05/05/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 5, 2022
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
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
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 Economic Development Week Proclamation - May 9, 2022 through May 13, 2022 -
Denise Sanderson, Economic Development and Housing Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the April
7, 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
Patrick Raftery congratulated Councilmembers Allbritton and Teixeira on
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their elections. He requested the City provide an opportunity for public
input on how the ARPA funds should be spent and suggested that funds
be used for items that are not funded or severely under-funded, such as
neighborhood infrastructure, business development in underserved
areas and housing assistance.
It was stated that the City will be hosting strategic planning and ARPA
community meetings throughout the city. May 16 at Morningside
Recreation Center, May 24 at N. Greenwood Recreation Center, May 31
at Clearwater Beach Recreation Center, and June 1 at Countryside
Recreation Center. Meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Richard DeSantis provided Council copies of comments by Rudolph
Michalek, requesting consideration to amend the City's conflict of interest
policy to include city advisory boards and city staff.
Kathleen Agnew suggested using the ARPA funds to implement
programming that would benefit children, such as math and science camps,
and adults seeking job and trade skill training.
Nick Carey supported the City investing ARPA funds in historically
underserved communities and using funds to address the affordable
housing crisis. He suggested funds also be used for youth programming.
Rev. Lee Hall-Perkins expressed concerns regarding the use of ARPA
funds. He said the City of St. Petersburg allocated 76% of their ARPA
funding for affordable housing and questioned what the City of Clearwater
would do with the ARPA funds.
Eliseo Santana, Jr. said it was important for members of the community
to be engaged so their voices are heard. He expressed concerns with the
affordable housing crisis in the community and supported the efforts to
provide summer youth employment opportunities.
Gloria Campbell recognized Amanda Thompson for being a beacon of
hope for the North and South Greenwood communities. She thanked her
for her efforts and wished her well.
Maranda Douglas supported Council having a transparent conversation
with residents regarding the use of ARPA funds. She suggested ARPA
funds be used to develop more workforce housing and to assist residents
by offsetting increased rents in the area. She supported funds be used to
implement youth and adult apprenticeships and family programming
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during the summer.
Diane Stephens supported ARPA funds be used in the disenfranchised
Greenwood community, specifically for youth educational and mental
health resources and programming. She suggested having youth
programs be held as long as the workdays.
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with the recent DUI arrest of a Clearwater
Police Office. He supported disbanding the Clearwater Police Department
and contracting Pinellas County Sheriff for law enforcement services.
Javante Scott suggested the City expand its internship program by
partnering with the private sector to offer students year-long paid
internships or apprenticeships where 50% of the salary would be paid by
the City.
Barbara Cleveland submitted an email expressing concerns with
homelessness in downtown and the lack of support for downtown
business owners, that the City Clerk read into the record (See page 16).
It was stated that the City is holding a meeting to discuss homelessness
on Monday at Peace Memorial Church.
Mark Birenbaum thanked the City for meeting with residents being
impacted by the proposed charter school on Nursery Road.
Glenn Wright suggested using ARPA funds for housing insecurity and
human trafficking.
James Jackson opposed the proposed charter school on Nursery Road.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Authorize a purchase order to DevTech Sales, Inc. of Avon Park, FL, to supply natural gas
regulators in a not-to-exceed amount of$294,000.00 for term May 1, 2022 through July
31, 2023, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 11-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve a Purchase Order to Smith Fence Company, of Clearwater, FL, to provide
fencing and related services, in the total not-to-exceed amount of$2,200,000.00 through
June 22, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a Contract for Purchase of Real Property located at 1923 N Betty Lane,
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Clearwater, FL, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00; transfer funds from Open
Space Impact Fees to Park Land Acquisition (CIP 315-93133) at mid-year, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve the Electronic Surveillance Support Team Multi-Agency Voluntary Cooperation
Mutual Aid Agreement for law enforcement services between the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of Clearwater, effective upon execution through
June 30, 2025, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve an increase for purchase order 21000493 to Central Florida Contractors, Inc. of
Seminole, FL, for the 2021 Sidewalks project, increasing the contract by $7507000.00
annually for a new annual not to exceed amount of$1,500,000.00 pursuant to Invitation to
Bid (ITB) 20-0026-EN, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Ratify and Confirm Change Order 3 from Biltmore Construction, Inc., for the NORD
Underground Refuse System (19-0003-SW) in the amount of$127,590.00 increasing the
contract from $669,826.00 to $797,416.00 per Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 24-16
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR); add 250 calendar days to the contract; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve an Interlocal Agreement and a Maintenance Agreement between the City of
Clearwater and Pinellas County for the installation of wayfinding signage associated with
