07/15/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 15, 2021
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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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— Mayor Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) - Given.
4.1 July Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Florida Municipal Achievement Award - Jordan Morang, Lauren Matzke, Chrissy Fisher,
and Gina Clayton - Planning Department
Florida League of Cities Ambassadors Eryn Russell and Shwanda Barnette
presented city staff with the Florida Municipal Achievement Award for the
Planning and Development Department's placemaking project.
4.3 End of Session Update - The Honorable Ed Hooper, Florida Senate
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
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Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the June 17,
2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the
City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the May 25, 2021 Strategic Planning Special Council Meeting.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the May
25, 2021 Strategic Planning Special Council Meeting. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.3 Approve the June 9, 2021 and June 14, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes regarding
City Manager Candidates.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the June 9, 2021 and
June 14, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes regarding City
Manager Candidates. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Jeannie Shapiro and Kristen Penchin said the Clearwater Free Clinic
provides services at no cost and receives no government funds to
operate. They invited all to participate in next week's Dine Out for a
Difference event as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clinic.
Daryl Flanery expressed concerns that the Clearwater Community
Garden has received very little communication from the City regarding
the streetscaping plans and said that community gardens are part of the
Greenprint plan.
It was stated that the City purchased the former Econo Inn site, which is
now being used as a staging area for Phase 3 of the Cleveland
Streetscape.
Cheryl Acton supported the Clearwater Community Garden.
Fred Irwin supported Senator Hooper's bill that required enhancing the
public safety communication systems for condominiums.
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Angela Hatcher reported that Bluesky Development was awarded the
9% tax credit to redevelop the old fire station at Franklin
Street. She said there is still a small gap in the financing, but she is
optimistic the necessary resources are finalized to start construction in
early 2022.
Patrick Raftery requested the Parks and Recreation Department be given
the proper funding to address much needed sidewalk repair throughout
the city.
Lisa Lanza expressed concerns regarding the physical state of city streets in
her neighborhood and potential political committee activity in future city
elections.
Stuart Berger expressed concerns with vehicular traffic along Drew Street.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Item 7.1.
7.1 Approve the Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact between the municipalities within
Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Forward
Pinellas and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
7.2 Approve Architect of Record (AOR) Professional Services Agreements, as listed, to
provide continuing professional architectural services for a four-year term pursuant to
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 39-21 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a purchase order to Stryker Sales Corporation dba Stryker Medical of Chicago,
IL to procure forty Lifepak 1000 cardiac defibrillators pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback; declare thirty-five Stryker Lifepack 1000 cardiac
defibrillators surplus and approve trade-in pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
2.623(7)(e), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Authorize a purchase order to EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC of
Hunt Valley, MD for Bioassay Toxicity Testing and Consulting Services in an annual
not-to-exceed amount of$34,800.00 plus a 15% contingency in the amount of$5,220.00
with the option for two, one-year renewals at the City's discretion pursuant to Invitation to
Bid 30-21, Bioassay Toxicity Testing and Consulting Services, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Designate Vice Mayor Hamilton as the City's official voting delegate at the Florida
League of Cities' Annual Conference, August 12-14, 2021. (consent)
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Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.1 Approve the Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact between the municipalities within
Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Forward
Pinellas and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Pinellas County staff organized a Countywide Housing Strategy Tactical Team
to establish the framework and terms of a countywide approach to affordable
housing. City staff from the Economic Development and Housing Department
and the Planning and Development Department participated in the Tactical
Team meetings. The goal was to create an organized, countywide approach to
meeting residents' needs for rental and ownership housing affordability.
Under the Compact, the parties agree to work toward developing strategies on
several issues that impact availability and quality of housing as well as racial,
social, economic, and geographic equality. Strategies include partnering with
various stakeholders to implement the Compact and coordinating among
jurisdictions to develop goals, and shared terminology/definitions addressing
affordable housing. The partners also agree to work toward developing a
centralized data repository and performance metrics to identify needs and
measure progress. While the Compact creates a coordinated framework for
addressing affordable housing needs, the partners agree to do so while
respecting the autonomy of each local jurisdiction.
