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03/04/2021
City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 City of Clearwater Main Library- Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 m Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:00 PM Main Library - Council Chambers City Council Page 1 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 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. 2. Invocation — Rev.Sandy Jamieson from Good Samarian Episcopal 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 Boys & Girls Club Week, March 106, 2021- Mr. Freddy Williams, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast 4.2 Construction at Clearwater High School - Keith Mastorides, CHS Principal and Dr. Michael Grego, Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools Dr. Grego and Principal Mastorides provided a PowerPoint presentation and thanked the City for their continued partnership and support. 4.3 Sister Cities Advisory Board 2020 Annual Report - Board Chair Michael Ballard The Sister Cities Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council to make recommendations for the effective functioning of Sister Cities activities and advise the Council of Sister Cities program issues that might impact the Page 2 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 expansion or development of the program. The board is composed of seven members: one member of the City Council, a representative of the local business community, the Pinellas School Board World Languages Coordinator, a Clearwater Sister Cities representative, a Clearwater Arts Alliance representative, a youth member 19 years old or younger, and an at-large member. Global events of the past two years have had a significant impact on program activities. In 2019, typhoon Hagibis forced the cancellation of the 60th Anniversary Delegation visit to Nagano. Further exchanges were cancelled due to COVID-19, including the 60th Anniversary Delegation visit to Clearwater and all teacher and student exchanges through 2021. 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 18, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2021 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 Jason Mastropietro thanked Council for the renovations at the Moccasin Lake Nature Park Learning Center. The Friends of Moccasin Lake appreciate staffs efforts and look forward to continuing working with the City. 7. Consent Agenda — approved as submitted, less Item 7.9. 7.1 Approve the post-closeout Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Sub-Grant Program Application and Application Approval Sheet in substantially the form as presented in Appendices A and B of RLF Final Expenditures and Closeout Plan for EPA Cooperative Agreement No. BF-98487299; and delegate authority to Director of Economic Development and Housing Department to award sub-grants. (consent) 7.2 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Letter of Agreement and Contract with University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Page 3 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Management (IPTM) High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award to accept an additional grant award of$30,000 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.3 Approve a State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for maintenance of lighting on state roads and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.4 Accept a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands across Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway for the maintenance of a subaqueous potable water main and force main as part of Memorial Causeway Subaqueous Pipelines Project and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.5 Authorize an annual increase to contract no. 900634 to T. Wayne Hill Trucking, Inc of Bartow, FL, for biosolids disposal services in an annual amount of$380,000 for a new not to exceed total of$970,000 for the remainder of this term with one renewal option and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.6 Authorize the award of Invitation to Bid 12-21, Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant Cartridge Filters, to Harrington Industrial Plastics LLC, of Tampa FL and Harn R/O Systems, Inc, of Venice FL for a cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of$200,000.00 with the option for two one-year renewals at the City's discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.7 Approve a contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP, in the amount of$26,500, for executive recruitment services for the position of City Manager and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 7.8 Appoint Andrew Lorenti, Barbara Ann Murphy and Timothy Promen to the Library Board with terms to expire February 28, 2025. (consent) Councilmember Beckman to approve the Consent Agenda as Submitted, less Item 7.9, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.9 Reappoint John Quattrocki to the Community Development Board with a term to expire February 28, 2025. (consent) Page 4 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Community Development Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: City Council FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate CHAIRPERSON: Michael Boutzoukas MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Main