06/01/2021 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
9:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Mark Bunker and Councilmember
Kathleen Beckman
Also Present: William B. Horne — 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
The meeting was called to order at 9:27 a.m.
2. City Manager
2.1 Approve the recommendation of the Bluff RFP selection committee and authorize city
staff to engage in negotiation with City Center Development Group LLC, for the purpose
of establishing a development agreement for the development of the Harborview, City
Hall, and Pierce Street sites and provide an update on the Imagine Clearwater project.
On May 24, the Bluff RFP Selection Committee met and rank scored SROA
Capital and City Center Development Group LLC proposals for development of
the bluff properties. Based on the outcome of that ranking, the committee
selected City Center Development Group LLC to recommend to City Council for
the purpose of entering into negotiation of a development agreement for the
redevelopment of the bluff properties adjacent the Coachman Park. While not
unanimous, the selection committee shared a number of consistent
observations about the advantages and disadvantages of each proposal.
The committee shared positives of the SROA project with regard to density and
intensity, mix of uses, creative design and space utilization, and park
connectivity. Concerns included the same density and intensity in terms of
whether or not the market could absorb the extensive number of units and floor
area proposed. Scale and density at the Harborview site were of concern along
with proximity of residential relative to the proposed amphitheater. However, the
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committee expressed concerns with the financial feasibility and level of public
investment that would be needed from the City to achieve market viability. The
proposed rent structure and needed returns are approximately 400% of current
market rent levels. In addition, insufficient financial information was available to
determine full extent of what financial return would be to the city with regard to
real estate value as well as the subsidy needed to make the project work.
While the overall value of the project would be substantial, the financial ask and
impact to the City was not determinable.
The City Center Development Group LLC proposal on the other hand was
thought by the committee to materially underutilize the bluff property
development potential. While the committee liked the urban market proposal,
some concerns were expressed about the larger size of the market proposed.
In addition, with 600 parking spaces, the committee expressed reservation
about the extent of parking on Osceola immediately adjacent to the park.
Parking as a land use adjacent to the park on the bluff is viewed as an
undesirable use in such a signature location. Sufficient parking to
accommodate residential use, the library, and a limited number of extra spaces
incorporated into the development would not be considered in and of itself as a
land use and could be successfully incorporated. A 400-space parking garage
is not conducive the active edge development for the park. However, overall,
the City Center Development Group LLC provided the requested financial
information for review and analysis. Rent structures presented were higher
than current market rates in downtown Clearwater but were generally
considered viable numbers given the opportunity for new space in an activated
location along the bluff. Overall, City Center Development Group LLC proposal
was considered economically viable, appropriate to market if not somewhat
less density and intensity than ideal and would seem to suggest a level of public
participation that could be successfully negotiated. The committee also
believes that in some instances, some enhancement to the City Center
Development Group LLC proposal could be negotiated and still retain viability.
In addition, the committee members believe the development could generate
with the food hall and market components, a potentially supportable public
referendum.
Therefore, it is the committee's recommendation to be allowed to enter
negotiations with City Center Development Group LLC. For that purpose, the
committee recommends that in addition to all finance incentives, financial return
to the City, and final development scenario proposals, the committee be allowed
to negotiate further on the following points:
1. Tenant mix and space allocation
2. Location and number of parking spaces and structures
3. Whether or not viable option exists to incorporate residential or overnight
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use in the Harborview area (City Center Development Group LLC
proposed an alternative plan with a residential use in this area).
4. Cultural/Civic space use
In response to questions, the City Attorney said City Center provided a brief
description of their asks, which will be refined as part of the negotiation
process. If Council has any feedback on their proposal, such as a parking
structure next to the food hall, staff welcomes the directions. Staff will be
meeting with City Center to discuss issues and concerns. She said citizen
input will be sought later in the process; staff is now seeking council
input. Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said staff has identified an 8-
week period to negotiate a dealing, starting now. Staff anticipates bringing
back a term sheet or council approval at the August 19 meeting. He said that
would provide Legal four weeks to draft a referendum question. The City
Attorney said councilmembers may provide individual input at their weekly
meetings with Mr. Delk or herself but those comments will not become policy.
