05/04/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 4, 2023
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Brian Aungst Sr., Councilmember Kathleen Beckman,
Councilmember David Allbritton, Vice Mayor Mark Bunker and
Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City
Manager, Owen Kohler— Lead Assistant 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 Aungst, Sr.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Rev. Jefferson Cox from Grace Lutheran 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 Older Americans Month Proclamation, May 2023 - Jason Martino, Area Agency on Aging
Director of Planning
4.2 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation, May 12, 2023 — Police Chief Slaughter
4.3 Economic Development Week Proclamation, May 8-12, 2023 - Denise Sanderson,
Economic Development and Housing Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 4, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
April 4, 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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5.2 Approve the minutes of the April 20, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the minutes of the April 20,
2023 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
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with the data being reported on the
amount of recyclables being collected and processed and supported
shutting down the City's recycling program and police department.
Beth Davis supported the new solid waste dashboard, looked forward to
the upcoming housing dashboard, and requested council consideration
to use additional tax revenue to support housing initiatives and
staffing positions.
Bill Jonson thanked Council for submitting a letter of support for the Drew
Street complete streets project. He said he was surprised to hear that
members of the community contacted Senator Hooper to stop the
project, but it is obvious more work is needed to address concerns.
Patrick Raftery thanked Council for submitting a letter of support for the
Drew Street complete streets application and requested Council make a
decision on what type of credit residents will receive for the period when
recyclables were not being recycled.
Kathy Flaherty expressed concerns regarding dumpsters near Stevenson
Creek (see page 15).
In response to a question, Planning and Development Director Gina
Clayton said the City has not had interest in industrial land use properties
and has not used the State's provision for mixed rate affordable housing
on industrial and commercial properties without a land use amendment.
She said the city code includes a provision for comprehensive infill
redevelopment projects.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for 26
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Co-sponsored Special Events at an estimated General Fund cost of$767,910 ($91,000
in cash contributions and $676,910 for in-kind service contributions) and Enterprise Fund
cost of$75,850 for the purposes of Fiscal Year 2023/24 departmental budget submittals;
approve partial list of events to be held at the Venue during 2023 and 2024 and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve events budget of$128,620 from general fund reserves for the public safety costs
for the grand opening of Coachman Park to be held June 28 through July 4, 2023, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a Work Order to Mead and Hunt, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) Fiber Optic Design, Phase 1 (23-0018-EN), in the amount of$192,385.00,
pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record Continuing
Services (EOR), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a professional service agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. of Tampa, FL as the Lift
Station Program Consultant (21-0034-UT) in the not-to-exceed amount of
$11,400,000.00 for a five-year term pursuant to Request for Qualification (RFQ) 13-22
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Authorize a purchase order to Trane US, Inc. of Davidson, NC for the purchase of
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services and associated replacement
and repair parts in a not-to-exceed amount of$1,520,000.00 through August 31, 20277
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and
2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive purchases - Impractical, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors as listed, for the purchase of Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) replacement and repair parts, in the cumulative
not-to-exceed amount of$700,000.00 through September 30, 2024 pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or cooperative
purchasing, 2.561(5), Small purchases, and 2.563 (1)(b), Micro purchases, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Declare list of vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize disposal through auction
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.623(6) and (8) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Appoint Francis Bugaj to the Marine Advisory Board with a term to expire May 31, 2027.
(consent)
7.9 Appoint Linda Byars to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board with a
term to expire May 31, 2027. (consent)
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7.10Appoint Muhammad Abdur-Rahim to the Brownfields Advisory Board, as the resident
representative, with a term to expire May 4, 2027. (consent)
7.11 Reappoint Kevin Chinault to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
with a term to expire May 31, 2027. (consent)
7.12Approve a one-year extension to the license agreement with Jolley Trolley Transportation
of Clearwater for 410 N. Myrtle Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.13Approve a Legal Services Agreement with Carlton Fields for advice as to the taxability of
various personnel benefits for elected officials, City staff, and former employees and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Teixeira 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
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9662-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning a portion of certain real property whose post office address is 1849 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33765, from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) to
Commercial (C).
Ordinance 9662-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9662-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9663-23 on second reading, making amendments to the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan by amending Chapter 4. Plan Implementation, Public
Amenities Incentive Pool.
Ordinance 9663-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9663-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9664-23 on second reading, making amendments to the Community
Development Code, Appendix C, Division 3., Character District Standards by amending
standards, and Division 8. Flexibility.
Ordinance 9664-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9664-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9666-23 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation for a portion of certain real
property whose post office address is 1849 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida
33765, from Residential Urban (RU) to Commercial General (CG).