Library APPTS. NEEDED: 1 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM: 1. John Quattrocki -1353 Stewart Blvd., 33764 - Real Estate Broker Original Appointment: 9/3/15 (was serving 1st term to expire 2/28/21) (0 absences in the last year) Interested in Reappointment: Yes Zip codes of current members: 1 at 33755, 1 at 33759, 1 at 33763, 2 at 33764 and 2 at 33767 Current Categories: 1 Architect 2 Attorneys 1 Building Contractor 2 Civil Engineers 1 Real Estate Broker One individual spoke in opposition. Discussion ensued with comments made that one line in a 300-page document cited by the individual who spoke in opposition was not representative of Mr. Quattrocki's service. It was stated that members render a decision based on the evidence provided. Councilmember Hamilton moved to reappoint John Quattrocki to the Community Development Board with a term to expire February 28, 2025. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Page 5 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 8. Administrative Public Hearings 8.1 Declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 23-21, real property located at 2150 Range Road whereby the successful bid: 1) exceeds $580,000; 2) requires the property to generate ad valorem tax revenue; alternatively, an otherwise tax exempt purchaser shall enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for all city portions of real property taxes, tangible property taxes, utility taxes and any other applicable taxes; and 3) requires the property owner to increase the site's property value through capital investment which must commence within one year of purchase. (APH) The 1.547-acre (Pinellas County Property I.D. # 12-29-15-70182-100-1501) site is a former state vehicle inspection facility with five drive-thru bays containing 6,150 SF of warehouse space with 1,725 SF of office space. The City acquired the facility in August 2003 for $635,000 for use by City of Clearwater Fire Department as a maintenance and repair facility. Facility is currently being used for storage which is not economically proportionate to its value. The sale to an employment-based private business will provide greater economic benefit to City, and the employment retained and/or newly created by an appropriate user will provide employment benefit to city residents. Per City Charter 2.01, real property declared surplus shall be sold to the party submitting the highest competitive bid above the appraised value whose bid meets the terms set by the Council and whose proposed use of the property is in accordance with the Council's stated purpose for declaring the property surplus. Accordingly, all qualifying bids must meet the following terms: • Bid price shall exceed $580,000; • Property must generate ad valorem tax revenue; • Alternatively, an otherwise tax-exempt purchaser shall enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for all city portions of real property taxes, tangible property taxes, utility taxes and any other applicable taxes; and • Property owner shall increase the site's property value through capital investment which must commence within 1 year of purchase. An appraisal was performed on the property by James Millspaugh and Associates, Inc. The appraised value was $580,000 with a valuation date of November 13, 2020. Proceeds from sale will be deposited into the General Fund revenue code 010-00000-364220 (Surplus Land Sales). Economic development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson said Senior Environmental Specialist Joe DiCiccio confirmed the property is not a Page 6 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 State listed site. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is not aware of any known contaminants produced, delivered or stored at the site. She said there are neighboring properties that may trigger a Phase 1 environmental assessment if financing is sought by a successful bidder. Councilmember Bunker moved to declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 23-21, real property located at 2150 Range Road whereby the successful bid: 1) exceeds $580,000; 2) requires the property to generate ad valorem tax revenue; alternatively, an otherwise tax exempt purchaser shall enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for all city portions of real property taxes, tangible property taxes, utility taxes and any other applicable taxes; and 3) requires the property owner to increase the site's property value through capital investment which must commence within one year of purchase. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 8.2 Approve the contraction of the Clearwater Cay Community Development District and pass Ordinance 9437-21 on first reading. CL Clearwater LP, a Delaware limited partnership; CL Clearwater LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business in Florida as CL Tampa Clearwater LLC; CL Clearwater Owner 3 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; CL Clearwater Owner 4 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; CL Clearwater Owner 5 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; and CL Clearwater Owner 6 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, owners in Clearwater Cay Community Development District (Petitioners), a community development district established by Ordinance No. 7515-05, adopted on September 15, 2005 as amended by