on public
property. One must be careful to avoid challenges on the City's sign code.
Discussion was deferred to the council meeting.
12. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2). — None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.
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