The referendum will be held in conjunction with the general election in
March. Mr. Delk said small urban grocery stores are a unique niche; the
Committee was concerned if the market was too large. Ms. Akin said Council
may have separate referendum questions for the Harborview and city hall
sites; that would depend on the developer's need if both components must
be approved in order to move forward. The City Clerk said the ballot
language is due to the Supervisor of Elections on December 31, 2021.
Comments were made that the properties need to go to referendum and the
City must manage citizens'expectations and that a 600-space parking
garage on the bluff next to the food hall is a non starter.
Mr. Delk provided a PowerPoint presentation. Senior Landscape Architect
Catherine Corcoran provided a video presentation that included all of the
add-back features.
In response to questions, Ms. Corcoran said staff is working with Duke
Energy on a comprehensive lighting program. Mostly native trees have been
identified for landscaping. The City Manager said staff is mindful of
maintaining the aesthetic component for landscaping, palm trees looks great
when first planted but replacements may be needed after five years. Ms.
Corcoran said there is an opportunity to include an additional five shade
structures. The bandshell canopy is comprised of three layers, which
includes an acoustical membrane. Mr. Delk said he anticipates bringing back
the final GMP in July or August. The final GMP will have a $10 million
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adjustment that includes all the add-backs presented today.
Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said staff will develop an RFP for
the fundraising consultant to provide valuation services and create a
fundraising plan. The RFP Committee for the conservancy consultant has
selected Kathy Blaha. Ms. Blaha is from Miami and was the conservancy
consultant for Bay Park in Sarasota. She has worked with HR &A. Staff will
be contacting her to discuss contract details.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator Christopher Hubbard presented renderings of
different types of monuments.
Discussion ensued with consensus for staff to pursue a carved monument
for the Coachmans and a raised tilted plinth for the legislators.
Marina and Aviation Director Ed Chesney said the Downtown parking plan
was shared with the Marina tenants. Parking was opened this weekend for
the holiday. The plan may evolve over time as the Imagine Clearwater
construction continues.
3. Office of Management and Budget
3.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2019/20 operating and capital improvement budgets at
mid-year and pass Ordinances 9475-21 and 9476-21 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2020/21 operating and capital improvement budgets were
adopted in September 2020 by ordinances 9408-20 and 9409-20. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects.
4. Economic Development and Housing
4.1 Approve purchase orders to Rock Solid of Florida, LLC of St. Petersburg, FL, NOVA
Engineering & Environmental, LLC of Tampa, FL, and New Dimension Builders, LLC of
St. Petersburg, FL for building inspections, reporting, and construction management
services, in the total annual cumulative, not-to-exceed amount of$150,000.00 for a
one-year term, with the option for three one-year renewal options at the City's discretion,
pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) 27-21 Building Inspections, Reporting, and
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Construction Management Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On March 18, 2021, the City of Clearwater issued RFP #27-21, Building
Inspections, Reporting, and Construction Management Services and seven
responses were received. The evaluation committee carefully reviewed each
submittal and scored according to the RFP evaluation criteria and overall
responsiveness to the RFP requirements. Staff recommends contracting with
Rock Solid of Florida, LLC (Rock Solid), NOVA Engineering & Environmental,
LLC (NOVA) and New Dimension Builders, LLC (New Dimension) to maximize
the value of Rock Solid's affordable rates and proficiency with home
inspections, New Dimension's construction expertise and NOVA's construction
expertise and professional engineering services on an as needed basis.
NOVA has worked on city Housing Division projects since 2014 and their high
level of expertise and direct knowledge of the program is a significant resource
for staff. Rock Solid has demonstrated expertise with home inspections at
affordable rates on city funded projects since 2018. New Dimension has
performed similar work for the City of Tampa's home rehabilitation program.
These services will be utilized for residential (single-family and multi-family) and
commercial building inspections, and construction management services for
housing and community development projects. These services are required for
program compliance with the various housing and community development
programs funded by state, federal and local programs including rehabilitation,
down payment assistance and public facilities improvements.
The services to be provided include performing feasibility inspections and cost
estimates, preparing and reviewing construction bid documents, managing the
construction process, organizing preconstruction conferences, on-going
inspections for draws/payments and home inspections.
The total, cumulative, not-to-exceed annual amount of$150,000.00 is subject to
price escalation provisions in the RFP. Assignments will be distributed at the
discretion of staff based on project type, area of expertise and volume of work.
