08/17/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Brian Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Mark Bunker, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Kathleen Beckman and
Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City
Manager, Daniel Slaughter—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 Aungst
2. Invocation — Rev. Matt Walls from First United Methodist Church Clearwater
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 August Service Awards
Three service awards were presented to city employees.
The August 2023 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Jillian
Sparks, Public Works.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the August 3, 2023 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
August 3, 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 opposed amending the rules of decorum, as it violates
Council's pledge to uphold the Constitution.
The Council recessed from 6:11 p.m. 6:12 p.m.
Daniel McDonald provided Councilmembers with copies of a photograph
commemorating Independence Day at Coachman Park. He said he
hopes to have the photo available for purchase, with proceeds to benefit
arts and culture youth programs in the community.
Patrick Raftery opposed the obscene gesture at the Police Chiefs
swearing in and said it should not be tolerated. He suggested Council
Rule 15 be strengthened by including language that does not allow any
political statement at a council meeting.
Frederick Gow, Jason Wallace, Denny Salkeld, and Steve Sarnoff
expressed concerns with the treatment and unfair wages of CW4
employees.
Peyton Hoey expressed concerns with CW4 employees working in
unsafe conditions and said CW4 employees feel undervalued and
underpaid.
Ali Abdul Kader and Suzanne Cerfus said CW4 employees are essential
workers who run the city, but are underpaid and cannot afford to live within
city limits.
Kathy Flaherty expressed concerns with dumpsters near Stevenson
Creek overflowing with trash and urged Council to address the matter.
Wayne Carothers expressed safety concerns with Nursery Road and
urged Council to meet with the residents and listen to the items
discovered.
Jennifer Haithcock said she is one face of the city's unhoused residents
and urged Council to allocate funding for shelters, affordable housing,
and mental health services.
The City Manager said she appreciated those who came to support CW4
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employees and said she was unaware of the issues raised. She said she will
reach out to the CWA Executive Board for clarification.
Kathleen Agnew submitted an email requesting a referendum on the
proposed new City Hall (see page 22).
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Ite,s 7.4, 7.8, and 7.11.
7.1 Approve the Utility Easement conveyance request from DD Gulf to Bay, LLC., to install,
repair, and maintain as affecting real property at 2975 Gulf to Bay Boulevard located in
Clearwater, Florida. (consent)
7.2 Authorize an increase on purchase order to Charter Communications dba Spectrum
Enterprise (Spectrum) of St. Louis, MO, for cable, internet access and point-to-point data
network services in the amount of$31,500.00, from $320,000.00 to $351,500.00, through
September 30, 2023; authorize a purchase order to Charter Communications dba
Spectrum Enterprise (Spectrum) of St. Louis, MO, for cable, internet access and
point-to-point data network services in the not-to-exceed amount of$155,000.00 from
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a Purchase Order to Polydyne Inc., of Riceboro, GA, for cationic dewatering
polymer to be used at the City's three Wastewater Reclamation Facilities (WRF) in the
annual not-to-exceed amount of$915,000.00 with the option for three, one-year renewals,
pursuant to ITB 17-23 Cationic Dewatering Polymer, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve Change Order 2 to Poole and Kent Company of Florida, in Tampa, FL, for
Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (MS WRF) Process Control Gates Repairs
(City Project 18-0047-UT) in the amount of$287,416.00, increasing the contract amount
to $3,765,152.02 and extend project completion by 270-days from July 3, 2023 through
April 8, 2024; approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Engineer of Record (EOR) Brown
and Caldwell in the amount of$351,570.00 for additional engineering services during
construction, increasing the work order total to $784,128.00; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
7.5 Approve a Purchase Order(s) to Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL and Fortiline, Inc. of
Tampa, FL, for ductile iron pipes, fittings, mechanical joint restraints, and polyethylene
tubing in the cumulated annual not-to-exceed amount of$386,000.00 for the term August
187 2023, to August 17, 2024, with two, one-year renewal options pursuant to ITB 25-23
Ductile Iron Pipes, Fittings, Mechanical Joint Restraints, and Polyethylene Tubing and
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authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Authorize the purchase of vehicles (heavy and light duty) and equipment in the
not-to-exceed amount of$10,097,700.00, budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 24 budget,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback or
Cooperative Purchasing, 2.563(1)(d) Non-competitive purchases, and 2.561(5) Small
Purchases; declare the vehicles and equipment being replaced as surplus and authorize
for disposal at auction or trade-in, whichever is in the best interest of the City, pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.623(6), (7)(c), (7)(e), and (8); authorize lease
purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an
interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the
City's best interest 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 Sections 2.623(6) and (8) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
7.8 Authorize a contract to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc., for a period of one year, for
the processing of municipal single stream recycling commodity at the contractors'
Materials Recovery Facilities in a cumulative not to exceed amount of$1,020,000.00,
pursuant to Invitation to Negotiate 29-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
See below.
