06/14/2021 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes June 14, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 14, 2021
9:00 AM
Note - meeting will follow the Emergency Council meeting and
Pension Trustees meeting.
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Councilmember David Allbritton, Vice Mayor
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, 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. Presentations
2. 1 Safe Streets Pinellas and the new SPOTlight - Whit Blanton, Forward Pinellas
Mr. Blanton and Forward Pinellas Principal Planner Sarah Caper provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Blanton said the 2008 Target Employment
Industrial Land Study Update will take one year to complete, with the work
being initiated on October 1. The study will provide a market based
assessment of the employment and industrial lands to look at supply and
demand issues and location efficiencies, as well as policy recommendations.
Staff also want to evaluate those parcels collectively, from a strengths and
weaknesses perspective. The Design Studio Pilot Program will begin around
October 1 and will initially include a $100,000 combined budget with Pinellas
County. Mr. Blanton said how the Design Studio funds will be awarded has
not been determined yet. Since Pinellas County is providing some initial
funding, staff is considering looking at Palm Harbor and Lealman first before
expanding the program to other cities. Ms. Caper said the aerial gondola
feasibility study will be completed in one year, with a site visit scheduled in
July. Mr. Blanton said TBARTA has allocated$500,000 towards the gondola
study, the funds were a legislative earmark that had to be spent on
innovative technologies. He said motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have a
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shared responsibility on the road. Pedestrians must be sure cars come to a
complete stop before crossing. There is a challenge when a one-off rapid
flashing beacon is located on a stretch of road, such as Sunset Point Road,
because drivers get to a speed and not used to the beacons. He said the
beacons are effective speed management tools when used in succession, as
they are along Gulf Boulevard. There are other devices that can be used at
grade for Sunset Point Road but require an increased delay to stop vehicles
and pedestrians. He said rumble strips at Sunset Point Road. may be an
option but Pinellas County would have to agree since it is a county-
maintained road.
3. Economic Development and Housing
3.1 Approve the Contract for Sale of Real Property by the City of Clearwater (Contract)
between the City and East-West Electric, Inc. and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect closing. (consent)
This property is located at 2150 Range Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 (Pinellas
County Property ID #12-29-15-70182-100-1501) and is the current site of
equipment storage for Clearwater's Fire & Rescue.
On March 4, 2021, City Council declared the property surplus for the purpose of
sale, through Invitation to Bid #23-21, whereby the successful bid was required
to meet the terms set by Council. Per City Charter 2.01 (5)(ii), 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 were
required to meet the following terms:
Bid price shall exceed $580,000.00;
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 one year of purchase.
An appraisal was performed on the property by James Millspaugh and
Associates, Inc. The appraised value was $580,000.00 with a valuation date of
November 13, 2020.
The City received one bid which was determined to have met the minimum
qualifications listed above. The bidder is identified below with the proposed
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purchase price.
East-West Electric, Inc. submitted the qualifying bid with a proposed purchase
price of$605,500.00. The offer included one exception, "Offer is contingent
upon clean environmental report that will satisfy the lender."
Consistent with City Charter 2.01 (5)(ii) referenced above, staff recommends
approval of the Contract between the City and East-West Electric, Inc. The
proposed contract includes a purchase price of$605,500.00 and incorporates
all terms set by Council listed above.
Proceeds from sale will be deposited into the General Fund revenue code
010-00000-364220 (Surplus Land Sales)
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director
Denise Sanderson said the buyer will pay for the environmental assessment.
Senior Economic Development Coordinator Phil Kirkpatrick said since no
incentives were requested, granted, or involved, staff is not aware of any
plans for the property. Staff is aware that the buyer's plan is to relocate the
current electrical contracting business to the location and intend to increase
staffing.
4. Finance
4.1 Approve Amendment 3 to the Master Agreement and Software License Agreement of
January 10, 2001, between Ventiv Technology, Inc. and the City of Clearwater, to upgrade
the claims software and transition to the Cloud, to provide maintenance and updates as
needed, from July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of$230,000
for a seven-year term, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1) (i),
Exempt From Bidding; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Risk Management Division of the Finance Department is seeking renewal
of the current three-year contract with Ventiv Technologies, Inc., who purchased
the City's former claims software company, DAVID, two years ago. The
previous agreement in place with DAVID at the time was honored, which
resulted in a smooth transition with no changes in terms or disruption of
service. The proposed renewal agreement is for seven years and includes
software maintenance and support totaling $208,700.94, along with initial
non-recurring set-up/deployment and consulting fees of$19,535.00. The Master
Agreement includes annual maintenance and support fees which will increase
each year during the renewal term at the rate of 2%.
