03/16/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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: Jennifer Poirrier— Interim 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 — Rev. Paul Means from Northwood Presbyterian 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.) — Given.
4.1 March Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Tampa Bay Cares Presentation - Micki Thompson, President/CEO, 211 Tampa Bay
Cares (Cancelled— to be rescheduled)
4.3 Phillies National League Championship Series Trophy Presentation - John Nickolas,
Senior VP, and John Timberlake, Director of Florida Operations
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 2, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the
March 2, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with Clearwater Police Chief
Slaughter's involvement in several local charities and submitted a verbal
records request of a full accounting of all funds paid to Clearwater for
Youth by the City of Clearwater.
Bill Jonson said he looked forward to the upcoming strategic planning
session and hoped it will look to the city's future. He encouraged starting with
the citizens survey and asked if we want to continue seeing ourselves as
below average.
Peggy Page, Lisa Bilz, Thien Harrah, Parker Lyda, Patrick Raftery and
Steve Starks expressed concerns with the vehicular traffic and speed on
Drew Street and urged Council to implement short-term and long-term
changes.
William Riley expressed concerns with vehicular traffic on Drew Street
and urged Council to lower the speed limit.
Bob Gibson opposed FlyUSA's proposed hangar rent increase.
Michael Scott, Ron Steicher, and Steve Jones expressed concerns with
the proposed rent increase at the Clearwater Airpark and stated that
FlyUSA is making it untenable for small aircraft.
Kathy Flaherty said there was a litter problem at Stevenson Creek and
urged the City to enclose the trash receptacles.
Karen Cunnigham supported DOT's Drew Street plan and stated that the
plan was developed and supported by the community.
Mike Riordon played a video depicting the crashes on Drew Street and
urged Council to support the DOT plan.
Glenna Wentworth and Chinawa Asala supported the Drew Street
Complete Streets Plan and urged Council to improve the road's safety
and accessibility to all modes of traffic.
Peter Hunt expressed concerns with the proposed hangar rate increase
and stated he needed assistance to pay the rent increase.
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Deena Stanley submitted an eComment regarding Councilmember
Allbritton recommending his son-in-law to the Charter Review Committee
(see page 22).
Chelsea Gird submitted an email supporting the Drew Street Complete
Streets Plan (see page 23).
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Item 7.4.
7.1 Approve Lease Renewal Option provided in the Lease Agreement dated August 10,
2018, between 600 Cleveland Street LLC (Landlord) and City of Clearwater, Florida, a
Florida Municipal Corporation (Tenant), for 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600, Clearwater
Florida and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the purchase of excess property insurance, including Bridges, Auto Physical
Damage, Boiler and Machinery and Terrorism coverages, from April 1, 2023 to April 1,
2024, at the level of insurance provided for in this agenda item, at an amount not to
exceed $5,100,000 and at the property rate of$0.5389 per $100 of values, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Accept a Gas Utility Easement from VC Clearwater Senior Housing LTD, for the
construction, installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located
at 2425 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759. (consent)
7.4 Approve events budget of$482,000 from general fund reserves for the grand opening of
Coachman Park to be held from June 28 through July 4, 2023, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below
7.5 Approve a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for the implementation of V21 Pedestrian Warning system
connected vehicle project on Alt 19 (23-0006-EN), in the amount of$452,000 of which
$361,600 is to be reimbursed by FDOT and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.6 Approve the final plat for Oaks of Clearwater Subdivision, whose physical address is 420
and 432 Bay Avenue, located west of Bay Avenue and Chestnut Street. (consent)
7.7 Approve the final plat for Foster Groves, whose physical address is 1970 Abbey Lake
Road, located 230 feet north of Sunset Point Road. (consent)
7.8 Authorize an increase to purchase order for Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc, for the
purchase and repair of lift station pumps, in the total amount of$400,000.00, increasing
the not-to-exceed amount for the current year from $500,000.00 to $900,000.00;
additionally increase Xylem Water Solutions USA's following year contract from
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$500,000.00 to $900,000.00; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Authorize an increase to purchase order to Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. of Palmetto
Bay, FL, for emergency and non-emergency pumping and Cankering services, in the
amount of$40,000.00, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $125,000.00 to
$165,000.00 through the term of the contract, September 13, 2023, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Authorize a purchase order(s) to Harrington Industrial Plastics of Dallas, TX and