7.9 Reappoint Frank Persechino to the Nuisance Abatement Board with a term to expire
September 1, 2027. (consent)
7.1lAppoint Emily Pano to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with a term to expire August 17,
2027. (consent)
See Below.
7.12Appoint Jarvis Sheeler to the Brownfields Advisory Board, as the Government/Agency
representative, to fill an unexpired term through June 30, 2025. (consent)
7.13Appoint Mahalee Marshall to the Brownfields Advisory Board to a term set to expire
August 17, 2027. (consent)
7.14Appoint Daniela Sherrod to the Nuisance Abatement Board with a term to expire
September 1, 2027. (consent)
7.15Appoint Phillip Rugari to the Marine Advisory Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired
term through March 31, 2025. (consent)
7.16Appoint Jonathan Barnes to the Public Art and Design Board as the Clearwater Arts
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Alliance representative to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through March 31, 2026.
(consent)
7.17Approve the Second Amendment to the Contract for Sale of Real Estate between the City
of Clearwater, the DeNunzio Group and Gotham Property Acquisitions to provide for a
mutual extension of due diligence regarding the purchase of the old City Hall site and
authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Items 7.4, 7.8, and 7.11, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.4 Approve Change Order 2 to Poole and Kent Company of Florida, in Tampa, FL, for
Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (MS WRF) Process Control Gates Repairs
(City Project 18-0047-UT) in the amount of$287,416.00, increasing the contract amount
to $3,765,152.02 and extend project completion by 270-days from July 3, 2023 through
April 8, 2024; approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Engineer of Record (EOR) Brown
and Caldwell in the amount of$351,570.00 for additional engineering services during
construction, increasing the work order total to $784,128.00; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
The MS WRF Process Control Gates project involves replacing existing slide
gates within aeration basins 4 through 13. While the basins are isolated and
drained for gate replacement, all accumulated grit is removed, damaged or
missing elements of the diffused air system replaced, and structural defects
within the basins repaired.
June 16, 2022, City Council approved a construction contract to Poole and Kent
Company of Florida for the MS WRF Process Control Gates Repairs in the
amount of$3,161,578.20, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 18-0047-UT.
On July 10, 2023, City Manager approved Change Order 1 to Poole & Kent in
the amount of$316,157.82, increasing the contract total to $3,477,736.02, due
to an increase in required concrete structural repairs.
Change Order 2 to Poole & Kent in the amount of$287,416.00 is to replenish
available project contingency, increasing the contract total to $3,765,152.02. In
addition, approval is needed to extend the construction period by 270 days. The
increase is mainly due to delays related to ordering, manufacturing, and
delivering the replacement control gates.
Supplemental Work Order#3 to Brown and Caldwell, in the amount of
$351,570.00, is for additional engineering services associated with the extended
construction period.