With this renewal, Ventiv Technologies is also recommending upgrading and
migrating the City's claims data to their host servers (the Cloud), and the
installation of their latest version of their Claims Premier software. The transition
to a new host environment is timely since the City's current data location is
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nearing the end of its technical support.
With this proposed upgrade in environment and software, the Risk Management
Division will be able to process claims more efficiently and provide faster
service to departments in managing their claims and requests for loss data. In
addition, the term of the agreement will insulate the City from potential
increased pricing in the marketplace for these services.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Account# 5909830-530300
$230,000
In response to questions, Risk Manager Rick Osorio said the not to exceed
number is the total cost for seven years. Finance Director Jay Ravins said
insurance professional services are exempt from bidding per the City's
purchasing ordinance.
5. Gas System
5.1 Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk, The A.D. Morgan Corporation
for Tampa, FL, for construction upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas Filling Station
in Clearwater for the guaranteed maximum price of$2,264,431.00; declare surplus on
one natural gas powered compressor located at the filling station and authorize for
disposal at auction in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.623
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of Construction Manager at
Risk Services (CMAR) for Continuing Contracts with Ajax Building Co. LLC,
Allstate Construction, Inc., Bandes Construction co., Inc., Biltmore Construction
Co., Inc., Certus Builders, Inc., Creative Contractors, Inc., J. Kokolakis
Contracting, Inc., J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc., Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC,
Keystone Excavators, Inc., Khors Construction, Inc., The A.D. Morgan
Corporation and Walbridge Aldinger, LLC for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications #40-20 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge,
and involvement in the community.
This project is for upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling
Station, located at 1020 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater. The A.D. Morgan
Corporation was selected for this project based on their previous experience
constructing the Pasco County School CNG station. The scope of work
includes surplus & removal of the existing GazPack70 engine-driven
compressor, originally installed in 2011 that is no longer functional and replace it
with two new electric powered CNG compressors that will give additional
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capacity to the station. Other items include replacing two gas dispenser pumps
with new dispensers that have credit card readers integrated within the
dispenser. This will allow our outside customers to start using credit cards to
pay for their gas usage, versus our accounting department manually billing the
customers each month.
These upgrades will increase the station pumping capacity from 13 gas gallon
equivalent (GGE) per minute to approximately 20 GGE per minute. This will
decrease fueling times for the City Solid Waste trucks when multiple trucks are
filling at the same time.
The Clearwater CNG station originally opened in October 2011. These
upgrades are designed to ensure proper operation of the station over the next
10-15 years.
In addition, once the upgrade project is complete, CGS plans to solicit bids for a
vendor to provide ongoing Operations & Maintenance at the CNG facility. This
will ensure all equipment is maintained/serviced regularly and operate as
designed over the life of the equipment. Once bids are evaluated, CGS will
select a vendor and take the O&M contract to Council for approval.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of$560,000 in gas
fund revenues to capital project 96387, Natural Gas Vehicle Station.
In response to questions, CGS Managing Director Chuck Warrington said
the compressor being used was supposed to be a temporary operation; it is
time to permanently replace the compressor. Approximately 125 vehicles
use the filling station each week, predominantly city vehicles. Due to the
compressor issues, staff has not marketed services to non-city customers.
He said once the filling station is fully operational, staff will begin marketing
services to potential non-city customers. He said it is assumed that Solid
Waste will begin testing electric vehicles in 3 to 4 years and included the
assumption in the economic analysis of the filling station.
6. Parks and Recreation
6.1 Approve a Revocable License Agreement between All Around Amusements, LLC and
the City of Clearwater to provide entertainment concessions at Pier 60 Park from May 17,
2021, through May 16, 2022, with the option for four one-year term extensions, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On March 24, 2021, a Request for Proposal # 16-21 was issued to provide
beach entertainment concessions at Pier 60 Park and Clearwater Beach. All
Around Amusements (AAA) was the only respondent to the RFP. AAA has
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been a provider of entertainment concessions on Clearwater Beach since 2014
and has been a very responsive and responsible vendor to partner with.
Staff is recommending that a new Revocable License Agreement be approved
with AAA to provide entertainment concessions at Pier 60 Park. AAA offers a
wide variety of safe, fun-filled, creative inflatable rides, rock climbing wall,
bungee trampoline, trackless trains and much more. To provide entertainment
to children of all ages, a variety of equipment will be used on Clearwater Beach
including at a minimum an inflatable bounce house, dry slide, wet slide, and
other inflatable concessions. All new or replacement amusements must be
approved by the Parks and Recreation Director or their designee before being
placed on the beach.
