10/04/2021 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 4, 2021
9:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Councilmember Kathleen Beckman, Councilmember Mark Bunker,
Mayor Frank Hibbard, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and
Councilmember David Allbritton
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 9:00 a.m.
2. Presentations — Given.
2. 1 Police Oaths
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Daniel Bieber,
Azeen Sarkhosh, Christian Rodriguez, Matthew Bremis, Samuel Gaston, Cole
Klein, Jonathan Vangeli, and Robert Merck.
3. Economic Development and Housing
3.1 Provide direction for the evaluation, development, and implementation of a Small
Business Enterprise Program for the procurement of goods, services, and construction.
(WSO)
On April 12, 2021, City Council provided direction for the issuance of a Request
for Proposals for a consultant firm to conduct a Disparity Study (Agenda Item
10.3).
In lieu of such issuance, staff recommends Council amend its direction to hire a
consultant to assist the City in the evaluation, development, and implementation
of a Small Business Enterprise Program (SBE Program) for the procurement of
goods, services, and construction.
Consultant's work would be delivered in 3 phases, substantially as follows:
Phase 1: Evaluation - Internal review and written analysis of current
processes, recommendation of best practices, engagement/listening sessions
(internal stakeholders and business community), and identification of resources
necessary for development and implementation (including personnel, and other
one-time and ongoing costs).
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Phase 2: Development - Development of program criteria, business training
materials/curricula, and recommendations for marketing strategies, contract
compliance, staff training, and modifications of procurement documents and
contracts.
Phase 3: Implementation - Provide technical assistance on an as-needed
basis for a period of up to 1 year following implementation of program.
Assistance will be billed at an hourly rate.
Upon completion of Phase 1, staff will seek council approval for continuation of
Consultant's work (Phases 2 and 3) and approval of resources necessary for
the success of the program.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment
allocating General Fund Reserves in the amount of$50,000 for Consulting
Services to appropriation code 0109216 530100.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director
Denise Sanderson said a disparity study is a highly expensive endeavor
when an organization does not have good information. One of the reasons
for staffs recommendation is that it will give staff the opportunity to develop
the information over a minimum 3-year period. A disparity study is legally
required to implement a women and minority business enterprise program.
One of the challenges associated with a disparity study is the associated site
visits and certification of the vendors being utilized. She said by developing
an SBE program, the City would gather that information through self-
attestation. Ms. Sanderson said an issue raised during her council one-on-
ones was identifying the problem to be solved, one of the challenges
associated with a program backed by disparity studies is supporting
businesses of all sizes, whether women or minority owned. Per council
direction, Council wishes to address the capacity of the smaller enterprises
to do business with government. She said staffs proposed approach builds
the capacity of the smaller enterprises and encourages engagement of
women/minority/disadvantaged business enterprises via Clearwater Spark
partnerships. Ms. Sanderson said the sheltered market is a four-county
region, encouraging small enterprises to conduct business throughout the
region. One of the concerns regarding implementing a common application is
addressing the different procurement rules or policies found in each
municipality. The consultant will look at the programs throughout the region
that makes sense for the City to streamline or adopt. Purchasing Manager
Lori Vogel said as long as the cost is under$50,000, staff can pursue an
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informal RFP for a two-week period. Ms. Sanderson said she contacted the
consultant who worked with Pinellas County and provided the $50,000 cost
estimate. The City is unable to piggyback the consultant's contract with
Pinellas County since it has lapsed. Phase 1 should be completed within 3
months, program implementation is anticipated by October 2022, after
council budgetary approval. She said the cost estimate would include all 3
phases.
There was council consensus for staff to move forward with the RFP.
4. Parks and Recreation
4.1 Approve a contract with Complete Property Services, LLC of Tampa, FL to perform
structural repairs and refinishing services at BayCare Ballpark in an amount not to
exceed $356,407.70 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0036-EN-A, BayCare Ballpark
- Structural Repairs (2021) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
A 20-year capital improvement (reserve) study was completed in Fiscal Year
2014/15 by Wannemacher Jenson Architects Inc. (WJA) and Delta Engineering
for Baycare Ballpark (formerly Spectrum/Bright House Field).
As a result of the study, CIP budgets for the maintenance and upkeep of
Baycare Ballpark were established. Pennoni Associates, Inc. conducted their
annual structural inspection of the stadium and recommend that several
structural cracks and spalling concrete be repaired.