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The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating, and maintaining the MS WRF.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546700-96213 $ 287,416.00
3217321-530100-96213 $ 351,570.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project 96213, Marshall Street
Upgrade Rollup, to fund the contract and supplemental work order.
In response to questions, Public Utilities Director Rich Gardner said
Change Order 1 was within the City Manager's authority and Change
Order 2 would be presented to Council because it would exceed the city
manager's spending authority. The item before Council would approve the
use of the funds, if needed. He said he is a licensed engineer and a licensed
contractor in the state of Florida. He said he would question the
contingency request and amount after thorough review. Seeking the city
manager's approval takes time and the item before Council provides
efficiency when an inspection is being conducted and an issue is
identified. He said the issue was identified during a FDEP inspection,
which identified the gates did not open/close properly. Staff based the
estimate on similar work at other sites with similar aged tanks but
grossly underestimated the dollar amount and the work needed as the tank
was in poorer condition.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve Change Order 2 to
Poole and Kent Company of Florida, in Tampa, FL, for Marshall
Street Water Reclamation Facility (MS WRF) Process Control Gates
Repairs (City Project 18-0047-UT) in the amount of $287,416.00,
increasing the contract amount to $3,765,152.02 and extend project
completion by 270-days from July 3, 2023 through April 8, 2024;
approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Engineer of Record (EOR)
Brown and Caldwell in the amount of$351,570.00 for additional
engineering services during construction, increasing the work
order total to $784,128.00; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.8 Authorize a contract to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc., for a period of one year, for
the processing of municipal single stream recycling commodity at the contractors'
Materials Recovery Facilities in a cumulative not to exceed amount of$1,020,000.00,
pursuant to Invitation to Negotiate 29-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
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On April 25, 2023, an evaluation committee composed of Staff from Solid
Waste & Recycling, Public Utilities Department, and the Office of Management
& Budget reviewed proposals submitted from Waste Connections of Florida,
Inc. (WC) and Waste Management Inc. of Florida (WM) for Invitation to
Negotiate #29-23, Single Stream Recycling Processing, and recommended
negotiations to commence with both respondents.
During these negotiations, WM's initial proposal was $159.33/ton for the Tampa
(Ybor) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and $189.63/ton for the Clearwater
transfer station with 100% revenue share. After a second meeting with WM, the
proposal was lowered to $154/ton for the Tampa (Ybor) MRF facility and
$183/ton for the Clearwater transfer station with 100% revenue share. WM
declined to offer a rate without revenue share. Additionally, WC's initial proposal
was $140/ton with no revenue share for their St. Petersburg MRF facility. After
a second meeting, the proposal was lowered to $120/ton with revenue share on
a sliding scale.
One individual suggested the agreement clearly define "contamination
load"prior to it being executed and questioned if now is the appropriate
time to consider purchasing additional trucks.
One individual said the city attorney was advised of the notice of
cancellation on November 21, 2022 due to a lack of reliable deliveries.
One individual spoke in support and said it is hard to defend some of the
recent actions of the department but noted it was easier when the
recyclables were limited. He said all communities who pursued
single-stream recycling are facing the same issue.
In response to a question, Solid Waste Director Kervin St. Aime said the
Department has two operational trucks and a back-up truck from the
transfer station. A new truck has been ordered. Assistant City Manager
Daniel Slaughter said the agreement includes language that addresses
the contamination rate.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to authorize a contract to Waste
Connections of Florida, Inc., for a period of one year, for the
processing of municipal single stream recycling commodity at the
contractors' Materials Recovery Facilities in a cumulative not to
exceed amount of $1,020,000.00, pursuant to Invitation to Negotiate
29-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.11 Appoint Emily Pano to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with a term to expire August 17,
2027.
BOARD: Sister Cities Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
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APPOINTED BY: Sister Cities Advisory Board
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: One member of the City Council
MEMBERS: 6 + 1 At-large member
CHAIRPERSON: Pamela Benton -Vice Chair
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Council Chambers
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Representatives of Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc.,
the local business community, the School Board's World Language Coordinator
or designee, and the Clearwater Arts Alliance shall not be required to reside
within the City of Clearwater.