Under the License Agreement, AAA will remit a license fee equal to $102,500
per year. The amount of$102,500 is the same amount that was remitted
annually under the previous agreement.
The City will have the opportunity to extend the agreement for four one-year
terms after which a new RFP will be issued.
6.2 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for
thirty-one Co-sponsored Special Events at an estimated General Fund cost of
$548,225.00 ($83,750.00 in cash contributions and $464,475.00 in service contributions)
and Enterprise Fund cost of$67,605.00 for the purposes of Fiscal Year 2021/22
departmental budget submittals. (consent)
According to City Council Policy, Item M, Special Event Fees, there shall be an
annual review of city sponsored/co-sponsored events during the budget
process. An agenda item approving co-sponsorship and level of support for
these events will be brought before the City Council at the beginning of the
budget process each fiscal year. In the event additional money is required
beyond what is approved in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 budget, City Council
approval will be required.
For FY 2021/22 staff is recommending $83,750.00 of cash contributions which
is $21,000.00 less than FY 2020/21. Cash contribution requests for 2021/22
are for Jazz Holiday ($75,000.00), MLK Jr. Celebration ($5,750.00) and
Clearwater Chalktober Fest ($3,000.00). The Special Events evaluation
committee declined the request for$10,000.00 in cash for the Tampa Bay
Veterans Association for the Memorial and Veterans Day Celebrations. Staff
believes that these celebrations can continue and grow through a closer
partnership with the City Special Events staff.
Total General Fund requests decreased by $76,485.00 from $624,710.00 to
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$548,225.00 due to the elimination of several events that did not request
support. Enterprise fund costs increased by $2,635.00.
Five events from 2020/21 did not request co-sponsorship for FY 2021/22,
Florida Orchestra and Rock n Roll did not apply due to Coachman Park closure.
Other events were Community Family Fun Night and Ruth Eckerd Hall events
(Blast Friday, Miracle on Cleveland, and Country on Cleveland).
Also included on the Special Events Budget Estimates chart for FY 2021/22 is a
list of twenty-three additional special events requiring some type of support from
the Special Events Division. Special Events Division processed 412
applications during 2020, while not accepting applications for the months of April
to July.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Senior Manager Kris Koch
said several attempts were made to encourage organizers of the Family Fun
Night event to submit an application. Staff anticipates the organization will
request a city sponsorship, requiring an off-cycle approval. The enterprise
funds that offer some level of support are Solid Waste, Clearwater Gas,
Marina and Parking.
6.3 Approve a proposal to Khors Construction, Inc. of Pinellas Park, Florida, in the amount of
$449,077.51 for phase II pool renovations at Ross Norton Aquatic Complex located at
1426 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts; transfer
$136,000.00 from CIP 93635 - Park Amenities to CIP 93271 - Swimming Pool R and R
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent0
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of thirteen firms to serve as
construction managers for the City under RFQ 40-20 and Khors Construction,
Inc., was selected as one of the approved firms.
The Ross Norton Complex and Swimming pool provide recreational
opportunities for residents in the southwestern portion of Clearwater
predominately the Lake Belleview Community. The pool includes an interactive
water playground, large water slide, eight-lane 50-yard pool and 10-foot diving
well. The pool was installed in the seventies and has seen many repairs and
improvements over the years. It is once again time to make needed repairs and
renovations to the pool.
On March 16, 2021, purchase order no. 21000626 in the amount of$72,141.30
was issued to Khors Construction, Inc. to perform some of the maintenance
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items needed in order to open the swimming pool for the 2021 summer swim
season.
This proposal is for the completion of the major renovation items which could
not be completed prior to this summer. Included in the proposal is the removal
and replacement of the diving pool beam, leveling of pool gutter, demolition and
replacement of all pool tiles and targets, removal and replacement of floor
drains, install hydrazo pool surface on all pool surfaces, replace mechanical
chemical feeder systems, remove and replace all decking surface, replace
interactive pool features, etc. With this increase, the amount for renovations at
the Ross Norton Aquatic Complex will total $521,218.81.
This is a 120-day contract which will begin after the close of the pool in
September and be completed by February 2022.