American Fabric Filter Co., Inc. of Wesley Chapel, FL, for a cumulative annual
not-to-exceed amount of$160,000.00 for the period of March 17, 2023 through March 16,
2024, with the option for two, one-year renewals at the City's discretion, at not-to-exceed
amounts of$175,000.00 for year two and $193,000.00 for year three, pursuant to
Invitation to Bid 10-23, Reverse Osmosis Plant Cartridge Filters, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Authorize a purchase order to Shannon Chemical Corporation of Malvern, PA for the
supply of a dry blended poly/ortho corrosion control chemical in an annual not-to-exceed
amount of$177,000.00, for the period of March 30, 2023 through March 29, 2024, with
the option for two, one-year renewals at the City's discretion at not-to-exceed amounts of
$195,000.00 for year 2 and $214,000.00 for year 3, with the ability to increase each
renewal by the percentage of the appropriate PPI index, pursuant to Invitation to Bid
12-23, Corrosion Control Chemical and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.12Authorize a purchase order to Ring Power Corporation for the maintenance, purchase
and rental of generators, transfer switches, replacement parts, and services, in the not-to
exceed amount of$600,000.00 through September 30, 2023 in accordance with
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or cooperative
purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Approve an amendment and extension to a Service and Access Agreement dated July 1,
2002, between L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and the City of Clearwater (City), and two
related site license agreements between L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and the City and
between the State of Florida and the City respectively, all for a term ending on September
307 2027, authorize an associated contract in a not-to-exceed amount of$1,977,893.78
paid over the next 4.5 years broken into quarterly payments, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.14Approve a Partnership and Support Grant Agreement with the Clearwater Historical
Society in an amount not to exceed $20,000, for term beginning March 16, 2023 through
September 30, 2023, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 7.4, and authorize the appropriate officials to
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execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.4 Approve events budget of$482,000 from general fund reserves for the grand opening of
Coachman Park to be held from June 28 through July 4, 2023, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
After seven years of planning and construction, Imagine Clearwater, officially
known as Coachman Park will be opened to the public on June 28, 2023.
A week of events are being planned for the grand opening of Coachman Park
beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony and ending with an exciting and
patriotic event on the Fourth of July with The Florida Orchestra in concert
followed by the largest fireworks display ever produced in Clearwater.
In partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall there will be a variety of entertainment both
ticketed and free throughout the eight-day celebration in the new 4,000 covered
seat Performance Venue.
A variety of events and entertainment will be provided to appeal to every
segment of our community including children's activities, celebrating diversity
concert and programs, touch-a-truck event, exercise classes, giveaways,
running events, buskers, street performers, dance classes, farmers market, car
show, concerts, educational exhibits, etc.
Staff is recommending a budget of$482,000 to produce the eight-day event with
the largest cost being $100,000 for fireworks, $85,000 for The Florida
Orchestra, $70,000 for other entertainment, $32,500 for Jolley Trolley Park and
Ride Circulator and $30,000 for Tunnels to Towers Exhibit.
Not included in this budget is the cost for public safety. Costs for public safety
are contingent upon the approved itinerary for the Grand Opening. Another
agenda item will be forthcoming to address these costs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A mid-year budget amendment will provide a transfer of$482,000 from General
Fund reserves, to establish special program PRSE230001, Special Events @
Coachman Park, to fund these activities.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a mid-year budget amendment
allocating General Fund reserves in the amount of$482,000 to special program
PRSE230001, Special Events at Coachman Park. Inclusive of this item if
approved, a net total of$1,102,870 of General Fund reserves has been
appropriated by Council to fund expenditures in the 2022/23 operating budget.
The remaining balance in General Fund reserves after the 8.5% reserve is
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approximately $41.8, or 22.8% of the current General Fund operating budget.
One individual spoke in support.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve events budget of
$482,000 from general fund reserves for the grand opening of
Coachman Park to be held from June 28 through July 4, 2023, 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 Triprop Clearwater LLC, the owner of property addressed 400
Coronado Drive, Clearwater, to vacate a portion of a 70-foot-wide platted Right-of-Way,
lying west of lots 72 - 76, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 13,
Pages 12 - 13, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, subject to certain
conditions, and pass Ordinance 9649-23 on first reading.