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER TERM HAS EXPIRED AND
NOW REQUIRES APPOINTMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Sallie Park - 1328 Michigan Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683- CL Arts
Alliance representative
Original Appointment: 4/19/12
Term ended: 4/30/2023
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR COUNCIL'S
CONSIDERATION:
1. Emily Pano -1845 McCauley Road Clearwater, FL 33765 - CL Arts
Alliance representative
Zip codes of current members:
1 - 33763
1 - 33710
1 - 33755
1 - 34683
1 - 33761
1 - 33767
Item Pulled.
The City Clerk said Ms. Pano wished to remain on the Building Flood Board
of Adjustment and Appeals and respectfully pulled her application.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report and Local
Housing Incentive Certification for the closeout year 2020-2021 and interim year
2021-2022 and allow appropriate officials to execute same.
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Through the SHIP Program, the Economic Development and Housing
Department has provided funding for the following housing activities: Purchase
assistance in the form of downpayment and closing costs assistance to
existing and newly constructed structures; the construction of new dwellings;
the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family dwellings; and the
rehabilitation of rental properties.
All local governments receiving SHIP funds must submit their annual report to
the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by September 15 of each year. The
annual report provides details of expended and encumbered funds. The report
also provides information on the strategies funded, the number of households
served, and income category, age, family size, race and other data regarding
special needs populations such as homeless persons, persons with disabilities
and the elderly. The report is submitted electronically to the State of Florida.
SHIP is a unique funding program. Qualifying local governments (Grantees) are
allocated formula-derived amounts annually from a dedicated funding source.
The State encourages grantees to spend these funds in the form of loans,
rather than grants, so future revenue from repayment of loans (Program
Income) can be used in addition to annual allocations. Grantees are given three
years to expend an annual allocation and Program Income received during the
same program year. With each SHIP report, the closeout year must be fully
expended. Negative carryover results from project expenditures spanning more
than one year. That is, projects in FY2020-2021 (closeout year) utilized funds
from FY2020-2022 and FY2022-2023.
For program year 2020-2021, Governor DeSantis vetoed the annual SHIP
allocation statewide citing concerns of impacts caused by the pandemic, so the
City did not receive an annual distribution. However, $433,175.22 was received
in Program Income and related interest. The negative balance of$77,959.86
was carried forward from the previous year, resulting in total funds available for
FY2020-2021 of$355,215.36. The city expended $362,187.85 to assist nine (9)
families utilizing its approved strategies and to support administration of the
SHIP Program. The city expended $45,300.00 in purchase assistance,
$103,314.88 on construction of one new single-family home, $182,455.63 to
rehabilitate seven single-family units, and $31,117.34 on administration.
Expenses exceeding total funding yielded a negative carryover of$6,972.49 into
FY2021-2022.
SHIP funding has a positive impact on the City's economy, as evidenced by
activities in closeout year 2020-2021, where the City expended $331,070.51 on
SHIP strategies in SHIP dollars to leverage $272,443.08 in other funds.
Background:
The Florida Legislature enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act
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(Act) in 1992. The Act created a dedicated revenue source for state and local
housing trust funds including the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Program.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report and Local Housing
Incentive Certification for the closeout year 2020-2021 and interim
year 2021-2022 and allow appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate
(RE) and Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density
Residential (LDR) District for an unaddressed parcel on Tanglewood Drive, and pass
Ordinances 9684-23, 9685-23, and 9686-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-05005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.456-acre property consisting of
one parcel of vacant land. The property is located on the north side of
Tanglewood Drive approximately 675 feet west of Oak Creek Drive East. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the city. The applicant has indicated a desire to construct a
detached dwelling on the property but no plans have been submitted at this
time. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north and
east. It is proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Estate (RE) and Drainage Feature Overlay and
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR).