Staff is recommending the transfer of$136,000.00 from Park Amenities CIP
93635 to Swimming Pool R&R CIP 93271 so that construction can begin as
soon as the pool closes in September. The transfer of these funds will in no
way affect the remaining park amenities that need to be purchased in FY
2020/21.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in capital
improvement project 315-93271, Swimminq Pool R&R, $313,077.51 and
315-93635 Park Amenities $136,000.00.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said the
pool is traditionally closed after Labor Day. The pool did have a heater but is
was removed due to the lack of usage after Labor Day. He said when the
heater is not used all of the time, maintenance issues occur. The pool
traditionally opens in May.
6.4 Authorize a purchase order to Impact Sport Surfaces of Deerfield Beach, Florida in an
amount not to exceed $181,132.10, which includes a 10% contingency, to provide and
install gymnasium flooring at the Long Center gymnasium, pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1) (d) Cooperative Contracts; transfer $32,531.90 from CIP
93654 Recreation Center Infrastructure to CIP 93278 The Long Center Infrastructure and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for major capital repair and
renovation projects required at the various recreation centers, which are beyond
the responsibility of the Building and Maintenance Division.
On August 20, 2020, the City Council approved installing gymnasium equipment
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at both the Long Center and Countryside Center and replacing the flooring at
Countryside. The gymnasium floor at the Long Center needed to be replaced at
the same time, however, due to production shortages caused by COVID the
contractor was unable to get the needed wood flooring, therefore, as a
temporary fix the floor was sanded and recoated.
This purchase order will provide for the removal and installation of a new wood
floor for the Long Center gymnasium. This is a 75-day contract which will begin
in late August 2021 and be completed by November 7, 2021.
Impact Sport Surfaces is currently under contract with The School District of
Manatee County, Florida, because of bid #18-0073-MR.
Piggyback Contract #18-0073-MR expires on April 22, 2022.
Staff is recommending the transfer of$32,531.90 from "Recreation Center
Infrastructure" CIP 93654 to "The Long Center Infrastructure" CIP 93278. The
transfer of these funds will in no way impact any other recreation center
infrastructure repairs for FY 2020/21.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds of$148,600.20 (includes a 10% contingency) are available in the capital
improvement project 93278, Long Center Infrastructure & Repairs.
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of$32,531.90 from
capital improvement project 93654, Rec Center Infrastructure & Repairs, to
capital improvement project 93278, Long Center Infrastructure & Repairs, to
fund the balance needed for this contract.
7. Engineering
7.1 Declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 46-21, 450 public
parking spaces located in Condominium Unit PUB of the North Beach Plaza
Condominium (Parking Unit) at 490 Poinsettia Street, Clearwater, said real property
legally described as: Condominium Unit PUB of North Beach Plaza Condominium, a
Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official
Records Book 19444, Page 145, and any amendments thereto, and the plat thereof
recorded in Condominium Plat Book 159, Page 91, of the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida, together with its undivided share in the common elements appurtenant
thereto. (APH)
On December 29, 2016, the City of Clearwater acquired the fee simple
ownership of a parking condominium containing 450 parking spaces in the
North Beach Plaza parking garage from PV-Pelican Walk, LLC, located in the
Pelican Walk Commercial Condominium Complex.
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The appraised value of the Parking Unit/450 parking spaces has been
determined by James Millspaugh &Associates, Inc., to be $11,160,000.00 and
Tobias Realty Advisors to be $13,245,000.00. 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.
The City's total investment in the Parking Unit/450 parking spaces is
$11,580,246 which is the dollar amount city management recommends council
set as the minimum required bid in the Invitation to Bid solicitation.
City management supports declaring the property surplus for the purpose of
sale through Invitation to Bid.
In response to questions, Parking Manager Jeremy Alleshouse said the
current agreement with Paradise has not been favorable to the City. The City
owns the middle floors and Paradise owns the bottom two floors and top
floors. Paradise receives constant revenue while the City receives sporadic
revenue. He said the city is also contractually obligated to cover its
expenses. He said during the COVID pandemic, the revenue was not
covering the City's expenses. The City has been selling a lot of below
market monthly passes for beach employees, in the last two months, the
Department has seen a dramatic rise as business are beginning to hire
employees. As of last Thursday, there are 436 monthly passes. Mr.
Alleshouse said the city parking rates are historically low, approximately 1/2
to 1/3 lower than area market rates. The discounted monthly employee rate
is $40. He said it may be time to conduct a new parking rate study.
