08/19/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 19, 2021
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Councilmember Kathleen Beckman, Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice
Mayor Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember David Allbritton and
Councilmember Mark Bunker
Also Present: Micah Maxwell — Interim 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 - Bishop James Opp from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints.
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 August Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to city employees.
The July 2021 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Robert
Buono, Public Utilities.
U.S. Coast Guard Sand Key Station
Chief Tim Abrams said he is the Officer in Charge at the station, which is a
35-active member unit for search and rescue. The station hopes to conduct
open houses for the public after the pandemic. He said the station hopes to
work with the media to educate the community on illegal charter vessel
services in the area and other trends on the water.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
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summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the August
5, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Patrick Raftery suggested the City Council require an annual report
regarding the City's progress on meeting the goals outlined in Greenprint
2.0 and requested consideration of a permanent memorial honoring
former City Manager William B. Home's contributions to Clearwater.
Sheila Neislar and Megan DiBlasi encouraged all to participate in Dine Out
for a Difference on August 26, which will benefit Clothes to Kids.
Becca Kaye expressed concerns regarding the recent Drew Street
Corridor Study and Concept Evaluation meeting and suggested that the
City start investing in residential neighborhoods that need sidewalk
repairs.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report and Local
Housing Incentive Certification for the closeout year 2018-2019 and interim years
2019-2020 and 2020-2021 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.2 Approve to re-issue a contract for Employee Benefit Broker and Consulting Services
from The Gehring Group for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2027 in
the amount of$1,389,000 for services to cover the next 5 calendar years and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a Sublease Amendment between the City of Clearwater, the Greater Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the State of Florida, Bureau of Public Land
Administration, Division of State Lands to extend the lease period from ten years to thirty
years for use of the Florida Department of Transportation Building and property located at
3204 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard for a visitor welcome center and trailhead facility and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a purchase order to TriCorps of Oklahoma City, OK for security services in an
annual not-to-exceed amount of$172,000.00, including three, one-year renewal options,
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pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-21, Security Services and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Ratify and confirm the City Manager's authorization to increase purchase order(s) to the
City's custodial vendor(s) for custodial services in an amount of$150,000.00 for a new
cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of$750,000.00 for the remainder of this term.,
authorize to increase purchase order(s) to the City's custodial vendor(s) for custodial
services in the amount of$180,000 for a new cumulative not-to-exceed amount of
$780,000.00 for the final term August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022, pursuant to Invitation
to Bid (ITB) 24-18, Custodial Services. (consent)
7.6 Authorize purchase orders to Aqua Triangle 1 Corp d/b/a Triangle Pool Service of Largo,
FL, Harcros Chemicals Inc of Tampa, FL and Leslie's Poolmart Inc d/b/a Leslie's
swimming Pool Supplies of Phoenix, AZ to provide swimming pool chemicals for a
cumulative annual not to exceed amount of$150,000 for the term of October 1, 2021
through September 30, 2022, with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion
pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 36-21 - Swimming Pool Chemicals and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
7.7 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year
2021-2022 in the amount of$252,549.84 to underwrite the cost of additional Community
Policing services by the Clearwater Police Department in the Downtown Gateway
District, Prospect Lake District, and the Downtown Core District, encompassed by the
CRA to address quality of life issues, drug dealing, prostitution, and homelessness and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve acceptance of University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc.,
d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), High Visibility Education
(HVE) and Enforcement Campaign for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award in the
amount of$21,455.01 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve Amendment No. 1 for the Fire Protection Services Agreement between Pinellas
County and City of Clearwater to add reimbursement for Marine 49 and Engine 50 to the
Clearwater Fire District and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.10Authorize an increase to Purchase Order 21000897, InSource Software Solutions, Inc. of
Richmond, VA, for additional SCADA licenses and associated software maintenance in
a not-to-exceed amount of$115,138.38 for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2023, and increase the authorization for existing licenses ($35,994.97 through
6/30/2022) by an estimated amount of$37,254.79 to allow for and extension of the
support of existing licenses from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 bringing the new
cumulative total $188,388.14 between 6/1/2021 and 6/30/2023, pursuant to Clearwater
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Code of Ordinances 2.563(1)(a) Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.11Authorize a purchase order to Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc of Seminole,
FL., for safety testing, inspection, certification, and repair services of the fire sprinkler
systems, in the not-to-exceed amount of$275,000 from July 1, 2021 through December
6, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other
Government Entities Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.12Authorize a purchase order to Precision Gate and Security of Venice, FL. for installation,
maintenance, and repair of the City's automated gate systems, in the not-to-exceed
amount of$165,000.00 from May 1, 2021 through September 23, 2022, with two,
one-year renewals in the annual amount of$100,000 pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Contracts and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Authorize purchase orders to Iron Container of Miami, FL and Wastequip Manufacturing
Company LLC of Statesville, NC to provide front load containers in a cumulative not to
exceed amount of$250,000.00 for the term September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022
with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion pursuant to Invitation to Bid
(ITB) No. 32-21, Front Load Containers, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.14Reappoint Councilmember David Allbritton to the Forward Pinellas/Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO)/Pinellas Planning Council (PPC), as the Clearwater representative,