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 Pinellas County.
The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Oak Creek Drive North
right-of-way to the north of the subject property, which the property
owner plans to extend to via a private line. 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 #50 located at 2681 Countryside
Boulevard. The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, and fire and EMS service. The
property will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
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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.
• The proposed Residential Estate (RE) 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 1 unit
per acre. The Drainage Feature Overlay proposed to be applied to the
property will recognize the existing drainage easement on the east side
of the property. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Density Residential (LDR) District. The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the districts 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.
One individual said his property is adjacent to the subject property and
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he has using the driveway to access to his property for over 30
years. He requested Council consider a 6-month stay so he can install a
new driveway.
One individual spoke in support.
The City Attorney said the annexation ordinance governs the standards
for when annexation should be granted, or not. The standards are not
arbitrary. The concerns raised this evening do not fall within the
standards established in the annexation ordinance.
Ordinances 9684-23, 9685-23, and 9686-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the annexation, initial Future
Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate (RE) and Drainage
Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density
Residential (LDR) District for an unaddressed parcel on
Tanglewood Drive, and pass Ordinances 9684-23, 9685-23, and
9686-23 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate
(RE) and Water and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR)
District for an 1862 McCauley Road, and pass Ordinances 9694-23, 9695-23, and
9696-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-06006)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 1.261-acre property consisting of
one detached dwelling. The property is located on the west side of McCauley
Road approximately 790 feet southeast of Sunset Point Road. The applicant is
requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste
service from the city. The property is not contiguous to existing city limits;
however, it is in an enclave surrounded by city property on all sides (Type A)
and is eligible for annexation pursuant to the Interlocal Service Boundary
Agreement with Pinellas County. It is proposed that the property be assigned
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate (RE) and Water and
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR).
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:
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• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent McCauley Road
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 property will continue
to receive water service from Pinellas County. 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 policies 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.
Policy A.7.2.4 Allow voluntary annexations for noncontiguous
properties that are within an enclave as defined by Section
171.031(13)(x), Florida Statutes (Type A enclaves) and as
authorized by the 2014 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
(ISBA) between Pinellas County and municipalities, including the
City of Clearwater.
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• The proposed Residential Estate (RE) 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 1 unit
per acre. The Water designation proposed to be applied to the property
will recognize the existing lake on the west side of the property. The
proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low
Density Residential (LDR) 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 not contiguous to City
boundaries but is located in a Type A Enclave; therefore, the annexation
is consistent with the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement authorized
by Florida Statutes Chapter 171.204.
Ordinances 9694-23, 9695-23, and 9696-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate (RE) and
Water and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density
Residential (LDR) District for an 1862 McCauley Road, and pass
Ordinances 9694-23, 9695-23, and 9696-23 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
Council recessed from 7:34 p.m. to 7:41 p.m.
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve $250,000 for startup and one-year ongoing operating expenses of AMPLIFY
Clearwater Tourism Incubator to be located at 1346 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater.
On September 1, 2022, City Council approved an allocation of$250,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to AMPLIFY
Clearwater for the establishment of a business incubator.
On July 27, 2023, AMPLIFY Clearwater submitted a comprehensive and
detailed Business Plan (Exhibit A) for the establishment and operation of an
incubator with a mission to cultivate a vibrant and sustainable tourism
ecosystem. With a strategic partnership with locally owned and operated
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Economic Impact Catalyst, the incubator's objectives are to nurture growth
stage tourism companies, provide support and resources to accelerate
business growth, facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing, foster a culture
of innovation and sustainability, and drive equitable and inclusive economic
development in the Tampa Bay region.
