05/19/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Kathleen Beckman,
Councilmember David Allbritton, Councilmember Mark Bunker and
Councilmember Lina Teixeira
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 — Mayor Hibbard
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Mayor requested consideration to suspend City Council Rule 6 and
to move Item 11.2 after the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to suspend Council Rule 6 and to
move Item 11.2 after the Consent Agenda. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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 Red Cross Presentation - Dr. Ken Guidera - Board Member & Community Volunteer
Liaison; Eric Corliss - Regional CEO with the American Red Cross
Mr. Corliss provided a PowerPoint presentation.
4.2 Older Americans Month Proclamation, May 2022 - Ann Marie Winter, Executive
Director-Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas, Inc.
4.3 EMS Week Proclamation, May 15-21, 2022 -Anthony Tedesco, EMS Division Chief
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4.4 National Safe Boating Week Proclamation, May 21 - 28, 2022 - Stephen Bielawski - USCG
Aux Fllotilla
4.5 National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 15-21, 2022 - Tara Kivett, Engineering
Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to Approve the minutes of the
May 5, 2022 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
Mr. Holuba presented a copy of the Clearwater Police Department's
Code of Conduct and expressed concerns that a Clearwater Police
Department Officer recently arrested for driving under the influence was
not fired immediately. He reviewed a similar incident that occurred in the
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office (PCSO), per the PCSO policy, the officer
was immediately fired.
Phil Kitchens said people who choose to live in Clearwater because of
the Clearwater Police Department. He expressed concerns with access to
information and activities that require a smartphone, not all individuals
own a smartphone.
Dan McNutt, founder of UPP Global, said the parking management
company has heard the concerns raised regarding the beach parking
garage. He said the company wants to be a good partner with the
community and will be providing parking to beach employees,
specifically providing a 10-hour session for a 1-hour fee. He said for the
beach retailers, the company will provide a parking validation program for
customers.
Albert Craig opposed the sale of the Clearwater Gas System.
In response to a comment, the Mayor said a proclamation for Gas Week
is issued every year.
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Andrew Biscardi opposed the sale of the Clearwater Gas System and
said California produces four times more solar power than Florida and
they experience rolling blackouts.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Authorize a purchase order to Olameter DPG, LLC, of Wauwatosa, WI for natural gas
distribution main and service line locating services, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of
$790,000.00 for the initial term of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, with the option of
three, one-year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation to Bid # 08-22, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Accept a Gas Utility Easement from Belleview Biltmore Country Club Corp. for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located
at 1 Country Club Ln, Belleair FL, 33756. (consent)
7.3 Approve an increase to Purchase Order 21000951 to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. of
Boca Raton, FL for supplemental site work and project management at the former
manufactured gas plant (MGP) site located at 777 Maple St, Clearwater, FL in the
amount of$72,400.00 for a new total of$138,300.00, pursuant to RFQ 26-19, Engineer
of Record, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between City of Largo, City of Pinellas Park, City of St.
Petersburg, City of Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Sheriff, and the City
of Clearwater to establish the Pinellas Regional Information Management Enterprise
(PRIME) for the purpose of implementing, operating, and maintaining a new unified
Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System for public safety entities in
Pinellas County, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Agreement Amendment (No.
438512-1-94-01) in the amount of$65,000 for the Clearwater Airpark Security System
Upgrade Project and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a proposal from J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL for
construction of Clearwater Harbor Marina Wave Attenuator (22-0008-MA), at the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of$2,289,695.00 pursuant to RFQ 40-20, CMAR
Continuing Contracts; approve Supplemental Work Order 2 to Erickson Consulting
Engineers, Inc. of Sarasota, FL for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
(CEI) in an amount of$39,270.00 for a new total of$254,870.00 pursuant to RFQ 26-197
EOR Continuing Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.7 Approve purchase orders to Hydranautics of Oceanside, CA, and Toray Membrane USA,
Inc, of Poway, CA for the supply of reverse osmosis membranes in the cumulative annual
not-to-exceed amount of$300,000.00 for an initial period of one year, with the option for
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two, one-year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 14-22, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve a contract to Tencarva Machinery CO LLC, dba Hudson Pump and Equipment
Associates, Inc of Greensboro, NC for additional SmartCover Systems associated with
Wastewater system manhole sewage level monitoring equipment in a not-to-exceed
amount of$400,000.00 for the term of May 20, 2022 through November 30, 2023,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive
purchases (Impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Authorize a one-year extension to the current purchase order with Jet Age Fuel, Inc. of
Clearwater, FL, for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel; increase the purchase order
by $500,000.00 bringing the total amount to $3,200,000.00 for term October 1, 20227
through September 30, 2023, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 37-19; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Request for authority to settle case of City of Clearwater v. Hunstein, et al., Case No.
