12/01/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 1, 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: Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, Jennifer Poirrier—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 — Rev. Andrew Gerns from St. John's Episcopal Church
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.)
4.1 Jolley Trolley 40th Anniversary Proclamation, December 2022 - Mike Helmstetter, Jolley
Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. CEO and Bruce Rector, Board Chair.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the
November 17, 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
Mark Birenbaum and Michael Dalton opposed the proposed charter
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school at Nursery Road.
Norm Bild provided an overview of the Wreaths Across America
ceremony and invited all interested parties to participate.
Bill Jonson said he appreciated the complete and thorough process of
the City Manager and City Attorney's public performance evaluation and
thanked Councilmember Bunker for including his evaluation of both
employees in the agenda item.
Dave Sillman supported the City adopting Ready for 100 initiatives.
Jasper Klein said Way 2 Got Rides, a hybrid transportation company
servicing the Clearwater beach area, is exploring expanding its service
area into Downtown Clearwater.
Mr. Holuba said the Clearwater Police Department is redundant and that
it was time to shave it off.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Accept the 2022 Local Housing Incentive Strategy (LHIS) Report developed by the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). (consent)
7.2 Authorize staff to negotiate a contract for the sale of real property to Habitat for
Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc., as the recommended recipient for Request for Proposals and Qualifications
(RFP/Q) 3-22, for real property located at 1454 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve an increase to purchase order to Central Florida Contractors, Inc. of
Seminole, Florida, for the 2021 Sidewalks project (20-0026-EN), in the amount of
$1,000,000 for year two, increasing the contract from $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 on a
unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0026-EN, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with Pinellas County for the Reclaimed
Water Pipe Repair - Old Coachman Rd. project (17-0056-UT) in the amount of
$506,583.00; approve Supplemental Two Work Order to AECOM in the amount of
$6,897.00 increasing the work order from $75,378.00 to $82,275.00 pursuant to
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting
Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Authorize an increase on purchase order to Shannon Chemical Corporation of
Malvern, PA, for Corrosion Control Chemical Poly/Ortho Blend, in the amount of
$30,000.00 increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $110,000.00 to
$140,000.00 through the term of the contract and authorize the appropriate officials to
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execute same. (consent)
7.6 Authorize a purchase order to Gardner Denver, Inc. of Charleroi, PA, for the purchase
of blower equipment, replacement parts, and service, in an annual not-to-exceed
amount of$225,000.00 for the period of December 2, 2022 through December 1,
2023 with the option of two, one-year renewals at an annual not-to-exceed amount of
$110,000.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d),
Non-competitive purchases (impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute the same. (consent)
7.7 Reappoint David C. Farrar to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with a term to
expire October 31, 2025. (consent)
7.8 Reappoint Mark Parry to the Brownfields Advisory Board as the agency or government
representative to a full-term expiring November 30, 2026 and appoint Phillip
Kirkpatrick to the Brownfields Advisory Board as the agency or government
representative to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through June 30, 2024.
(consent)
7.9 Reappoint Sheila Sullivan to the Environmental Advisory Board with a term to expire
September 30, 2026. (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. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9591-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3144 Johns Parkway, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9591-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9591-22 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
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9592-22 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
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whose post office address is 3144 Johns Parkway, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9592-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9592-22 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
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9593-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3144 Johns Parkway,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9593-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9593-22 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
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9602-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1718 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with
certain right-of-way of North Betty Lane, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9602-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9602-22 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
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9603-22 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1718 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG) and Residential
Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9603-22 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9603-22 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
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 9604-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1718 North Betty Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Commercial (C) and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9604-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9604-22 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
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 9621-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3047 Terrace View Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9621-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9621-22 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
8.8 Adopt Ordinance 9622-22 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 3047 Terrace View Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9622-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9622-22 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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8.9 Adopt Ordinance 9623-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3047 Terrace View Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9623-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9623-22 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
8.10Adopt Ordinance 9624-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1276 South Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764 into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9624-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9624-22 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
8.11Adopt Ordinance 9625-22 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address 1276 South Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL), Water/Drainage
Feature, and Preservation (P).
Ordinance 9625-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9625-22 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
8.12Adopt Ordinance 9626-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1276 South Belcher
Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P).
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Ordinance 9626-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9626-22 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
8.13Adopt Ordinance 9630-22 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1282 Palm Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with
certain right-of-way of North Betty Lane, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9630-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9630-22 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
8.14Adopt Ordinance 9631-22 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1282 Palm Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9631-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9631-22 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
8.15Adopt Ordinance 9632-22 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1282 Palm Street,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9632-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9632-22 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,
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Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.16Adopt Ordinance 9640-22 on second reading, amending Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Chapter 33 to regulate vessel operation within certain areas of Stevenson
Creek.