The City Manager said when Beach by Design was written, there was a
commitment that the City would pursue having a parking garage for patron
parking to support the Mandalay businesses. There was no focus on parking
being created for employees. Incentives were provided for public parking
when the Hyatt and Surfstyle hotels were redeveloped. He said the City
established a limit on the parking rate they would charge for approximately 7
years. The parking rates at these facilities increased after the 7-year
period. The City Manager said no one is happy with how the North Beach
garage is being managed. The City is not in a position to address the
concerning activity occurring in the garage since the City does not own the
facility.
In response to questions, Mr. Alleshouse said a garage on the beach can be
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very profitable; the monthly employee parking the City subsidizes are located
on the City's floors and are below the market rate. The garage owner sells
designated parking spaces on the top floor for a $100 monthly fee. The first
two floors are used as transient spaces. He said it is not abnormal to have a
discounted parking rate for city residents. The City Attorney said the parking
garage is a condominium, the remaining levels of the parking garage are
owned by Paradise. She said Paradise has a contract to sell their portion,
which includes the retail facility, to Sunrise. Staff is not aware of the sales
price and the City is not in a position to purchase.
The Council recessed from 11:09 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
7.2 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a 60 foot-wide right of way easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 3875, Page 36 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9455-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-11)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a 60-foot-wide right of way easement on
Applicant's property. As a condition of vacation, the Applicant will grant a
drainage and utility easement to the City over a portion of the vacated right of
way easement.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and the proposed location
of the new drainage and utility easement being granted by the property owner
and have no objection.
7.3 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 4223, Page 1499 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9456-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-12)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on
Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
7.4 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of that certain drainage and utility easement as
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recorded in O.R. Book 4055, Page 397 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
and pass Ordinance 9457-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-13)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a drainage and utility easement
on Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
7.5 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 4055, Page 399 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9458-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-14)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on
Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
7.6 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a water line easement as recorded in O.R. Book 20673,
Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance
9459-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-15)
The Exhibit provided in the water line easement as recorded in O.R. Book
20673, Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, contained
errors in the legal description, thus the property owner of the Vue at Belleair at
1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant) has requested that the City vacate said water
line easement on Applicant's property. As a condition of vacation, the Applicant
will grant a replacement water line easement to the City on applicant's property
based on the as-built location of the water line.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and the proposed location
of the new water line easement being granted by the property owner and have
no objection.
7.7 Accept a Sidewalk Easement from the property owner for the repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk on real property located at 604 Lime Avenue and adopt
Resolution 21-23.
The Sidewalk Easement will allow the City rights for repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk as the site is developed for residential use.
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The Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
7.8 Approve Supplemental 2 work order to Brown and Caldwell of Tampa, Florida for
construction coordination, engineering, and inspection services of FDOT Utility
Relocation at US 19 and Harn Boulevard project (20-0007-UT), in the amount of
$109,910, increasing the contract from $94,490 to $204,400, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
FDOT plans to construct a pedestrian overpass at the intersection of US 19 and
Harn Boulevard. The project includes constructing retaining walls used to
support pedestrian ramps on the west and east sides of US 19.
The City has 8-inch and 4-inch reclaimed water mains on the west and east
side of US 19, respectively, that conflict with the proposed retaining walls and
require relocation.
In early 2020, Brown & Caldwell as an EOR, was approved for numerous
miscellaneous services work orders totaling $49,835 to provide preliminary
design and coordination for relocation of city reclaim water mains in support of
FDOT's project.
June 18, 2020, City Council approved a Utility Work by Highway Contractor
Agreement (UWHCA) between the FDOT and the City of Clearwater for the
project. This agreement allows FDOT to fund relocation of City infrastructure
since the work is within City ROW.
August 18, 2020, Supplemental 1 work order was approved by the City Manager
to Brown & Caldwell for final design and construction drawings, bidding, and
coordination services in the amount of$44,655.
Supplemental 2 work order is for the construction administration and inspection
services in the amount of$109,910, increasing the work order from $94,490 to
$204,400. City anticipates full reimbursement from FDOT for the EOR costs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-530100-96784 $109,910
Funding is available in Water & Sewer Renewal and Replacement project
96784, Reclaimed Distribution System to fund the supplemental work order.
7.9 Declare three parcels of certain real property in Section 15, Township 29 South, Range
15 East, located at 704 Court St., 710 Court St. and 701 Franklin St., in Clearwater,
Florida, as surplus for the purpose of conveying the three parcels to the Pinellas Suncoast
Transit Authority (PSTA) in exchange for a parcel owned by the PSTA located at the
northwest corner of South Garden Avenue and Pierce Street, Clearwater, Florida, in
order to effectuate PSTA's construction of a new Multimodal Transit Facility. (APH)
The City is the owner of two of the three parcels to be conveyed to the PSTA,
more particularly described as:
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Parcel 1: 704 Court St.-Tax Assessor Parcel Number:
15/29/15/54450/011/0020.
