09/15/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Thursday, September 15, 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 — Pastor Steve Kreloff from Lakeside Community Chapel
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 September Service Awards
The August 2022 Employee of the Month award was presented to Joe
Marshall, Solid Waste.
The September 2022 Employee of the Month award was presented to
Joann Palumbo, Engineering.
4.2 Constitution Week Proclamation, September 17- 23, 2022 - Daughters of the American
Revolution Regent
4.3 Florida Climate Week Proclamation, October 3-7, 2022 - Thais Lopez Vogel, Cofounder,
and Trustee, VoLo Foundation
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 1, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the
September 1, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the August 4, 2022 Special City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
August 4, 2022 Special 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
Eliseo Santana thanked the City for allocating resources to bring the
Latin flavor to the Cleveland Street area, which will attract economic
development. He opposed changing the name of the Mercado.
Joe Marshall thanked the City for continuing to support the Greenwood
Panthers Youth Football League and presented Councilmembers with
commemorative championship rings.
Kathy Flaherty opposed changing the name of the Mercado.
The City Manager said no action has been taken to change the name of
the Mercado. He said staff refers to it as the Mercado and the wayfinding
signage has been installed. There was council consensus to not change
the Mercado name.
Norm Bild, as part of National Hispanic Month, honored Lt.
Baldomero Lopez from Tampa, who received the Medal of Honor for
holding a hand grenade to save his platoon in 1950.
Juan Baxcajay supported keeping the Mercado.
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Lisa Lanza opposed increasing the City's utility rate.
The Mayor exited Chambers at 6:30 p.m. and returned at 6:31 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a local government contribution of$610,000 in General Fund Reserves to be set
aside as a commitment for the Local Government Contribution that is required for
Archway Clearwater Gardens, LLC (Archway) to receive a basis boost in the State of
Florida's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) for an 80-unit affordable
housing development project at 1250 Cleveland Street; approve Section 15.18 of
Development Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Clearwater and Archway as amended; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the purchase of excess liability, workers compensation and various specialty
insurance policies from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 at an amount not
to exceed $1,400,000 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(i),
Insurance, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a one-year renewal and Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
with Evernorth Direct Health, LLC (formerly Cigna Onsite Health, LLC) to provide onsite
health clinic services to employees, family members, and retirees who are covered by the
City of Clearwater health insurance in a not-to-exceed amount of$1,536,823.00 pursuant
to RFP 26-15, Onsite Medical and Prescription Drug Services, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Authorize funding and approve purchase order to Evernorth Behavioral Health (Evernorth)
and contract to Cigna Healthcare (Cigna) for the employee assistance program and city
medical insurance (under a self-insured funding arrangement) for the period January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2023, for a total not-to-exceed amount of$26,155,000
($55,000 for Evernorth and $26.1 million for Cigna) pursuant to Request for Proposals
(RFP) 26-22, Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Program, to be funded by city
budgeted funds, payroll deductions of employees and retiree premiums; and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve the first addendum to the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated
between the City of Clearwater and Communication Workers of America, Local 3179
(CWA) for Fiscal year 2022/2023 and authorize the appropriate officials to executive
same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) and the City of
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Clearwater for funding youth programs, approve a first quarter budget amendment of
$468,897 in special program G2107, JWB Youth Programming, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Accept the University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute
of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), High Visibility Education (HVE) and
Enforcement Campaign for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award in the amount of
$21,836.07 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.8 Approve an Event License Agreement between Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc, in its
capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Countryside Mall, located at
27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of Clearwater Police
Department for the purpose of hosting the National Night Out Event on October 4, 2022,
located at the Countryside Mall, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Approve a purchase order to TriTech Software Systems, a CentralSquare Company, for
the renewal of TriTech Software Support and Maintenance in the amount of$214,285.66,
from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563(d), Non-competitive purchases - impractical to bid, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Wright-Pierce, Inc. of Tampa, FL which extends the Agreement for one additional year
and approves Supplemental Work Order 1 for Wastewater Collection System (WWCS)
Flow Monitoring Services in the amount of$735,871, increasing the work order from
$1,640,880 to $2,376,751 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 23-19 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve a proposal from Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL for Drainage
Improvements at Sally Lane and Lakeview Road for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$323,567.40, pursuant to RFQ 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services
for Continuing Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.12Approve an Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Tampa Bay Psychology
Associates, LLC, of Clearwater, FL, for psychological and educational services for
Clearwater Fire and Rescue first responders, in a not to exceed amount of$70,000.00
through August 31, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)
(f), Professional services not subject to CCNA, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.13Approve an agreement between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater to provide
Emergency Medical Services ALS First Responder services to the Clearwater Fire
