08/05/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 5, 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 — Rev. Donna Oberkreser from Central Christian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Diversity Leadership Council Poster Contest
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the July 15,
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
Major Ted Morris said the COVID pandemic has threatened the stability
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of many families who are on the brink of potential homelessness. He said
the Salvation Army provides rent and utility assistance to those in need
and is willing to partner with the City in these endeavors.
Adrian West expressed concerns with Clearwater citizens who are
underrepresented and live in neighborhoods that need more city
investments.
Darrell Lakey expressed concerns regarding speeding boats on
Stevenson Creek and requested consideration to designating the area
between Ft. Harrison Avenue and Betty Lane a No Wake Zone and a
Manatee Zone.
The City Manager said the individual speeding is scheduled to go before
the Code Enforcement Board due to existing violations on his property.
The Police Department and the Marine &Aviation Director have
spoken with the individual. He said even if a No Wake Zone is
established, enforcement will be difficult. Staff is working towards a
resolution.
Patrick Raftery requested that the City recognize and honor Sarah Ann
Painter, Florida's 2021 Teacher of the Year, and Bobby Finke, Olympic
Gold Medalist at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He encouraged the City to
implement electric and hybrid vehicles into its fleet when possible and
engage manufacturers of EV charging stations to install the stations
throughout the city at a reasonable price.
It was stated that a sign for Mr. Finke will be erected on the Causeway
soon, as it has been done for previous gold medalists. EV charging
stations will be discussed during the Greenprint conversation.
Adriana Rodriguez expressed concerns with vehicular speed on
Highland Avenue and Keene Road and the inaccessibility of public
restrooms in city parks. She questioned how the Hispanic community will
be included in the City's 2045 Plan.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted less Item 7.2.
7.1 Appoint Micah Maxwell as the Interim City Manager and set interim salary at 20%.
(consent)
7.2 Approve Juneteenth as a city recognized holiday. (consent)
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See below.
7.3 Authorize a purchase order to Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL for renovations
of Belmont Park located at 1535 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, for a guaranteed
maximum price of$395,875.98 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 40-20,
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts; transfer
$150,000.00 from CIP C2002 - Ed Wright Park Renovations to CIP M1915 - Belmont
Park Renovations and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal Agreement No. 520010893
between the City of Clearwater and Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust
Fund of the State of Florida from April 1, 2021 through April 1, 2026 for the use of
submerged land for Pier 60 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.5 Authorize a purchase order to Himes Electric Company, Inc. of Lutz, Florida, for the
renovations of the lighting system on the northeast (NE) multipurpose field at Countryside
Sports Complex, in an amount not exceed $327,093.80 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB)
21-0006-PR, Countryside Sports Complex Field Lighting - Phase II, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve an amendment to the sponsorship agreement between ESPN Productions, Inc.
(EPI) and the City of Clearwater to host the third year of the agreement in February 2022
rather than 2021 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve the amended and restated Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clearwater
and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve the conveyance of a 20-foot x 30-foot utility easement to Florida Gas
Transmission Company, LLC, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining above
ground and subsurface natural gas pipelines, valves and appurtenances at 3055 N
McMullen Booth Road and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve Parking Consultant of Record (PCOR) Professional Services Agreements, as
listed, to provide continuing professional parking consultant services for a four-year term
pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 37-21 and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
7.10Authorize the purchase of vehicles (heavy and light duty) and equipment as approved in
the 21/22 Fiscal Year Budget for a not-to-exceed amount of$6,100,850.00, per the
recommended contracts in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563 (1)(c) Other Government Entities; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master
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Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an inter fund loan from the Capital
Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interest; declare surplus
and authorize to transfer to city departments, for disposal at auction, or trade-in vehicles
and equipment being replaced in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.623; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Authorize a purchase order with WEX Bank of Portland, ME in an amount not-to-exceed
$320,000.00 for fleet fuel card services for the term of October 1, 2021 through
December 31, 2025 with a two-year optional extension in the amount of$150,000.00 in
accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Section 2.563 (1)(c) Piggyback or
cooperative purchasing and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.12Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors as listed, for the purchase of Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) replacement and repair parts, in the cumulative
annual not-to-exceed amount of$700,000.00 for Fiscal Year 21/22, pursuant to City
Code of Ordinances Sections 2.561(5)(a) Small purchases, 2.563 (1)(b) Micro
purchases and 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback or cooperative purchasing, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, the City of St. Petersburg, and the
City of Pinellas Park for the distribution of settlement funds from opioid litigation and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted, less Item 7.2, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.2 Approve Juneteenth as a city recognized holiday. (consent)
Juneteenth is a celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States, the
holiday represents the true emancipation of freedom that honors the American
value of freedom for all.