the City's Wayfinding project (19-0016-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve a Work Order to Engineer of Record (EOR) CHA Consulting, Inc., for the
Reclaimed Water Master Plan project (21-0018-UT) in the amount of$433,583.00, per
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a Master Agreement and Work Order from McKim and Creed, Inc., of
Clearwater, FL, per Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 01-21, for the SCADA Master Plan
project (20-0016-UT) in the amount of$732,715.00; approve Supplemental Work Order 1
to Black and Veatch, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for SCADA Master Plan Project Management
Services (20-0016-UT) in the amount of$39,630.00, increasing the work order from
$90,950.00 to $130,580.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.10Approve Supplemental One Work Order to Mead and Hunt, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for On-Call
Traffic Engineering Technical Support Services, 21-0035-EN, in the amount of
$205,000.00, increasing the work order from $95,000 to $300,000, pursuant to Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR), and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.11Approve the Amendment of Commercial Slip License Agreement for the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium, Inc. (CMA) Island Estates (IE) Slips and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.12Authorize a purchase order to Xylem, Inc. of Apopka, FL, for the purchase of Flygt
Pumps, replacement parts, and factory authorized service, in an annual not-to-exceed
amount of$500,000.00 for the period of June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 with the
option of two, one-year renewals pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive purchases (impractical), and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Reappoint Jerri Menaul to the Public Art and Design Board, as the active professional
artist representative, with a term to expire April 7, 2026. (consent)
7.14Reappoint Jason Hood and Patrick Raftery to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
with terms to expire May 31, 2026. (consent)
7.15Appoint Kelly Kelly with a term to expire May 31, 2026 and Angela Tisdale to fill the
remainder of an unexpired term through July 31, 2024 to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. (consent)
Vice Mayor Beckman 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 request from the owner of property addressed 1180 Starboard Way,
Clearwater to vacate 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, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9571-22 on first reading.
The property owner at 1180 Starboard Way, Clearwater, has requested that the
City vacate the 10-foot-wide platted Utility Easement along the center lot line.
The house was built on these platted easements in 1975. The lot was
previously 2 separate lots.
The purpose of this vacation is to provide space for a pool.
There are no city utilities present within this easement. All private utility
companies have no objection to the vacation provided the Northerly 5-foot
Platted Utility Easement remains fully intact with no gap in Easement. The
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remaining rear and side lot easements will be sufficient for utility purposes and
future city needs. City staff have reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Ordinance 9571-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1180 Starboard Way, Clearwater to
vacate 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,
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance
9571-22 on first 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
8.2 Approve a Land Use Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation
from Institutional (1) to Residential Urban (RU) for the property located at 609 Blanche B.
Littlejohn Trail and pass Ordinance 9556-22 on first reading. (LUP2022-02002)
This Land Use Plan Amendment involves a 0.275-acre vacant property located
on the east side of Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail approximately 115 feet south of
Eldridge Street. The parcel, owned by the City of Clearwater, is currently
vacant; however, the property was previously occupied by a single-family
detached dwelling that was demolished in June of 2018. This application is
being initiated by the City as a part of an agreement with Habitat for Humanity to
sell several contiguous parcels including the subject property to develop
workforce housing. Following the Future Land Use Plan Amendment, the
parcel's designation will be consistent with the other three parcels being sold.
Ownership of this parcel will be transferred to Habitat for Humanity upon the
future land use amendment's effective date.
The request is to change the Future Land Use Map designation of the property
from Institutional (1) to Residential Urban (RU). The proposed future land use
designation of Residential Urban (RU) is compatible with the surrounding uses
which includes single-family and multi-family residential, commercial, and
institutional uses that exist in the vicinity of the subject property. A request to
rezone the property from the Institutional (1) District to the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District is being processed concurrently with this case (see
REZ2022- 02002).
An amendment to the Countywide Plan Map will also be required to bring
consistency between the city's Future Land Use Map and the Countywide Plan
Map. The applicant understands all necessary approvals and permits must be
obtained before development of the subject site occurs.
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The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed Land
Use Plan amendment is consistent with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code as specified below:
• The amendment will further implementation of the Comprehensive Plan
consistent with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the Plan.
• The amendment is not inconsistent with other provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• The available uses, if applicable, to which the property may be put are
appropriate to the property in question and compatible with existing and
planned uses in the area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the subject property.