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District, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.14Approve the First Amendment of the Interlocal Agreement for Planning and Mapping
Services and/or Special Project Work with Forward Pinellas for the term beginning
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.15Authorize a purchase order with Verizon Wireless for cellular and mobile data services in
an amount of$720,000.00 for the term October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Authorize a purchase order to the State of Florida Department of Management Services
(DMS) for SUNCOM long distance service, State AIN Centranet lines, and toll-free lines,
in an amount not to exceed $164,400.00 for the period October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.17Authorize a purchase order to Tencarva Machinery Co. LLC, dba Hudson Pump and
Equipment of Greensboro, NC for Flygt Allis-Chalmers and Goulds pumps, parts, and
factory services, in the annual amount of$200,000.00, effective October 1, 2022, with the
option for two, one-year renewal options, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.563 (1)(d), Non-competitive purchases (impractical), and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.18Authorize a purchase order to US Submergent Technologies, LLC. of Orlando, FL for
tank cleaning services in the not-to-exceed amount of$600,000, beginning September
15, 2022 through June 10, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.19Approve a purchase order to Pinellas County Solid Waste Management for the disposal
of solid waste at the Pinellas County waste-to-energy plant/landfill for the term October 1,
2022, through September 30, 2023, in a not-to-exceed amount of$4,900,000.00,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a), Single Source, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.20Approve an amendment to that certain Service and Access Agreement and Schedule D
therein (now known as the Site License Agreement and formerly known as the Tower
Lease) dated June 2, 2002 (Agreement), between L3Harris Corporation of Lynchburg,
VA, (successor in interest to MA/COM) and the City of Clearwater, providing for a
three-month extension, authorize the associated purchase order in a not-to-exceed
amount of$83,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.21 Request for authority to settle case of City of Clearwater v. Precision Hotel Management
Company, et al., Case No. 21-004911-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 Set final millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2022/23 against non-exempt real and
personal property within the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance 9614-22 on first
reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes, which defines
requirements for the Determination of Millage and the rules governing Truth in
Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public hearings to
adopt a final millage rate for the new fiscal year. The adoption of this ordinance
to establish the millage rate and the two related budget ordinances are an
integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
The City Council set a tentative millage rate of 5.9550 mills on July 21, 2022,
which is the rate that appeared on the TRIM notices mailed to taxpayers in
August. On September 1, 2022, City Council discussed the proposed budget
for fiscal year 2022/23 and directed staff to bring forward a reduced millage rate
of 5.8850 mills for final adoption. The millage rate of 5.8850 mills represents a
9.93% increase from the rolled back rate of 5.3535 mills.
Ordinance 9614-22 is presented in order to adopt the millage rate of 5.8850
mills to support the operating and capital improvement budgets for the 2022/23
fiscal year.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ordinance 9614-22 was presented and read in full.
Once individual expressed concerns with comparing long-time residents
who purchased their homes many years ago with residents who recently
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purchased homes after moving from New York or California.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to set final millage rate of 5.8850
mills for fiscal year 2022/23 against non-exempt real and personal
property within the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance
9614-22 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 the City of Clearwater Annual Operating Budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year and
pass Ordinance 9615-22 on first reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes and the rules governing
Truth in Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public
hearings to adopt the budget. The adoption of this ordinance and the related
ordinances adopting the 2022/23 millage rate and the Capital Improvement
Budget are an integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
On June 30, 2022, the City Manager provided the City Council with a Preliminary
Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget that outlined estimates of
revenues and expenditures for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The City Manager
presented the preliminary budget at the City Council meeting on July 21, 2022,
for Council discussion and citizen input. In addition, a Special Budget Work
Session was held on August 4, 2022, for Council discussion of the proposed
budget.
On September 1, 2022, the City Council directed staff to bring forward a
reduced millage rate of 5.8850 mills for final adoption. In response to this
direction the following changes have been made to the preliminary operating
budget and are included in the ordinance for adoption of the fiscal year 2022/23
operating budget.
• A decrease of$1,000,000 in ad valorem tax revenues is recognized to
provide for a millage rate reduction.
• Updates made in Miscellaneous and Transfer In revenues (net zero) to
account for revenues in the correct categories.
• General Fund expenditures are reduced by $1,000,000 to provide for a
millage rate reduction. The following changes are made by
department:
o The Library budget is reduced by $80,000. This accounts for the
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elimination of an additional of 1.5 FTE's which were included in
the proposed budget to increase hours at the North Greenwood
branch. Instead, staff will look at current staffing levels and
open hours to see if a shift in open days/times would better
serve the needs of the community.
o The Office of Innovation is reduced by $69,000. This accounts
for the elimination of one neighborhood coordinator which was
proposed to provide a staffing level of 4 FTEs to operate the
neighborhoods division. This will leave 3 FTEs to support the
division in fiscal year 2022/23.
o The Parks and Recreation budget is being reduced by a total of
$651,000.
• This includes the elimination of an additional 4.0
FTE's which were included in the proposed budget to
create a custodial team to provide for the opening of 6
closed restrooms in neighborhood parks and shift
existing custodial responsibilities to this new staff.