Ordinance 9640-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9640-22 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
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Establish a Ready for 100-goal in which the City aims to transition 100% of electricity
consumed in city operations to clean energy by 2040 and 100% of electricity
consumed citywide to clean energy by 2050 and adopt Resolution 22-22.
City staff and the Environmental Advisory Board recommend that a "Ready for
100" resolution be adopted by City Council. This resolution includes targets in
which the City would convert its electricity consumption to come from clean,
renewable energy sources both in its municipal operations and citywide.
Energy efficiency, on-site renewable energy, and utility-provided solar
programs are essential to the success of these "Ready for 100" goals.
Item 9.1 pulled by staff. No Action taken.
In response to questions, the City Clerk said the item was pulled from
the agenda because she understood the resolution would be amended,
the item will come back to Council. Assistant City Manager Michael Delk
said staff would like the opportunity to better define the pathway to achieve
renewable energy targets and initiatives outlined in the resolution and
clarify the questions raised during the work session.
9.2 Approve the Fiscal Year 22-23 through Fiscal year 24-25 Three-Year Local Housing
Assistance Plan for Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund and adopt Resolution 22-21.
To increase resources to address the shortage of affordable housing in
Pinellas County, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the
establishment of the Pinellas County Community Housing Trust Program with
the adoption of Resolution 05-237. The Program was created for the purpose
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of providing funds to promote homeownership and to expand the production
and preservation of rental and owner-housing affordable to very low-income,
low-income, and moderate-income households.
County Ordinance 06-28 was adopted establishing the Housing Trust Fund.
The Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority, on behalf of the Board,
oversees the administration of the trust fund.
Under the proposed three-year plan, the Housing Division of Economic
Development & Housing Department will expend $293,710 comprised of
program delivery and administration of funds as described below. These funds
are available from the existing cash balance and future program income and
will serve to further the City's efforts in affordable housing. The program goals
and objectives are consistent with the Five-Year Consolidated Plan that was
approved by the City Council on July 16, 2020.
Each jurisdiction receiving or expending funds is required to submit an
application that includes a Local Housing Assistance Plan that proposes how
the jurisdiction will utilize the funds. The county and the cities are using State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program guidelines as a general
template for the use of funds. Per the county's requirements, funds will be
leveraged at a minimum ratio of 2:1. Clearwater's proposed use of funds for
each of the three main strategies and program administration are:
Produce new rental and owner housing
Preserve existing rental and owner housing
General Program Administration
Three individuals spoke in support and shared their experience with
homelessness and seeking assistance.
Resolution 22-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to Approve the Fiscal Year 22-23
through Fiscal year 24-25 Three-Year Local Housing Assistance
Plan for Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund and adopt Resolution
22-21. 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. City Attorney Reports - None
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Discuss City Manager and City Attorney Salaries.
The performance evaluation discussions for the City Manager and City
Attorney were conducted by City Council at the November 16, 2022 council
meeting.
The council discussion concerning salary is conducted at the subsequent
meeting.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
For Fiscal Year 2022, a 4% increase has been budgeted, consistent with all
SAMP employees. Any increase above 3.5% would require a budget
amendment using an appropriation from general fund reserves.
Discussion regarding the City Manager's salary was continued to the
next meeting.
Discussion ensued with consensus to provide the City Attorney with an
8.5% increase effective immediately.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to provide the City Attorney an
8.5% salary increase effective immediately. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira said she attended a FIFA watch party and she
welcomed the new hires at Clearwater Police Department. She said she
attended the Christmas tree lighting ceremony last night and looked forward
to more celebrations.
Councilmember Bunker said the voting precinct with the lowest amount of no
votes for the Imagine Clearwater referendum was in area with a high
population of scientologists. He said David Miscavige needs to show action
before any deals are made.
Vice Mayor Beckman thanked the Rush family for coming to Council and
speaking. She said environmental concerns and lack of affordable housing
should be priority.
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Councilmember Allbritton said it looked like bad weather was going to move
in on the tree lighting ceremony in downtown, but the weather was nice, and
Cleveland St. was filled with people. He said to be nice to people and think
of those that are less fortunate and December is a month of giving.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Hibbard said he was thankful for city employees and hoped people
slow down this holiday season.
14. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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