NOVA will primarily work on Public Facility projects; New Dimension will be
primarily assigned Housing Rehabilitation projects and Rock Solid will be limited
to home inspections required under the city's Down Payment Assistance
program. While Rock Solid will be limited to home inspections only, NOVA and
New Dimension may be assigned any of the three project types as needed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in the Community Development Block Grant program,
HOME Investment Partnership program, the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership program, and the Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund to fund these
purchase orders.
In response to a question, Economic Development and Housing Assistant
Director Chuck Lane said respondents were required to complete a form as
part of the procurement process.
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5. Engineering
5.1 Approve a professional service agreement with Hazen and Sawyer of Tampa, FL as the
Wastewater Collection System Program Consultant (19-0011-UT) in the not-to-exceed
amount of$18,647,400.00 for a six-year term pursuant to Request for Qualification (RFQ)
11-20 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
October 2019, RFQ 11-20, Wastewater Collection System Program Consulting
Services, was issued seeking qualified firms to provide assessment, design,
procurement, and construction engineering inspection services (CEI) for
projects related to the wastewater collection systems throughout the City.
December 2019, the RFQ selection committee, consisting of representatives
from the Engineering and Public Utilities departments carefully reviewed each of
the submittals received from six qualified firms. Each submittal was ranked on
the RFQ criteria and overall responsiveness to the RFQ requirements. Hazen
and Sawyer was selected to provide the requested Wastewater Collection
System Program Consultant Services.
Services include, but are not limited to, assessment of the existing wastewater
collection system; design services for wastewater mains, service laterals,
removal of existing pipe networks; upgrades, restoration to disturbed areas, and
contractor oversight services over a six-year term.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department owns, operates, and
maintains the Wastewater distribution systems.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding will be provided by various capital and operating codes as needed over
the next six years.
6. Parks and Recreation
6.1 Approve a purchase order to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, FL for site
improvements at the Long Center, located at 1501 North Belcher Road, for a guaranteed
maximum price of$491,519.16 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 40-20,
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of thirteen firms to serve as
construction managers for the City under RFQ 40-20 and Keystone Excavators,
Inc. was selected as one of the approved firms.
The Long Center is the busiest recreation center within the City and is the home
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of UPARC, the Aging Well Center, Clearwater Aquatics Team, Clearwater for
Youth and the Limitless Playground. The Long Center is open seven days a
week and in addition to meeting the recreational needs of our residents, it
annually plays hosts to numerous tournaments, swim meets, rentals and
special events.
Due to heavy use of this facility over the past thirty years, it is now time to
improve and resurface all the existing asphalt parking lots, driveways, and roads
at the facility.
Keystone Excavators, Inc., will provide milling and resurfacing of all existing
asphalt pavement, replacement of damaged curbs, replacement of all road and
parking signs, pavement markings and replacement of speed bumps.
The scope of the Long Center Parking Improvement Project, (C1902) originally
included expanding the parking lot into the grass playing areas but after
extensive evaluation, staff is recommending that the playing areas remain as
they are and that the improvements be for the existing asphalt surfaces.
This is a sixty-day contract, but if weather cooperates can be completed within
thirty days. A Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) will be developed so that the Long
Center can remain open during construction.
Keystone Excavators, Inc., provided a guaranteed maximum price of
$491,519.16 which includes a 10% contingency.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available for this project in the "Long Center Parking Improvement
Project" (C1902)
7. Fire Department
7.1 Approve a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement and proposal from Biltmore
Construction Co., Inc. (Biltmore), of Belleair, FL, for the construction of temporary Fire
Station 46, (18-0028-FD) for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of$338,914.00
pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 18-20 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Fire Station 46, located at the north end of Mandalay Park on Clearwater Beach,
was built in 1964 and no longer meets the operational needs of the Clearwater
Fire Department.
On November 5, 2020, Council approved the selection of Biltmore Construction
Co. Inc. per RFQ 18-20. In December 2020, the pre-construction phase
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services were approved by the City Manager in an amount of$88,990.00 to
Biltmore.
Initially, the project team proposed to construct the new fire station immediately
south of the existing station, thus providing continuous service coverage during
the construction phase of the project. This option was abandoned due to
zoning, schedule, and cost implications. Construction of a temporary station to
provide continuous coverage for Clearwater Beach until the new station is
complete, is a required first step to construct the new station.