Instead, these restrooms will remain closed to the
public and existing sites will continue to be maintained
by custodial contactors.
• The Parks and Recreation department will be
required to operate within the budgetary constraints of
a reduction of an additional $460,000. This will allow
the department time to analyze operations to
implement changes over the course of fiscal year
2022/23 that will result in this savings.
o The Public Works budget is reduced by $200,000. This reflects
a reduction to the contribution of General Fund revenues
transferred to the streets and sidewalks project by $200,000. In
the proposed capital improvement budget, funding for fiscal
year 2022/23 through 2027/28 in the streets and sidewalks
project included $900,000 of General Fund revenue annually.
This will be reduced to $700,000 annually in the 6-year plan.
• In the Special Development Fund, revenues and expenditures are
reduced by $50,000. This accounts for the reduction in road millage
revenues to provide for a millage rate reduction.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to assign the ARPA interest accrued
money, as well as any additional interest accrued from ARPA funds,
back into an account called ARPA Interest. The motion was duly
seconded.
In response to questions, Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel said, for
budget purposes on this ordinance, it does not change anything. Staff
budgets an estimate of revenues based on the money in the bank. The
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funds would be moved to a project from a specific fund as part of a
budget amendment next year. The ARPA accrued interest are in a
special program fund. Ms. Kastel said the funds can be moved out of the
special program fund next year via an amendment. Assistant City
Manager Micah Maxwell said a budget amendment can be adopted at
first quarter. The City Manager said staff will present an item that would
move the ARPA interest into one of the buckets.
Discussion ensued with comments made that this was not the
appropriate time to raise the matter during this agenda item.
The motion was withdrawn.
One individual spoke in support.
Ordinance 9615-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the City of
Clearwater Annual Operating Budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year
and pass Ordinance 9615-22 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 fiscal year 2022/23 Annual Capital Improvement Budget, establish a six-year
plan for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and pass Ordinance 9616-22 on first
reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes and the rules governing
Truth in Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public
hearing to adopt the final budget. The adoption of this ordinance and the related
ordinances adopting the 2022/23 millage rate and operating budget are an
integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
On June 30, 2022, the City Manager provided the City Council with a Preliminary
Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget that outlined estimates of
revenues and expenditures for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The City Manager
presented the preliminary budget at the City Council meeting on July 21, 2022,
for Council discussion and citizen input. In addition, a Special Budget Work
Session was held on August 4, 2022, for Council discussion of the proposed
budget.
On September 1, 2022, the City Council directed staff to bring forward a
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reduced millage rate of 5.8850 mills for final adoption. In response to this
direction the following changes have been made to the preliminary capital
improvement budget and are included in the ordinance for adoption of the
capital improvement budget.
• The road millage funding in the Streets and Sidewalks project is being
reduced by $50,000 due to the reduction of the millage rate.
• The General Fund revenue transferred to the Streets and Sidewalks
project is being reduced by $200,000 as part of budget reductions
required in response to the reduced millage rate. The preliminary
budget included $900,000 of General Fund revenue annually, this will be
reduced to $700,000 in each year of the 6-year plan.
Ordinance 9616-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to approve the fiscal year 2022/23 Annual
Capital Improvement Budget, establish a six-year plan for the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and pass Ordinance 9616-22
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
8.4 Approve the recommended Penny for Pinellas project list, as revised for fiscal years
2022/23 through 2029/30. (APH)
On March 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6137-97. The ordinance
established the requirement for a special hearing prior to adoption of the capital
improvement budget to discuss the use of Penny for Pinellas tax, and at any
time in which there is any proposed change to the Penny for Pinellas project
funding of$500,000 or more.
Changes to Penny for Pinellas projects that meet this criteria in the proposed
2022/23 capital improvement budget and six-year plan include the following:
Fire Engines/Ladder Truck Replacement - The funding for this project is
being increased by a total of$372,430 to recognize the increased costs realized
for the purchase of fire trucks.
Sports Fields & Facilities - project is reduced by$3,350,000 to provide
funding for the following sub-projects:
o Frank Tack Improvements - This project is established in the
amount of$550,000 funded in fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25 to
construct a new restroom and improve the parking lot.
o McMullen Tennis Building Renovations - This project is
established in the amount of$2,800,000, funded in fiscal years
2027/28 and 2028/29 to construct a new clubhouse and provide
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other improvements to courts.
Neighborhood and Community Park Renovations - This project is
decreased by $1,200,000 to provide a portion of funding for the Woodgate Park
Renovation project which is established in the amount of$1,800,000 funded in
fiscal year 2026/27 to provide multipurpose fields and improvements to
restrooms and parking.
Long Center Renovation - This project is added to the penny list for a total of
$5,000,000 in fiscal years 2022/23 and 2023/24 to provide additional funding for
renovations at the Long Center and reconstruction of the natatorium.