It was stated that the compact includes wonderful goals for affordable
housing but lacks measurable goals for the initiatives.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the Advantage Pinellas
Housing Compact between the municipalities within Pinellas County,
the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Forward
Pinellas and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2021/22; set public hearing
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dates on the budget for September 16, 2021 and September 30, 2021, to be held no
earlier than 5:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on August 3, 2021 at 3 p.m.
to fully discuss the proposed budget.
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing and
adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 4, 2021. The City's proposed
millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM notices
mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased without
first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the City of
Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the public
hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.9550 mills, the same as the
current year. This rate is 7.56% more than the rolled back rate of 5.5367 mills.
The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City with the same
property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the proposed millage rate
of 5.9550 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting the millage rate will
reflect a 7.56% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.5367 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2021 compliance forms as follows:
5.9550 mills - Tentative millage rate
5.5367 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
6.4491 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
7.0940 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
A special budget work session is being scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021,
at 3 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
One individual questioned if the decorative sidewalks in N. Greenwood
would be fixed and if the medians along Gulf to Bay Boulevard will be
"bright and beautiful."
One individual opposed the stormwater utility rate and suggested
adopting a rate structure based on square footage, similar to the one
used by the City of St. Petersburg.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt a tentative millage rate of
5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2021/22; set public hearing dates on the
budget for September 16, 2021 and September 30, 2021, to be held
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no earlier than 5:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on
August 3, 2021 at 3 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve the City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan, which
is the second Action Plan of the FY2020/2021 - FY2024/2025 Consolidated Plan, to
implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan, and authorize the
appropriate officials to enter into agreements with HUD and organizations approved for
funding, together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments to same as
needed.
On July 16, 2020, City Council approved the 2020/2021 - 2024/2025
Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) identifying the city's goals and objectives
with respect to the city's administration of HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds.
Under the Consolidated Plan, the City is required by US Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) to create and implement a plan each year to
identify the sources and uses of these funds for housing, community programs,
and economic development. This plan, referred to as the Annual Action Plan,
provides HUD with the City's housing budget and proposed expenditures based
on the entitlement funds and estimated program income that the City will
receive in the upcoming fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives established
in the Consolidated Plan.
Funds will be used to develop viable communities and sustain existing ones. In
addition, the funds will be used to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to
assist extremely low- to moderate-income households. This year's Annual
Action Plan allocates federal funds to provide housing opportunities to extremely
low- to moderate-income households for new and existing homes, construction
and/or renovation of public facilities, and to fund public services programs.
In FY 2021-2022, the City will receive $922,626 in entitlement funds for the
CDBG Program and $452,259 in entitlement funds for the HOME Program. The
City is also reprogramming: $3,358,202 in prior year HOME entitlement and
program income funding; $150,000 in anticipated FY 2021-2022 HOME program
income; $543,634 in prior year CDBG entitlement and program income funding;
$27,500 in anticipated FY2021-2022 CDBG program income; and $1,251,658
(including $71,600 in anticipated FY2021-2022 program income) in CDBG
Revolving Loan Program funds. Funds provided through the CDBG Program
may be used for housing, community and economic development, public
services and facilities, acquisition, relocation and administration. Funds
provided through the HOME Program are limited to housing-related activities
and administration.
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The City partners with several non-profit agencies to implement the goals and
objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. To obtain these partners, the
City annually publishes in February a Notice of Funding Availability in the local
newspaper and on its website. This notice informs the public of the resources
the City will make available and the eligible uses of these resources. It also
informs them of the 30-day application period for requesting funds. The
applications were due on March 18, 2021 with the City receiving 23 applications;
23 applications received an allocation of funding.
A Technical Review Committee (TRC) comprised of a professional in the social
service and grants community, a member of the City's Neighborhood and
Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB), a representative of the North
Greenwood Community, the City Clerk and the City's Neighborhood Coordinator
reviewed and ranked the applications. Applicants were provided an opportunity
to present their proposed projects at the April 13, 2021 NAHAB meeting. City
Housing staff also reviewed each application to ensure it met HUD's baseline
requirements. With guidance from the TRC and NAHAB and based on available
funding, City staff prepared recommended funding allocations. The NAHAB met
on May 11, 2021 and approved the recommended allocations.