This CMAR proposal is for the construction of the temporary fire station with the
use of a city leased modular dormitory building, installation of all associated
utilities, a 20 ft. by 50 ft. carport, 40-ft. conditioned Conex box for bunker gear
storage, paved apparatus driveway, crushed shell parking and contractor
staging area complete with screened chain link perimeter fencing.
Construction of the temporary facility will begin July 2021 and is scheduled to be
completed in August 2021, allowing time to transition operations to the
temporary location prior to demolition of the existing station. A proposal for
construction of the new Fire Station 46 will be brought to City Council for
approval in the fall of 2021. Deconstruction of the temporary fire station and full
restoration of the affected McKay park area is scheduled for end of 2022 when
the new fire station is expected to be operational.
The City Manager's Office authorized the leasing of a modular dormitory
building, to be used as the temporary fire station, in the amount of$81,970.00
for a twenty-four-month rental, through Williams Scotsman Inc., piggybacking
off the OMNI Cooperative Agreement FL-R160101.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
FD00190001-CONS-CNSTRC $338,914
Funds are available in capital improvement project FD00190001, Fire Station
46-Beach, to fund this proposal.
In response to questions, Fire Chief Scott Ehlers said once the new fire
station is completed, staff will seek public feedback on the future of McKay
Park site. The temporary fire station structure must meet hurricane
standards. He said the modular being used meets those criteria. Depending
on the severity of the storm, all assets are moved to a safer area.
8. Information Technology
8.1 Approve a purchase order to Crown Castle, Inc., of Clearwater, FL, for internet service
provision for the City's wide-area network in a not-to-exceed amount of$174,240.00 for a
36-month term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
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The City's computer infrastructure utilizes Crown Castle, Inc. (Crown Castle)
as one of three internet service providers (ISP) on its wide-area-network (WAN)
for support of enterprise operations.
This is a 36-month renewal of our existing services from this provider.
Recent changes in facility services at the Emergency Operations Center &
Data Center, as well as anticipated changes in technology services
(Telephone/VoIP), have increased bandwidth requirements in support of City
operations.
Crown Castle will be providing two separate connections on the City's network
to create redundancy and improve the City's resiliency of service at these
facilities.
The secondary connection from Crown Castle to our WAN architecture
provides an additional 500Mbps capacity.
Both the primary and secondary ISP connection have a monthly recurring
charge of$2,200.00 ($79,200 total per ISP connection). An additional 10%
($15,840.00) contingency has been added for ancillary services.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this contract are available in the Information Technology budget, cost
code 5559862-530300, Contractual Services.
8.2 Authorize an agreement with Granicus, LLC of Washington, DC for software subscription
maintenance and professional services in an amount not-to-exceed $419,369.54 for a
three-year term effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024, pursuant to Code of
Ordinances 2.564(1)(b) Sole Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
The City currently uses Granicus' software solutions for agenda management,
meeting management, minutes development, online meeting streaming, public
engagement, and transparency applications. This authorization is for annual
maintenance of all Granicus software modules. The annual maintenance for
Granicus products is $118,586.91 for the period June 1, 2021 through May 31,
2022. Annual maintenance costs in the subsequent years will be $126,887.98
(June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023), and $135,770.14 (June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024).
An additional 10% contingency in the amount of$38,124.51 is included for
professional services for system improvements to include but not limited to
support services to modify system scripting related to on-line service functions
and online features within the Granicus software suite.
Software Subscription Maintenance and Professional Services from June 1,
2021-May 31, 2024
Year 1: $118,586.91
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Year 2: $126,887.98
Year 3: $135,770.14
10% Contingency: $38,124.51
Total: $419,369.54
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are budgeted and available in the Information Technology Admin
Services budget for the current support year (June 2021-June 2022). Funds for
the additional terms will be included and charged back to user department in the
respective Information Technology Admin Services budgets.