Beach Marina Upgrades - The total project is being increased by $8,000,000
for a new total of$23,000,000. The increased funding is needed to fully fund the
anticipated construction costs of the beach marina renovation project.
Clearwater Harbor Marina Replacement/Upgrade - This project is added to
the penny list for a total of$5,000,000 in fiscal years 2025/26 through 2029/30 to
provide additional funding for the future replacement/upgrades of attenuators at
the Clearwater Harbor Marina.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the recommended
Penny for Pinellas project list, as revised for fiscal years 2022/23
through 2029/30. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
8.5 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Urban (RU) category
to the Institutional (1) category for portions of property located at 110 N. McMullen Booth
Road and pass Ordinance 9594-22 on first reading. (LUP2022-06005)
This Future Land Use Map Amendment involves a 0.891-acre portion of a
41.016-acre property located generally on the southwest corner of Drew Street
and McMullen Booth Road. The amendment areas are located generally
between Cleveland Street and Cherry Lane on the west side of McMullen Booth
Road, and at the western terminus of Cleveland Street. The applicant, First
Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc., is requesting to amend the future land use
category of the amendment areas from Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional
(1). The applicant has submitted a Zoning Atlas amendment which is being
processed concurrently with this case (REZ2022-06005).
The property is currently developed with the Calvary Church and Calvary
Christian High School as well as the high school's athletic fields with parking
interspersed between all the uses. The existing Residential Urban (RU) future
land use category on the amendment areas are remnants from when the
church purchased the properties as their previous uses were detached
dwellings. Throughout the years, the church has assembled additional
properties in the area and has also gone through the Future Land Use Map
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Amendment process to amend those properties to Institutional (1). The
Residential Urban (RU) category has a maximum density of 7.5 dwelling units
per acre and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.40. The Institutional (1)
category has a maximum density of 12.5 dwelling units per acre and a
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.65. The proposed amendment would allow
the property to have one consistent future land use category of Institutional (1).
The applicant currently has a building permit in review for a revised parking lot
and associated stormwater facilities, and the proposed amendment would allow
for a more cohesive parking plan.
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 Institutional (1) will
necessitate an amendment of the Countywide Plan Map from the Residential
Low Medium (RLM) category to the Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) 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 August 16,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to the
Council.
The Mayor said he is a member of Calvary Baptist Church but did not
need to recuse himself from voting since he had no financial gain in the
matter.
Ordinance 9594-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve a Future Land Use
Map Amendment from the Residential Urban (RU) category to the
Institutional (1) category for portions of property located at 110 N.
McMullen Booth Road and pass Ordinance 9594-22 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
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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 Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District to the Institutional (1) District for portions of property located at 110 N. McMullen
Booth Road and pass Ordinance 9595-22 on first reading. (REZ2022-06005).
This Zoning Atlas Amendment involves a 0.891-acre portion of a 41.016-acre
property located generally on the southwest corner of Drew Street and
McMullen Booth Road. The amendment areas are located generally between
Cleveland Street and Cherry Lane west of McMullen Booth Road and at the
western terminus of Cleveland Street. The applicant, First Baptist Church of
Clearwater, is requesting to rezone the amendment areas from the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District to the Institutional (1) District. The
applicant has submitted a Future Land Use Map Amendment, which is being
processed concurrently with this case (LUP2022-06005).
The property is currently developed with the Calvary Church and Calvary
Christian High School as well as the high school's athletic fields with parking
interspersed between all the uses. The existing Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District on the amendment areas are remnants from when
the church purchased the properties as their previous uses were detached
dwellings. The proposed Institutional (1) District is compatible with the
surrounding zoning districts and the surrounding uses consisting of detached
dwellings, an office and RV park, and athletic fields. The proposed Institutional
(1) District would also allow the property to have one consistent zoning district
across the entire property. The applicant currently has a building permit in
review for a revised parking lot and associated stormwater facilities, and the
proposed amendment would allow for a more cohesive parking plan.
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 Institutional (1) 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
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• The proposed Institutional (1) 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 August 16,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to the
Council.
Ordinance 9595-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District to the Institutional (1) District for portions of property
located at 110 N. McMullen Booth Road and pass Ordinance
9595-22 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 9610-22 on second reading, vacating the platted drainage easement
(stormwater pond) to City of Clearwater, the platted 10-foot-wide and 20-foot-wide
drainage easement, and a portion of the 10-foot-wideplatted utility easement up to the
south property line, located on Lot 1, Ken Marks Ford First Add, according to the map or
plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 105, Page 100, of the public records of Pinellas
County, Florida.
Ordinance 9610-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9610-22 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
11.1Amend the City's fiscal year 2021/22 operating and capital improvement budgets at third
quarter and pass Ordinances 9617-22 and 9618-22 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2021/22 operating and capital improvement budgets were
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adopted in September 2021 by Ordinances 9498-21 and 9499-21. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects.