Ordinance 9666-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9666-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9668-23 on second reading, annexing certain real property described
as Lot 7, Block D, Kapok Terrace, Clearwater, Florida into the corporate limits of the city
and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9668-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9668-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 9669-23 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
described as Lot 7, Block D, Kapok Terrace, Clearwater, Florida, upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
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Ordinance 9669-23 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9669-23 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 9670-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property described as Lot 7, Block D, Kapok Terrace, Clearwater,
Florida, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
Ordinance 9670-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9670-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.8 Adopt Ordinance 9673-23 on second reading, vacating a 10-foot platted public utility
easement located on Lots 4 and 5, Unit 2, Island Estates, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 19A and 20B of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9673-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9673-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Beckman, Councilmember
Allbritton, Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
9.9 Adopt Ordinance 9662-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning a portion of certain real property whose post office address is 1849 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33765, from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) to
Commercial (C).
See Item 9.2.
9.10Denied on first reading Ordinance 9645-23 annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1224 Adams Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756 into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
No Action.
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9.11 Denied on first reading Ordinance 9646-23, amending the future land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose
post office address is 1224 Adams Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG).
No Action.
9.12Denied on first reading Ordinance 9647-23, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1224 Adams Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial
(C).
No Action.
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Review and adopt the City of Clearwater's 2023 Strategic Plan.
At the March 20, 2023, Strategic Budget Work Session, staff presented a draft
strategic plan for consideration by the City Council. The goal of the strategic
planning process is to establish a uniform organizational direction, align
municipal operations, and provide a framework for monitoring achievement
toward adopted goals and priorities.
City staff prepared the draft Strategic Plan based upon supplemental facilitation
by Baker Tilly, which included conducting community engagement workshops,
review of background information, an environmental scan of key opportunities
and challenges, analysis of service demand drivers and demographic trends,
internal and external stakeholder surveying, and financial forecasting.
Furthermore, staff reviewed prior feedback of the City Council offered at
Strategy Planning sessions held on October 20, 2020, May 25, 2021, April 11,
2022, and December 8, 2022, to identify areas of strategic focus and priorities
that had consensus among Councilmembers.
The proposed Strategic Plan emphasizes five strategic priorities and a total of
22 accompanying objectives. The priority areas address the following:
• High Performing Government
• Economic & Housing Opportunity
• Community Well-being
• Environmental Stewardship
• Superior Public Service
The Strategic Plan is supported by vision and mission statements, that along
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with individual objectives, are guided by organizational values to create a
decision-making framework for resource allocation and budgeting, as well as
direct the efforts of City Staff.
Clearwater's vision statement describes where the organization is heading and
expresses an aspirational view of a future desired state:
A community that thrives from Bay to Beach.
The mission statement describes why the organization exists, its purpose, its
reason for being, and clearly articulates the services provided and the desired
outcomes:
Clearwater is committed to quality, sustainable, cost-effective municipal
services that foster and sustain a healthy residential and economic
environment.
As provided by City Council Policy 3-11, Strategic Direction/Planning, Staff will
continue to review the Strategic Plan during the annual Strategic Planning
Session, to ensure that plan elements remain responsive and representative of
the priorities of the City Council and the Citizens of Clearwater.
At the May 1, 2023 work session, there was council consensus to amend
Resiliency statement under Clearwater's Values as follows: "Resiliency and
Sustainability ..."
One individual spoke in support and added that he was disappointed that
tonight was the first opportunity for the public to provide comment and that
"uniquely beautiful" was being dropped from the vision.
In response to a question, the City Clerk said the strategic plan being
considered for adoption is the attachment entitled, 'Amended May 1 WS."
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt the City of Clearwater's
2023 Strategic Plan. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.2Appoint Councilmembers to Regional and Miscellaneous Boards.
2023 Regional and Miscellaneous Board Appointment
Board (Date/Time of Meeting) Delegate
Audit Committee Hihbard angst, fir.
(Meets as required) Herb McLachlan, citizen
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Lisa Burley
American Public Gas Association Hihh;;rd Teixeira
(Brian Langille-Gas)
(meet 4 times a year-move around the Country)
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas Kerry Marsalek
(3rd Monday of the month-9:30 a.m.) Office on Aging Mgr
Location:AAAPP in St. Pete
Barrier Island Governmental Council Teixeira eckman-Voting Del.
(4th Wednesday of the month-9:00 a.m.; two-year term) Bunker-Alt.
Location: TBA(Meeting place rotates) Hihh;;rd-Alt.#2
Clearwater Arts Alliance Roman, n Teixeira
(4th Tuesday of the month-4:00 p.m.)
Location: Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, 911 Chestnut St., 33756
Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway Citizen Advisory Committee Bunker
(Quarterly on 3rd Friday of the month-10:00 a.m.)
Homeless Leadership Alliance Beckman
(1st Friday of the month-1:00 p.m.)
Location: Hospice of the Florida Suncoast on Roosevelt Blvd.
Mayor's Council of Pinellas County Hibbard- angst, Sr.
(1st Wednesday of the month-11:30 a.m.)
Pinellas Collaborative Committeelibard
(Meet as needed9:^— 0 a.rn.)
**Committee no longer active
Pinellas County Aircraft Noise Abatement Task Force Sean Schrader(At Large)
(Quarterly-3:00 p.m.) Jerry Karp/Del Oro Groves
Location: St. Pete-Clearwater Int'I Airport-Conf. Room#234)
School Transportation Safety Committee Bunker
(Meet as needed-9:30 a.m.)