21-005056-CI. (consent)
7.11 Request for authority to settle case of Dekker v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 19-2569-CI.
(consent)
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low
(RL) and Water and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1827 Audubon Street and pass Ordinances 9540-22, 9541-22, and
9542-22 on first reading. (ANX2021-12019)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.479-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the south side of Audubon Street approximately 300 feet south of Druid Road.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
solid waste service from the City. The property is located in an enclave and is
contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, west and east. It is proposed
that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of Residential
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Low (RL) and Water and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Audubon Street
right-of-way. The applicant is aware that the City's sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend city sewer service to this property. Collection
of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is
located within Police District III and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station
#47 located at 1460 Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to
serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The Water Future Land Use Map category recognizes the
water feature to the rear of the property. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the
uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's
minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is
therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north, west and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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The Council recessed from 9:31 p.m. to 9:34 p.m.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and
Water and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1827 Audubon Street and pass
Ordinances 9540-22, 9541-22, and 9542-22 on first reading.
Ordinances 9540-22, 9541-22, and 9542-22 were presented and
read by title only.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.2 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG)
category to the Commercial General (CG) category for a portion of property located at
1640 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and pass Ordinance 9554-22 on first reading.
(LUP2022-01001)
This Future Land Use Map amendment involves a 0.74-acre portion of a
2.26-acre property located on the northeast corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and
South Keystone Avenue. The applicant, MSCW-GTB, LLC, is requesting to
amend the future land use category of the north one-third of the property,
approximately 0.74 acres, from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to
Commercial General (CG). The applicant has submitted a Zoning Atlas
amendment which is being processed concurrently with this case
(REZ2022-01001).
The property is currently developed with a 17,684 square foot office building with
the only occupant being a bank branch. There are two current future land use
map categories on the property. The north one-third has a future land use map
category of Residential/Office General (R/OG), and the southern two-thirds has
a future land use map category of Commercial General (CG). The
Residential/Office General (R/OG) category has a maximum density of 15
dwelling units per acre and a maximum floor area ration (FAR) of 0.50. The
Commercial General (CG) category has a maximum density of 24 dwelling
units per acre and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.55. The proposed
amendment would allow the property to have one consistent future land use
map category of Commercial General (CG) and would increase the
development potential of the site by approximately 4,900 square feet. The
applicant has indicated the desire to construct a car wash on the property while
the existing office building is to remain; however, no site plans have been
submitted at this time.
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The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
future land use amendment is consistent with the provisions of the Clearwater
Community Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Countywide Plan Rules.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding properties
and character of the neighborhood.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
natural environment.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the use of
property in the immediate area.
The proposed City of Clearwater future land use category of Commercial
General (CG) will necessitate an amendment of the Countywide Plan Map from
the Office (0) category to the Retail & Services (R&S) category. In accordance
with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to the
approval of Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, and
the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning
Authority. The application is a small-scale amendment so review and approval
by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its April 19,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to the
Council.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Future Land Use
Map Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG)
category to the Commercial General (CG) category for a portion
of property located at 1640 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and pass
Ordinance 9554-22 on first reading.
Ordinance 9554-22 was presented and read by title only.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for an unaddressed parcel on Otten Street and pass Ordinances 9567-22, 9568-22, and
9569-22 on first reading. (ANX2022-03005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.183-acre property consisting of
one parcel of vacant land. The property is located on the southeast corner of
Otten Street and Weston Drive. The applicant has indicated a desire to
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construct a detached dwelling on the property, although no plans have been
submitted at this time. They are requesting annexation in order to receive water,
sanitary sewer, and solid waste service from the City upon site development.