Elements of the plan include:
1. Executive Summary
2. Leadership, Team and Management
3. Introduction & Background
4. Elements of the Incubator Model
5. Incubator Services
6. Research of Leading Incubator Models
7. Curriculum Design
8. Mentorship and Network Design
9. Eligibility and Intake
10. Target Market
11. Ideal Business
12. Tourism Profile
13. Marketing Strategy
14. Operations and Infrastructure
15. Financial Plan
16. Fundraising Strategy
17. Legal & Regulatory Considerations
18. Risks & Mitigation
19. Evaluation & Success Metrics
20. Timeline
Staff reviewed the Business Plan and recommends funding support of
$250,000 payable to The Greater Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
d/b/a AMPLIFY Clearwater as follows:
1. $150,000 upon approval of Council to support startup costs as
described in the Financial Plan.
2. $50,000 upon launch of Cohort 1 on or about October 2, 2023, to
support ongoing expenses in Year 1.
3. $50,000 upon launch of Cohort 2 on or about April 15, 2024, to support
ongoing expenses in Year 2.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ARPA-LFRF 1817552-581000-G2219
Amplify Clearwater President/CEO Amanda Payne and Economic
Impact Catalyst (EIC) CEO David Ponraj provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Ponraj said the cohort size will be ten
individuals. There is no cost to participate in the cohort, which levels the
playing field. Requiring businesses to put up money automatically
excludes the businesses the program is targeting. He said EIC does
not expect long-term financial support from the City. The $250,000 will be
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to start the program. Ms. Payne said Amplify has approached Pinellas
County Economic Development and Visit Saint Pete-Clearwater for
funding and will seek funding from private foundations. Mr. Ponraj said
the proposed incubator expects the mentor community to step up. The
first cohort will establish the baseline, allowing the program to measure
business success.
One individual spoke in support and requested funding for his business
incubator concept.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve $250,000 for startup
and one-year ongoing operating expenses of AMPLIFY Clearwater
Tourism Incubator to be located at 1346 S Ft Harrison Ave,
Clearwater. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
9.2 Approve a street name change from Wistful Vista Drive to Chabad Drive and adopt
Resolution 23-11.
Tabacinic Chabad Center (Chabad of Clearwater) requested a street name
change.
The current street name is Wistful Vista Drive; the requested future name is
Chabad Drive.
Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services on June 6, 2023, approved this
name change.
Chabad of Clearwater is the only property or person using Wistful Vista Drive
for business.
Pinellas County and USPS confirmed no other entity uses the Wistful Vista
Drive address.
No city utilities will be affected by this street name change.
City staff have reviewed and approved this request.
Resolution 23-11 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve a street name change
from Wistful Vista Drive to Chabad Drive and adopt Resolution
23-11. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
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9.3 Approve issuing customer credits/refunds for recycling service charges for the period of
July 2022 through December 2022.
At the January 30, 2023, Council Work Session, Interim Solid Waste/Recycling
Director Micah Maxwell presented a Recycling Program Update in response to
the findings that collected material from the city's single stream recycling
program were not being disposed of as a recyclable commodity. As part of that
presentation, staff provided projected credit amounts for solid waste customers
who were charged a recycling service fee for the six-month period of July 2022
through December 2022.
Staff is recommending any approved credit be issued in the form of a customer
fee adjustment applied to future charges.
A credit of all collected recycling charges for residential, multifamily, and
commercial customer accounts would result in a total adjustment of
$1,123,417.91, and a projected credit of$20.28 per residential customer. Credit
amounts for multifamily and commercial customer accounts would be
calculated individually, subject to the level of service that is provided by the city.
Additionally, credit projections exclude required transfers by council policy
including PILOT payments.
Additionally, projected refund amounts for each partner municipality that
received recycling services from the city were calculated for the six-month
period of July 2022 through December 2022 as follows:
A refund for all collected recycling charges for the Town of Belleair would result
in a total adjustment of$14,120.42, which excludes collection costs for curbside
solid waste service that was provided by the city. As of June 2, 2023, Town of
Belleair stopped using City of Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling services.