Ordinance 7564-05, adopted on January 19, 2006 of the City Council of Clearwater, Florida, and effective on that date (City Ordinance), have petitioned the City Council of the City of Clearwater, Florida (Council), through its Petition to Amend Clearwater Cay Community Development District (Petition), to contract by non- emergency ordinance, the boundaries of the Clearwater Cay Community Development District (District). The Petition is complete in that it meets the requirements of Section 190.046(1), Florida Statutes (2020). Appropriate city staff reviewed the application and determined it to be complete and sufficient. The costs to the City of Clearwater and government agencies from contraction of the District are nominal. There is no adverse impact on competition or employment from District contraction. The persons affected Page 7 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 by contraction are the future landowners, present landowners, the City of Clearwater and its taxpayers, and the State of Florida. Methodology is as set forth in the Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) on file with the City. The SERC of the Petitioner pertaining to District contraction is complete and adequate, in that it meets the requirements of Section 120.541, Florida Statutes. Contraction of the District by this Ordinance, whose uniform general law charter is Sections 190.006 - 190.049, Florida Statutes, is subject to and not inconsistent with the local Comprehensive Plan of the City of Clearwater and with the State Comprehensive Plan. The area of land within the District as contracted is sufficient size, is sufficiently compact, and is sufficiently contiguous and has been developed as one functional, interrelated community. The area that is proposed to be served by the District after the contraction is amenable to separate special district government. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance. the Clearwater Cay Community Development District will cease to be duly and legally authorized to exist on the proposed Contraction Property and, as to the Contraction Property shall cease to exercise any of its general and special powers in accordance with, and as granted by, its uniform community development district charter as provided in Sections 190.006- 190.049, Florida Statutes. All notice requirements of law were met and complete notice was timely given. The Vue at Belleair Representative Scott Clark provided a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the request. Ten individuals spoke in opposition. One individual spoke in opposition and submitted letters from the Grand Venezia unit owners opposing the contraction request. One individual requested that the item be continued for thirty days. In response to questions, CCD Attorney Dan Malloy said there is litigation pending with the bond holders and the District is challenging the last assessment. If the pending items are upheld, he believed a request Page 8 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 for total dissolution would be back before Council within a year. Mr. Clark said his client made a calculated decision to purchase the property and believed some relief would be obtained. The Vue does not take care of the Grand Venezia property or allow the residents to use its amenities. The Vue does not physically maintain the Grand Venezia property but the Grand Venezia is asking the Vue to pay to maintain their property. The condominiums in the front along US 19 have paved parking areas that are maintained and is still subject to the bond debt. The City Attorney said if the City takes action to dissolve the entire district, the City would be liable for the bond debt. As long as the bond debt exists, the City cannot dissolve the district. Mr. Clark said there are 339 units in the Vue and 336 units in the Grand Venezia. This year's assessment to the District was approximately$130,000. The City Attorney said the Petitioner has requested a continuance for 30 days. The Council recessed from 7:53 p.m. to 8:03 p.m. The Mayor said the Petitioner and the Gran Venezia Representative have reached a consensus to continue Item 8.2 for 60 days. It was stated the item would be heard at the May 6 meeting. Councilmember Hamilton moved to continue Item 8.2 to May 6, 2021. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 9. Second Readings - Public Hearing 9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9436-21 on second reading, correcting Ordinance 9431-20, correcting a scrivener's error in the quarter section call of the legal description in the title block only. Ordinance 9436-21 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9436-21 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 10. City Manager Reports 10.1 Confirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and adopt Resolution 21-11. Page 9 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to confirm COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 21-11 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-11. 