• The amendment will not adversely affect the natural environment.
• The amendment will not adversely impact the use of properties in the
immediate area.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public
hearing on April 19, 2022, and unanimously recommended approval.
Ordinance 9556-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to Approve a Land Use Plan
Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from
Institutional (1) to Residential Urban (RU) for the property located at
609 Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail and pass Ordinance 9556-22 on first
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
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of US
19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of US 19 for
two unaddressed parcels along US Highway 19 North, and pass Ordinances 9561-22,
9562-22, and 9563-22 on first reading. (ANX2021-12020)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 6.16 acres of property consisting of
two parcels of undeveloped land that are occupied by two existing billboards.
The property is located on the east side of US Highway 19 North approximately
1,170 feet south of Sunset Point Road. One billboard is located towards the
northwest corner of the site, approximately 125 feet south of the northern
property line, and the other billboard is located at the southwest corner of the
site, approximately 35 feet north of the southern property line. Based upon a
review of historic aerials, the northern billboard appears to have been
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constructed around 1967-1968 and the southern one likely sometime between
1975-1979. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary
sewer and solid waste service from the City upon site development.
The applicant has entered into a proposed annexation agreement pursuant to
Section 4-604 of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code to
facilitate the voluntary annexation of the property which sets forth three key
covenants related to the cooperation between the city, owner, and developer in
the redevelopment of the property: acceptance of two existing billboards as
nonconforming structures for a specific time period; the provision of sanitary
sewer service and solid waste service; and the application of in-city rate for
recreation programming.
The property is located in an enclave and are contiguous to existing city
boundaries in at least one direction. It is proposed that the property be assigned
a Future Land Use Map designation of US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC)
and a Zoning Atlas designation of US 19.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E which establish the standards for annexation as follows:
• Upon development of the property, water service will be provided by
Pinellas County, and sanitary sewer service will be provided by the City
of Clearwater; however, easements will likely be needed to extend
sewer service from South Drive or Carlton Drive. 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 the 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 #48 located at 1700 North Belcher
Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property
will receive water service from Pinellas County.
• 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.7.2.5 Unincorporated property within the Clearwater
Planning Area located within the US 19 Corridor redevelopment
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area shall be designated through an amendment to the Future
Land Use Map with the appropriate future land use category upon
annexation, consistent with the US 19 Regional Center, US 19
Neighborhood Center and US 19 Corridor future boundaries
depicted on Map A-17.
Consistent with Map A-17, US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan Area of
the Comprehensive Plan, the US 19-Neighborhood Center shall be
applied to the property which primarily permits a mix of uses at a floor
area ratio (FAR) of 1.5. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to
the property is the US 19 District.
Pursuant to Community Development Code Section B-803.13 the
proposed US 19-Neighborhood Center (US 19-NC) Future Land Use
Map category assigned to the property upon annexation will require an
amendment to the Countywide Plan Map from Retail & Services (R&S)
to Activity Center (AC) to remain consistent.
• As indicated above, two billboards are currently located on the site.
Community Development Code Section 3-1804.0 prohibits billboards
and no new billboards can be erected on the property. Applicable
Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan are as follows:
Objective A.3.1 All signage within the City of Clearwater shall be
consistent with the Clearwater sign code, as found within the
Community Development Code, and all proposed signs shall be
evaluated to determine their effectiveness in reducing visual
clutter and in enhancing the safety and attractiveness of the
streetscape.
Policy A.3.1.2 Proliferation of billboards along major collector and
arterial streets shall be prevented as is currently provided.
To ensure consistency with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and
the Community Development Code, the billboards will enter the city as a
temporary nonconforming use. The proposed annexation agreement
requires the two nonconforming billboards to be removed from the
property by January 1, 2025. Until the billboards are removed, they will
be governed by the proposed annexation agreement and Article 6 of the
Community Development Code which contains the city's nonconformity
provisions. These provisions will only permit the normal repair and
maintenance of the signs and will prohibit any changes being made to
the signs that would increase the nonconformity such as changes in
materials, increases in height or width, etc. Further, in the event the
signs are damaged or destroyed beyond 50% of their value, the signs
cannot be repaired or rebuilt and will need to be removed. The
annexation agreement also provides for the termporary relocation of the
existing signs to another area of the property.
• The property proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
boundaries in at least one direction; therefore, the annexation is
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consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Applicant representative Brian Aungst, Jr. reviewed the request and said an
FLS Level 1 application for site plan approval was submitted this week for a
270-unit multi-family development. This is the first step in developing this site
and bringing it into the city. He said a development order or site plan
approval cannot be obtained until the property is annexed into city limits.