Ordinances 9617-22 and 9618-22 were presented and read by title
only. Councilmember Bunker moved to amend the City's fiscal
year 2021/22 operating and capital improvement budgets at third
quarter and pass Ordinances 9617-22 and 9618-22 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
11.2Award construction contracts to the following contractors: Engineered Spray Solutions, of
Lakeland, FL; Inliner Solutions, of Sanford, FL; Rowland, Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL; and
USSI, LLC of Venice, FL, for the 2023 Sewer Point Repairs and Improvements in the
amount of$32,000,000 for an initial one-year term on a unit price basis pursuant to
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 22-0006-UT and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
The City has initiated a comprehensive maintenance program to clean, inspect,
rehabilitate, and repair existing sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes
throughout the City. The goal is to maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer
system and minimize inflow and infiltration of groundwater and stormwater.
There are six groups of different type of work included in this program: Groups A
though Group F.
Per Invitation to Bid 22-0006-UT, bids were reviewed by city staff based on unit
prices and are awarded to the lowest responsible bids received in accordance
with plans and specifications.
Inliner Solutions, LLC will be contracted to perform Group A- Sanitary Sewer
Trenchless Reconstruction. This work includes cured in place pipe lining of
selected sanitary sewer pipelines to rebuild the pipe's structural integrity, not to
exceed $10,000,000.00 one-year term.
----Inliner Solutions, LLC will be contracted to perform Group B - Cleaning and
Video inspection services. This work includes gravity main cleaning and
inspection services, not to exceed $3,000,000.00 per one-year term.
Rowland, Inc. will be contracted to perform Group C -
Emergency/Non-Emergency Repairs and Improvements of Gravity Sewers,
Force Mains and Manholes, not to exceed $15,000,000.00 per one-year term.
---Rowland, Inc. will also be contracted to perform Group D - Sanitary
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Cleanouts and Lateral installations, not to exceed $1,000,000.00 per one-year
term.
Engineered Spray Solutions will be contracted to perform Group E - Manhole
Surfacing Services, not to exceed $ 2,000,000.00 per one-year term.
USSI, LLC will be contracted to perform Group F - Smoke and Dye Testing, not
to exceed $1,000,000.00 per one-year term.
The City will direct contractors to high priority areas as identified in the Public
Utilities Department Capital Improvement Plan, the Wastewater Collection
System Master Plan, and ongoing Inflow and Infiltration investigations.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating, and maintaining the wastewater collection system including all gravity
sewer, force main pipelines and manholes that convey raw sewage to the lift
stations and/or City Water Reclamation Facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546900-96665 $10,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 3,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $10,000,000
3217321-546900-96664 $ 3,000,000
3217321-546900-96212 $ 2,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 1,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 2,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 1,000,000
Third quarter budget amendments will transfer Water Sewer Revenues in
amounts of$4,000,000 from 96212 Sanitary Sewer Upgrade, $2,000,000 from
96654 Facilities Upgrade & Improvements, $1,000,000 from 96664 WPC R&R,
$4,000,000 from 96686 Pump Station Replacement, $13,500,000 from 96773
Groundwater Replenishment, for a total of$24,500,000 to 96665 Sanitary
Sewer R&R.
Additional funding is available in Capital Improvement projects in amounts of
$2,000,000 in 96212 Sanitary Sewer Upgrade, $3,000,000 in 96664 WPC R&R,
and $2,500,000 in 96665 Sanitary Sewer R&R to fund the contracts and will be
included in FY2023-FY2026 Capital Improvement Program for future renewals
in amounts of$32,000,000 per year.
Engineering Division Manager Jeremy Brown provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
One individual questioned if the project addresses saltwater intrusion
associated with rising sea level and if the expenses were part of the
current rate study.
It was stated the expenses are part of the rate study.
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Mr. Brown said the item before Council is for infrastructure maintenance,
replacing existing infrastructure where needed. The manhole covers that
address saltwater and stormwater intrusion are handled via another
contract.
One individual questioned if the contract would address the sinkholes in
the streets caused by rehabbing the sewer lines.
One individual expressed concerns with sinkholes in her neighborhoods
caused by failing sewer lines.
Mr. Brown said the contract includes rehabilitating impacted roads and
testing prior to road paving. He said the goal is to complete 50% of the
city within the first year. He said the sinkholes may not always be caused
by failing sewer lines, there are other utilities and geotechnical issues
that could be causing the sinkholes.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to award construction contracts
to the following contractors: Engineered Spray Solutions, of
Lakeland, FL; Inliner Solutions, of Sanford, FL; Rowland, Inc. of
Pinellas Park, FL; and USSI, LLC of Venice, FL, for the 2023
Sewer Point Repairs and Improvements in the amount of
$32,000,000 for an initial one-year term on a unit price basis
pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 22-0006-UT and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11.3Approve work order and professional service agreement with Wannemacher Jensen
Architects Inc., of St. Petersburg, FL, for the design of the new City Hall (22-0019-EN) in
the amount of$2,948,340, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 24-22 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
With the aging city hall building (constructed in 1964), the City coordinated with
the County and PSTA on a possible shared facility. A 2008 report showed
promising efficiencies and a follow up feasibility study was completed in 2019.