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 10.2Accept a boardwalk easement from NESC, LLC for the purpose of maintenance and general public use of a public boardwalk on real property located at 443 East Shore Drive and adopt Resolution 21-08. The City entered into a Development Agreement (Agreement) with a developer of the 443 East Shore site in 2012, but the development never commenced. As the successor to the original developer, NESC, LLC, and the City entered an amended agreement for the 443 East Shore site on January 22, 2018. The Agreement contemplates that NESC, LLC, will construct a boardwalk and permit the public to use the boardwalk and new sidewalk at the north end of the proposed boardwalk, to connect the boardwalk to East Shore Drive. The south end of the boardwalk will connect to the city-owned Papaya Street Plaza. The City and NESC agreed to the terms of the boardwalk easement where the general daily and regular upkeep and maintenance of the boardwalk shall be the duty and responsibility of the City. All structural upkeep, maintenance, and replacement of the boardwalk shall be the duty and responsibility of the developer, NESC, LLC. Staff recommends acceptance of the easement. Councilmember Bunker moved to accept a boardwalk easement from NESC, LLC for the purpose of maintenance and general public use of a public boardwalk on real property located at 443 East Shore Drive. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 21-08 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 21-08. 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 Page 10 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 10.3Appoint one member to the Community Development Board to fill an unexpired term through February 28, 2023. APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Community Development Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: City Council FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate CHAIRPERSON: Michael Boutzoukas MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Main Library APPTS. NEEDED: 2 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED FROM THIS BOARD AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: 1. Christopher Anuszkiewicz - 1007 Mandalay Ave., 33767 - Landscape Architect Original Appointment: 2/19/15 (was serving 2nd term until 2/28/23) Resigned: 1/12/21 THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER IS CURRENTLY SERVING AS THE ALTERNATE MEMBER: 1. Nils Kushta - 2387 Hazelwood Ln., 33763 - Building Contractor Original Appointment: 11/05/20 (currently filling an unexpired term until 4/30/22) Alternate Member THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES: 1. Brenda Dallas Griffith - 2055 Wilson Blvd., 33755 - Real Estate 2. David Jaye - 2856 Shady Oak Court, 33761 - Real Estate Page 11 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 3. Nils Kushta - 2387 Hazelwood Ln., 33763 - Building Contractor (Currently serving as the Alternate member) 4. Andrew Park - 3139 Hyde Park Dr., 33761 - Construction &Real Estate Zip codes of current members: 1 at 33755, 1 at 33759, 1 at 33763, 2 at 33764 and 2 at 33767 Current Categories: 1 Architect 2 Attorneys 1 Building Contractor 2 Civil Engineers 1 Real Estate Broker Note - if Mr. Kushta is appointed to fill this vacancy, a motion will be needed to appoint an individual to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2022 as the alternate member. Please note, the following applications were received after the March 1 work session: 1. Muhammad Abdur-Rahim - 1028 N. Madison Avenue, 33755 - Former city employee (Stormwater Division) 2. Karen Cunningham - 3178 Eagles Landing Circle W, 33761 - Retired Transportation Planner The City Clerk said, since the work session, the agenda item was updated to include applications received by Muhammed Abdur-Rahim and Karen Cunningham. Mr. Abdur-Rahim requested earlier today that his application be pulled from further consideration. She said there will be three appointments to be filled next year. Discussion ensued with comments made that Mr. Park has the professional experience to fill the position. It was stated that Ms. Cunningham has extensive knowledge of the city and worked with Forward Pinellas. Two individuals supported appointing Karen Cunningham. One individual submitted emails supporting the appointment of Karen Cunningham that was read into the record by the City Clerk (see pages 18). One individual submitted emails supporting the appointment of Muhammad Abdur-Rahim that was read into the record by the City Clerk (see pages 19). Page 12 City of Clearwater City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 One individual submitted an eComment supporting the appointment of Karen Cunningham that was read into the record by the City Clerk (see page 16). Councilmember Hamilton moved to appoint Andrew Park to the Community Development Board to fill an unexpired term through February 28, 2023. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Allbritton Nays: 2 - Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman 11. City Attorney Reports — None. 12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) Vice Mayor Allbritton said there is plexiglass in between all seats on the dais, allowing Councilmembers and staff to remove their masks when they are seated. He said he wears his mask when getting up from the seat. He said be nice to your neighbors and wear a mask. Councilmember Beckman said she enjoys interacting with the public and attending Homeowner Association meetings. She said there is a zoom meeting on March 16 regarding the intersection of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Belcher Rd. There was a successful pop up vaccination event last Saturday targeting the Hispanic population 65 and older. She thanked all neighborhood leaders who organize and hold meetings. She said she will be holding a meet and greet event at Cherry Harris park next Saturday. 