The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to city boundaries
on all sides, and the annexation will eliminate an enclave. It is proposed that the
property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• Water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service will be provided by the
City of Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in an
easement along the southern property boundary. The closest water line
is located in both the Otten Street and Weston Drive rights-of-way. The
applicant is aware that the City's sewer and water impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend city sewer and water service to this property.
The property is located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station #51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The City has
adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, water, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will
not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service;
and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area. Policy
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The proposed use
of a detached dwelling on the subject property is consistent with the
uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's
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minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is
therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries on all sides; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for an unaddressed parcel on Otten
Street and pass Ordinances 9567-22, 9568-22, and 9569-22 on
first reading.
Ordinances 9567-22, 9568-22, and 9569-22 were presented and
read by title only.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.4 Continue to a date Uncertain: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1272 Sedeeva Circle N. and pass
Ordinances 9564-22, 9565-22, and 9566-22 on second reading. (ANX2021-06011)
This voluntary annexation request was passed on first reading on August 19,
2021 and involves a 0.186-acre property consisting of one parcel located on the
north side of Sedeeva Circle N. approximately 220 feet west of N. Betty Lane.
The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north, east and
south. Second reading of this annexation request was delayed because the
applicant was constructing a single-family dwelling on this parcel under the
County's jurisdiction. The construction has been completed and a Certificate of
Occupancy issued so second reading can now take place. A Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) were approved for the property on first
reading. Due to the amount of time that has lapsed since that hearing, new
ordinance numbers have been assigned to reflect the current year (previous
Ordinance numbers: 9484-21, 9485-21 and 9486-21), so a third and final
reading will also be scheduled at the June 2, 2022 meeting.
Staff is continuing the item because the property was recently sold, and an
updated annexation request must be obtained from the new property owner.
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Councilmember Bunker moved to continue Item 8.4 to a date
uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
9. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
9.1 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Commercial (C)
District for a portion of property located at 1640 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and pass
Ordinance 9555-22 on first reading. (REZ2022-01001)
This Zoning Atlas amendment involves a 0.74-acre portion of a 2.26-acre
property located on the northeast corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and South
Keystone Avenue. The applicant, MSCW-GTB, LLC, is requesting to rezone the
north one-third of the property, approximately 0.74 acres, from the Office (0)
District to the Commercial (C) District. The applicant has submitted a Future
Land Use Map amendment, which is being processed concurrently with this
case (LUP2022-01001).
The proposed Commercial (C) District is compatible with the surrounding
zoning districts and commercial, office, self-storage and overnight
accommodation uses that exist in the vicinity of the property. The proposed
Commercial (C) District would also allow the property to have one consistent
zoning district, which will make development or redevelopment of the property
easier. The applicant has indicated the desire to construct a car wash on the
property while the existing office building is to remain; however, no site plans
have been submitted at this time.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas amendment is consistent with the provisions of the Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding properties
and character of the neighborhood.
• The available uses in the Commercial (C) District are compatible with
the surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely impact or unreasonably
affect the use of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including traffic carrying capabilities of streets in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner, and
• The proposed Commercial (C) District boundaries are appropriately
drawn in regard to location and classification of street, ownership lines,
existing improvements and the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its April 19,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to the
Council.
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Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Commercial (C)
District for a portion of property located at 1640 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard and pass Ordinance 9555-22 on first reading.
Ordinance 9555-22 was presented and read by title only.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10. Second Readings - Public Hearing
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9556-22 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real
property whose post office address is 609 Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail, Clearwater, Florida,
33755 from Institutional (1) to Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9556-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9556-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.2Adopt Ordinance 9557-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 609 Blanche B. Littlejohn
Trail, Clearwater, Florida, 33755, from Institutional (1) to Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
Ordinance 9557-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9557-22 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.3Adopt Ordinance 9561-22 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
properties located on the east side of US Highway 19 North approximately 1,170 feet
south of Sunset Point Road, all in Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the corporate
boundaries of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
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additions.
Ordinance 9561-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9561-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10AAdopt Ordinance 9562-22 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain unaddressed real
properties located on the east side of US Highway 19 North approximately 1,170 feet
south of Sunset Point Road, all in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater as US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC).
Ordinance 9562-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9562-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9563-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain unaddressed real properties located on the east side of US Highway 19
North approximately 1,170 feet south of Sunset Point Road, all in Clearwater, Florida
33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as US 19.