8.3 Authorize purchase order(s) with Selectron Technologies, Inc. (Selectron) of Portland, OR
for software subscription maintenance and professional services for a five-year term and
for Atlas Insight for a three-year term effective June 1, 2021 in an amount not-to-exceed
$313,542.50 pursuant to Code of Ordinances 2.564 (1)(b) Sole Source and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The City currently uses Selectron software solutions for Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) and outbound auto-dialing functions for the City's Land
Management, Permitting, Building Inspection and Code Enforcement system
(Accela). This authorization is for annual maintenance of all existing Selectron
software modules in addition to new functional modules for interactive text and
scheduling. An additional 15% contingency was included for professional
services and system improvements over the five-year term.
As part of the new feature upgrade and to enhance the resiliency of system
performance, all Selectron services will be moved to a cloud-first architecture
and utilizes as an online service.
The annual maintenance for Selectron products will be $42,190.00 in the first
year and increase at 1.5% per year for the five-year term, for a total
maintenance cost of$216,950.00. Additionally, there are $15,000.00 in setup
fees for the text and scheduling modules in the first year.
Software Subscription Maintenance and Professional Services:
Year 1: $57,190
Year 2: $42,760
Year 3: $43,360
Year 4: $43,990
Year 5: $44,650
Subtotal: $231,950
15% Contingency: $34,792.50
Total: $266,742.50
Atlas Insight:
Year 1: $15,600
Year 2: $15,600
Year 3: $15,600
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Total: $46,800.00
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are budgeted and available in the Information Technology Admin
Services CIP budget (Project #94857) for the current support year (June 2021 -
May 2022). Funds for the additional terms will be included in the respective
Information Technology Admin Services internal service budget.
9. Official Records and Legislative Services
9.1 Reappoint Thomas Hinson, Jr. and Julie Phillips to the Brownfields Advisory Board with
terms to expire June 30, 2025. (consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Brownfields Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: **
MEMBERS: 9
CHAIRPERSON: Joseph DeCicco
MEETING DATE: As Called
PLACE: Determined when called
STAFF LIAISON: Philip Kirkpatrick
APPTS. NEEDED: 2
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: ** Three members will be Clearwater residents
who live within or adjacent to the Brownfields Area; Three members will be
owners or representatives of businesses operating in the Brownfields area and
need not be residents of Clearwater; Three members will be representatives of
federal or state agencies or local governments involved with the Brownfields
remediation process within Pinellas County and need not be Clearwater
residents
THE FOLLOWING BROWNFIELDS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE
TERMS WHICH EXPIRE AND NOW REQUIRE REAPPOINTMENT:
1. Thomas Hinson, Jr. - 1426 Fairmont St., 33755 - owner, Smiths Services and
Grocery
Original Appointment: 6/14/17
(was serving 1st term to expire 6/30/21)
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Interested in Reappointment: YES
(Business owner or rep)
2. Julie Phillips - 100 Bluff View Dr., Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770 - Code Inspections
Specialist/Code Compliance Div.
Original Appointment: 9/6/18
(was filling an unexpired term until 6/30/21)
Interested in Reappointment: YES
(Agency or gov rep)
Zip codes of current members:
4 at 33755
2 at 33756
1 at 33770
1 at 33773
1 at 34209
Current Categories:
3 Agency or Government rep.
3 Business Owner or rep.
3 Residents
9.2 Reappoint Rosemarie Kibitlewski to the Library Board with a term to expire June 30,
2025. (consent)
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
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Donna Dennis
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM:
1. Rosemarie Kibitlewski - 1506 West Virginia Lane, 33759
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Original Appointment: 11/06/14
(0 absences in the past year)
(currently serving 1 st term until 6/30/21)
Interested in Reappointment: YES
(Currently we do not have any other applications on file)
Zip codes of current members on board:
2 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
9.3 Appoint one member to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term to expire May 31,
2025.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Parks and Recreation Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
Chairperson: Bruce Rector
MEETING DATES: Quarterly (4th Tues.) - Jan., April, July, Oct.
PLACE: Main Library - 6:30 p.m.
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRED AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT OR REPLACEMENT BY
A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Mark Antonio Rodriguez - 2545 NE Coachman Rd., #92, 33765 - Field Engineer
Original Appointment: 6/1/17
(was serving 1st term to expire 5/31/21)
(1 absence in the past year)
Interested in Reappointment: Yes
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THE NAME BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL
THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. John Devoti - 151 Marina Del Rey Ct., 33767 - Retired/Company Owner
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
2 at 33761
2 at 33765
1 at 33767
There was consensus to reappoint Mark Rodriguez. Staff was directed to
place the item on the Consent Agenda.