The property owner at 400 Coronado Dr., Clearwater, has requested that the
City vacate a portion of the 70-foot-wide platted Right-of-Way along the western
lot line of 400 Coronado Dr. The Western portion of said Right-of-Way will
remain as Public Right-of-Way.
The purpose of this vacation is to accommodate improvements to the hotel
development currently taking place.
A construction permit has been obtained and the site is currently under
construction.
There are city and private utilities present within the subject property. All the
existing utilities will be relocated at the property owner's expense. As a
prerequisite to the effectiveness of the vacation, all conditions must be met and
approved by the City. City staff have reviewed this vacation and have no
objection subject to the conditions of the ordinance.
In response to questions, Geographic Technology Div. Manager Tom
Mahoney said the portion being vacated will join the property that requested
the vacation. The City has no fee ownership, the City has the right to use the
dedicated platted right-of-way for city facilities. The City Attorney said, when
it comes to right-of-way, the concept of ownership does not apply in the
traditional sense. The ownership belongs to access, an access that people
use. The right inherently belongs to the City and the general public. When
vacating, the City is not transferring title to the property, but surrendering
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that portion which would normally be available to the City. In return, the
individual acquiring the portion being vacated takes on certain obligations,
such as maintenance, relocating utilities and hardscaping at their
expense. Mr. Mahoney said the tax assessor will add the square footage
to their existing parcel. Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton
said the vacation is being incorporated into the hotel being constructed,
which was envisioned by Beach by Design. She said it as a way to
incentivize an active front along Beachwalk. It has been done on other
properties along Beachwalk. Mr. Mahoney said the public will have
access to all Beachwalk amenities.
One individual spoke in opposition.
The City Attorney said it does not appear that the vacation adds taxable
value; the vacation does not subtract value from the City since title of
city-owned property is not being transferred. He said this specific vacation is
pursuant to a council-approved development agreement. At this point,
Council is fulfilling its ministerial act.
Applicant representative Angela Rauber said the vacation was approved
in concept under the development agreement that was approved by
Council last month. The public purpose of the vacation is to improve
access from the beach to the hotel. The maintenance responsibilities
and taxable value will shift from the City to the property owner.
Ordinance 9649-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the request from Triprop
Clearwater LLC, the owner of property addressed 400 Coronado
Drive, Clearwater, to vacate a portion of a 70-foot-wide platted
Right-of-Way, lying west of lots 72 - 76, Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Pages 12 - 13, of the
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, subject to certain
conditions, and pass Ordinance 9649-23 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 annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 1754 West Manor Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9653-23, 9654-23, and 9655-23 on
first reading. (ANX2023-01001)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.193-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the west side of West Manor Avenue, east of the intersection of Calumet Street
and North Belcher Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the city. The property is
contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, south, and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the county. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent West Manor
Avenue right-of-way. The applicant is aware that the city's sewer impact
and assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend city sewer service to this property. 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
this property by Station #48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The
city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer,
solid waste, police, and fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation
will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of
service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.2.2 Future land use in the City of Clearwater shall be guided
by the city's Future Land Use Map, which shall be consistent with the
Countywide Plan for Pinellas County (The Countywide Plan) including
the Countywide Plan Map and shall be implemented through the city's
Community Development Code.
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
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Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the district and
the property exceeds the district's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide
Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north, south, and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Ordinances 9653-23, 9654-23, and 9655-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1754 West Manor Avenue, and pass Ordinances
9653-23, 9654-23, and 9655-23 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 designations of Residential Low
(RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1719 Owen Drive, and pass Ordinances
9656-23, 9657-23, and 9658-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-01002)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.201-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the east side of Owen Drive approximately 340 feet north of State Road 590.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
solid waste service from the city. The property is contiguous to existing city
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boundaries to the north and east. It is proposed that the property be assigned
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage
Feature Overlay and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the county. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Owen Drive
right-of-way. The applicant is aware that the city's sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend city sewer service to this property. 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
this property by Station #48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The
city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer,
solid waste, police, and fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation
will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of
service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.2.2 Future land use in the City of Clearwater shall be guided
by the city's Future Land Use Map, which shall be consistent with the
Countywide Plan for Pinellas County (The Countywide Plan) including
the Countywide Plan Map and shall be implemented through the city's
Community Development Code.