On July 14, 2021, the City issued ITB #20-0036-EN-A, Baycare Ball Park
Structural Repairs (2021). Four bids were received, of which Complete
Property Services, LLC, was the lowest, most responsive bid at $356,407.70,
which includes a 10% contingency.
This contract will provide for concrete repairs at several locations in the stadium
where various structural cracks have appeared in the precast beams, corbels,
columns, and slabs. The contractor will rout and seal concrete slab cracks,
install epoxy injections in precast beams, corbels and columns, and replace
spalling concrete by forming and pouring with an approved repair material.
This repair work is estimated to take 90 consecutive calendar days, to be
completed prior to the Phillies 2022 Spring Season.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in CIP 315-93205 "Baycare Ballpark Infrastructure
Repairs/Improvements" to fund this contract.
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In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said
there are no structural issues, the proposed repairs are to prevent structural
issues. The out of state bids are related to the current level of work in other
states. Interim City Manager Micah Maxwell said a bid is awarded to the
disadvantaged business in the event of a tie breaker.
It was stated that in Minnesota construction is done for approximately 6
months before the state shuts down due to weather.
5. Police Department
5.1 Approve a purchase order to Dana Safety Supply, Inc., of Greensboro, NC to purchase
25 Sig Sauer MCX rifles, 25 Sig Sauer SLX suppressors, 25 Sig Sauer Romeo sighting
devices and associated equipment in an amount not to exceed $99,711.00 pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d) Impractical; declare 23 HK416D
rifles, 24 Surefire suppressors, and 30 Eotech XPS2 sighting systems surplus and
approve trade-in in the amount of$92,350.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.623(7)(e), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The Clearwater Police Department (Police) purchased its current Heckler and
Koch (HK) 416D rifles, assigned to Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
personnel, in 2007. Five years is the average duty life of standard police
weapons before safety and maintenance problems begin to occur.
Though the Police Department has not experienced significant maintenance
problems with the current HK416D rifle, the manufacturer does not recommend
utilizing this firearm with a suppression system, as the rifle does not have an
adjustable gas block. Lack of an adjustable gas block results in rifle malfunction
and increased gas blowback to the user. As a result, the Police Department
began exploring other appropriate weapons systems in replacement.
After several months of review, a SWAT user group recommended that the
Police Department transition from the HK416D to the Sig Sauer MCX rifle. The
rationale for this transition is that the Sig Sauer MCX is more compact which
allows for maneuverability in confined areas, this rifle comes standard with an
adjustable gas block, the weapon is made in the United States (allowing for
quicker service if needed), as well as the age of the current platform (already
fourteen years of service).
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There are only two authorized SIG Law Enforcement Distributors for the State
of Florida. Of the two authorized dealers for these firearms, Dana Safety
Supply, Inc. has submitted the most competitive pricing with trade-in allowance
for this purchase. The direct price of the Sig Sauer MCX rifle from Dana Safety
Supply, Inc., is $1,665.00/each with a trade-in value for Police's current HK416D
rifle (in their current condition) of$3,500.00/each.
In accordance with City Code 2.623, Disposal and disposition of surplus
tangible personal property, the Police Department requests to declare as
surplus and authorize the trade-in of its 23 HK416D rifles, to help offset the cost
of the new firearms. It is anticipated these trade-in weapons will be refurbished
and re-sold to authorized purchasers.
In replacement, Police seeks to purchase 25 Sig Sauer MCX rifles in an amount
of$41,625.00, 25 Sig Sauer SLX suppressors in the amount of$20,626.00, 25
Sig Sauer Romeo sighting devices in the amount of$9,150.00, and associated
equipment in the amount of$28,311.00, totaling $99,711.00, with a trade-in
amount of$92,350.00 for a total purchase of$7,361.00.
Additionally, due to the nationwide shortage of handgun and rifle ammunition,
the Police Department is planning to purchase ammunition specifically
engineered and developed by Sig Sauer and recommended for usage in the Sig
Sauer MCX rifle, directly through Sig Sauer, as an exemption to the competitive
procurement process. The ammunition, in the amount of$49,095.60, would
include both practice ($44,227.00) and duty/field usage ($4,868.60) ammunition.
All SWAT personnel will be required to attend mandatory firearms training with
the Sig Sauer MCX, before they are deployed in the field, at no additional cost to
the City.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
The department anticipated this purchase and has funding available, in the
amount of$56,456.60, through P1802 - Police Equipment Replacement.