Location: 600 Cleveland St., Suite 750
Suncoast League of Cities Board Beckman
(3rd Friday of the month-11:30 a.m.) Teixeira-Alt.
Location: Different city every month
Tampa Bay Estuary Policy Board Beckman
(Quarterly on Friday-10:00 a.m.) Bunker-Alt.
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Councilmember highly recommended
Location: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre,
Ste. 100, Pinellas Park
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) Teixeira
(2nd Monday-10:00 a.m.) Bunker-Alt.
Location: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre,
Ste.100, Pinellas Park
The following Boards have the specific term expiration date noted:
Board (Date/Time of Meeting) Delegate
Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) Chip Haynes
Advisory Committee to the MPO Robert Yunk
(4th Monday each month-8:30 a.m.) Win Dermody
No seat terms Ric Hartman -Tech Support Rep.
Clearwater Representatives (appointments made by County)
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Luis Serna
Advisory Committee to the MPO Bill Jonson
(4th Thursday each month-7:00 p.m.-4 year term)
Clearwater Representatives (appointments made by County)
Forward Pinellas Allbritton
MPO/PPC-(2nd Wednesday of the month-1:00 p.m.)
(term expires 9/30/25; four-year term)
Location: P.C. Courthouse, 5th Floor
Pension Advisory Committee (PAC) Hikhb un st, Sr.
(2nd Thursday-9:00 a.m.) 4/4/2022
(two-year term) Teixeira
4/4/2026
Bunker
4/4/2023
Pension Investment Committee Sheldon Goldberg
(term expires 8/31/22; two-year term) (Resigned 11/19/21)
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority(PSTA) Allbritton
(4th Wednesday of the month-9:00 a.m.)
(term expires 9/30/24; three-year term)
Location: PSTA, St. Petersburg
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Sister Cities Advisory Board Teixeira
(term expires 4/30/26; four-year term)
Appointments by other entities:
Downtown Development Board Ex-Officio Members Teixeira
(CRA Trustees) Bunker
(1st Wednesday of the month-5:30 p.m.)
Florida League of Mayors Hihbard Aun
Tourist Development Council f=libbard angst, Sr. (City Council
makes recommendation/County makes appointment)
(term expires 10/31/24; four-year term)
WorkNet Pinellas Board * Beckman
(Quarterly-11:45 a.m.)
Location: EpiCenter in Clearwater
*8/8/13 - Per Diana Day,Adm.Asst.,WorkNet Pinellas Board, an elected official is
no longer a requirement&there's no term expiration. Currently councilmember
Kathleen Beckman is a non-voting committee member and has the option to
attend this board.
The City Clerk said the Pinellas Collaborative Committee is no longer
active and has been removed from the list.
It was stated that Forward Pinellas will be adding another representative
from Clearwater to the board. A vote was not needed tonight but interested
councilmembers should start thinking about the appointment.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to appoint Councilmembers to
regional and miscellaneous boards as listed. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman said she attended the Tampa Bay Region
Resiliency Leadership Summit and it was well attended with great
presentations. She attended the Homes for Pinellas Summit last week which
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was a roll out of the plan to realize the statements that were agreed to in the
Pinellas Housing Compact. She said the entire meeting is available on
Youtube.
Vice Mayor Bunker thanked writer Stephanie Hutchinson for exposing
Scientology lies and its front group, The Stand League, who attacks those
who speak out about Scientology. He said Leah Remini appeared in court to
support rape victims at the Danny Masterson trial in Los Angeles. He said he
was upset that Senator Hooper added last-minute language in the budget to
delay the Drew Street complete streets project, which Council recently voted
to approve after years of staff and citizen work. He said Scientology is what
is keeping people out of downtown.
Councilmember Teixeira said she has attended meetings this week where the
region came together to educate, share information, and collaborate on
common regional challenges. She said she was honored to be part of the
Charity Works annual golf outing and proceeds went two organizations,
Creative Women and Know More which focus on anti-human trafficking
efforts. She went to the Clearwater for Youth event and met scholarship
recipients.
Councilmember Allbritton said he was disappointed to hear that the Drew
Street complete streets project may have been waylaid even though Council
approved to move forward with it. Pinellas County also submitted a letter of
support for the project. He said the first traffic study for the project was done
in 2017 and was redone in 2019 by FDOT. Imagine Clearwater and other
future developments were taken into consideration for the traffic study. FDOT
was to bring back a finalized plan for staff and Council to review before the
end of the year. The City Manager is meeting with FDOT and Senator
Hooper next week to discuss the matter. He said he would like for FDOT to
explain the traffic study forecast and how they are projected to Council and
the business community.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Aungst reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said five years
ago his wife, Karen, passed away and he appreciated the moment of
silence observed by Council. Karen was a great advocate for Clearwater
and lit up the room.
14. Adjourn
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