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
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• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The Water/Drainage Feature Overlay proposed to be applied
to the property will recognize the existing drainage easement on the
property. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the district and
the property exceeds the district's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide
Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Ordinances 9656-23, 9657-23, and 9658-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and
Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation
of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1719 Owen
Drive, and pass Ordinances 9656-23, 9657-23, and 9658-23 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 amendments to the Community Development Code addressing community
gardens, detached dwellings and residential infill projects in the MDR District, fences,
vertical mixed-use projects, landscaping standards, residential and commercial parking
restrictions, signs, permit renewals, pre-application meetings, development agreements,
definitions, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards and Downtown District
and Development Standards, and pass Ordinance 9643-23 on first reading.
(TA2022-09001)
City Council discussed proposed Ordinance No. 9643-23 at its February 16,
2023 meeting, and during that meeting there was consensus to make a limited
number of changes to the Ordinance prior to completing a first reading.
Therefore, City Council continued this item to the March 16, 2023 meeting to
allow time to notice the revised item.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 9643-23 addresses many topics, and the majority are
as originally presented to the City Council. The following changes were made to
the Ordinance based on City Council direction:
• Removed proposal to prohibit the use of LED rope/ribbon lighting around
windows and doors [deleted from Ordinance Section 11]
• Modified proposed standards for attached electronic changeable
message signage to remove previously proposed minimum venue size
(750 seats), establish that only performing arts theaters can utilize this
type of signage, and clarify that such theaters located on multiple
frontages may have such signage on no more than two street frontages
[modified Ordinance Section 11, page 16]
• Modified standards for fencing for community gardens to permit fences
of up to six feet in height along front property line(s) provided it is open
style if taller than four feet, as recommended by the Community
Development Board at its January 17, 2023 meeting [modified
Ordinance Section 14, pages 17-18]
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and
further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report.
Ordinance 9643-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve amendments to the
Community Development Code addressing community gardens,
detached dwellings and residential infill projects in the MDR District,
fences, vertical mixed-use projects, landscaping standards,
residential and commercial parking restrictions, signs, permit
renewals, pre-application meetings, development agreements,
definitions, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards and
Downtown District and Development Standards, and pass
Ordinance 9643-23 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
8.5 Approve the Easement Vacation request from the owner of property addressed 2584
Deer Run East, Clearwater to vacate a portion of a 10-foot Platted public utility easement,
located on Lot 1 of Block F, Northwood Estates, - Tract F, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 77, Pages 46-47, Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida, and pass Ordinance 9667-23 on first reading.
The property owner at 2584 Deer Run East, Clearwater, has requested that the
City vacate a portion of a 10-foot Platted utility easement along the rear property
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line.
The purpose of this vacation is to allow for installation of a pool deck.
There are no city or private utilities within this easement. City staff have
reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Ordinance 9667-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Easement Vacation
request from the owner of property addressed 2584 Deer Run East,
Clearwater to vacate a portion of a 10-foot Platted public utility
easement, located on Lot 1 of Block F, Northwood Estates, - Tract F,
according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 77,
Pages 46-47, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9667-23 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
8.6 Continue to April 20, 2023: Approve amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
to address the creation of a new Parks and Recreation impact fee system; and pass
Ordinance 9638-23 on first reading. (CPA2022-10002)
Case is being continued because the notice advertisement did not run as
scheduled.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to continue Item 8.6 to April 20,
2023. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.7 Continue to April 20, 2023: Approve amendments to the Clearwater Community
Development Code to replace Chapter 54 in its entirety with a revised Chapter 54,
creating a new Parks and Recreation impact fee system; and pass Ordinance 9639-23
on first reading. (TA2022-10002)
Case is being continued because the notice advertisement did not run as
scheduled.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to continue Item 8.7 to April 20, 2023.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.8 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Urban (RU) category
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to the Commercial General (CG) category for a portion of property located at 1849 Gulf to
Bay Boulevard and pass Ordinance 9666-23 on first reading. (LUP2023-01001)
This Future Land Use Map Amendment involves a 0.125-acre portion of a
1.135-acre property located on the south side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard
approximately 540 feet east of Keene Road. The amendment area is the
southern 35 feet, more-or-less, of the subject property. The applicant, Jasmine
Naik Development, LLC, is requesting to amend the future land use category of
the amendment area from Residential Urban (RU) to Commercial General
(CG). The applicant has submitted a Zoning Atlas Amendment which is being
processed concurrently with this case (REZ2022-11007).