On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday. The City of
Clearwater has had Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a core value for decades
and staff will continue to make significant and intentional progress toward a
more inclusive and equitable workforce for all employees. As such, staff is
recommending beginning in June 2022, the City of Clearwater formally
acknowledge Juneteenth as an official annual City of Clearwater holiday. Staff
invites the community at large to embrace it alongside all of us.
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The City of Clearwater currently provides for 10 paid holidays and three floating
holidays for CWA and SAMP employees, (FOP and IAFF union employees
receive 9 paid holidays and four floating holidays). The City's comparable
municipalities are all currently in discussion regarding adding Juneteenth as a
holiday, with one, the City of St. Petersburg having approved it recently. Any
change to the holiday schedule will need to be negotiated with each of the
bargaining units.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Staff has reviewed the cost of providing a paid holiday to all permanent
employees based on current salaries and typical holiday hours worked.
The Juneteenth holiday is expected to add approximately $154,000 in
compensation and $22,000 in related benefits, for a total of$176,000. Of this
amount, approximately $133,000 would be paid from the general fund.
Within the typical salary and benefit costs, approximately $318,000 is expected
to be paid as holiday leave in lieu of hours worked.
Future budgets will include the cost of the Juneteenth holiday.
In response to questions, Human Resources Manager Sherman
Stroman said staff has been discussing plans to make Juneteenth a day
that all in the community can participate. Staff wants to plan activities that
will illustrate the meaning of freedom.
One individual questioned if Juneteenth would be paid holiday.
It was stated that the day would be a paid holiday.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve Juneteenth as a city
recognized holiday. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9463-21 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 1800 Diane Drive and 1732 Evans Drive, all within Clearwater,
Florida 33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the
city to include said addition.
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Ordinance 9463-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9463-21 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
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9464-21 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 1800 Diane Drive and 1732 Evans Drive, all within Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Low (RL) and
Water/Drainage feature overlay.
Ordinance 9464-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9464-21 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
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9465-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1800 Diane Drive and
1732 Evans Drive, all within Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9465-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9465-21 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
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9466-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2248 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, Florida 33765, together with
certain NE Coachman Road (SR 590) right-of-way, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9466-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9466-21 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
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roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9467-21 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property whose post
office address is 2248 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, Florida 33765, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9467-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9467-21 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
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 9468-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2248 NE Coachman Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33765, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9468-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9468-21 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
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 9437-21 on second reading, amending Ordinance 7515-05 as
amended by Ordinance 7564-05, which established the Clearwater Cay Community
Development District, by contracting boundaries of the district; describing the boundaries
of the area removed from the district and describing the external boundaries of the
contracted district; providing that the city may not and shall not modify or delete any
provision of the district Charter set forth in Sections 190.006-190.049, Florida Statutes.
Ordinance 9437-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9437-21 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,
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Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.8 Adopt Ordinance 9472-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 3467 Sweetwater Trail, Clearwater, Florida 33761, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9472-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9472-21 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
8.9 Adopt Ordinance 9473-21 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property whose post
office address 3467 Sweetwater Trail, Clearwater, Florida 33761, upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9473-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9473-21 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
8.10Adopt Ordinance 9474-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3467 Sweetwater Trail,
Clearwater, Florida 33761, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Density
Residential (LDR).
Ordinance 9474-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9474-21 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
8.11Adopt Ordinance 9477-21 on second reading, vacating a 15-foot wide platted alley
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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, 67 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.
Ordinance 9477-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9477-21 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
8.12Continue to a date uncertain: Adopt Ordinance 9469-21 on second reading, annexing
certain real property whose post office address is 1223 N. Hercules Avenue #A,
Clearwater, Florida 33765, together with certain N. Hercules Avenue right-of-way, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Councilmember Beckman moved to continue Item 8.12 to a date
uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.13Continue to a date uncertain: Adopt Ordinance 9470-21 on second reading, amending
the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for
certain real property whose post office address is 1223 N. Hercules Avenue #A,
Clearwater, Florida 33765, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Industrial
Limited (IL).