A part of Lots 2, 3, 8 and 9, Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 43, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
described as follows:
From the Southwest corner of said Block 11, run thence East, 73.45 feet
for the Point of Beginning; thence run N 0 deg. 15'12" E, 314.34 feet to
the South right-of-way line of Franklin Street also being the North line of
said Block 11; thence S89 deg 58'00" E, along said North line of Block
11, 58.82 feet; thence S 0 deg 52'44" E, 314.34 feet to the North
right-of-way line of Court Street also being the South line of said Block
11; thence West, along said South line of Block 11, 65.03 feet to the
Point of Beginning.
Parcel 2: 710 Court St.-Tax Assessor Parcel Number:
15-29-15-54450-011-0030
Parcel 1
Lot 3, less the West four feet (4'); and all of Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7; and Lot
8, less the West four feet (4'), of Block 8, MAGNOLIA PARK, according
to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
AND
Parcel 2
Lot 3 lying Easterly of Railroad right-of-way and Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 and
that portion of Lot 8, lying Easterly of the Seaboard Airline Railroad spur
in Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, according to the plat thereof as recorded
in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Together with those portions of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11 described as:
From the Northwest corner of Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, as recorded
in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
thence South 89016'00" East, on an assumed bearing, along the North
line of said block, 152.50 feet for a Point of Beginning; thence South
00°10'44" East, 194.38 feet; thence by a curve to the left, radius 804.52
feet, arc 120.45 feet, chord South 04028'05" East, 120.34 feet to the
Northerly right-of-way line of Olive Street; thence North 89017'30" West,
along said right-of-way line 24.00 feet; thence North 00°10'44" West,
314.38 feet to the North line of said block; thence South 89016'00" East,
along said North line 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Said portions of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11 also being described as follows:
That portion of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, according to
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the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida, which lies East of the East line of the land
described in deed recorded in Official Records Book 10345, Page 2252,
of said public records, being situate, lying and being in the County of
Pinellas, State of Florida.
Of even date herewith, and as a prerequisite to this declaration, the City Council
has approved that certain Contract for Purchase of Real Property by the City of
Clearwater (Contract) between the City of Clearwater and the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), for the sale
and purchase of the third parcel (which is currently owned by the CRA), more
particularly described as:
Parcel 3: 701 Franklin St.-Tax Assessor Parcel
Num ber:15/29/15/54450/011/0010
A part of Lots 1, 2, 9 and 10, Block "11", Magnolia Park, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 43 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
described as follows:
From the Southwest corner of said Block "11", run thence East, 15.0 ft;
thence run N 0 deg. 42'00" W, parallel with and 15.0 ft. East of the East
right of way line of East Avenue, 129.0 ft. for the Point of Beginning;
thence continue N 0 deg. 42'00" W, along said line, 185.40 ft. to the
South right of way line of Franklin Street, also being the North line of said
Block "11"; thence S 89 deg. 58'00" E, along said North line of Block
"11", 63.68 ft.; thence S. 0 deg. 1512" W, 185.16 ft.; thence S 89 deg.
49'30" W, 60.60 ft. to the Point of Beginning.
Parcel 1, located at 704 Court St. is approximately 0.43 acres of vacant land,
acquired by the City on 10/27/2011 at the purchase price of$475,000.00 for the
long-range purpose of acquiring a strategically located parcel well suited for
transit and/or government purposes.
Parcel 2, located at 710 Court St. is approximately 0.94 acres of vacant land,
acquired by the City on 8/26/2011 at the purchase price of$1,950,000.00 for the
long-range purpose of acquiring a strategically located parcel well suited for
transit and/or government purposes.
Parcel 3, located at 701 Franklin St. is approximately 0.26 acres in size with a
5,600 SF warehouse located thereon. The parcel was acquired by the CRA on
08/05/2019 at the purchase price of$525,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring a
strategically located parcel to assemble with the adjacent City owned parcels
for future transit or governmental purposes.
This declaration of surplus shall apply to the subject parcels as the City's
interest may appear as of this date, vested or equitable, and bind said parcels
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upon title vesting in the City at such time as the City closes on Parcel 3.
The appraised value of the combined three parcels as determined by James
Millspaugh & Associates, Inc., is $3,600,000.00 and by Tobias Realty Advisors,
is $3,300,000.00.