Ordinances 9561-22, 9562-22, and 9563-22 were presented and read by
title only.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of US 19-Neighborhood Center
(US 19-NC) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of US 19 for two
unaddressed parcels along US Highway 19 North, and pass
Ordinances 9561-22, 9562-22, and 9563-22 on first 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
9. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
9.1 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Institutional (1) District to the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for property located at 609 Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail
and pass Ordinance 9557-22 on first reading. (REZ2022-02002)
This Zoning Atlas amendment involves a 0.275-acre vacant property located on
the east side of Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail approximately 115 feet south of
Eldridge Street. The parcel, owned by the City of Clearwater, is currently
vacant; however, the property was previously occupied by a single-family
detached dwelling that was demolished in June of 2018. This application is
being initiated by the City as a part of an agreement with Habitat for Humanity to
sell several contiguous parcels including the subject property to develop
workforce housing. Following the Zoning Atlas Amendments effective date, the
parcel's zoning district will be consistent with the other three parcels being sold.
The request is to change the property's Zoning Atlas designation from
Institutional (1) District to Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. A
request to amend the future land use designation of the property from the
Institutional (1) to the Residential Urban (RU) is being processed concurrently
with this case (see LUP2022-02002). Ownership of this parcel will be
transferred to Habitat for Humanity upon the future land use amendment's
effective date.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
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Zoning Atlas Amendment is consistent with the Clearwater 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 property
and character of the neighborhood.
• The available uses in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District are compatible with the surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely or unreasonably affect the
use of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner.
• The proposed Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and
classification of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements, and the
natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public
hearing on April 19, 2022, and unanimously recommended approval.
Ordinance 9557-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Institutional (1) District to the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for property located at 609 Blanche
B. Littlejohn Trail and pass Ordinance 9557-22 on first 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. Second Readings - Public Hearing
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9549-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 3065 Cleveland St., Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the corporate
boundaries of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9549-22 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9549-22 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
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10.2Adopt Ordinance 9550-22 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 3065 Cleveland St., Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9550-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9550-22 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 9551-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3065 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9551-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9551-22 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 9560-22 on second reading, amending Section 2.527, Code of
Ordinances, to increase the amount of settlement authority for claims.
Ordinance 9560-22 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9560-22 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
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11. City Manager Reports
11.1 Direct the City Manager to move forward with the surplus and bid process to sell/lease
the Bluff properties and direct the City Attorney to prepare referendum questions
regarding the sale/lease of the Bluff properties for the November election.
The City Manager said staff is seeking council direction regarding the
advertisement for selling or leasing the city hall/bluff properties.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said there will be at least three
opportunities for the public to provide input: first reading of the ordinance
establishing the referendum question, second reading of the ordinance
establishing the referendum question, and the public hearing for the
development agreement. In addition, citizens will have the opportunity to
vote on the referendum question on November 8, 2022.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the condensed
timeline. Comments were made that now is the time to proceed since
Imagine Clearwater is under construction.
Councilmember Bunker moved to direct the City Manager to move
forward with the surplus and bid process to sell/lease the Bluff
properties and to direct the City Attorney to prepare referendum
questions regarding the sale/lease of the Bluff properties for the
November election. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
12. City Attorney Reports — None.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira said she is surprised by the number of citizens who
are engaged and have very passionate views on several issues. For
every communication Council receives, another one is received with the
exact opposing views. She is inspired by the great work citizens are
doing, local non-profits doing great work or the many businesses are
opening or expanding. She thanked all the moms out there and wished
them a Happy Mother's Day. She wished her daughter Bianca a Happy
Birthday.
Councilmember Bunker said Tracey McManus recently wrote an article
about the federal lawsuit against the Church of Scientology of forcing
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child labor. He expressed concerns regarding individuals as young as 6
join the Church forced into labor and treated terribly.