Each year the City may allocate up to 15% of its CDBG funds for Public
Services activities. This year the City received fourteen requests for funding of
public services from eleven public service providers in the amount $240,230.
$226,560 was available to fund the fourteen activities. This amount is unusually
high because the City converted remaining Neighborhood Stabilization Program
funds to CDBG and was able to direct a portion of those funds towards public
services. Staff recommends the following: allocation of funding at 100 percent
to housing services providers to support housing program needs. Allocation of
funding for the remaining eight organizations based on the tiered ranking of TRC
scoring for which the three highest-ranked applicants are granted 100 percent
funding, the next three highest-ranked applicants are funded at approximately 90
percent and the two lowest-ranked applicants are funded at approximately 85
percent.
The City received eight requests for funding of Public Facilities improvements.
The TRC reviewed each application and recommended funding of each request
as appropriate. Staff is recommending funding of all eligible components of
each request. The total staff-recommended allocation of the eight projects is
$671,925. This investment will help daily operations of each public Service
Provider with improved facility functionality, efficiency, and safety features.
The Annual Action Plan serves as a budget for planned projects and identifies
unallocated funds available for additional project(s) throughout the budget year.
Staff requests authorization to make administrative adjustments during the
budget year to fund additional project(s), including shifting funds between
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projects within budgetary segments. Staff will request Council approval for any
administrative adjustments that exceed City Manager authority of$100,000.
On July 13, 2021, the NAHAB passed a motion recommending City Council
approval of the FY2021/2022 Annual Action Plan.
The FY2021/2022 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD on August 15, 2021. All
organizations that will be receiving an allocation will have agreements prepared
and executed by October 1, 2021. Staff will perform compliance monitoring with
funded organizations on an annual basis.
Economic Development and Housing Assistant Director Chuck Lane
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the City of Clearwater's
Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan, which is the second
Action Plan of the FY2020/2021 - FY2024/2025 Consolidated Plan, to
implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated
Plan, and authorize the appropriate officials to enter into
agreements with HUD and organizations approved for funding,
together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments to
same as needed. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
8.3 Approve the request from the property owner of 619, 629 and 631 Mandalay Avenue,
Clearwater (Applicant), and the City of Clearwater (City), as their interests may appear, to
vacate an abutting 15-foot platted alley described as: that 15 Foot Alley lying Easterly and
adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block B and Westerly of Lot 9 in Block B of a replat of
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block 86 and Lots 1 to 8, inclusive, Block 85, of Mandalay Unit No.5, as
recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 27, and Blocks 85A and 86A of a replat of Lots 1 to 8,
inclusive, Block 83, Lots 11 to 20, inclusive, Block 84, Lots 9 to 16, inclusive, Block 85,
Lots 5, 6, 7, Block 86, and all of Blocks 76 to 82, inclusive, and 87 of Unit No. 5,
Mandalay, as Recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 48; which replat is recorded in Plat Book
21, Page 13, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida and pass Ordinance 9477-21
on first reading. (VAC2021-10)
The property owner of 619, 629 and 631 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater is
proposing to vacate an abutting 15-foot platted alley to the east of their property.
The City is the owner of the two Lots to the south of 619, 629, and 631
Mandalay Ave., and in order to complete vacation of the entire platted alley in the
subject area (the alley to the south has already been vacated), the City
proposes vacation of the portion of the 15-foot platted alley abutting the city
property to the east.
The purpose of this vacation is to eliminate the alley which will assist the
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Applicant with density requirements in development of their site.
The two additional property owners abutting the alley to the east have provided
letters of no objection to the alley vacation. All property owners abutting the alley
have agreed to grant Duke Energy and Frontier Communications their
respective requested easements upon approval of the alley vacation ordinance.
The City of Clearwater is also the owner of McKay Park which abuts the
proposed alley to be vacated to the south. City stakeholders have reviewed this
proposed alley vacation and have no objection.