for a four-year term, beginning October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. (consent)
7.15Reappoint Councilmember David Allbritton to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
(PSTA), as the Clearwater representative, for a three-year term beginning October 1,
2021 through September 30, 2024. (consent)
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted 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 Approve 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 3036 Glen Oak Avenue N. and pass Ordinances 9478-21, 9479-21, and 9480-21 on
first reading. (ANX2021-06009)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.214-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the north side of Glen Oak Avenue N. approximately 150 feet east of Moss
Avenue. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary
sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an
enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the west and south. 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 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 the City of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
Glen Oak Avenue N. 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
#49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. 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 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
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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 west and south; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve 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 3036 Glen Oak Avenue N. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9478-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9478-21 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 9479-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9479-21 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 9480-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9480-21 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
8.2 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 1272 Sedeeva Circle North and pass Ordinances 9484-21, 9485-21, and
9486-21 on first reading. (ANX2021-06011)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.186-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a new single-family dwelling (currently under
construction). The property is located on the north side of Sedeeva Circle N.
approximately 220 feet west of N. Betty Lane. The applicant is requesting
annexation in order to receive water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service
from the City. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north,
east 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 need for sanitary sewer and water service was prompted by the applicant's
proposal to construct a single-family dwelling on a previously vacant lot. Due to
timing issues, the applicant has started construction of the single-family
dwelling while located in the County. The site plan approved by the County
meets the minimum standard development provisions of the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District. Due to the nature of the construction,
Pinellas County will require the applicant to connect to the City's sanitary sewer
system prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). To ensure
consistency in the application of Building Code inspections and to prevent any
construction liability issues, the project will be built in its entirety under Pinellas
County jurisdiction. For that reason, second reading of the annexation cannot
occur until after the County issues a CO. The Planning and Development
Department will schedule second and final reading after the applicant obtains
the CO.
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:
• Water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service will be provided by the
City. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Sedeeva
Circle N. right-of-way. The applicant is aware that the sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend to the City's sewer system. The property is
located within Police District II and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity
to serve this property with water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire
and EMS service. 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.
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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
proposed 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, east and south; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Beckman 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 1272 Sedeeva Circle North. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9484-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9484-21 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 9485-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9485-21 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 9486-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9486-21 on
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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. City Manager Reports
9.1 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Sections 2.226 through 2.229, addressing
statutorily mandated changes in Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes (2020), which sets
forth the requirements for establishing a local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
and pass Ordinance 9438-21 on first reading.
As a recipient of State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program funding, the City
of Clearwater is required by Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, to establish an
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The AHAC is required to
review the city's policies and procedures, ordinances, land development
regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan and
recommend specific actions or initiatives to facilitate affordable housing. The
AHAC's recommendations are memorialized in the City's Local Housing
Incentive Strategy which is submitted to City Council and to the entity providing
statewide training and technical assistance for the Affordable Housing Catalyst
Program under Section 420.531, Florida Statutes (2020) at the completion of
the AHAC's work each year.
In 2008, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7981-08 to establish the
Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board as the AHAC. Ordinance
No, 8068-09 provided for the AHAC to be constituted every three years, as
previously statutorily mandated, and for the termination of terms of the
Committee following completion of its periodic duties. Ordinance 9438-21
captures the 2020 statutory changes regarding the composition of the AHAC.
The AHAC was previously required to convene every three years; the AHAC is
now required to meet annually. The Committee must consist of one locally
elected official from Clearwater and three additional committee members as
provided for in the statute. The locally elected official serving on the AHAC must
attend biannual regional workshops convened and administered under the
Affordable Housing Catalyst Program as provided in section 420.531(2), Florida
Statutes. If the locally elected official or a locally elected designee fails to attend
three consecutive regional workshops, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
may withhold funds pending the person's attendance at the next regularly
scheduled biannual meeting.
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Staff will present a recommendation to appoint the 2021 AHAC by resolution at
the September 2, 2021 council meeting.