Ordinance 9563-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9563-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.6Adopt Ordinance 9571-22 on second reading, vacating the 10-foot wide platted utility
easement located on Lots 9 and 10, Block X, Bay Terrace and Bay Terrace Addition,
according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 22 of the public
records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9571-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
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Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9571-22 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
11. City Manager Reports
11.1 Designate an underwriting team consisting of BofA Securities, Inc.; J.P. Morgan
Securities LLC; Raymond James and Associates; RBC Capital Markets, LLC; and Wells
Fargo Securities, to provide investment banking services to manage future negotiated
bond sales for the City of Clearwater and adopt Resolution 22-11.
In order to be in a position to efficiently conduct appropriate future long-term
bond financing transactions, the City of Clearwater Finance Department seeks
council approval of an underwriting team of investment banking firms to manage
future negotiated bond sales.
The City issued Request for Qualification (RFQ) #16-22 to select the team of
investment banking firms and received a total of twelve responses for
consideration. The proposed team will consist of five firms selected through the
RFQ process and will serve for a five-year period. The City's Finance Director
or designee will designate the senior and co-managers from the team for each
transaction.
The RFQ selection committee recommends for Council approval a five-firm
team consisting of BofA Securities, Inc.; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC; Raymond
James & Associates; RBC Capital Markets, LLC; and Wells Fargo Securities.
Councilmember Bunker moved to designate an underwriting team
consisting of BofA Securities, Inc.; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC;
Raymond James and Associates; RBC Capital Markets, LLC; and
Wells Fargo Securities, to provide investment banking services to
manage future negotiated bond sales for the City of Clearwater
and adopt Resolution 22-11.
Resolution 22-11 was presented and read by title only.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
11.2Approve the Selection Committee's recommendation for the Venue Management
Operator RFQ and authorize city staff to engage in negotiations with Global Spectrum, LP
dba OVG360 of Philadelphia, PA for the purpose of establishing an operating agreement
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for the Imagine Clearwater Performance Amphitheater.
On February 25, 2022, the City issued RFQ 18-22, Venue Management
Operator. Three responses were received from qualified companies to provide
professional venue management operations which will include the production of
special events such as concerts, festivals, and year-round operations for the
covered amphitheater at Coachman Park located on the downtown Clearwater
waterfront.
On April 14, 2022, a team of city staff representing the City Manager's Office,
Community Redevelopment Agency, Finance and Parks & Recreation
Departments reviewed each response and conducted an evaluation of each
firm. The responses provided by each vendor were subsequently evaluated
based on three key areas of performance: (1) Demonstrated Experience of the
Company and Project Personnel, (2) Project Methodology, Approach and
Schedule, and (3) References.
On April 26, 2022, the Selection Committee conducted interviews with the top
two ranked companies, Global Spectrum, LP dba OVG360 and Ruth Eckerd
Hall, Inc. to further assess their proposed project approach. After completion of
the presentations, the Selection Committee is recommending Global Spectrum,
LP dba OVG360 to provide venue management operations. Authorization for
City staff to negotiate with Global Spectrum, LP dba OVG360 is requested in
advance of preparing a final agreement to include finance incentives, financial
returns to the city, and structuring of potential operational and partnership
arrangements. Once negotiations have concluded, a final agreement will be
brought back to Council for approval.
In response to questions, the City Manager said staff followed the same
process they have undertaken many times in the past to review RFQ
respondents. Staff received three responses and eliminated one, leaving
Ruth Eckerd Hall (REH) and OVG 360. He said he did not attend the
presentation but staff followed a thorough review. Staff has provided
Council the scoring sheets and a recommendation. Staff understands
that Council will make the final decision. REH President and CEO Susan
Crockett said the organization has invested over$21 million in REH and
the Capitol Theatre in the last ten years for expansion, roofing, and
building repairs. These investments are needed to maintain the
organization's reputation. The organization has the experience in producing
events with artists who have played in arenas. She said REH
co-promotes, shares the risk with others, and negotiates with the artist.