Police Deputy Chief Eric Gandy said the entire riffle is not being traded-in,-
the
raded-in,the Department will be trading-in the barrel assembly and bolt carrier, which
have a higher value. The Department will work with ATF to destroy the lower
receiver properly.
In response to questions, Deputy Chief Gandy said the new riffles have a
shorter barrel, allowing officers to use the 6-inch barrel riffles inside or
outside.
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6. Engineering
6.1 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed as 2975 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, Clearwater, to vacate a portion of Rogers Street Right-of-Way described as
that certain portion of Rogers Street lying west of the east boundaries of Lots 2 and 17,
Wm. Brown's Subdivision of Bayview, Florida, per map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 13, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County of which Pinellas was
formerly a part; and east of that portion of said Rogers Street vacated per Resolution
69-18 as recorded in Official Records Book 3095, Page 79, of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida, and that portion of Rogers Street conveyed to the City of
Clearwater by deed recorded in Official Records Book 6302, Page 1729 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9507-21 on first reading.
The property owner at 2975 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, has requested
the City vacate this remaining portion of Rogers Street within this platted
subdivision. All abutting portions of Rogers Street Right-of-Way have been
previously vacated.
If vacated, the portion vesting in Applicant will be used as a private internal
driveway for new apartments being constructed on the abutting property. The
property south of Rogers Street, along the proposed vacation, is part of the
development requesting this vacation.
The City will reserve a utility easement to support existing and future utilities.
City staff reviewed this vacation request and determined this Right-of-Way is
not necessary for city needs and is in the best interest of the City to be vacated.
6.2 Approve a purchase order to Pinellas County Solid Waste Management for the disposal
of solid waste at the Pinellas County landfill for a not-to-exceed amount of$689,000.00
for the term October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026 pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a), Single source, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit that the
Stormwater Maintenance Division (as part of the Engineering Department)
operates under requires debris generated from street sweepers, jet/vac
operations and ditch and pond cleanings be disposed of at a licensed landfill
disposal site.
Pinellas County operates the only licensed landfill in the county.
Purchase orders will be evaluated and renewed annually for up to five years,
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with a first year not to exceed $137,800 amount.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
4192090-543500 $137,800
Funds are available in cost code 4192090-543500, Dump Fees, to fund this
contract. Future year funds will be requested as part of the budget process.
7. Fire Department
7.1 Approve the Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team Agreement 2021 with Pinellas
County and the City of Clearwater for a five-year term through September 30, 2026 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Pinellas County produced an interlocal agreement between the Cities of
Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, and the Pinellas County Board
of County Commissioners to provide specialized rescue services to the
residents of Pinellas County. The original agreement effective October 1, 2015,
expired September 30, 2020, and continued with a one-year extension that
expires September 30, 2021.
This agreement defines the obligations and responsibilities of the cities for
these services in exchange for funding from Pinellas County for a five-year
period effective October 1, 2021, expiring midnight on September 30, 2026,
which may be renewed for an additional five-year period following the initial
term, provided both parties mutually agree and approve prior to July 1, 2026.
In order to provide specialized rescue services (technical rescues) to include,
but not be limited to, confined space, high angle/advanced rope, trench and
excavation, water, wilderness, structural collapse, complex vehicles, and
machinery extrication to the residents of Pinellas County, it is essential to
continue to develop the capability, expertise, and resources to handle situations
where such rescues could occur.
Each participating agency will be reimbursed by Pinellas County for up to
$123,145 in overtime and backfill staffing costs for personnel to attend training,
pay up to $75.00 per hour for any overtime or back fill costs for TRT Training
Instructors to teach, and up to $10,000 for the travel and training related
expenses each year.
8. Library
8.1 Approve purchase orders to multiple vendors for the acquisition of library books and
materials in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of$487,000.00 for the term October 1,
2021 through September 30, 2022, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563 (1)(d) - Piggyback and cooperative purchases and Section 2.563 (1)(1) -
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Copyrighted materials, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Clearwater Public Library System is requesting authorization to purchase library
books and materials utilizing competitively awarded piggyback and cooperative
contracts.
Piggyback Contract #2017-71500-01: MALIA Books & Publication Contract
Commonwealth of VA valid through June 30, 2022. Commonwealth of Virginia
anticipates a rebid in June 2022 however, if award is delayed, staff would utilize
Code Section 2.563(1)(1) Copyrighted materials from service provider to the
book publishers.
