03/03/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember
David Allbritton and Councilmember Kathleen Beckman
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Mark Bunker
Also Present: Jon Jennings — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, David Margolis —
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 - Pastor Steve Kreloff from Lakeside Community Chapel
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 Youth Arts Month, March 2022 - Roberta Klar, Clearwater Arts Alliance, President
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2022 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the February
17, 2022 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Rudolph Michalek expressed concerns of a potential conflict of interest of
a councilmember that was raised during a lawsuit last year regarding the 27
units granted to the Chart House.
Aaron Smith-Levin said the discussions regarding the land swap with the
Church of Scientology are ongoing with the new city manager and
expressed concerns with the public perception that Clearwater has a
partnership with the Church.
Gerry McGuire raised concerns regarding MK Ultra, the political mafia,
and the Illuminati's presence in Clearwater.
Sheila Neisler said she has a passion to serve independent business
owners that make Clearwater unique and has partnered with Clearwater
Business Spark and Score to reestablish in-person and online
educational business classes at The Ring. She welcomed all to attend
one of the workshops being held on March 17.
Norm Bild said the Bull Simons Award ceremony honoring Sgt. Major
Tyrone Adderly has been confirmed for the third week in May and invited
all to attend. He said the ceremony will culminate in a banquet.
Mr. Holuba raised concerns with a Clearwater Police officer who is subject
to a recent harassment complaint and has a history of this bad behavior.
He requested that the city manager address the matter.
In response to a concern, Vice Mayor Hamilton said he and his brothers
submitted an application for the hotel density pool and were awarded
units. The family had an opportunity to build a new hotel that did not
come to fruition and returned the density units to the City. No money was
exchanged when the units were awarded or when returned. He said he
had no financial gains in any shape or form and was required to vote
when the units were awarded to the Chart House. The ethics complaint
filed against him was fully vetted and dismissed because he did what was
required by law. He said announcing a voting conflict is only required
when there is a conflict.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to The Superlative Group, Inc., of Cleveland,
OH for asset valuation, naming rights and sponsorship sales services for the Imagine
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Clearwater Project in a not to exceed amount of$69,000, which includes a 15%
contingency, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 50-21, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Letter of Agreement and Contract with University of North
Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and
Management (IPTM) High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) for a Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Grant Award to accept an additional grant award of$25,000 for police overtime
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Authorize a purchase order to Odyssey Manufacturing Co. of Tampa, FL for the
continuous supply of Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Bisulfite Aqueous Solution, in a
cumulative annual amount not-to-exceed $400,000.00, for the period of March 21, 2022
through March 20, 2023, with the option of two, one-year renewals, pursuant to Invitation
to Bid (ITB) 07-22, Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Bisulfite Aqueous Solution, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Reappoint Gregory Byrd, citizen representative, and Brianne Roberts, Clearwater Arts
Alliance, Inc. representative, to the Public Art and Design Board with terms to expire
March 31, 2026. (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 changes to the Penny for Pinellas IV project list, as approved for fiscal years
2021/22 - 2029/30.
On February 14, 2022, staff presented a conceptual plan to relocate and
construct a new City Hall on the city-owned lot adjacent to the Municipal
Services Building. The City Hall replacement project was established in 2017
using cost estimates at that time and assuming replacement at comparable
square footage. Current construction costs and a larger facility to better
address future needs of the city result in the need to allocate additional funding
to this project. In an effort to accelerate the process and begin formal planning,
staff is seeking to revise the Penny for Pinellas project list to reallocate funding
for City Hall replacement.
On March 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6137-97. The ordinance
established the requirement for a special hearing prior to adoption of the capital
improvement budget to discuss the use of Penny for Pinellas tax, and at any
time in which there is any proposed change to the Penny for Pinellas project
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funding of$500,000 or more.
Changes to Penny for Pinellas projects which meet this criterion:
City Hall - This project provides for the relocation and construction of a new
City Hall currently funded with $6,650,300 of Penny for Pinellas revenues.