9.4 Appoint one member to the Community Development Board as the alternate member to
fill the remainder of an unexpired term until April 30, 2022.
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: Mary Lau
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 RESIGNED AND NOW
REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE TO SERVE AS THE
ALTERNATE MEMBER:
1. Nils Kushta - 2387 Hazelwood Ln., 33763 -V.P. Unicco Construction Group, Inc.
Original Appointment: 11/5/20
(was filling an unexpired term until 4/30/22)
Resigned: 5/10/21
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(Alternate Member)
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Muhammad Abdur-Rahim - 1028 N. Madison Ave., 33755 - Retired/Public
Service City of Clearwater
2. Chelsea Allison - 309 Lebeau St., 33755 - Sales/seer Analytics LLC
3. Nicholas T. West - 111 N. Nimbus Ave., 33765 - Political Analyst
Zip codes of current members: 1 at 33755, 1 at 33759, 1 at 33761, 2 at 33764
and 2 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Architect
2 Attorneys
1 Civil Engineer
1 Construction and Real Estate
1 Professional Engineer
1 Real Estate Broker
There was council consensus to appoint Muhammad Abdur-Rahim. Staff
was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.
10. Legal
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9448-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1770 St. Croix Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
10.2Adopt Ordinance 9449-21 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1770 St. Croix Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
10.3Adopt Ordinance 9450-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1770 St. Croix Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
10.4Adopt Ordinance 9451-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1881 Montclair Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763, into the corporate
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limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9452-21 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1881 Montclair Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
10.6Adopt Ordinance 9453-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1881 Montclair Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33763, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
11. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
12. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
13. Council Discussion Item
13.1 PSTA/Forward Pinellas Update - Councilmember Allbritton
Discussion deferred to June 3, 2021.
13.2Hire Owners Representative for Imagine Clearwater Project - Mayor Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard requested consideration to obtain an owner's representative
for Imagine Clearwater. He said he experienced the benefits of having one
when his Church undertook a big project.
Engineering Director Tara Kivett said the City of St. Petersburg obtained an
owners representative for the Pier Project. The individual was hired early on
in the project for a monthly fee of$5,000 for the duration of the project. She
said the owners representative is an extension of city staff and help with the
construction and administrative process, be on-site, and double-check the
work items Stantec reviews.
There was council consensus for staff to pursue an owners representative.
The Council recessed from 10:58 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.
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13.3TDC Funding Request for Imagine Clearwater- Mayor Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard requested consideration to place a funding request for
Imagine Clearwater with the Tourist Development Council. The Dali was
granted a funding request for$17 million. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium
received approximately$20 million.
There was consensus to proceed with a funding request with the TDC.
13.4Picnic tables in city parks - Councilmember Beckman
Councilmember Beckman said she has had a difficult time locating city parks
with picnic tables. She understands many picnic tables were removed due to
cost and homeless concerns. She requested consideration to add picnic
tables.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said the
park amenities website should identify the parks with picnic tables, staff will
look to ensure the search function is working properly. He said the restrooms
at parks are available as part of the shelter rental, if the individual chooses to
include the restroom. Individuals are asked to provide a $10 deposit. The City
Manager said there needs to be a compelling reason for the City to add more
infrastructure in parks and recreation areas, residents have not provided a
push for picnic tables. He said staff is not inclined to add additional picnic
tables.
It was commented that the topic be included in the strategic planning process.
There was no consensus for action.
13.5Election Voting Methods (seek public input)
The City Clerk said, per council rules, the item is listed on today's agenda in
order to allow public comment at Thursday's council meeting.
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Discussion ensued with a comment made that Council has not had a
discussion since Dr. Paine's presentation. It was stated that Council will
discuss the matter after hearing public comments. A comment was that
ranked voting is a good option, but the State of Florida has not authorized
that voting method. A concern was raised regarding the costs associated
with a run-off election for the candidate and the City.
14. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
Councilmember Beckman requested consideration to schedule a discussion
about tracking the diversity of companies that the City has an
executed contract or financial agreement. She said she would like to know
the annual numbers to have a better understanding of the demographics. It
was suggested that a voluntary question be included in the BTR application.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m.
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