12/07/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 7, 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, Sr.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Rev. Norma Fontaine Philbert from Garden of Grace Ministries
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 Community Fall Celebration Update - Marilyn Turman, Clearwater Urban Leadership
Coalition, Director of Communications
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 16, 2023 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
November 16, 2023 City Council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Item 6.7.
6.1 Receive update on all ARPA-LFRF competitive grant programs and approve grant award
recommendations for Cultural Affairs Nonprofit Grant Program, subject to negotiation and
execution of grant agreements, and the authorize appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.2 Authorize agreements with BayCare Urgent Care, LLC, and Life Extension Clinics, Inc.
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dba Life Scan Wellness Centers for Employment Related Health Care Services in the
cumulative annual amount of$465,000.00 with three, one-year renewal options pursuant
to RFP 53-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve the Evergreen implementation strategy regarding the Classification and
Compensation Study and approve the appropriation of funding in the Fiscal Year23/24
Budget. Presentation of the Evergreen Solutions Classification and Compensation Study
by Karl Fuchs of Evergreen. (consent)
6.4 Approve a purchase orderto Pennoni Associates Inc. in an amount notto exceed
$140,100 to provide professional services in connection with providing GIS and
engineering services fora mapping of the Clearwater Municipal Cemetery and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve a purchase orderto Pennoni Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$99,500 to provide professional services in connection with the design and repairs of
Pier 60 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Approve a purchase order to Pinellas Regional Information Management Enterprise
(PRIME) for the personnel and operating expense of PRIME in the amount of
$317,615.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Authorize a purchase order to Alan Jay of Sebring, FL for the purchase of eight Police
Pursuit Vehicles in a notto exceed amount of$428,152.00 pursuantto Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback; authorize lease purchase underthe 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 interests;
authorize an increase of $80,000.00 to the current Purchase Orderwith Enforcement One
of Oldsmar, FL forthe upfitting of these additional eight vehicles bringing the total annual
amountto $330,000.00 pursuantto ITB 46-22, Police Vehicle Upfitting Services, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.8 Authorize a purchase order to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, of Spring, TX, forthe
equipment lease of desktops, laptops, and tablet computers in an amount not-to-exceed
$1,490,000, forthe term of December 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, pursuantto
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.9 Authorize a purchase order with Verizon Wireless for cellular and mobile data services in
an amount of$2,950,000.00 , for the term October 1, 2023 through August 23, 2026,
pursuantto Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and
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authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.10Approve Supplemental Work Order 1 to CHA Consulting, Inc., of Tampa, FL, forthe
Water/Reclaimed Water Program (18-0040-UT) in the amountof $4,500,000, increasing
the work order from $4,175,000.00 to $8,675,000.00, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.11Approve Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHCA) between the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Clearwater for the FDOT Utility
Relocation at SR 60 (Courtney Campbell) Pedestrian Overpass from Courtney Campbell
Trail to Bayshore Trail and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.12Authorize a purchase orderto American Backflow Products Co. of Tallahassee, FL, Core
and Main LP of Tampa, FL, and Test Gauge FL LLC of Bradenton, FL, forthe supply of
backflow devices and parts in the annual not-to-exceed amount of$535,000.00 with the
option fortwo, one-year renewals pursuantto Invitation to Bid No. 64-23 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.13Approve a purchase order to Toter, LLC of Statesville, NC for the purchase of refuse and
recycling containers in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 with two,
one-year renewal options pursuant to ITB 60-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.14Approve a purchase orderto Smith Industries Inc DBA Smith Fence Company of
Clearwater, FL for fence removal and replacement of the entire Solid Waste complex
perimeter fence in the not to exceed amount of $131,207.00 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback or cooperative purchasing, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.15Approve the Mayor's appointmentof Isay Gulley to the Clearwater Housing Authority to fill
the remainder of an unexpired term through September 30, 2024. (consent)
6.16Appoint Kimberly DiVito to the Public Art and Design Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through February 29, 2024. (consent)
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
less Item 6.7, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.7Authorize a purchase orderto Alan Jay of Sebring, FL forthe purchase of eight Police
Pursuit Vehicles in a notto exceed amount of$428,152.00 pursuantto Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback; authorize lease purchase underthe City's
Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an interfund loan from the
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Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interests;
authorize an increase of $80,000.00 to the current Purchase Order with Enforcement One
of Oldsmar, FL forth upfitting of these additional eight vehicles bringing the total annual
amountto $330,000.00 pursuantto ITB 46-22, Police Vehicle Upfitting Services, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The fiscal year 2023/24 approved budget included the addition of seven new
police officers for the Clearwater Police Department (CPD). Additionally, on
August 3, 2023, City Council approved (agenda item #23-0860) CPD to enter
into an agreement with Countryside Christian Academy and Preschool of
Pinellas County, Florida to provide a Police Safety Officer for a five-year period
commencing August 1, 2023. This agreement also provides funding for an
additional Police Pursuit Vehicle.