Engineering Director Tara Kivett said the northeast property is owned by
Frontier Communications.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the request from the
property owner of 619, 629 and 631 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater
(Applicant), and the City of Clearwater (City), as their interests may
appear, to vacate an abutting 15-foot platted alley described as: that
15 Foot Alley lying Easterly and adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in
Block B and Westerly of Lot 9 in Block B of a replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
Block 86 and Lots 1 to 8, inclusive, Block 85, of Mandalay Unit No.5,
as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 27, and Blocks 85A and 86A of a
replat of Lots 1 to 8, inclusive, Block 83, Lots 11 to 20, inclusive,
Block 84, Lots 9 to 16, inclusive, Block 85, Lots 5, 6, 7, Block 86, and
all of Blocks 76 to 82, inclusive, and 87 of Unit No. 5, Mandalay, as
Recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 48; which replat is recorded in Plat
Book 21, Page 13, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9477-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9477-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.4 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
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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,
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
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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.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to 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.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9463-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9463-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9464-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9464-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9465-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9465-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.5 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
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(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
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.
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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
• 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.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to 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). The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9466-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9466-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9467-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9467-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9468-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9468-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
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8.6 Continue to a date uncertain: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial,
Research and Technology (IRT) District for 1223 N. Hercules Avenue, Unit A, together
with certain right-of-way of N. Hercules Avenue and pass Ordinances 9469-21, 9470-21,
and 9471-21 on first reading. (ANX2021-05007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.27-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a manufacturing use. The subject property is
located on the east side of N. Hercules Avenue, approximately 360 feet south of
Range Road, and is part of a larger site consisting of two parcels, #A and #B,
with parcel #B currently located within city limits. Parcel #B was annexed into
the City in 1979; however, the current parcel lines bifurcate both of the buildings
on both parcels. The applicant is requesting annexation, and once both parcels
are in the City's jurisdiction, the applicant intends to plat the property in order to
adjust the parcel lines with the intent to sell the subject property upon plat
approval. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 2.76 acres
of the N. Hercules Avenue right-of-way south of the southern right-of-way line of
Range Road not currently within the city also be annexed. The property is
located in an enclave and is contiguous to city boundaries on all sides. The
annexation will eliminate an enclave. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and a
Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research & Technology (IRT).
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 the City. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent N. Hercules Avenue
right-of-way, and the applicant is aware of the required sewer impact
and assessment fees that must be paid in full prior to connection and of
the additional costs to extend to the City's sewer system. The applicant
has chosen not to connect to sanitary sewer at this time and is aware of
the associated monthly availability fee. 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 N. 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
the City. 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 of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
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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.
• The annexation of the property is consistent with the City's Economic
Development Strategic Plan (August 2011):
Strategy 1.4 Expand the use of the Industrial, Research and
Technology District (IRT).
Action 4: Protect existing industrial land in the city from
converting to other uses.
• The proposed Industrial Limited (IL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits light and medium manufacturing uses
at an intensity of 0.65 FAR. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to the property is the Industrial, Research & Technology (IRT) District.
The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in
the District. Although the subject property does not meet the District's
minimum dimensional requirements, final lot size will be established
through the plat process and will be required to meet the city's
standards. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries along all sides; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to continue Item 8.6 to a date uncertain.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.7 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) District for 3467
Sweetwater Trail and pass Ordinances 9472-21, 9473-21, and 9474-21 on first reading.
(ANX2021-05008)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.393-acre property consisting of
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one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the northeast side of Sweetwater Trail approximately 195 feet north of Brattle
Lane. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste
service from the City. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to
the east. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Density Residential (LDR).
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.
Sanitary sewer is not readily available to the 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 N McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#50 located at 2681 Countryside Boulevard. The City has adequate
capacity to serve this property with 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 Low (RL) 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 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Density Residential (LDR) District. The use of the subject
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property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and although
the property does not meet the District's minimum dimensional
requirements, it meets the criteria for a Residential Infill Project through
a Flexible Standard Development application. The proposed annexation
is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) District
for 3467 Sweetwater Trail. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9472-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9472-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9473-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9473-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Ordinance 9474-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9474-21 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.8 Approve the contraction of the Clearwater Cay Community Development District and
pass Ordinance 9437-21 on first reading.
CL Clearwater LP, a Delaware limited partnership; CL Clearwater LLC, a
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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
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
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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.
Applicant representative Scott Clark said the affected parties have
come to an agreement.
Clearwater Cay Community Development District representative Dan
Malloy said the District supports the contraction petition presented to
Council.