• Baker and Taylor, LLC: $165,000.00
• Ingram Library Services, LLC: $150,000.00
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Agreement: 10/01/2018-09/30/2023
• Pinellas Public Library Cooperative: $172,000.00
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Appropriation Code: 00101731-564400, Books and Publications
Amount: $487,000
In response to questions, Lead Librarian Bonnie Potters said since COVID,
there has been an increased demand for electronic materials. Individuals who
are not comfortable entering libraries to checkout materials may utilize the
drive through. She said approximately$60,000 of the print materials budget
was transferred to the electronic materials due to COVID.
8.2 Declare library materials surplus and authorize donation to designated local not-for-profit
organizations pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.623(7)(d) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Seeking Council's authorization to surplus and donate city-owned library
materials consisting of paperback and hardcover books in the quantity of 5,704
items valued at $5,704.00 to local not-for-profit organizations.
Clearwater Public Library System recently underwent removal of library
materials due to materials being outdated, unused and uncirculated. Weeding is
an essential, continuous component of collections maintenance in libraries. The
items identified as surplus are no longer needed for municipal public use and
are valued as follows:
• Book (paperback/ hardcover) $1.00
Requesting authorization to donate to the following local not-for-profit
organizations:
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• AmVets, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items area
delivered to the Tampa warehouse and a $100.00 voucher is offered to
local veterans, which they in turn select what they want/need; all
leftovers are then sold and all proceeds go back into the AmVets
organization which provides assistance, jobs, and services to our
veterans.
• HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program), Clearwater, FL - pickup
donations at no charge; items not suitable for their program will go into
the thrift store to be sold to the general public. 100% of proceeds from
the store directly benefits HEP program and clients.
• Hospice, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items are sold
at their thrift stores; all proceeds are used for patient care.
• Salvation Army, Clearwater, FL - pickup donations at no charge; items
are sold at their thrift stores; valuables are auctioned. All proceeds are
used for adult rehabilitation programs, social programs and homeless
programs.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said Mayor Hibbard does not
have a voting conflict as the items to be donated to the Salvation Army do not
involve cash.
9. Marine & Aviation
9.1 Approve a professional services agreement and design work order with Moffat and
Nichol, Inc. of Tampa, FL, per Request for Qualifications 24-21, for replacement of the
Clearwater Beach Marina (21-0008-MA) in the amount of$1,484,174.50 and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The beach marina, located on the south side of the Clearwater beach
roundabout, dates to the early 1950's. Due to the dock and utility infrastructure's
age and outdated mix of slip sizes and types, the marina no longer meets
current best practices and standards and needs replacement.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued in April seeking a firm to design
and permit the beach marina replacement project. The RFQ selection
committee, consisting of five representatives from the Marine &Aviation,
Engineering, and Building & Maintenance departments, conducted interviews
with four of the eight engineering firms that submitted qualifications. The
committee selected Moffat & Nichol design and permit the replacement and
upland improvements.
Moffat & Nichol's initial work order includes the new marina design
(architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection &
alarm, security, and landscape), permitting and bid assistance. A separate
construction administration and inspection work order will be submitted for
approval prior to the construction of the new marina.
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The marina's design and permitting duration is estimated to be twelve months
with construction expected to begin in early 2023. The total project budget,
including design and construction, is $18.15 million, including $15 million in
Penny funds.
The Marine &Aviation department is responsible for owning and operating the
beach marina.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3327332-5301 00-Cl 905 $1,484,174.50
Funds are available in capital improvement project C1905, Beach Marina
Upgrade, to fund this work order.
In response to questions, Marine and Aviation Director Ed Chesney said the
footprint of the marina can be increased. Since the City owns the bottom
lands, the City can build out to what it owns without a submerged land lease
application or permit. He does not envision increasing the footprint as it
would impede on what is located south of the marina. Construction is
scheduled to begin in 2023; construction of the utility portions will begin in
2022. He said the fuel dock is a major asset and will be preserved. Staff
anticipates the new design will bring the Clearwater Ferry closer to
Beachwalk, to increase ridership. Staff is looking at ways to building out the
docks to help alleviate the pedestrian bottleneck along the Coronado Avenue
sidewalk. The ticket booths and vending locations are no longer permittable
per county code and the City is not allowed to rebuild them.
10. Solid Waste
10.1Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors for the purchase of vehicle parts for heavy
and light duty city vehicles and equipment in the not-to-exceed amount of$1,500,000.00
for term October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 pursuant to City Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a) Single source, Section 2.563 (1)(b) Micro purchases,
and Section 2.563 (1)(c) Piggyback and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
The Fleet Division is requesting authorization to purchase vehicle parts from
various vendors for heavy and light duty city vehicles and equipment.