Councilmember Bunker moved to continue Item 8.13 to a date
uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.14Continue to a date uncertain: Adopt Ordinance 9471-21 on second reading, amending
the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is
1223 N. Hercules Avenue #A, Clearwater, Florida 33765, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Industrial, Research & Technology (IRT).
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Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to continue Item 8.14 to a date
uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve Clearwater Greenprint 2.0 and adopt Resolution 21-29.
In 2011, Clearwater Greenprint was adopted through the help of many
residents, businesses, and city staff members. Clearwater Greenprint creates a
vision to make the city of Clearwater a vibrant community for current residents
and future generations. In 2021, Clearwater Greenprint 2.0 was drafted to
provide an update on the city's progress and advance its sustainability goals.
Clearwater Greenprint 2.0 is divided into the following ten sections:
1) Introduction
2) Education and Awareness
3) Green Energy and Buildings
4) Transportation
5) Livability
6) Water Conservation
7) Waste Reduction
8) Local Food
9) Green Economy
10) Appendix
Each of these 10 sections include strategies that will improve Clearwater's
environment, economy, resilience, and public health while reducing the city's
greenhouse gas emissions. Clearwater Greenprint 2.0 recommends the
overarching goals of a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2007
levels by 2035 and an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2007
levels by 2050.
Sustainability Coordinator Sheridan Boyle provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
One individual spoke in support and expressed concern with natural gas
being a component of the Plan as it is a major source of greenhouse gas.
Seven individuals spoke in support.
One individual spoke in support and expressed a concern regarding the
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costs associated with maintaining a recycling program.
Two emails supporting Item 9.1 were read into the record by the City
Clerk (see pages 23 and 24).
One eComment supporting Item 9.1 was read into the record by the City
Clerk (see page 22).
In response to questions, Ms. Boyle said it took two years to complete the
Greenhouse inventory.
Discussion ensued with comments supporting Greenprint 2.0. It was
stated that changes to Greenprint can be implemented as technology
improves.
Councilmember Beckman moved to amend Greenprint 2.0 to include
slightly more aggressive goals (reduce city building electricity related
emissions to 50% below 2007 levels by 2030 and reduce city building
electricity related emissions to 100% below 2007 levels by 2035). The
motion was duly seconded and failed with the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
Nays: 3 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton and Councilmember Allbritton
A comment was made that the City's goals can be more aggressive as the
City will not be penalized if the goals are not met.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve Clearwater Greenprint
2.0. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-29 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-29. The
motion was duly seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.2 Provide direction to determine if the City will exercise its right of first refusal (ROFR) to
purchase non-city owned condominium units described as PUG, PUA, PUC and RUB of
that certain commercial condominium commonly identified as North Beach Plaza
Condominium located at 490 Poinsettia Avenue, Clearwater, Florida (collectively, the
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Property).
In accordance with Section 6.01 of that certain First Amended and Restated
Agreement for the Development of Property entered into by and between the
City and PV-Pelican Walk on September 1, 2015 (Agreement), the City has the
right to match the $20,500,000.00 offer PV-Pelican has received from a third
party to purchase the Property in the North Beach Plaza Condominium.
On June 22, 2021, the City received notice that PV-Pelican Walk, LLC, owner of
the non-City owned North Beach Plaza condominium units, received a
bona-fide offer to purchase the Property, and that the City may exercise its right
of first refusal to purchase the Property under the Agreement by matching the
purchase price, the deposit, and all other terms and conditions of the proposed
sale. The City has 45 days from receipt of the Notice in which to exercise its
right of first refusal by providing written notice to PV-Pelican Walk, LLC., along
with the required deposit. The 45-day period ends on August 6, 2021. The
closing would then be within 30 days thereafter. If the City does not send written
notice of its option to exercise the ROFR, by August 6, 2021, the City's right of
first refusal will be waived and the sale to the perspective Purchaser will
procced accordingly.
Right of First Refusal - key terms of the offer that must be matched:
1. Initial deposit of$250,000.00
2. Additional deposit (on or before the expiration of the Due Diligence
Period) of$100,000.00
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to pass right of first refusal. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.3 Accept a Sidewalk Easement from Giant Oil, Inc. for the repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk on real property located at 3009 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and
adopt Resolution 21-27.