Vice Mayor Beckman thanked all for attending the council meeting. She
suggested individuals google strategic plans for different municipalities
prior to attending any of the upcoming strategic planning community
meetings. She asked that staff develop a one -pager on what ARPA is so
that individuals have a realistic understanding. She encouraged the
public to research what other municipalities are doing with their ARPA
allocations. Council will be discussing the amphitheater operation and
parking options for Imagine Clearwater. She said council will be
discussing the budget and priorities; one gets a good picture of what is
valued in a budget. She wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Allbritton said he is happy about the recent awakening;
seeing more people out in the public and having more meetings around
the community. He said he will not be at the next work session because
he will be in Washington, DC with PSTA for the intermodal center grant
application. He wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events. He congratulated
Freddy Williams and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast the
Pinellas Suncoast for receiving a national award. He wished a Happy
Mother's Day to all the moms.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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Greetings Mr. Jennings,
I hope you don't mind me emailing my concerns and questions. I just can't always get to City meetings
and such as we are not properly staffed and I am usually working. I understand there is a meeting
tonight that I can't attend to voice my concerns so I am hoping that by writing to you I will be heard as a
citizen.
A few weeks ago I wrote regarding moving the feedings for the homeless. It was my understanding that
this was being addressed and the local PD was working towards this. I am hearing that now that this is
no longer the case and that the feeding will remain in place.
As a Citizen who is invested in the Downtown District I find this quite disturbing. We have a constant
battle with homeless down here and something really needs to be done.
In the last few weeks/months we have noticed a big uptick in homeless traffic down here and it is very
much a disturbance to our business. They shower in my restroom. I have had to pay money to have my
septic pumped because a homeless person bathed and put a bunch of wet paper towels in the toilet
then flushed. They leave garbage/cigarette butts at my tables overnight. They often panhandle my
seated paying customers....etc. In short, it makes it very frustrating to try to be a business owner down
here when we have to deal with issues like this. At any given time there are 10 to 20 in the Station
Square Park....how am I supposed to draw foot traffic from the Nolan, Apex etc. when it often feels
unsafe to walk the street to get here in broad daylight?
I understand that they need help. We need help too. Please don't take this email to mean that I don't
care. We as a business often partake in "giving' opportunities. Today we are hosting Water 4 Mercy. A
portion of today's business will be donated. Last Month we participated in the KnowB4 donation drive.
We cannot continue to participate in donations when our numbers are continually at risk because no
one wants to pay for a meal and have to deal with the homeless population.
I think of it this way....most (not all of course) who are so very proactive in their efforts to "help" do not
live with the repercussions of that "help" on the daily. They go home to a safe house in a nice
neighborhood or a condo and those of us with our businesses on the line deal with it 24/7.
As business owners down here we don't have unlimited resources. The police department seems to be
more available and that is great but they can only do so much without the City stepping in to make some
changes to the protocols.
Again, I can't make that meeting but rest assured it is my goal to be a part of making the Downtown
District a better place we just need some support from the City.
Thank you for listening and feel free to share this with your council.
Regards,
Barbara Cleveland
530 Pub & Grill
Call, Rosemarie
From: Jennings, Jon
Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2022 3:35 PM
To: Call, Rosemarie
Subject: FW: Concerns Regarding the Homeless
Attachments: Homeless Letter to City.docx
Jon P. Jennings, ICMA-CM, MPA
City Manager
City of Clearwater
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 562-4040 Office
(727) 562-4052 Fax
Jon.ienninesPmyclearwater.com
www.myclearwater.com
BRIGHT AND BEALTTIFUL• BAY TO BEACH
From: Barbara Cleveland <530pubandgrill@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2022 2:36 PM
To: Jennings, Jon <Jon.Jennings@MyClearwater.com>
Subject: Concerns Regarding the Homeless
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
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Greetings from Downtown!
I have attached a letter in regards to what I hear is happening with the feedings. I don't know if this can be read at the
council meeting on my behalf but if you can or will you certainly have my permission.
Again, thank you for your continued support!
Best Regards,
Barbara Cleveland
530 Pub & Grill
530 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Fl 33755
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Sprague, Nicole
From: Angela McAffee <amcaffee5@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2022 4:23 PM
To: Sprague, Nicole
Subject: Barbara Reid 1125 JadeWood Avenue Clearwater Fla 33759
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Hey Nicole my name is Angela Mcaffee and I am emailing you on behalf of my mother in Iaw.Barbara
Reid I spoke with Rebecca the supervisor I was just wondering if we can get a lien reduction. My
mother in law has multiple sclerosis she's a very sickly lady and she is on disabilities and have a lot of
health issues and she don't know what's going on outside her household so I was just wondering if
there's anyway you could find in your heart to do the lien reduction so we can set up a payment
arrangement so she won't lose her house because she work her behind off to pay her house off.
Disabled and all my mother in law is a strong woman with her being in a wheelchair never stop her
from getting up going to work every morning to Lockheed Martin. Please reach out to me Angela
Mcaffee 727-608-0672
Thank You
Angela Mcaffee
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