Due to timing of budget approvals, the additional vehicles needed to support
these officers were not included in the master vehicle approval list approved by
the City Council on August 17, 2023 (agenda item #23-0945). Authorization is
requested to piggyback off Sourcewell Contract#091521-NAF, Cars, Trucks,
Vans, SUVs, Cab Chassis & Other Vehicles - valid through November 8, 2025,
pursuant to Clearwater Code 2.563(1)(c)for the purchase of the eight Police
Pursuit vehicles.
Finally, in order to upfit these vehicles to road ready condition, CPD is
requesting an increase of $80,000.00 to the current Purchase Order with
Enforcement One bringing the total to $330,000.00. The intention is to have the
vehicles upfitted by end of Fiscal Year (FY) 24 however, with current market
conditions, upfitting may not happen until early FY25. The original award of ITB
46-22 Police Vehicle Upfitting Services was approved by Council on 10/06/22.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital project L2301, Motorized
Equipment Purchases, by $428,152.00 in lease purchase revenue to fund the
vehicle purchase order.
Sufficient funds are available in the Police Department operating budget to fund
the additional $80,000.00 needed for vehicle upfitting.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item is relevant towards accomplishing the strategic goal of a High
Performing Government, specifically strategic objective 1.4 to foster safe and
healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class public safety and
emergency response services.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to authorize a purchase order to
Alan Jay of Sebring, FL for the purchase of eight Police Pursuit
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Vehicles in a not to exceed amount of $428,152.00 pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback;
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 interests; authorize an increase of $80,000.00 to the
current Purchase Order with Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL for
the upfitting of these additional eight vehicles bringing the total
annual amount to $330,000.00 pursuant to ITB 46-22, Police
Vehicle Upfitting Services, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Declare surplus forthe purpose of donating to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County,
Inc. (Habitat), certain real property located at 406 Vine Avenue, for the purpose of the
development of affordable housing; approve the agreement for transfer of real property by
the City; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, togetherwith all other
instruments required to affect closing. (AP H)
The city-owned property located at 406 Vine Ave. (Property) is 0.115 acres and
was acquired by the city as a result of a tax foreclosure in 2010. The Property is
listed on the City's Affordable Housing Inventory List.
A staff opinion of value was completed on the Property. Dylan Mayeux, Sr. Real
Estate Coordinator for the City of Clearwater, completed the report on
September 6, 2023 and determined fair market value to be $83,350.
The surplus notice was sent to the preapproved list of interested developers on
August 16, 2023. Developers on the list were given 15 days to respond to the
notice. Because the Property is located within an approved Community
Redevelopment Area, additional opportunity was provided to interested
developers by publishing a call for letters of interest over a 30-day period as
required by Fla. Stat. § 163.380(3)(a).
Three developers responded within the response window: Habitat for Humanity
of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing
Services, and Affordably Lavish Foundation. Of the three respondents, Habitat
for Humanity scored highest on the scoring rubric. Therefore, staff is
recommending the donation of the Property to Habitat for the deed restricted
use of affordable housing. Habitat anticipates that vertical construction will
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commence within six months and anticipates selling the completed home within
12 months of the date of acquisition. They have also agreed to include energy
efficient features and EV car charging capabilities to the home.