Gran Venezia Condominium Association representative Bruce Barnes
said the Association supports the petition before Council, which is fair
and appropriate.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the contraction of the
Clearwater Cay Community Development District. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9437-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9437-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9455-21 on second reading, vacating a sixty foot right of way easement
as recorded in OR Book 3875 Page 36, of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida.
Ordinance 9455-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9455-21 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
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9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9456-21 on second reading, vacating a portion of a sanitary sewer
easement described as a portion of land being a part of that certain easement recorded
in OR Book 4223, Page 1499, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9456-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9456-21 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9457-21 on second reading, vacating a portion of a drainage and utility
easement, described as a portion of land being a part of that certain drainage and utility
easement recorded in OR Book 4055, Page 397 of the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida.
Ordinance 9457-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9457-21 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9458-21 on second reading, vacating a portion of a sanitary sewer
easement, described as a portion of land being a part of that certain easement recorded
in OR Book 4055, Page 399 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9458-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9458-21 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9459-21 on second reading, vacating a water line easement as
recorded in OR Book 20673, Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida.
Ordinance 9459-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9459-21 on
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second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10. City Manager Reports
10AAccept a Drainage and Utility Easement from the property owners of Vue At Belleair
Apartments for the construction, installation and maintenance of drainage and utility
facilities on real property located at 1551 Flournoy Circle West, Clearwater and adopt
Resolution 21-16.
The granting of the Drainage and Utility easement from the property owners to
the City is a condition of vacation Ordinance 9455-21, approved by Council on
June 17. The acceptance of the Drainage and Utility easement fulfills that
condition and grants the city rights to install, operate and maintain drainage and
utility facilities within the easement area at the Vue of Belleair Apartments.
The Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Drainage and Utility
Easement from the property owners of Vue At Belleair Apartments
for the construction, installation and maintenance of drainage and
utility facilities on real property located at 1551 Flournoy Circle
West, Clearwater. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 21-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-16. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10.2Accept a Water Line Easement from the property owners of Vue At Belleair apartments
for the construction, installation, and maintenance of water line facilities on real property
located at 1551 Flournoy Circle West, Clearwater and adopt Resolution 21-17.
The granting of the water line easement from the property owners of Vue At
Belleair to the City is a condition of vacation Ordinance 9459-21, approved by
Council on June 17. The acceptance of the water line easement fulfills that
condition and grants the city rights to install, operate and maintain water line
facilities within the easement area at the Vue of Belleair Apartments.
The Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
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Councilmember Bunker moved to accept a Water Line Easement
from the property owners of Vue At Belleair apartments for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of water line facilities on
real property located at 1551 Flournoy Circle West, Clearwater. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 21-17. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10.3Accept two utility easements from Gulf to Bay LM, LLC for the construction, installation
and maintenance of city utility facilities on real property located at 2188 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard and adopt Resolution 21-18.
The Utility Easements will grant the City rights for construction, installation and
maintenance of utility facilities on the commercial site.
The Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easements.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept two utility easements
from Gulf to Bay LM, LLC for the construction, installation and
maintenance of city utility facilities on real property located at 2188
Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 21-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-18. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10AApprove a proposal from Skanska, Inc., of Tampa, FL, for construction of Imagine
Clearwater (17-0031-EN) at the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of$55,370,250.00
per RFQ 52-19 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
December 19, 2019, City Council approved RFQ#52-19 selecting Skanska as
CMAR to provide construction services for Imagine Clearwater and approved a
proposal for Pre-Construction services in the amount of$425,000.00 to include
design review and construction cost estimating.
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September 3, 2020, City Council approved GMP #1 for $1,184,090.00 from
Skanska to relocate Duke Energy infrastructure to support the future park
buildings and amenities.
April 15, 2021, City Council approved GMP #2 for$12,943,812.00 from Skanska
to perform demolition, sitework, and installation of utilities infrastructure.
Designs for all park components and buildings are complete and the permitting
process is underway. Skanska has provided GMP #3 for this work in Coachman
Park and adjacent city-owned lots located at 301 Drew Street, Clearwater. The
Imagine Clearwater project includes redevelopment of the City's 22-acre
downtown waterfront park space to include a large bandshell, seating canopy
cover, dockmaster's building, public restrooms, an interactive water feature,
walking paths, picnic pavilions, extensive landscaping, and a civic gateway
connecting the park to Clearwater's downtown.