The property has been vacant since 2007, and historically the property was
developed with a restaurant use. The proposed Commercial General (CG)
category has a maximum density of 24 dwelling units per acre and a maximum
floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.55. The proposed Commercial General (CG)
category is compatible with the surrounding land use categories of Commercial
General (CG) and Residential Urban (RU), and uses, which consists of retail
and sales, restaurants, and detached dwellings. The proposed amendment
would allow the property to have one consistent future land use category of
Commercial General (CG). The applicant currently has a building permit in
review for a restaurant use.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
future land use amendment is consistent with the provisions of the Clearwater
Community Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Countywide Plan Rules.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding properties
and character of the neighborhood.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
natural environment.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the use of
property in the immediate area.
The proposed City of Clearwater future land use category of Commercial
General (CG) is consistent with the Countywide Plan Map Retail & Services
(R&S) category; therefore, an amendment of the Countywide Plan Map is not
needed. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan
amendment will be accepted by Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas
Planning Council, and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the
Countywide Planning Authority, as an administrative item. 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 February
21, 2023 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
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City Council. However, due to an error with the public notice, the item will be
re-noticed and presented to the Community Development Board at its March
21, 2023 meeting, and will be presented to City Council at its April meetings.
Councilmember Bunker moved to continue Item 8.8 to April 4, 2023.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.9 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District to the Commercial (C) District for a portion of property located at 1849 Gulf to
Bay Boulevard and pass Ordinance 9662-23 on first reading. (REZ2022-11007).
This Zoning Atlas Amendment involves a 0.125-acre portion of a 1.135-acre
property located on the south side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard approximately 540
feet east of Keene Road. The amendment area is the southern 35 feet,
more-or-less, of the subject property. The applicant, Jasmine Naik
Development, LLC, is requesting to rezone the amendment area from the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District to the Commercial (C) District.
The applicant has submitted a Future Land Use Map Amendment, which is
being processed concurrently with this case (LUP2023-01001).
The property has been vacant since 2007, and historically the property was
developed with a restaurant use. The proposed Commercial (C) District is
compatible with the surrounding zoning districts of Commercial (C), Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR), and Medium Density Residential (MDR),
and uses which consist of retail and sales, restaurants, and detached
dwellings. The proposed Commercial (C) 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 restaurant use.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas Amendment is consistent with the provisions of the Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding properties
and character of the neighborhood.
• The available uses in the Commercial (C) District are compatible with
the surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely impact or unreasonably
affect the use of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including traffic carrying capabilities of streets in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner, and
• The proposed Commercial (C) District boundaries are appropriately
drawn in regard to location and classification of street, ownership lines,
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existing improvements and the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its February
21, 2023 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
City Council. However, due to an error with the public notice for the companion
Future Land Use Map Amendment (LUP2023-01001), that item must be
re-noticed and presented to the Community Development Board at its March
21, 2023 meeting. This item is being continued and will be presented to City
Council at its April meetings.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to continue Item 8.9 to April 4, 2023.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.10Continue to April 20, 2023: Approve amendments to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan regarding the Public Amenities Incentive Pool and pass Ordinance
9663-23 on first reading.
Proposed Ordinance No. 9663-23 proposes changes to the Public Amenities
Incentive Pool to enable the City to establish a two-tiered allocation process for
units and/or floor area from the Pool in the Community Development Code
(TA2023-01001). Staff is requesting to continue this item to the April 20, 2023
city council meeting.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to continue Item 8.10 to April 20, 2023.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.11 Continue to April 20, 2023: Approve amendments to the Community Development Code,
Appendix C, Downtown District and Development Standards, and pass Ordinance
9664-23 on first reading. (TA2023-01001)
Proposed Ordinance No. 9664-23 establishes a two-tiered allocation process
for units and/or floor area from the Public Amenities Incentive Pool. Staff is
requesting to continue this item to the April 20, 2023 city council meeting.
