11/16/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 16, 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, 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, Sr.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Major Ted Morris, Salvation Army
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 November Service Awards
Five service awards were presented to city employees.
4.2 Citizens Academy Graduation
4.3 Children's Grief Awareness Day Proclamation November 16, 2023 - Kathleen Quance,
Empath Grief Care Manager
4.4 Environmental Advisory Board Presentation - Jared Leone, EAB Chair
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2023 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
November 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. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
6.1 Approve a proposal from Engineer of Record Moffat and Nichol, Inc. of Tampa, FL for the
design and permitting of Clearwater Harbor Marina Wave Attenuator Project
(23-0030-MA) in the amount of$302,106.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.2 Approve a Contract for Purchase of Real Property located at 1399 Pineapple Lane,
Clearwater, FL, in an amount not to exceed $620,000.00; transfer funds from Open
Space Impact Fees to Park Land Acquisition (CIP 315-93133) at first quarter and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve professional service agreement with Broaddus and Associates, Inc., of Austin,
TX, to provide Owners Representative services for the new City Hall project
(22-0019-EN) in the amount of$1,105,181 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
54-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Authorize a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services (MES) of Pinellas Park,
FL, for personal protective equipment, tools and equipment, communication system,
SCBA parts, and miscellaneous items for Clearwater Fire and Rescue (CFR) personnel
and apparatus in an amount of$600,000.00, for term October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024, pursuant to City Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)
(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 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)
6.6 Disband the Charter Review Committee. (consent)
6.7 Authorize the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Luke Charles Lirot, PA to represent the
City in the Federal appeal of the denial of Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction in
the case of Florida Preborn Rescue, Inc., Allen Tuthill, Antoniette M. Migliore, Scott J.
Mahurin, and Judith Goldsberry v. City of Clearwater, Case No.
8:23-cv-01173-MSS-AAS, and authorize final payment for legal services during the
preliminary injunction phase. (consent)
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the Substantial Amendment to City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year 2021/2022
Annual Action Plan, which includes the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, and authorize the
City to modify existing agreements and enter into new agreements with organizations
approved for funding. (APH)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided a
one-time allocation of$1,637,567 in HOME-ARP (America Rescue Plan)
funding to the City of Clearwater. HUD requires HOME-ARP funding to be used
to assist Qualifying Populations defined as populations experiencing
homelessness or at-risk of homelessness and others requiring supportive
services or assistance for homelessness prevention. A Substantial
Amendment is required to reprogram funds in excess of 25% of the HOME-ARP
allocation.
In June 2022, the first Substantial Amendment (SA-1) was approved by Council
to add HOME-ARP funding to the City's FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan by
inclusion of the required HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Previously, the
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan allocated funding to Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA), Development of Affordable Rental Housing, and
Administration and Planning by means of multiple specific project categories.
This second Substantial Amendment (SA-2) is to allocate HOME-ARP funding
to a new Supportive Services project category and to reprogram funding across
several new and existing consolidated project categories. SA-2 also eliminates
multiple project specific categories and consolidates the HOME-ARP funding
into four broader project categories: Supportive Services, Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA), Affordable Rental Housing, and Administration/Planning.
SA-2 amendments to the FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP
Allocation Plan are summarized as follows:
1. Supportive Services -Add new project category and allocate $691,938;
2. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) -Add new project category
and allocate $200,000;
3. Affordable Rental Housing -Add new project category and allocate
$500,000;
4. Administration/Planning - Retain existing project category and increase
from $139,137 to $245,629 (+$106,492) which is equivalent to
approximately 15% of the HOME-ARP allocation;
5. Blue Sky Communities/Blue Dolphin Housing Project - Eliminate specific
project name and corresponding Development of Affordable Rental
Housing category funding from the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and FY
2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and reprogram funding to new project
names by category (-$875,000); and
6. Pinellas Opportunity Council, Homeless Empowerment Program,
Homeless Leadership Alliance, Hope Villages of America, and St.
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Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen and Resource Center- Eliminate
specific project names and corresponding Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA) category funding from the HOME-ARP Allocation
Plan and FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and reprogram funding to
new project names by category (-$623,430).
Deadline for expenditure of HOME-ARP funds is September 30, 2030.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
6847680-584200 - HOME ARP - $1,637,567
Economic Development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson said the
funds allocated in the non-profit operating category may only be used for
operating costs not tied to any specific program, project, or activity. The
capacity building category may be used for a portion of operating expenses
tied to improving organizational capacity to carry out eligible activities. She
said for large jurisdictions it is a useful tool but for the City of Clearwater it is
5% or approximately$82,000 and staff determined it was not a great way to
be impactful with the funds.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Substantial
Amendment to City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual
Action Plan, which includes the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, and
authorize the City to modify existing agreements and enter into new
agreements with organizations approved for funding. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Medium
(RM) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) District
for 2634 South Drive, together with abutting unincorporated right-of-way of South Drive,
and pass Ordinances 9722-23, 9723-23, and 9724-23 on first reading.