The County significantly increased their required square footage. The 2019
study showed a considerable reduction in efficiencies and operational and
construction cost savings of a shared facility. Contributing factors include the
increase in the County's space needs, scheduling conflicts and lack of overlap
and shared resources in City-County services. The County moved forward with
an area-wide space utilization plan. City Hall staff moved to 600 Cleveland
Street in January 2019.
RFQ 10-20 was advertised in October 2019. Harvard Jolly was selected to
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prepare numerous concept studies and sketches for potential city hall sites.
November 18, 2019, staff presented their proposed site selection criteria and a
list of nine potential sites to City Council. Council reached consensus that the
study should consider housing all staff in the future city hall. Other items
discussed were having an iconic building at a visible location, adding the Main
Library to the list of sites and possible remodeling of the MSB.
Incorporating council direction from November 2019, staff ranked the two blocks
south of MSB, and west of Myrtle Avenue as the preferred location. A collection
of parcels on the east side of Myrtle between Park and Pierce Streets ranked as
the second site. Harvard Jolly then completed a feasibility study of the two sites
considering a stand-alone city hall, a combined government center, and
possible construction of a parking garage. The results of the analysis were
presented to Council on March 2, 2020. High-level estimated construction costs
of the proposed options ranged from $22 to $64 million.
April 1, 2022, RFQ 24-22 for design services for a new city hall was advertised.
The selection committee consisted of the City Manager, and representatives
from Engineering, Planning and Legal. Five firms responded to the RFQ. The
committee short listed three firms for oral presentations and selected
Wannemacher Jensen Architects due to their innovative concepts.
The work order includes three concepts of varying architectural styles and
locations (connected to MSB and on parcel south of MSB) for an approximately
40,000 square foot, LEED silver building. Design is expected to take 15 months
through end of permitting (December 20, 2023), including city review time, DRC
review and final building permit review and issuance. The scope also includes
an update to the older space needs analysis, construction administration
through end of the project along with design of the south parcel public space
and parking if the current MSB parcel is chosen for the city hall building.
Possible redevelopment of Pierce Street and East Avenue, between Franklin
and Park Streets, to a convertible street (more pedestrian friendly) is included in
the design scope. A parking garage is not anticipated. Construction via
construction manager at risk (CMAR) is estimated to start in January 2024 and
be completed in summer of 2025. The City will solicit owner's representative
and CMAR firms shortly.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENGF220001-DSGN-PROSVC $2,948,340
Funds are available in capital improvement project ENGF220001, City Hall, to
fund this Work Order.
In response to a question, the City Manager said staff will provide
updates every other month.
A comment was made that the City should not build a new city hall and
that one could be incorporated into the Main Library for much less.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve work order and
professional service agreement with Wannemacher Jensen
Architects Inc., of St. Petersburg, FL, for the design of the new
City Hall (22-0019-EN) in the amount of $2,948,340, pursuant to
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 24-22 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember
Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
Nays: 1 - Mayor Hibbard
The Council recessed from 7:36 p.m. to 7:46 p.m.
11 AApprove the Selection Committee's recommendation for the Clearwater Airpark Fixed
Base Operator (RFP 38-22), authorize city staff to engage in negotiations with FlyUsa Inc.
and Paradise Ventures, for the purpose of establishing a lease and operating agreement
for Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services at Clearwater Airpark.
The Clearwater Airpark has been in operation since 1939. It is currently leased
to and operated by Clearwater Airpark Incorporated. This company has
operated the Airpark under the terms of that lease for twenty-two years. The
lease's final option expires on November 31, 2022. Accordingly, the City was
required to issue RFP 38-22 to identify a vendor capable and interested in
entering into a new lease agreement for the management and operation of
Clearwater Airpark.
The RFP was issued on June 29, 2022 and closed on August 8, 2022. Four
responses were received. Of the four respondents, the development
partnership of FIyUSA Inc. and Paradise Ventures was unanimously selected by
the committee tasked with evaluating those proposals. The committee
requested that the top three respondents, identified after the review of those
proposals, make presentations to the committee. The presentations took place
on August 22, 2022. Again, the committee felt that the development partnership
of FIyUSA and Paradise Ventures presented a vision that was most closely
aligned with the RFP. The RFP solicited proposals that envisioned the
possibility of higher value but safer and less intensive operations, a commitment
to capital improvements, as well as an understanding of the Airpark's
relationship with the neighborhoods and a commitment to maintain and
enhance communications with all users and the neighborhoods.
City staff is requesting council approval to negotiate with the development
partnership of FIyUSA and Paradise Ventures in advance of preparing a final
agreement to include financial obligations and returns, operational
considerations, and management terms. Once negotiations have concluded, a
final agreement will be brought back to Council for approval.