Councilmember Bunker moved to continue Item 8.11 to April 20,
2023. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9659-23 on third reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2635 Woodring Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
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Ordinance 9659-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9659-23 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
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9660-23 on third reading, amending the future land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office
address is 2635 Woodring Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9660-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9660-23 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
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9661-23 on third reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2635 Woodring Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9661-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9661-23 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
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9665-23 on second reading, amending the Code of Ordinances
Chapter 28 to establish a vehicular safety zone at the medical clinic at 1560 S. Highland
Avenue.
Ordinance 9665-23 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9665-23 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. City Manager Reports
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10.1Amend the City's fiscal year 2022/23 operating and capital improvement budgets at first
quarter and pass Ordinances 9671-23 and 9672-23 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2022/23 operating and capital improvement budgets were
adopted in October 2022 by ordinances 9615-22 and 9616-22. 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 9671-23 and 9672-23 were presented and read by title
only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to amend the City's fiscal year
2022/23 operating and capital improvement budgets at first quarter
and pass Ordinances 9671-23 and 9672-23 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. City Attorney Reports
The City Attorney reported that agenda items for the city manager's
employment contract and the amphitheater will be presented to City
Council on April 4, 2023.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 City Council Salaries
At the February 27, 2023 work session, staff was directed to provide information
regarding comparable councilmember salaries.
Staff has provided information for the cities of Gainesville, Tallahassee,
Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater.
It was stated that based on the work session discussion,
there is a preference for the Charter Review Committee to address the
matter.
Discussion ensued regarding districting. It was suggested that the
Committee discuss districting.
One individual supported increasing council salaries, but expressed
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concern with increasing the salaries to the point of a living wage. He
supported the Committee discuss the consideration of providing
councilmembers with life insurance.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to direct the Charter Review
Committee to address increasing council salaries and districting. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira said she attended annual employee luncheon and
thanked staff for their dedication and efforts.
Councilmember Bunker said he barely recovered from LRH's birthday
festivities.
Vice Mayor Beckman thanked all who attended and participated at tonight's
meeting. She encouraged all to attend Niki Butcher's booking signing event.
Councilmember Allbritton provided highlights of Forward Pinellas' Waterbome
Transportation Committee meeting.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said Clearwater
for Youth has been around for a long time, has been a great city partner, and
has awarded many scholarships to local student athletes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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Councilman Allbritton recommending his son-in-law to the Charter Review Committee, looks and feels like
nepotism. Perhaps you could recommend somebody more than an arms length?
Call, Rosemarie
From: chelsea hepner <cmhepner82@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:21 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Drew Street Complete street Project
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am sorry I cannot be there tonight but will be watching from afar, that being said I did want to make
sure that my voice was heard on this matter.
I am in full support of the Drew Street complete streets project moving forward.
I live off Drew Street and Myrtle and walk as well as drive Drew sometimes several times a day I
know how important and how valuable these upgrades will be, also as the president of my
neighborhood Association I am looking at the good of the entire community and how much this will
improve our home values, and our ability to walk Drew Street to downtown safely. As a mother safety
is the upmost on my mind, my boys love to ride their scooters on our walks now and its frankly a bit
terrifying on the drew myrtle light and then again when we try and cross over the Pinellas trail towards
Cleveland where the train tracks are, that road and trail area in particular is in desperate need of
attention there needs to be way better signage for pedestrian street crossing, the road is also bumpy
and unsafe for scooters dogs bikes and strollers alike. On Sunday my husband and I, children and
dogs went for a walk, a lady was riding her bike and fell over on drew just a little past the trail, we
stopped, and my husband went to go help her, many others on bikes stopped as well. Two important
things occurred to me when this happened. One we need to get this Drew Street complete Streets
done for the safety of all and the Second thing was what a beautiful and caring community we have
here in clearwater and how connected we all truly are! I've now personally connected my Plaza Park
Association with the country club Additions neighborhood Association and the Gateway
Neighborhood association; we have done a petition and written emails. We are united on this matter.
hope you hear our plea and listen and do what is the best for clearwater and its residents as is your
job and what you have been elected to do. The money has been secured and the studies done, this
is the next step in continuing to move clearwater forward in a positive way.
Thank You for your time.
Chelsea Gird
President
Plaza Park Neighborhood Association. 1