Current budget estimates show this funding to be insufficient requiring additional
funding. A total of$16,000,000 is planned to be reallocated from the Utilities
Infrastructure project to bring the total Penny for Pinellas funding to $22,650,300
for City Hall replacement.
Utilities Infrastructure - This project was established to assist the Public
Utilities fund in upgrading aging infrastructure. Current and planned future
revenue sources are sufficient to fund the capital needs of the utilities
department freeing up Penny funds for reallocation. This project will be
eliminated and the $16,000,000 planned to be funded in fiscal year 2021/22
through 2028/29 will be allocated to the City Hall project.
One individual spoke in opposition.
In response to a concern, the City Attorney said the funds being used are
infrastructure sales tax funds, called Penny for Pinellas, and not utility
enterprise funds.
It was stated that Council must hold a public hearing to make a change
with any of the Penny fund allocations.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve changes to the Penny
for Pinellas IV project list, as approved for fiscal years 2021/22 -
2029/30. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 2427 Timbercrest Cir E,
Clearwater to vacate a portion of the 10-foot wide Platted Drainage and Utility Easement
and a portion of the 5-foot wide Platted Utility Easement, located on Lot 156, Woodgate
of Countryside - Unit One, according to the map or plat thereof in Plat Book 70, Page(s)
13-14, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9552-22 on first
reading.
The property owner at 2427 Timbercrest Cir E., Clearwater, has requested that
the City vacate a portion of the 10-foot wide Platted Drainage & Utility Easement
along the SE property line and a portion of the 5-foot wide Utility Easement
along the SW property line.
The purpose of this vacation is to provide space for concrete pavers for a pool
deck and pool equipment inside the easements.
There are no city utilities present within the easements. All private utility
companies have no objection to the vacation. The remaining easements will be
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sufficient for drainage and utility purposes and future city needs. City staff have
reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Ordinance 9552-22 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the request from the owner
of property addressed 2427 Timbercrest Cir E, Clearwater to vacate
a portion of the 10-foot wide Platted Drainage and Utility Easement
and a portion of the 5-foot wide Platted Utility Easement, located on
Lot 156, Woodgate of Countryside - Unit One, according to the map
or plat thereof in Plat Book 70, Page(s) 13-14, Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9552-22 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton and
Councilmember Beckman
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9519-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 806 Turner Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33756, from Office (0) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 9519-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9519-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton and
Councilmember Beckman
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9530-22 on second reading, vacating a portion of the 5 foot wide
platted drainage and utility easement located on Lot 76, Westchester of Countryside,
according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 70, Page 44 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9530-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9530-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton and
Councilmember Beckman
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9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9553-22 on second reading, amending Section 2.036 of the Code of
Ordinances relating to city administration.
Ordinance 9553-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9553-22 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton and
Councilmember Beckman
10. City Manager Reports — None.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Hamilton said the City has no control over a newspaper's
headline. When it is a misleading headline, it is not the City's fault. He
suggested all keep that in mind when reading the newspaper.
Councilmember Allbritton said Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and
the City have partnered to provide free park and ride trolley service to
Clearwater beach, starting March 1 through April 30. Individuals can park
at the former city hall site for free and ride a trolley, every 10 minutes.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
Councilmember Beckman said the deadline to register or request a mail
ballot is March 5. She reminded those with a mail ballot to vote. A stamp
is not required, one can place the mail ballot in the mailbox or drop it off
at one of the Supervisor of Elections'office locations. She said the City is
hosting a Comic Con on Saturday at Ross Norton. She wished Sara
Baker a Happy 8th Birthday.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events. He congratulated
Dr. William Rice, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, for being nominated
for the office of President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He said
he was not going to run for reelection. He will continue working as hard as
possible until the very last day.
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14. Adjourn
Attest
Meeting Minutes March 3, 2022
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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