Construction for this work will begin in late July 2021 and run concurrent to the
work approved in GMP #2. The Park will be closed until all park features
associated with Imagine Clearwater are constructed.
Completion is scheduled for summer of 2023.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENGF180013-CONS-CNSTRC $55,370,250.00
The Council recessed from 7:50 p.m. through 7:58 p.m.
Finance Director Jay Ravins reviewed the financial summary for the
project. Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said a small portion of the
project cost would historically be defined as an overrun. The project
represents the City's highest aspirations for achieving the kind of change
in our community, Downtown and waterfront that is supported by our
residents. The proposed redevelopment of the waterfront will serve our
community for the remainder of this century, while enhancing
Clearwater's waterfront access and entertainment opportunities.
Eight individuals spoke in support.
One individual submitted an email supporting the project that was read
into the record by the City Clerk (see page 28).
One individual opposed the size of the proposed amphitheater.
One individual said downtown Clearwater must become a vibrant and
successful place in its own right, serving its own citizens. He expressed
concerns that the proposed amenities along the waterfront do not offer much
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needed activity.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve a proposal from Skanska,
Inc., of Tampa, FL, for construction of Imagine Clearwater
(17-0031-EN) at the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of
$55,370,250.00 per RFQ 52-19 and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.5Confirm the Declaration of a State of Emergency due to conditions surrounding Tropical
Storm Elsa and adopt Resolution 21-28.
The entire City of Clearwater was threatened by the wind and rain and
disruption of services and coastal areas are threatened by storm surge
attendant to the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
Mayor Frank Hibbard issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency on July 4,
2021. Section 15.07(2) of the Code of Ordinances requires the City Council to
confirm a Declaration of a State of Emergency at the next regularly scheduled
meeting.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to confirm the Declaration of a
State of Emergency due to conditions surrounding Tropical Storm
Elsa. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-28 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-28. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10.6Continued closure of Cleveland Street - Mike Lavery
Assistant to the City Manager Mike Lavery provided pictures of proposed
temporary barriers. A resolution for the indefinite closure of Cleveland
Street will be presented to Council at a future council meeting. Mr. Lavery
said he will work with Engineering to identify options for more permanent
solutions for council consideration.
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Five individuals spoke in support.
One individual suggested providing the Downtown Merchants
Association more power and stated that the Blast Friday events were
expensive.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to direct staff to proceed with the
indefinite closing of Cleveland Street to vehicular traffic. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 PSTA/Forward Pinellas Update - Councilmember Allbritton
Councilmember Allbritton said PS TA applied for a $25 million RAISE grant
from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The $3M balance needed will
come from Forward Pinellas, FDOT, and PSTA. The grant will be used for
the new multi-modal center. He said letters of support have been submitted
but more letters are needed. He said transportation does not stop at county
lines and the region is banded together by the Suncoast Transportation
Planning Alliance which is composed of the planning organizations in the
surrounding counties. He said when Washington DC gives funds, they give
to the regional MPO's who have a unified goal.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Bunker said he has spent an enormous amount of time
thinking of the negative impacts of Scientology, but he now has an extreme
positive feeling about the future of Clearwater.
Councilmember Beckman said she is super proud to represent Clearwater
residents and be at the meeting for the historic vote. She suggested a 24-
hour web cam on Imagine Clearwater for people to watch the progress of the
park project.
Councilmember Allbritton said there is going to be opportunities for naming
rights in the park and will probably be the job of the conservancy who will
always keep activity in the park.
Vice Mayor Hamilton said it was a great meeting and it is always fun to build
stuff. He wished his wife a Happy 39th Anniversary.
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The Mayor said he is proud of tonight and the decision of Council. He
thanked the police officers who participated in the Cops and Kids Kickball at
North Greenwood Recreation Center; it gave the kids an opportunity to
interact with the police officers and see that they are regular people. He
thanked everyone who came out to Baycare Ballpark for a great 4th of July
celebration. He congratulated James Rembert on his 100th birthday. He
reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
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