The Sidewalk Easement will allow the City rights for repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk as the site is developed for commercial use.
The City Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
In response to a question, Engineering Director Tara Kivett said there
was a request to install a traffic signal at S. Bayview Drive but staff will
confirm the results of the study. The Florida Department of Transportation
will determine if the traffic signal can be installed.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Sidewalk Easement
from Giant Oil, Inc. for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of a
sidewalk on real property located at 3009 Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-27 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-27. 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 Authorize a Community Aesthetic Features Agreement between the City of Clearwater
and the Florida Department of Transportation for a local identification marker (city logo)
on a new pedestrian overpass at Harn Boulevard and US 19 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same; repeal Resolution 19-11 and adopt Resolution
21-25.
As Clearwater redevelops and grows, opportunities arise to increase public
recognition and community pride in the city. Branding and wayfinding
enhancements to transportation facilities and infrastructure are important
components of these goals and also serve to guide customers and visitors to
their destinations. As a southern gateway into the city, the pedestrian overpass
of US 19 at Harn Boulevard to be constructed by the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) offers this type of opportunity.
In 2016, the City contracted with MERJE, a nationally recognized firm with
extensive community wayfinding experience, to develop a wayfinding and
signage master plan for the US 19 Corridor which was presented to City
Council in October 2016. The US 19 Corridor Wayfinding & Signage Plan
identified two primary city gateways on US 19 and included the installation of
City Gateway signage on two pedestrian bridges - Duke Energy Bridge and a
proposed bridge north of Harn Boulevard - as priority projects.
FDOT requires the City to enter into a Community Aesthetic Feature
Agreement (CAFA) that provides for the design, installation and
maintenance of the Sign. City Council passed and adopted Resolution 19-11
approving a CAFA for this signage. However, during their review process,
FDOT requested minor modifications to the CAFA, including the addition of
certain notations to the design intent drawings produced by MERJE, which have
now been addressed. Proposed Resolution 21-25 repeals and replaces
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Resolution 19-11 and authorizes the updated CAFA.
As shown in the CAFA, the sign will feature the city logo with the tag line "Bright
and Beautiful, Bay to Beach" underneath, and will be illuminated. Additionally,
the bridge will utilize the same blue color that was used at the US 19 overpass
at SR 60/Gulf-to-Bay. The agreement provides FDOT with the design, evidence
that the City will be responsible for maintaining the sign, and establishes a
deposit of$15,000 that the City will pay to return the bridge to its originally
designed condition if the sign needs to be removed.
By adopting Resolution 21-25, City Council is approving the Community
Aesthetic Features Agreement (Exhibit A) and the information contained within.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-92842, City Wayfinding,
to fund this agreement.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Councilmember Bunker moved to authorize a Community Aesthetic
Features Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Florida
Department of Transportation for a local identification marker (city
logo) on a new pedestrian overpass at Harn Boulevard and US 19
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same; repeal
Resolution 19-11. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 21-25 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 21-25. 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 Appoint one member to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through October 31, 2022.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Municipal Code Enforcement Board
TERM: 3 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Appointments shall be made on the basis of
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experience or interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the code enforcement
board and wherever possible shall include an architect, a business person, an
engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor and a realtor.
MEMBERS: 7
VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Kerry Fuller
MEETING DATES: 4th Wed., 1:30 p.m.
Nov. and Dec. - TBA
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RECENTLY
RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Michael Mannino - 1212 Sedeeva Circle S., 33755 - Business, Finance, Real
Estate
Original Appointment: 1/18/18
(was serving 1st term to expire 10/31/22)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Steven Voras - 1101 Stevenson Ave., 33755 - Engineer
2. Michael Wixted - 1200 Gulf Blvd., #1904, 33767 - Retired Special Agent
Zip codes of current members:
2 at 33755; 1 at 33756; 1 at 33764; 2 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Business Owner
1 Civil Engineer
1 Production/Tour Manager
1 Real Estate Consultant
1 Real Estate Investor
1 RN, Artist, Business Owner
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to appoint Steven Voras to the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term
through October 31, 2022. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
One Pager
Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli said Council provided
direction at the work session to create a monthly newsletter of current city
events. She provided copies of the proposed one pager that includes QR
codes that direct individuals to the city website for more detailed information.