Purchases will be obtained through various methods to include single source,
micro purchases, and piggyback contracts.
Additional vendors will be engaged if needed. Flexibility is requested to allow for
expenditure of budgeted funds as needed through the year, in accordance with
the intent of this general authorization, with the Procurement Division providing
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oversite.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
05666611-550600, Vehicle Parts
These funds are available in the operating expense of fleet maintenance as
budgeted in fiscal year 21/22.
11. Official Records and Legislative Services
11.1Appoint one member to the Environmental Advisory Board with a term to expire October
31, 2025.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Environmental Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 5
CHAIRPERSON: Jared Leone
MEETING DATES: Quarterly Meetings - 3rd Wed., 4 pm (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
STAFF LIAISON: Sarah Kessler/Eng.
PLACE: Main Library/Council Chambers
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT OR REPLACEMENT BY
A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. John E. Thomas, Sr. - 1200 Gulf Blvd., Unit 904, 33767 - Environmental
Consultant
Original Appointment: 10/19/17
(0 absences in the last year)
(currently serving 1 st term to expire 10/31/21)
Interested in Reappointment: Yes
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Erika Escamilla - 1812 Beverly Cir. N., 33764 - Interpreter
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2. Deena Stanley - 1280 Lakeview Rd., Lot 339, 33756 - Tax and Payroll
Accounting
3. Sheila Sullivan - 3043 Marlo Blvd., 33759 - Graduate Student in Sustainability
program
4. Nicholas T. West (Pasierb) - 111 N. Nimbus Ave., 33765 - Political Analyst
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33764
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
There was council consensus to reappoint Mr. Thomas. Staff was directed to
place the item on the consent agenda.
11.2Appoint two members to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with terms to expire
October 31, 2024 and appoint one member 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: Whenever possible, this Board shall include an
architect, engineer, businessperson, general contractor, sub-contractor & a
realtor
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Nicole Bray
MEETING DATES: 4th Wed., 1:30 p.m.
Nov. and Dec. - TBA
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 3
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS HAVE TERMS WHICH
WILL BE EXPIRING AND ONE MEMBER RECENTLY RESIGNED. THEY
NOW REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW
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APPOINTEE:
1. Nicole Bray - 1608 Harvard St., 33755 - Business Owner
Original Appointment: 11/05/20
(currently filling an unexpired term to expire 10/31/21)
Interest in Reappointment: YES
(1 Absence in the past year)
2. KerryAnn Fuller Rainey - 1108 Woodley Rd., 33764 - Real Estate Consultant
Original Appointment: 12/05/19
(currently filling an unexpired term to expire 10/31/21)
Interest in Reappointment: YES
(3 Absences in the past year)
3. Steven G. Voras - 1101 Stevenson Ave., 33755 - Engineer
Original Appointment: 8/5/21
(was appointed to fill unexpired term until 10/31/22)
Resigned: 8/23/21 (Mr. Voras no longer wishes to serve on this board)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES:
1. Michael Bergeron -216 Kilmer Ave., 33765 - Retired Firefighter/Lost
Property Control Specialist
2. Sarah L. Davis - 1922 Atlantis Drive, 33763 - Self Employed/Signature
Graphics and Printing
3. Duane Schultz -2805 Chancery Ln., 33759 - Defense Contractor
4. James A. Staskiel - 1013 Eldorado Ave., 33767 - Retired
Attorney/Construction Industry
5. Sheila Sullivan - 3043 Marlo Blvd., 33759 - Graduate Student
6. Robert (Bob) Kenne - 1469 Jacaranda Circle South, 33755 - General
Contractor
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
Discussion deferred to October 7, 2021.
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12. Legal
12.1Amend Section 8.05 of the City Charter to provide for Ranked Choice Voting for city
council elections, provide for a referendum to be held at the general election on March 15,
2022, and pass Ordinance 9512-21 on first reading.
The City Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the
charter to allow for Ranked Choice Voting. Amending the charter to include
Ranked Choice Voting ensures city officials are elected by a majority vote in an
efficient and cost-effective process, fostering broad and diverse participation.
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) means a method of casting votes that stimulates
the ballot counts which occurs when all voters participate in a series of runoff
elections with one candidate eliminated after each round of counting. The RCV
method of voting allows for voters to rank their candidates in order of
preference.