13. Closing Comments by Mayor The Mayor reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said the 2021 Spring Break season is here, he reminded all that alcohol is not allowed on the beach or sidewalks and he encouraged all to spread out and mask up. There is no Park & Ride program this year, however, there will be an increase in capacity in available transportation options. There will be no Beach Capacity Dashboard this year and there will be an increase of police presence to keep businesses, residents and visitors safe. He said the city is in need of camp counselors for summer camp programs this year, as well as pool lifeguards. Page 13 City of Clearwater City Council 14. Adjourn Attest City of Clearwater Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. A - \� if Mayor City of Clearwater Page 14 City Council on 2021-03-04 6:00 PM Meeting Time: 03-04-21 18:00 eComments Report rssleetnsg sssss, Tinss sisnsnn City Council on 2021-03-04 6:00 PM 03-04-21 35 2 1 0 0 18:00 Sentiments for All Meetings The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment Mir • Suppo,V50;,t • Opposcg0%; • Ne,tral(00 Na Responso=50% City Council on 2021-03-04 6:00 PM 03-04-21 18:00 7.9 ID#21-8853 Reappoint John Quattrocki to the Community Development Board with a term to expire February 28, 2025. (consent) 10.3 ID#21-8852 Appoint one member to the Community Development Board to fill an unexpired term through February 28, 2023. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Sentiments for All Agenda Items The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment 411. Overall Sentiment ■ Supporti56%i ■ Oppose(0% ■ Neetral(0%F Ne Responsei50%) i©,3 Suppan,:6%r ■ Opposo(0%) ■ Nertral(O %) No Response( 106%) Russ Gabel Location: Submitted At: 9:33am 03-03-21 With respect to filling an open seat on the Clearwater Community Development Board I am asking that voting take place instead of unanimous consent, on Thursday. My recommendation is for Karen Cunningham. Overall Sentiment ▪ Support(100%) ▪ Oppase±0%, ▪ Neutralt0%} Na Respansef0%1 Glenna Wentworth Location: Submitted At: 5:04pm 03-03-21 I would like to recommend Karen Cunningham to be appointed to the Community Development Board to fill an unexpired term through February 28, 2023. I have worked with Karen on two Building Better Neighborhoods sustainability education projects. I have worked with her on other projects in conjunction with her serving as president of the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition. Karen is uniquely qualified to serve on the board in that she has a background in transportation construction as well as a deep knowledge and understanding of our neighborhoods and the needs of our community. This perspective is greatly needed on the CDB Board. Thank you for your consideration of her candidacy. Glenna Wentworth, EAB Board Call, Rosemarie From: Call, Rosemarie Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:05 AM To: ClearwaterCouncil Subject: FW: statement for Thursday 3/4 city council meeting From: Elizabeth Drayer <edrayer@tampabay.rr.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:46 PM To: Call, Rosemarie <Rosemarie.Call@myClearwater.com> Subject: statement for Thursday 3/4 city council meeting CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Rosemarie — Are you still reading resident statements into the record at the city council meetings? If so I request that you read mine below, concerning an appointment to the CDB. If not I will write or call in to the meeting. Thanks, Liz Drayer 727-465-6663 I support the appointment of Karen Cunningham to the Community Development Board. I can hardly imagine anyone more qualified for this role. Her work as a transportation planner gives her a unique perspective on the impact of development. Her service on city boards and leadership on the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition show her commitment to improving the community. Her longtime residence in Clearwater gives her a deep understanding of our city and its needs. She is a conscientious and fair-minded person who will treat the job seriously. We are lucky that someone of this caliber has stepped up to serve on this board, and I ask that you give her this opportunity. Thank you for your consideration. Liz Drayer 3175 Hyde Park Drive Clearwater FL 33761 727-465-6663 O Virus -free. www.avast.com 1 Call, Rosemarie From: Sent: To: Subject: �is.email recognize.theiender ani Dani Ferreira <pavenseal@gmail.com> Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:08 PM ClearwaterCouncil ID#21-8852 Community Development Board outside of the City of Clearwater. Do tent is safe. of click links o chments un Dear Clearwater City Council, I support that we elect Muhammad Abdur-Rahim to be appointed to the Community Development Board. I think his experience and community commitment will make a great addition to the board. In my opinion his many years of service and volunteer work to the local community speaks volumes in the kind of board members we need to create a Clearwater vision that fits well and works for all of our residents. Thank you, Danielle Ferreira Precinct Captain 519 District #67 1