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Eight individuals spoke in opposition.
One individual supported community events and consideration to allow
existing employees to remain.
One individual expressed concern mixing small and big planes and
suggested having an expert review and provide a professional opinion.
Two individuals expressed concerns with the proposed expansion, hours
of operation, and noise levels.
One individual spoke in support.
One individual submitted an email opposing Item 11.4 that was read into
the record (see page 26).
In response to a comment, the City Attorney said The Landings Golf
Course is zoned OSR (Open Space Recreation) and cannot be anything
other than open space or recreation. Furthermore, the City Charter has
restrictions on any real estate within the city that is zoned OSR, a
referendum is required to change the zoning.
In response to questions, FlyUSA representative Barry Shevlin said
the group understands the intensity of the flight training activity, from a
noise perspective, is an issue for the neighborhood. The flight training
intensity is also an issue for other pilots using the facility. He said the
volume of flight training has doubled in the last 12 months, creating an
imbalance. The flight school has always been a part of the plan, but the
volume of flight training will be reduced. The proposal was guided by the
Master Plan, which contemplates removing 30 shade hangars and
replacing them with 30 T-hangars. Mr. Shevlin said the impacted tenants
will have options. The derelict planes found at the facility will be removed,
creating additional space. The RFP included a question to include the
value of the improvements that the City receives as part of the total
compensation, which totaled approximately$7 million. The value
included the anticipated FDOT grant funding. He said the group will not
move forward if the FDOT grant funding is not provided.
Marine and Aviation Director Eric Gandy said staff prepared an extension for
the current FBO but initiated an RFP after the Airpark Advisory Board met
and discussed the facility. He said there are many competing interests
surrounding the facility that it would be difficult to incorporate all concerns in
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a lease agreement. For example, if the flight school was eliminated due to
public feedback, it would negatively impact the Airpark's business plan as
the flight school keeps the facility afloat. He said the provisions of the
contract should be enforced. If the City accepts FAA money, the City cannot
discriminate against types of aircraft. Mr. Gandy said any general aviation
airport has a component of their business model that is reliant on a flight
school. Mr. Shevlin said over the course of a few years, FIyUSA would like to
see 10% of the planes based at the facility be in the turbo-prop category.
These planes would take off a few times per week, not several times per
day. The flight school at PIE is busier than the Clearwater Airpark.
Clearwater Airpark FBO David King said he did not send an announcement
of the RFP or inform tenants of the RFP.
Discussion ensued with comments made that not everyone will be happy,
that efforts should be made to address the neighborhood's concerns, that
expectations for the City and FIyUSA are clearly outlined in the
agreement, and that tenant expectations should be included in the
contract.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the Selection
Committee's recommendation for the Clearwater Airpark Fixed
Base Operator (RFP 38-22), authorize city staff to engage in
negotiations with FlyUsa Inc. and Paradise Ventures, for the
purpose of establishing a lease and operating agreement for
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services at Clearwater Airpark. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11.5Approve the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Per City Council Rule 1, Scheduling Council Meetings/Work Session Agendas,
city council meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each
month. The accompanying work sessions are at 9:00 a.m. on the preceding
Monday, unless the Monday is a holiday, in which case the work session is on
Tuesday. No meetings are held the first Thursday in January and July and the
third Thursday in December.
Staff has identified the following exceptions:
1. Passover next year takes place Wednesday, April 5 through Thursday,
April 15, conflicting with the April 6 council meeting. Staff recommends
rescheduling the meeting to Tuesday, April 4 (no work session on
Monday, April 3).
2. The US Conference of Mayors' Annual Conference will be held June 2-5,
2023 in Columbus, OH and FCCMA's Annual Conference will be held
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May 31 - June 3, 2023. Staff is recommending moving the Thursday,
June 1 council meeting to Thursday, June 8, with the work session on
Monday, June 5.
3. To accommodate Jazz Holiday, staff recommends moving the
Thursday, October 19 council meeting to Wednesday, October 18.
4. To accommodate holiday travel, staff is recommending moving the
Thursday, December 21 council meeting to Tuesday, December 19 (no
work session on Monday, December 18).
In addition, staff is proposing to hold a special work session on Monday, January
23, 2023 for the annual strategic planning meeting.