Councilmember Beckman moved to Amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Sections 2.226 through 2.229, addressing statutorily
mandated changes in Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes (2020),
which sets forth the requirements for establishing a local
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9438-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9438-21 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
9.2 Approve the closure, for an indefinite time, to unauthorized motorized vehicles, of certain
portions of Cleveland Street, as described, generally, as the 400 and 500 blocks
between Osceola and Garden Avenues with all north/south streets remaining open and
adopt Resolution 21-31.
May 6, 2020, the City closed the described portions of Cleveland Street to
unauthorized vehicles in response to requests from business owners during the
State of Florida's State of Emergency initiated by Executive Order 20-52..
September 28, 2020, City Council directed staff to develop a pilot program
which would allow for the continuance of the temporary closure after the state
orders allowing for flexible operations are revoked.
July 12, 2021, City Council directed staff to indefinitely close the described
portions of Cleveland St. Resolution 21-31, if adopted, formalizes council's
request for the closure until the proposed resolution is rescinded or replaced.
Engineering has made improvements to signage and striping and replaced
numerous concrete jersey barriers for the short term. A cost estimate to
implement a more permanent closure will be shared with Council prior to
proceeding.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the closure, for an
indefinite time, to unauthorized motorized vehicles, of certain
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portions of Cleveland Street, as described, generally, as the 400
and 500 blocks between Osceola and Garden Avenues with all
north/south streets remaining open. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-31 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Resolution 21-31. 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 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, Purchasing by
adding Section 2.561(1)(k) and new Subdivision V Public-Private Partnerships and pass
Ordinance 9502-21 on first reading.
Division 3 of Article VI, Chapter 2 governs the purchasing procedures for
the acquisition of commodities, services, and construction, and the
expenditure of those funds. This amendment will create a uniform process
for private entities and the city to engage in a public-private partnership
(P3) consistent with section 255.065, Florida Statutes.
A summary is as follows:
Sec. 2.561(1)(k) - Adds P3 as new procurement method.
Subdivision V - Public-private partnerships.
Sec. 2.581 - Purpose and scope.
Sec. 2.582 - Definitions.
Sec. 2.583 - Conceptual proposal.
Sec. 2.584 - Unsolicited detailed proposals.
Sec. 2.585 - Solicited detailed proposals.
Sec. 2.586 - Competitive review and negotiation of detailed proposals.
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Sec. 2.587 - Public records.
In response to questions, Lead Assistant City Attorney Owen Kohler said
there is a state statute that allows local governments to pursue public
private partnerships but it is preferable that city code addresses the
procurement process. The City Attorney said the statue was adopted
approximately 4 years ago but the City has not received a P3 proposal.
Councilmember Beckman moved to amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, Purchasing by
adding Section 2.561(1)(k) and new Subdivision V Public-Private
Partnerships. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9502-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to pass Ordinance 9502-21 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
9.4 Approve addendum to employment agreement, appointing Micah Maxwell as the Interim
City Manager, effective August 16, 2021.
At the August 5, 2021 council meeting, Council approved the appointment of
Micah Maxwell as the interim city manager and to set the interim salary at 20%.
At the August 16, 2021 work session, there was unanimous council consensus
to appoint Micah Maxwell as the Interim City Manager commencing on August
16, 2021.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve addendum to employment
agreement, appointing Micah Maxwell as the Interim City
Manager, effective August 16, 2021. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Pinellas County COVID Antibody Initiative
Emergency Manager Jevon Graham said the City of Clearwater has an
opportunity to provide a much-needed service to the community. The
infusion treatments are helping individuals who have tested positive with
COVID recover. Staff has identified the former city hall site as a potential
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site. He said Pinellas County feels the vacant building is a good site to
use temporarily and relieve some pressure from local hospitals. The
County is expecting to conduct 300 treatments per day for 10 weeks.
In response to questions, Mr. Graham said the site will be open 7 -days a
week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The iv infusions will take approximately
1 hour person by appointment only. The entire building will be used. He
said some minor cleaning is needed; staff anticipates the program will
begin Monday at the earliest.
There was council consensus to allow Pinellas County to use the former city
hall site as a temporary antibody infusion site.
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
The Councilmembers expressed their condolences on the unexpected
passing of City Manager Bill Horne. They all said it was a tough week without
him and commented that he was a mentor that embodied the meaning of
public servant. He will be missed.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
The Mayor wished HEP's Barbara Green a happy 80th birthday and said she
has changed the landscape of Clearwater for the better. He challenged all to
give back to the community and volunteer. He asked all to keep Bill in their
hearts.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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