Ranked Choice Voting is not currently approved by the Secretary of State for
use in Florida city elections. The proposed Charter amendments would become
effective after approval of a majority of the city electors voting at the referendum
election, the filing of the Amended Charter with the Secretary of State, and one
year after state certification of a voting system capable of running a ranked
choice election.
The ordinance also calls for a referendum election to be held at the regular city
election on March 15, 2022 for the consideration of the voters of the City of
Clearwater.
The City Attorney said Sarasota at a recent meeting decided to move
forward with litigation and may reverse course at their next meeting. In her
opinion, it will take litigation to move ranked choice voting in Florida forward.
At this point, Sarasota has the best position to have standing. If Council
approves the ordinance and it is subsequently approved by referendum,
Clearwater would then have standing.
It was suggested that language referencing the redistribution of votes be
added.
In response to questions, the City Attorney there is the possibility in this
voting method that a candidate receives less than 50% of the vote, the
instance is rare. This form of voting will apply to all members of Council.
12.2Adopt Ordinance 9481-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property described
as Lot 1, Hillcrest Estates First Addition, Clearwater, Florida, together with certain Lake
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Forest Road right-of-way, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary
lines of the city to include said addition.
12.3Adopt Ordinance 9482-21 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property described
as Lot 1, Hillcrest Estates First Addition, Clearwater, Florida, upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
12.4Adopt Ordinance 9483-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property described as Lot 1, Hillcrest Estates First Addition,
Clearwater, Florida, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
12.5Adopt Ordinance 9487-21 on second reading, amending Section 3-909.B of the
Community Development Code by clarifying who may obtain outdoor cafe permits and
that such permits expire on a yearly basis and require renewal; amending Section
3-909.0 to allow outdoor cafes to be located in adjacent streets if closed to vehicular
traffic and authorized by the city; amending Section 3-909.D to require operators to
maintain outdoor cafe areas in a neat and orderly appearance and amending Appendix A
Schedule of Fees to establish a reduced renewal fee for outdoor cafe permits and
deleting a duplicative and higher fee for outdoor cafe permits.
12.6Adopt Ordinance 9488-21 on second reading, amending the Community Development
Code by adding a new section 3-204 to allow for the keeping of chickens in certain
residential zoning districts, providing standards for the keeping of chickens and
associated accessory structures, and amending Section 8-102 to include definitions for
chicken, chicken coop, and chicken run.
12.7Adopt Ordinance 9489-21 on second reading, amending Section 8.04, Code of
Ordinances, providing an exception from the general keeping of certain animals to allow
for the keeping of chickens in certain residential zoning districts and amending Section
8.33 to clarify that it shall be unlawful to allow chickens to wander public streets or the
property of another.
12.8Adopt Ordinance 9490-21 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
property located approximately 835 feet South of Gulf to Bay Boulevard between 2975
Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
12.9Adopt Ordinance 9491-21 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain unaddressed real
property located approximately 835 feet South of Gulf to Bay Boulevard between 2975
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Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as US 19 - Regional Center (US 19-RC) and Water.
12.10Adopt Ordinance 9492-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain unaddressed real property located approximately 835 feet South of Gulf to
Bay Boulevard between 2975 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as US 19 (US 19) and
Preservation (P).
12.11 Adopt Ordinance 9493-21 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1729 Brentwood Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33756 into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
12.12Adopt Ordinance 9494-21 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 1729 Brentwood Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
12.13Adopt Ordinance 9495-21 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1729 Brentwood Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
12.14Adopt Ordinance 9496-21 on second reading, vacating tow Drainage and Utility
Easements as retained in that certain Ordinance No. 6879-01 of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, as recorded in Official Records Book 11701, Page 1155, of the Public Records
of Pinellas County, Florida.
12.15Adopt Ordinance 9500-21 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Development Fund, Special Program
Fund, Gas Fund, Solid Waste and Recycling Funds, Marine Fund, Parking Fund, and
Central Insurance Fund.
12.16Adopt Ordinance 9501-21 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021, to reflect a net increase of
$38,577,718.
12.17Adopt Ordinance 9506-21 on second reading, vacating the East 6 feet of a platted 10
foot Drainage and Utility Easement, located along the West 10 fee of Lot 1, Rosetree
Court, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 79, Page 20, of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
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13. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
14. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
15. Council Discussion Item
15.1 PSTA/Forward Pinellas Update - Councilmember Allbritton
Discussion deferred to October 7, 2021.
16. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
Councilmember Beckman requested a discussion regarding Parks and
Recreation's strategic planning at a future work session.
17. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
18. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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