A refund for all collected recycling charges for the City of Safety Harbor would
result in a total adjustment of$62,925.63. As of March 24, 2023, City of Safety
Harbor stopped using City of Clearwater for recycling processing.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will reduce recycling fee revenues by the
total credit estimated based upon action approved by the Council.
Solid Waste and Recycling Division Controller Jeff Kuhl provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
One individual supported the refund go back to 2018, when
administration was first informed of the problem.
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The City Manager said the city was told by then administration that the
Department was recycling and that all collected recyclables were going to
Waste Management and not being burned. Administration now knows the
problem was not corrected and the Department continued to burn the
recyclables. She said there were contamination issues, requiring the
materials to be incinerated. Staff worked with the residents to educate on
how to improve recycling efforts and decrease the city's contamination
rate. She said staff inspected loads to identify where the contaminated
materials originated. She said the current staff acknowledged the
problem, implemented changes, and created a dashboard to keep the
City accountable.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve issuing customer
credits/refunds for recycling service charges for the period of July
2022 through December 2022. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
9.4 Appoint an individual to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2025 on the Public Art and
Design Board in the Resident knowledgeable in fields of public art, education, or
community affairs category.
BOARD: Public Art and Design Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater resident except for the
Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc., formerly, Clearwater Arts Foundation, and the
Creative Pinellas representative
MEMBERS: 7
Liaison: Amber Brice, Cultural Affairs Coordinator
CHAIR:
MEETING DATE: Quarterly - January, March, June, Sep.
TIME/PLACE: 2:00 PM/Chambers
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
SEAT NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT:
1. Jonathan Barnes - 1613 Maple St. 33765 - Resident knowledgeable in
fields of public art, education, or community affairs
Original Appointment: 11/7/2019
(was serving 1 st term set to expire 4/30/2025)
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THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
TO FILL THE RESIDENT KNOWLEDGEABLE IN FIELDS OF PUBLIC ART,
EDUCATION, OR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS CATEGORY:
1. Karen Cunningham - 3178 Eagles Landing Circle W., 33761 - Retired
Transportation Planner
2. Lisa Bilz - 1660 Pine Place, 33755 - Graphic Design
3. Matthew Estes - 1682 Oak Place, 33755 - Music Director
4. Rebekka Ervin - 920 N Osceola Ave. Unit 407, 33755 - Business Owner
5. Sharon Reid-Kane -2730 Burning Tree Lane - REH Chief Education and
Community Engagement Officer
Zip codes of current members:
2 - 33755
1 - 33761
2 - 33765
1 - 33764
Councilmember Teixeira moved to appoint Lisa Bilz to fill an unexpired
term through April 30, 2025 on the Public Art and Design Board in the
Resident knowledgeable in fields of public art, education, or
community affairs category. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman thanked the Church of Scientology for
allowing the City to use the parking lot on the east side of Osceola
Avenue for patrons of the Main Library. She said approximately 50
spaces have been dedicated for the library. She thanked staff who
attended the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition's virtual meeting and
walked participants through the strategic plan and budget process. She
congratulated the city of Ixmiquilpan for becoming a Sister City.
Vice Mayor Bunker also thanked the Church of Scientology for the
parking spaces and thanked Leah Remini for launching a lawsuit against
Scientology and its leader David Miscavige for harassing her over the
years. He thanked the unionized employees for attending and expressing
their concerns.
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Councilmember Teixeira said she supported Council's direction to
amend the rules of decorum. She said there is an alarming decrease of
sea grass in the Tampa Bay area, with a majority of the loss experienced
in mid -Tampa. She said Clearwater has shown signs of sea grass growth.
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council is partnering with USF to
develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
She thanked the employees who attended Karaoke Night.
Councilmember Allbritton said PSTA was honored with a nationwide
Outstanding Public Transportation System Award.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
The Mayor reviewed recent and upcoming events and thanked all for
attending tonight's evening.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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