(ANX2023-09010)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 1.067-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the north side of South Drive approximately 500 feet east of US Highway 19
North. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.34-acres of
abutting South Drive right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be
annexed. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north and
west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Medium (RM) and a Zoning Atlas designation of
Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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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 Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer mains are located within an easement just
outside the western property line and within the South Drive right-of-way.
The applicant is aware that the required sanitary sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the
additional costs to extend to the city's sanitary sewer system. 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. Water service will
continue to be provided by 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 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 Medium (RM) 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 15 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Medium Density Residential (MDR) 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 west; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This voluntary annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient
Services by Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic
Plan by reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the
city's service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional
Communities and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better
unifying neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
Ordinances 9722-23, 9723-23, and 9724-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Medium (RM) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Medium Density Residential
(MDR) District for 2634 South Drive, together with abutting
unincorporated right-of-way of South Drive, and pass Ordinances
9722-23, 9723-23, and 9724-23 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. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9727-23 on second reading, amending Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 21, Offenses, repealing Section 21.18 relating to prohibiting
soliciting, begging, or panhandling in the Clearwater Downtown Core Redevelopment
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Zone and the Clearwater Beach Core Tourist Zone.
Ordinance 9727-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9727-23 on
second and final 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
9. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda - For purposes of this role,
"items pertaining to city business" includes any matter within the Council's or the
City Manager's power to act, any matter that the Council previously voted on or
discussed at the dais, or any matter discussed by or scheduled to be considered by
another governmental entity that affects the operation of the City. Each person who
wishes to address the Council shall complete a comment card and submit the card
to the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais) before the speaker will be permitted to
speak. However, if the speaker has just arrived or decided to speak, the Chair may
allow the card to be filled out after speaking. Individuals will limit their comments to
a maximum of three minutes. The Mayor shall advise the speaker that their time has
expired. If the person remains at the podium, thereby interfering with other persons
who may wish to be heard, the speaker's microphone may be turned off, or the
Mayor may rule the person out of order in accordance with Rule 15.
Rudy Michalek supported the implementation of the City's wage and benefit
survey recently completed and urged Council to approve the
recommended measures.
Maria Hadey said while she was in Brazil a few years ago, her family
locked her out of her home and emptied her bank accounts. She said her
situation is not unique and urged a committee be formed to investigate
other cases.
Aristides Sideris opposed the Decade Properties' Chart House
development and expressed concerns that development in the area
is increasing traffic and overcrowding the area.
Susan Watt said the application and information presented by Decade
Properties was flawed and she opposed the construction of the Chart House
Hotel until the violations are corrected.
Mike Dalton said the City's organizational chart is missing the
Citizens and reminded all that Council is responsive to the people.
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Marita Lynch thanked the City and staff for the development of trails
within city limits and for participating in the Pinellas Trail.
Chris Michalek said the City's Planning Department did not enforce
Decade Properties'development order and expressed concerns that a
building permit was issued without the conditions being met.
Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said Decade Properties will not be
able to have more units than the density allows, if staff determines that
more rooms were added that are not provided by code, the development
can be halted. The City encourages developments with waterfront access to
include leasable boat slips for the public if space allows and there is
sufficient onsite parking. He said some of the hotel operations will be
controlled by the deed restrictions. Mr. Delk said up to two boat slips must be
removed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the
replacement hotel. The permits for the development have been issued and
the project will move forward.
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with the Clearwater Police Department
and urged the department be disbanded.
Richard DeSantis opposed the Chart House Hotel development project
and requested consideration of pre-construction demolition and site
preparation, such as a tree barricade between the Chart House site and
the Clearwater Yacht Club property, a double-walled slit fence along the
perimeter of the property, and provisions for pest and dust control.
Carl Heisenbaum opposed the City's panhandling ordinance.
Patrick Raftery expressed concerns that the individuals at Clearwater
Point opposed to the Decade Properties development project have not
received a response to two grievances filed with the City. He said it appears
Decade Properties is not in compliance and urged an explanation be
given.
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Schedule of fees, Article XXIV,
Sections 1, 3, and 4 to increase miscellaneous fees related to temporary service
deposits, impact fees and miscellaneous user fees such as, special meter readings,
turn-on services, meter changes and other special services that benefit a specific
customer and pass Ordinance 9725-23 on first reading.
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This miscellaneous utility fee increase is needed to provide adequate funding to
maintain the City's water and wastewater systems. Additionally, these fee
increases will ensure that appropriate charges are paid by the customers
receiving the services.