Ms. Crockett said REH is not looking for a subsidy or a management fee
with managing the venue. The number of seats is a small piece of what is
required to make a venue like this one to be successful. O VG 360 Senior
Vice President Doug Higgons said 0 V 360 last October purchased
100% of a company called Spectra, which 10 to 15 years ago was a
company that had a food service company called Ovations and Global
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Spectrum. VSG Chief Executive Officer Steve Griggs said the group has
not had an opportunity to produce an outdoor event in St. Petersburg or
Clearwater. The group has been focused on making the Amalie Arena a
world class arena and experience the last 12 years. He said in 2015 the
Yuengling Center has been the group's primary focus. The Amalie
Arena is now a top ten building from a fan and booking experience. The
Yuengling Center did not have many planned event and now host 30
events in addition to the USF events. Mr. Higgons said the group is part
of a top 10 Arena Alliance and assist the Florida Live Arena with booking
services and sponsorship sales. The group's agreement with the City of
Savannah included $5 million investment. He said the OVG 360 was
successful in selling premium seating that it approached the City of
Savannah about increasing the number of premium seating, resulting in
OVG investing an additional$1.7 million. He said the group is in the
process of acquiring another food and beverage company that
specializes in outdoor events. The company believes the venue will be a
destination and looks forward to working with the community to make it
happen. VSG Chief Venue Officer Kevin Preast said the group
understands that this is a park with an amphitheater, the community
events will raise awareness of the activities held in the amphitheater. The
group is committed to taking some of the proceeds from the ticketed
events to produce free events. Mr. Preast said he does not recommend
purchasing audio equipment as national acts carry their own equipment,
he suggested renting the equipment for local acts. Mr. Higgons said the
group is in the process of opening an arena in Seattle that will be the first
carbon neutral arena in the world. The group has a sustainability division
dedicated to working with each facility to implement sustainable best
practices. The City Attorney said if a sustainability feature is important to
Council, staff would negotiate with the vendor to include the feature in the
management agreement. Mr. Preast said the group does not run outdoor
venues but works with Raymond James Stadium for programming. Mr.
Griggs said VSG will be responsible for managing the venue; the group
will dedicate an appropriate number of employees to manage all aspects
of the venue.
Twenty individuals opposed OVG 360 and supported Ruth Eckerd Hall to
manage the Imagine Clearwater performance amphitheater. One
individual suggested that OVG 360 and Ruth Eckerd Hall work together
on managing the venue.
The Council recessed from 8:04 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.
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In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Halios said
staff did not seek feedback on the references as it is not part of the RFQ
process. Staff did provide copies of letters that were submitted.
Discussion ensued with comments made that REH has been in the
community for over forty years, that REH has experience in the
community to successfully run the venue, and that it was unclear if OVG
360 or VSG would run the venue. It was stated that OVG has capital to
invest in the facility and limits the City's risk. A concern was expressed
that REH may be too dependent on volunteers and donors.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept Ruth Eckerd Hall
(REH) as the venue management operator and authorize staff to
engage in negotiations with REH for the purpose of establishing
an operating agreement for the Imagine Clearwater Performance
Amphitheater. The motion was duly seconded and carried with
the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton and Councilmember
Teixeira
Nays: 2 - Vice Mayor Beckman and Councilmember Bunker
12. City Attorney Reports — None.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Beckman said it is emotionally and intellectually
draining to look at all the documents and information and make
the best judgment based on what was before me with legal
guidance. She said Ruth Eckerd Hall will be a good partner and
champion. She advised that the devil is in the details and citizens
need to be informed and voice what they would like to see in a
management agreement.
Councilmember Bunker congratulated Ruth Eckerd Hall and said
he admires all the wonderful work they have done over the years.
He said Tracey McManus wrote an article regarding the human
trafficking lawsuit by three former Scientologists; one of the
individuals turned to Clearwater Police a few years ago and
unfortunately, the City was unable to help as the State Attorney
refused to issue a subpoena. He said he appreciated the chief for
forwarding the information to the FBI and said it is frustrating
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that nobody will take actions seriously.
Councilmember Teixeira said she attended the community
meeting at Morningside Recreation Center and was disappointed
in the turnout. She encouraged all who want their voices heard to come out
and participate. She looks forward to the next three meetings and hopes for
higher participation.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said staff
followed the criteria outlined in the amphitheater RFQ but Council had a
different opinion. He said he felt comfortable with the decision; experience is
a factor.
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
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