On November 14, the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
unanimously supported a recommendation for Council approval of the donation.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to declare surplus for the
purpose of donating to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County,
Inc. (Habitat), certain real property located at 406 Vine Avenue,
for the purpose of the development of affordable housing;
approve the agreement for transfer of real property by the City;
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together
with all other instruments required to affect closing. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.2 Accept the 2023 Local Housing Incentive Strategy (LHIS) Report developed by the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). (APH)
Florida Statute Section 420.9076 states that counties and cities receiving State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds are required to appoint an
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The statute further provides
that the committee be made up of members from specific industries or groups
as identified in the statute. The requirement was largely met through the use of
the City's existing seven-member Neighborhood and Affordable Housing
Advisory Board (NAHAB). City staff recommended council appointment of four
additional committee members. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-12
that created and appointed the 2023 AHAC.
The duties of the AHAC included reviewing policies and procedures,
ordinances, land development regulations and the City's adopted
comprehensive plan and recommending specific actions or initiatives to
encourage or facilitate affordable housing.
Per state statute, at a minimum, the AHAC is required to review and consider
recommendations on the following:
1) The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined
in F.S.163.3164 (7) and (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a
greater degree than other projects.
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2) The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver
of fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing.
3) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing.
4) The reservation of infrastructure capacity or housing for very low-income
persons, low-income persons, and moderate-income persons.
5) The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning
districts.
6) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing.
7) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line
configurations for affordable housing.
8) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing.
9) The establishment of a process by which a local government considers,
before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan
provisions that increase the cost of housing.
10)The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable
for affordable housing.
11)The support of development near transportation hubs and major
employment centers and mixed-use developments.
In addition to these eleven required criteria, the 2023 AHAC continued five
additional types of incentives in the following areas:
12)Adaptive reuse
13)Land Development Code
14)Communication and Marketing of Affordable Housing
15) Financing
16)Partnerships
Throughout the fall of 2023, consultant Wade Trim, along with Economic
Development and Housing Department staff and Planning and Development
Department staff, facilitated discussion at four meetings of the AHAC. The
meetings centered around reviewing the 2022 LHIS to discuss whether any
changes should be made as well as to consider new strategies to incentivize
development of affordable housing. The LHIS encompasses the definition,
vision, strategic focus areas and incentive recommendations in order to
facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing in the City of
Clearwater. The AHAC convened on four separate occasions to develop and
identify the value of affordable housing, identify the principles for Clearwater's
affordable housing and develop/confirm a vision statement to be included as
part of the LHIS.
The AHAC members focused on the values that affordable housing brings to the
City of Clearwater. The AHAC recommended the continuation, with slight
modifications in some cases, of recommendations made by prior AHAC
committees. This year's committee recommended several language changes
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to incorporate more affirmative language in the document. The committee also
made several recommendations that will require additional staff resources. The
following list contains excerpts incorporating substantive changes from the
previous report to produce the 2023 LHIS Report:
2.2 Annually assess the financial, legal, and administrative feasibility of
reducing, refunding, or redefining (by unit size) the costs of impact fees and/or
permitting fees related to the development of affordable housing with the goal of
being on par with other municipalities in Pinellas County.
3.1 Continue to provide allowance of density flexibility for affordable housing
developments by City policy and to monitor State legislation regarding density
flexibility, including but not limited to the Live Local Act.
5.2 Implement City Council Comprehensive Plan Policy QP 6.1.7 and Policy QP
6.1.10 to allow one accessory dwelling unit by providing corresponding
standards in the Community Development Code.
12.1 Continue to allow and promote "adaptive reuse" involving the conversion of
surplus and/or outmoded buildings including old churches, school buildings,
hospitals, train stations, warehouses, factories, hotels, office buildings, malls,
etc. to mixed uses where permitted by zoning district or by the Live Local Act.
16.1 Develop public and private partnerships for the provision of affordable
housing:
• Establish partnerships with major employers to coordinate the supply of
workforce housing.
• Engage lenders in training and ongoing discussion with the City relative to
underwriting and credit standards, technology solutions, as well as the
development of financial products in an effort to maximize the financing options
available to potential first-time homebuyers through conventional and other
lenders.
• Partner with the private sector and non-profits to address third-party barriers
to affordable housing and to identify appropriate incentives to reduce labor and
material costs for developers and long-term maintenance, operational, and
insurance costs for homeowners.