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A poster version of the page will be placed in the back of Council
Chambers.
It was suggested that references for Clearwater Connect and advisory
boards be included.
COVID - Delta Variant
The City Manager said the Delta variant has challenged the whole
community. Since March of last year, there have been 302 city
employees affected by COVID, today there are 26 city employees not
working due to COVID. Staff is questioning if the organization should
reconsider the number of public meetings and public engagement
activities, such as the strategic plan. He said public meetings offer an
opportunity to spread the virus, but the public meetings are voluntary.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said staff will get further
guidance regarding if the City can mandate mask wearing in city
buildings. The Governor has issued an order that does not allow
municipalities to issue mask mandates. The City may regulate city
employees but not the public entering city buildings. Public Communications
Director Joelle Castelli said staff is considering delaying Citizens
Academy for a year, using a virtual platform for the city manager
candidate public engagement meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Staff is suggesting holding meetings that can be socially distanced.
Human Resources Director Jennifer Poirrier said the original plan for the
city manager candidate public engagement sessions was for each
candidate to provide an introductory statement and then work the room.
Given the environment, staff can pivot to another format based on the
availability of a facility or online platform.
Discussion ensued with comments made that public engagement
activities be scaled back due to the surge of the Delta variant. There was
consensus to scale back the public engagement meetings. Staff was
directed to research the possibility of a virtual platform for the city
manager candidate public engagement sessions.
CPD Staffing Challenge
Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said 89 of the affected employees are police
employees. Like most organizations, the Department has experienced a
spike, currently there are 12 employees who have tested COVID positive
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and 7 other employees who are quarantined due to COVID. The
workforce is stressed due to recent turnover, as well as 22 positions gaps
that are not deployable at this time. Chief Slaughter said the Department is
currently down by 46 employees. A minimum staffing plan has been
established in order to fulfill the Department's obligations with public
safety response, which includes consolidating two community problem
response teams and using overtime to fill in the gaps. This is not a
problem unique to Clearwater, many law enforcement agencies in the
area are experiencing the same challenges.
Clearwater Fire Rescue Staffing Challenge
Fire Chief Scott Ehlers said currently there are 8 employees out with
COVID. The biggest impact has been on the transport unit, Pinellas
County does not have enough SunStar units to transport patients. He
said those fire departments that still have ALS transport vehicles, such as
Clearwater, the fire department will do the transport. He said from January
1, 2020 through January 1, 2021, the Clearwater Fire Department
conducted 21 transports. Year to date, the Department has conducted
167 transports, of which 130 were conducted in the last 1.5 months. Chief
Ehlers said two medic units have been put in service to assist with
efficiencies. Clearwater is the last department in north county with ALS
capable units. Sunstar is doing everything they can to maintain their units
in service. He said the issue is at the hospital, the bed delays are
impacting the ALS and medic units ability to get back into service.
10. City Attorney Reports — none,
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Ocean Allies/Amplify Clearwater Anti Litter Campaign Poster - Councilmember Beckman
Councilmember Beckman requested the City display the anti-litter
campaign posters developed in partnership by Ocean Allies and Amplify
Clearwater.
Ocean Allies Founder Sherri Heilman said the posters are
phenomenal and would send a great message to the city if it were placed
on the side of a solid waste truck or recycle bins.
In response to a question, Ms. Heilman said an intern with Amplify created
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the posters.
The City Attorney expressed a concern regarding how the posters would
be interpreted in the sign code. She said she did not recall the City
advertising other entities on city vehicles, and she requested time to
research the issue. A suggestion was made that the words Amplify and
Ocean Allies could be removed from posters.
Discussion ensued with comments made that Legal needs to come
back with an opinion on the posters being displayed by the City.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Bunker encouraged all to get the COVID vaccine
and shared stories of those infected who wished they had been
vaccinated.
Councilmember Beckman said she is happy that Greenprint 2.0 was
approved and that Public Communications created a one-pager information
sheet for citizens to be more informed. She thanked staff for their work and
thanked residents who submitted photos and came to speak in support of
Greenprint. She said lots of good things are happening.
Councilmember Allbritton said he is happy about the anti-litter
messages and campaign. Litter effects the whole city. He said it does
not take much to keep our city beautiful. He encouraged all to get a
PSTA Flamingo card and ride the bus for free in the month of August.