The following excerpts, taken from the City of Clearwater Planning
Department's Downtown Development Plan, support an intermodal transit
facility in downtown Clearwater.
• Objective 2J: Pursue a premium transit system between Downtown,
Clearwater Beach, Tampa International Airport, and St. Pete/Clearwater
International Airport.
• Objective 2D: Maintain and improve the Pinellas Trail as both a
recreational amenity and as a unique opportunity for economic
development. Enhance Trail connectivity from the Downtown to the
waterfront and Beach. Promote Downtown Clearwater as a destination
accessible by the Pinellas Trail.
• Policy 10: The CRA may evaluate participating with the private sector in
land assembly to facilitate projects consistent with this Plan.
• Table 4.4: Coordinate with all transportation service providers on
infrastructure and program improvements including the water taxi,
trolley, bus system, rail, elevated transit, bike share and others.
• Table 4.5: Work with the County to create a comprehensive transit plan.
City management has reviewed and support declaring the three parcels
surplus.
In response to questions, Real Estate Coordinator Rob Brzak said the
appraised values for the bus transit property are $1.8 million and$1.73
million. The CRA property is under contract but the City has not closed yet.
7.10Parking Inequity Presentation
Parking Manager Jeremy Alleshouse provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Alleshouse said multiple parking citations to a
vehicle are issued. He said the Department is looking at increasing staffing
to improve enforcement efforts. The proposed parking fines are comparable
to surrounding cities. The ParkMobile app identifies parking lots but it does
not show real-time parking availability. He said staff does not propose
eliminating the parking kiosks on the beach as it provides a level of
convenience to guests who do not wish to download the mobile app. The
$75-resident permit was initiated for residents to go the beach but staff has
determined some residents who work on the beach have purchased the
permit, limiting parking turnover, and some residents on the beach have
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purchased the permit to obtain additional parking.
Discussion ensued with consensus for staff to proceed with the beach
parking rate increase, resident parking rate and ParkMobile implementation.
8. Planning
8.1 Continue to July 15, 2021: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1732
Evans Drive; the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1800 Diane Drive; and pass Ordinances 9463-21, 9464-21, and 9465-21 on
first reading. (ANX2021-04005)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling
0.382-acres. The two parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. The
properties are located generally south of Sunset Point Road, west of McMullen
Booth Road, north of SR 590, and east of US Highway 19 North. The applicants
are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste
service from the City. The properties are located within an enclave and are
contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. It is proposed that the
property located at 1732 Evans Drive be assigned Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay, and
a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR), and the
property located at 1800 Diane Drive be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Community Development
Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent Diane Drive and
Evans Drive rights-of-way. The applicants have paid the City's sewer
impact and assessment fees and are aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to these properties. Collection of solid waste
will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The properties are located
within Police District III and service will be administered through the
district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station #48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
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police, fire and EMS service. The properties will continue to receive
water service from Pinellas County. The proposed annexations will not
have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed Water/Drainage Feature
Overlay to be applied to 1732 Evans Drive recognizes the drainage
easement along the western boundary of the property. The proposed
zoning district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject properties is
consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties
exceed the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
limits in at least one direction; therefore, the annexations are consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
8.2 Continue to July 15, 2021: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 2248 NE Coachman Road, together with
certain abutting right-of-way of NE Coachman Road (SR 590) and pass Ordinances
9466-21, 9467-21, and 9468-21 on first reading. (ANX2021-04006)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.158-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the northeast corner of Berkley Place and NE Coachman Road (SR 590).
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
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solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is
proposing that the 0.005-acres of abutting NE Coachman Road (SR 590)
right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is
located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the
north, west and south. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Berkley Place
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and
assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend City
sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided
by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station #48 located at 1700
N. Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property
with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The
property will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Code; and
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• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north, west and south; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
9. Public Utilities
9.1 Authorize a purchase order to EWT Holdings III Corp., dba Evoqua Water Technologies
LLC (Evoqua), of Sarasota, FL, for odor and corrosion control through Catalyzed Iron
(Odophos), in an annual not-to-exceed amount of$200,000.00 for the initial term from
June 17, 2021 through May 21, 2022, with the option for one one-year renewal, pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(D) Other Government Entities' Bids
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Public Utilities would like to replace their current odor control system at the
Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) with an odor and corrosion control
system using catalyzed iron and Odophos. Evoqua will remove their old
storage tank and chemical feed system from Cliff Stephens park and install a
new storage tank and chemical system at lift station 42 which would feed
Odophos into the Northeast WRF collection system.
