10/17/2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes October 17, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 17, 2022
8:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Chair Frank Hibbard, Trustee Kathleen Beckman, Trustee Mark
Bunker, Trustee David Allbritton, and Trustee Lina Teixeira
Also Present—Jon Jennings—Interim CRA Executive Director, Jennifer Poirrier—
Assistant City Manager, Michael Delk — Assistant City Manager,
David Margolis — City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk, Nicole
Sprague — Deputy City Clerk, and Matt Jackson — Assistant
CRA Director
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Chair Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022 CRA Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the September
12, 2022 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City
Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Kathy Flaherty expressed concerns with lack of public notice for the
Festival Core plan presentation provided at the August 30, 2022 Quarterly
Cleveland Streetscape Phase 3 Update meeting.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Confirm the City Manager's appointment of Jaye Matthews as the CRA Executive
Director, to be effective on the date cited in the Employment Contract.
One individual spoke in support.
Trustee Beckman moved to confirm the City Manager's appointment
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of Jaye Matthews as the CRA Executive Director, to be effective on
the date cited in the Employment Contract. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4.2 Approve shade structure and turf designs for the Mercado public space at the intersection
of Cleveland Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
The purpose of this item is to request that the CRA Trustees approve shade
structure and turf designs for the previously approved Mercado public space in
the Downtown Gateway neighborhood. The original design for the space was
approved by the CRA trustees at the June 15, 2020 meeting. The construction
of the Mercado will be integrated into the Streetscape Phase III construction
work currently underway.
Due to the previously approved uniquely architecturally designed shade
structure cost exceeding monies budgeted, staff researched vendors to provide
a high-quality design meeting budget constraint.
Two designs were chosen to request public input.
Responding to public and staff concerns over no turf being included in the
space, staff also researched vendors to include turf options. Two designs were
chosen to request public input.
Staff hosted opportunities for the public to provide input at a scheduled
Cleveland Streetscape meeting on August 30, 2022 as well as engaging the
public at local businesses.
53 persons provided input through written and electronic means with the
majority choosing the "pinwheel" shade structure design with "cool" colors and
the "round" turf shape.
CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Jackson said the original shade structure
was designed by an architect and one of kind. The proposed structure is
manufactured by a company that makes shade structures. No
permanent seating planned at this time, individuals may use the planters
for seating. He said the space will be equipped with electricity during special
events. Solar lighting is not included because it was cost prohibitive; staff is
working with Duke Energy to provide lighting. Staff will work with the City's
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Cultural Affairs Coordinator to seek an artist for an art installation. He said
the plan includes a storage shed but the location has not been determined.
The shade panels will be removed prior to a storm. The shade structure is
permeable. The proposed shade structure design was not shared with the
Art and Design Advisory Board.
It was suggested that staff contact Sandy Lane Elementary School
regarding their student tile mosaic, in lieu of paying for an artist.
One individual supported the Mercado space and expressed concerns
that the color scheme survey was for a festival core space and not the
Mercado.
Trustee Bunker moved to approve shade structure and turf designs
for the Mercado public space at the intersection of Cleveland Street
and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5. Director's Report
CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson reviewed upcoming events and
said the Market Marie is moving to Station Square Park in November.
The Hispanic Farmers Market has moved outside of the CRA area. He
said the Clearwater Police Department will provide an annual analysis of
calls for service within the CRA before the end of the year.
Interim CRA Executive Director Jon Jennings said the City employed
Kathy Hamm as a Police Social Services Specialist to assist with the
City's homeless outreach services.
Mr. Jackson said the 5:30 Pub and Grill is under new ownership. Tiny
Paws Pet Grooming on Gulf to Bay Boulevard has opened. Kara Lyn's
has moved into the old Cleveland Street Cafe space.
In response to questions, Mr. Jennings said the new CRA Executive
Director will determine if additional staffing is needed after the North
Greenwood CRA is established. If permitted for a non-governmental
event, a dynamic message board can be used to direct individuals to the
new Market Marie location.
Trustee Teixeira departed Chambers at 8:30 a.m. and returned at 8:32 p.m.
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6. Adjourn
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In response to concerns, Mr. Jennings said staff feels Ms. Flaherty's
concerns regarding the Mercado have been addressed. There was an
interest in the neighborhood to change to the name to the Festival Core. He
said it was appropriate for staff to change the name. He brought the name
issue back to the Trustees to vote on keeping the Mercado name.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
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