He said transit reduction is a Greenprint goal.
Vice Mayor Hamilton said school starts next week and to pay
attention and be prepared to stop for school busses.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
The Mayor said Council has been receiving emails regarding
mandating vaccines and said Clearwater will never mandate vaccines.
He congratulated former Countryside High School student Bobby Finke
on his Olympic Gold Medals and he looks forward to celebrating his
victory. He congratulated Sarah Painter from Eisenhower Elementary
School for being named the 2022 Florida Department of Education
Teacher of the Year. He reviewed recent and upcoming events.
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14. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes August 5, 2021
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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I support this update of Greenprint from 2011. I look forward to strengthening the commitment on green house
emissions to 100% by 2035. Big goals require improved execution within our budget. Accountability, reporting
quarterly on our website all should be expected. With a 7 million dollar energy bill, please add an energy
manager job to lead the teamwork and execution required to get the results for our community. The job could pay
for itself quickly in ROI. Please add the investment of EV STATIONS In our public spaces so we can all be
confident investing in hybrid and/or electric vehicles sooner rather than later. Our commitment to join the rest of
the county on these environmental goals will help us recruit new businesses that welcome your vision. Lastly,
increase expectations of new development to excel in their own green footprint to our city, with LEED silver or
gold. Once you approve this, please also vote to execute to all staff. Thank you
Call, Rosemarie
From: Dani Ferreira <pavenseal@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:54 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Greenprint 2.0
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Dear members of the Clearwater council
Red tide has caused 600+ tons of dead marine life just last week. Nutrient pollution from humans make the
problem worse. Would like for the city to work with experts on how to decrease the amount of marine life we
are losing. Educate the public on what changes can we make to reduce that loss. It also impacts tourism,water
recreational business, hotels,restaurants, etc... Please include in your plan to focus on a solution for this
problem.
Urban farming provides healthy food in a way that reduces energy costs of food production is a major
environmental benefit of urban farms. Growing food where is consumed cuts down transportation green
house gas emissions. Creating more land access to have more community gardens is a great step forward to
give our residents an opportunity to grow food and increase biodiversity.
The greater the habitat diversity our city provides,the more types of wildlife will enrich our city,providing a
safe haven for wildlife as climate change affects our local environment. Native plants have been a part of
Florida landscape for eons,adapting to scorching sunlight, intermittent freezes, torrential rains, long droughts.
Native plants need less water,they don't require fertilizers or pesticides,they support a complex food
web,playing a critical role in sustaining a healthy local eco -system. Pollinators needs our help,our local Native
wildlife needs our help.
There are so many topics to work on for the future of our community like how to reduce single use plastics,gas
emissions, water waste. Also how can we make sure low income residents have affordable housing.
Access to programs to help educate our residents with green technologies,help creating jobs in the green tech
area.
I think having an Energy Manager position to ensure focus on saving money and lowering emissions for city
operations is a vital component to effectively create changes for the future of our community.
Thank you for your time.
Danielle Ferreira
Precinct Captain 519
District #67
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Kevin Rowland
I'm someone who has lived In Florida for all my life, I have lots to say about the climate of this state. I
remember the days when I was little and being able to stay outside and be comfortable with the heat
but nowadays it feels like winter is just a second fall, we have our beaches which are afflicted with Red
Tide each year, with unsustainable losses to our beaches ecology and that drop tourism more and more
each year. And heat so intense during the summer that AC going out can be considered an emergency.
This is unsustainable and not what I want of my state and action needs to be taken to sustain the health
of this great state. More action needs to be taken not just to protect our beaches but our climate and air
as well. Our inaction is an embarrassment nationwide and I expect more of not just our people but our
representatives we vote for as well. The city of clearwater needs to be an example and take whatever
action it can to help improve the output of carbon to lessen the heat, and I feel an energy manager
position would do a great job of giving more opportunities to the people of clearwater to help and
volunteer as well as reduce the cities carbon footprint while helping save money as well by reducing our
costs and spending on non-renewable energy sources.
CaII, Rosemarie
From: kevinator822 <kevinator822@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:59 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Greenprint 2.0
Attachments: clearwater speech.docx
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I would to submit a speech as I may not be able to arrive to give it myself
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