Additionally, Evoqua is replacing their existing Hydrogen Peroxide tank at the
Northeast WRF. The Hydrogen Peroxide system will feed into the headworks to
catalyze the iron residual from the Odophos fed in the collection system to
remove all existing hydrogen sulfide from entering the headworks, and to
prevent the generation of hydrogen sulfide along the force main, removing odors
from the wastewater.
The current system utilizes patented products and technology which have
increased significantly over the last few years. This new system is projected to
save the City approximately $33,000.00 a year.
Evoqua Water Technologies has provided high-level odor control at our
Northeast WRF facility for several years.
Piggyback Contract Manatee County Contract#18-TA002693AJ, for Corrosion
and Odor Control Services which expires May 21, 2022 with the option of one
renewal through May 21, 2023.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY21 are available in Public Utilities' cost center
4211355-551700 Bulk Chemicals
Funding for future years will be requested within contract calendar and spending
limits.
10. Legal
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10.1Approve 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
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
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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.
10.2Request authority to settle the case of Christine Marie Baxter v. City of Clearwater, Case
No. 19-007675-CI for $60,000.00. (consent)
On or about January 28, 2019, Christine Marie Baxter allegedly hit her foot on a
raised portion of one slab on the sidewalk located at 9 Hercules Avenue South,
Clearwater that was allegedly not level with its adjacent slab causing her to fall
resulting in injuries. She alleges injuries to her shoulder as a result.
Authority is being sought to settle this case for$60,000.00, in exchange for
which the City will receive a full release and the pending civil action will be
dismissed with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
59007590-545900
10.3Approve the Scope of Work from HR and A to provide negotiation support for the
development of the Osceola Avenue bluff parcels for a not to exceed cost of$65.000 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On January 11, 2021, the City and CRA issued RFP 14-21 for development of
three parcels on Osceola Avenue.
On June 3, 2021, the City Council approved the recommendation of the Bluff
RFP selection committee and authorized 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.
Staff is requesting approval to hire HR&A to provide support during the
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negotiation process. Specifically, HR&A will prepare for and participate in
internal coordination meetings with city staff and external meetings with City
Center Development (CCD). They will support city staff as needed in
conversations with CCD about potential programmatic, design, and planning
changes to their RFP response plans, with the expectation that the refinement
of these items will be complete by the end of June 2021.
Based on the above-referenced refinement, HR&A will conduct an evaluation of
CCD's revised financial plans and models. This due diligence is to identify any
potential discrepancies between their cost, revenue, and financing assumptions
and current market conditions, as well as any questionable methodological
approaches to determining financial returns.
HR&A will also produce a draft term sheet for the ground lease and sale
agreements and a term sheet for the development agreement, as well as
review of CCD's economic and fiscal impact analysis of their proposed plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-09600-530100, Professional Services, to
fund this contract.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said the agreement outlines
all required tasks, with one task due August 14. Staff will present the term
sheet to Council on August 19.
10.4Adopt Ordinance 9475-21 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Airpark Fund, Clearwater
Harbor Marina Fund, and Parking fund.
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9476-21 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021 to reflect a net increase of
$2,137,685.
11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 Support Letter for USDOT Build Grant Application for PSTA Transit Center
There was council consensus to submit the letter of support as presented.
12. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
13. Council Discussion Item
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13.1Ombudsman discussion - Mayor Hibbard
Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition representative David Lillesand provided
a PowerPoint presentation.
The City Attorney said none of the Coalition's recommendations are
unreasonable at face value but more discussion is needed with Planning
staff. Ms. Akin said she sees value in additional training for the Community
Development Board members and has asked the Board's attorney to train
the newest members on quasi-judicial proceedings and public records law.
She said the attorney has started reviewing the information with the
members. The City Manager said the most controversial decisions made, in
regard to development, have been legislative decisions by Council. He said
the constant element of some of these with regards to project are "Not in My
Back Yard." He said the challenge will be to sort out the real issues from the
NIMBY.
Mr. Lillesand said there are not that many disputes that rise to a significant
level but there is still the perception that the neighborhood was not heard.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton
said she meets with each new Community Development Board member and
reviews ex parte communication, city development code, and role of the
CDB. An intensive training overview with the Community Development Board
as a whole has not been done in some time.
The City Attorney said the next step will be for staff to review the
recommendations. Staff will want to make as many changes as possible at
one time to the code.
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 scheduling a future council discussion
item regarding implementing dashboards for city departments and advisory
boards that would inform the public regarding status of activities.
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15. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
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