In furtherance of the Council's Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing
Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic
management efforts, Public Utilities regularly evaluates the sufficiency of the
revenues provided by the City's water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates to
meet both the current and future requirements of the Utility. In September 2023,
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. completed a Miscellaneous Fee Analysis
(Study), which evaluated the sufficiency of the revenues provided by existing
water, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water rates. This Study
recommends increases to these fees since they have not been updated in
several years.
The Study covers fiscal year (FY) 2024 through FY 2027 and recommends
increases for the entire period to be effective 90 days after Council approval and
annually thereafter. The increases are applicable to domestic water, lawn water,
wastewater collection, and reclaimed water. This increase is intended to bring
these charges in line with the actual costs to provide these services.
Public Utilities (assisted by Finance) conducted an internal review and concurs
with the Study's recommendation to increase fees bringing them closer to the
actual costs of providing these services.
Public Utilities Director Rich Gardner provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Ordinance 9725-23 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A, Schedule of fees, Article XXIV, Sections 1,
3, and 4 to increase miscellaneous fees related to temporary service
deposits, impact fees and miscellaneous user fees such as, special
meter readings, turn-on services, meter changes and other special
services that benefit a specific customer and pass Ordinance
9725-23 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
10.2Approve 2024 State Legislative Agenda.
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The City Clerk said the legislative agenda was amended after the work
session, the reference regarding the opposition of legislation addressing the
open carry of assault rifles was deleted.
One individual opposed the local bill.
One individual submitted an email in opposition (see page 15).
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve 2024 State Legislative
Agenda. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.3Discuss revisions to artificial turf ordinance.
The Mayor recused himself as his son's law firm represents the
individuals involved. He departed chambers at 7:20 p.m.
At its September 21, 2023 city council meeting, City Council requested further
discussion regarding artificial turf. Staff has provided a memo detailing the code
provisions prohibiting the use of artificial turf in the city of Clearwater. Additional
information will be provided during the meeting.
Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton and Lead
Environmental Specialist Sarah Kessler provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said when the matter was discussed
in 2011, staff presented recommendations to treat the artificial tun`as an
impervious surface and to implement installation and design standards. Nine
property owners on the beach were cited code violations for installing
artificial tun`and staff has identified 14 additional properties with artificial tun`
She said staff stopped enforcement efforts due to the council discussion.
Most of the properties are located at Island Estates. She said the artificial tun`
on a couple of properties that were recently cited has been removed and
replaced with sod.
Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Law Firm representative Todd Jennings
and ForeverLawn of Tampa Bay representative Chris Powell provided a
PowerPoint presentation supporting amending the city code to allow the
application of synthetic tun`and creating a permitting process for
single-family homes.
Four individuals supported artificial tun`.
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One individual submitted an email supporting artificial tun`(see page 14).
In response to a comment, Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said,
from a regulatory standpoint, city code requires live landscape. If Council
directs to pause the enforcement, staff will be disinclined to enforce but
there is no way to stop the installation of astroturf, which may not comport
with the regulatory environment Council approves in the future. The City
Attorney said what happens to existing violations falls within the City
Manager's authority. The City Manager said if Council wants to pause the
enforcement, staff will not enforce the code on the prohibition of artificial
tun`.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said no fines have been issued
since the violations have not been heard by the Municipal Code Enforcement
Board.
Discussion ensued with consensus to temporarily pause the enforcement
of the artificial tun`prohibition until Council discusses the matter in
January to review staffs recommendation, current environmental data,
and sample ordinances.
The City Manager said if the timeframe for the Tampa Bay Estuary
Program's study is not acceptable to Council, staff will proceed with
presenting the information to Council.
The Mayor returned chambers at 8:50 p.m.
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1 Resolution 23-18 Supporting Israel - Councilmember Teixeira
Resolution 23-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 23-18. 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
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman thanked the citizens for their engagement and
said she enjoyed her presentations at the Great American Teach In at
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Sandy Lane and Frontier Elementary Schools.
Vice Mayor Bunker said there was an article in the paper about him and a
man that was recently charged with threatening his life. He said the man
pled guilty to a misdemeanor and he thanked Clearwater Police
Department, David Margolis, the State Attorney's office, and the
law enforcement in Alabama who assisted in locating and bringing the
individual to justice.
Councilmember Teixeira said she attended the CREW Excellence
Awards where Clearwater was the recipient of several awards. She said
the Market Marie is adding additional vendors and said the new location
at Coachman Park is helping in its success.
Councilmember Allbritton wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Attest
The Mayor reviewed recent and upcoming events and thanked Assistant
City Manager Dan Slaughter on his work with the Prayer Breakfast. He
said he enjoyed providing a presentation to his grandson's class as part of
the Great American Teach In.
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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