At the September 12 work session, there was council consensus to move the
January 17 work session to Monday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. and the January 18
council meeting to Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. Staff was directed to
move the following work sessions to 1:00 p.m. as they conflict with the Tampa
Bay Regional Planning Council meetings: January 9, June 12, August 14, and
November 13.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the 2023 City Council
Meeting Schedule. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
11.6Appoint an individual to serve on the Library Board for an unexpired term through
February 28, 2025.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Library Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
STAFF LIAISON: Library Director
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Donna Dennis
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND NOW
REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Barbara Ann Murphy - 1304 Jeffords St., 33756 - Retired Library Director
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Original Appointment: 1/13/11
Resigned: 07/26/22
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR COSNIDERATION TO
FILL THE VACANCY:
1. Christine Dulligan - 1473 S. Betty Ln., 33756 - Retired Legal Sec/State
Attorney's Office
2. Angela Gates - 2269 Manor Blvd. N., 33765 - Self-employed/Digital
Marketing
3. Lawrence Jaffe - 1357 Admiral Woodson Ln, 33755 - Writer
4. Kelly Malizia - 314 S. Lincoln Ave., 33756 - Librarian
5. Pamela Mastruserio - 602 Lime Ave., #601, 33756 - Retired/Chamber of
Commerce (OH,KY)
6. Joseph Smiley - 1275 Wood Ave., 33755 - College Administrator/SPC
7. Linda Stuckey -2187 College Sr., 33764 - Teacher
8. Sharon Swallwood - 2619 Cedar View Court, 33761 - College
Professor/SPC
9. Aleksandra Vangeli -2386 Moore Haven Dr. W., 33763 - Nurse
10. Debra Wilson - 886 Island Way, 33767 - Retired/Office Manager
Zip codes of current members on board:
2 at 33755
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
Discussion ensued with comments made that there were many
individuals interested in serving on the board. Support was expressed to
appoint Kelly Malizia. A concern was expressed with responses provided
in Ms. Malizia's application.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to appoint Kelly Malizia to serve
on the Library Board for an unexpired term through February 28,
2025. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Hibbard, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Bunker
and Councilmember Teixeira
Nays: 1 - Vice Mayor Beckman
12. City Attorney Reports — None.
13. Other Council Action
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13.1 New City Hall Site - Vice Mayor Beckman
No action or discussion.
14. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira wished all a good week.
Councilmember Bunker said newspapers are struggling and encouraged
all to subscribe to their local newspaper. He reviewed a recent newspaper
article written by Tracey McManus regarding the Blue Sky housing
development.
Vice Mayor Beckman thanked those who attended and spoke at tonight's
council meeting and expressed disappointment in the Blue Sky
development falling through.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that Council was not aware
of the discussions regarding the Blue Sky parcel. The City Manager said he
spoke several times with Council regarding the status of the housing project.
He said the newspaper article was incomplete.
Councilmember Allbritton said the first Yes for Clearwater meeting was held
at Island Way Grill. He encouraged all to attend the meetings regarding
the upcoming referendum.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor — None.
16. Adjourn
Attest
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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City of Clearwater
City of Clearwater
Call, Rosemarie
From: Clearwater Neighborhoods <deanwaterneighborhoodsmpeak@gn»a]|oom>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13.2022811 PM
To: Hibbard, Frank;Allbritton, David; Beckman, Kathleen, Bunker, Mark;Teixeira, Lino
CC; Call, Rosemarie
Subject: AjqparkRFP 38-24item 11.4
s email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater.Do not click links or open attachments unless you
sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Mayor and City Council,
H ow is it t hat a specia I Ai rpa rk Advisory Boa rd (AAB)meeting wa s ca I led last Friday, a nd now th is Lea semacnrnmendat|on
is already on your calendar to approve a few days later?The AAB had meetings in May&August of 2022 with no
mention of the Lease or RFP on their agendas?We,the neighborhoods all knew the current FB[> lease was set toexpire
atthe end ofNovemberIQJ2.The AABwas briefed abouttb[mvwe||over ayea r ago mtthe|rmeetings,yet they badno
input omthe RFP,and was then asked at the 11th hour to comment on it?Who developed the RFP at the last minute?
Did the Council nrCity K4mnage mentapppove the RFPprior to|ssoing?Why vxasn'taspeda| meeting ofthe AABcaled
before the RFP went out? Why was the topic absent ontheir 2822AABagendas?Why didn't this RFP gmout at
the beginning ofthe year?This|slikely tmbea1Q-2Oyear lease and the community was given NOchance toprovide
input before this week.There are many concerns and unanswered questions. How is it that the city will hold
neigh borhoodcbarrmttes and meetings for parkdesigns,traffic cal mimg^andother feel good projects? |t(s|nsu|t|ngthat
residents are asked to review puff projects years in advance of the project, but given no opportunity to comment on a
long term lease that involves city owned property that will have impact on residents day to day lives for decades.What
is the last minute rush now with this new lease?The City calendar contains an upcoming Public Meeting for a meet and
greet for CRA Director Candidates. My guess is likely less than 10 residents will attend.A public meeting mnthe Airpark
Lease would have drawn hundreds of residents,just like the Landings Meetings did. It seems like the city is afraid to let
the pub|icknow what dexe|oper-led p!ansthey now have for the A|rparkandhoped to [nkanew lease dea| underthe
neighborhood's radar.
SHAMEFUL!
City Clerk, Please read this email during the public comment portion ofthe 11.4Airparkitem.
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