The following language was updated in Appendix C: Values, Principles and
Vision:
C.1(c) The AHAC found that affordable housing in the City of Clearwater aspires
to have housing that fits the City's workforce. There is a growing need for
affordable "workforce" housing within the community, specifically for police, fire,
and other service employees. There is also a need to draw the workforce back
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into the City to reduce commute distances, to reduce crime, and to restore a
sense of pride in the community.
C.1(d) Everyone deserves a safe affordable home. The City recognizes that
housing is a fundamental human need.
C.2(6) The AHAC found that affordable housing in the City of Clearwater should
be incentivized to promote incorporation of affordable housing into all
non-affordable housing developments.
The LH IS report is due annually. The staff recommendation is for City Council
to accept the 2023 LHIS Report. Staff will submit the report to the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation no later than December 31, 2023. Per State
Statute, the city shall update its Local Housing Assistance Plan to incorporate
the recommended incentives it desires to implement. This year's LHIS update
includes recommendations that were approved by the AHAC on November 14,
2023.
Councilmember Beckman moved to accept the 2023 Local
Housing Incentive Strategy (LHIS) Report developed by the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.3 Approve multiple Easement Vacation requests from property owners The City of
Clearwater as affecting real property at 112 S Osceola Ave, Clearwater as further
defined by Exhibit A, Utility easement per Resolution 86-17 recorded in O.R. Book 6179
Page 299, and Exhibit B, 15-foot Alley recorded in Deed Book 1536 Page 21, as
recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9729-23
on first reading.
The City or Clearwater as owners of 112 S Osceola Ave have requested to
vacate two abandoned easements within the same parcel.
Easement"A" is a relocated utility pumping station.
Easement"B" is a former public alleyway.
These vacations are intended to remove certain exceptions to title
insurance and assist the buyers of the Property.
City staff have reviewed and approved this request.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local
investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job
growth.
Ordinance 9729-23 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve multiple Easement Vacation
requests from property owners The City of Clearwater as
affecting real property at 112 S Osceola Ave, Clearwater as
further defined by Exhibit A, Utility easement per Resolution
86-17 recorded in O.R. Book 6179 Page 299, and Exhibit B,
15-foot Alley recorded in Deed Book 1536 Page 21, as recorded in
the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9729-23 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Cou n cil member Allbritton,
Cou n ci I member Beckman and Cou n ci I member Teixei ra
7.4 Approve amendments to Community Development Code Section 6-109 and Appendix C,
Downtown District and Development Standards, and pass Ordinance 9726-23 on first
reading. (TA2023-10003)
Proposed Ordinance No. 9726-23 amends Section 6-109 to add criteria for
nonconforming structures due to setbacks and Appendix C. Downtown District
and Development Standards to clarify the Tier 1 Public Amenities Incentive Pool
Criteria and add governmental uses to the General Flexibility Provisions. These
amendments were initiated by staff to provide clarification of provisions as well
as add flexibility.
Below is a summary of the substantive amendments included in the ordinance.
• Creates criteria to terminate a status of nonconformity for structures that
are nonconforming due to setbacks.
• Provides clarification of the following provisions in the Tier 1 Public
Amenities Incentive Pool Criteria available in Downtown:
• Residential bonus densities cannot be stacked.
• Bonus densities available for streetscaping only apply to
identified streets.
• Adds governmental uses to list of uses that are eligible to request
flexibility from the Downtown District & Development Standards.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendmentsto the Community Development Code are consistent with and
further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
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Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report.
The Community Development Board, in its capacity as the Local Planning
Agency (LPA), will review the proposed amendments to the Community
Development Code at its meeting on November 21, 2023. Staff will report its
recommendation at the city council meeting.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Proposed Ordinance 9726-23 supports the city's Strategic Plan goal to Ensure
Exceptional Communities and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive by
providing responsible development standards to preserve community livability.
Planning Division Manager Jayme Lopko said as mentioned at the work
session, staff has provided Council with a motion to amend that strikes the
proposed changes in Section 6-109. If approved by Council, the amended
ordinance will not include proposed changes to Section 6-109.
Ordinance 9726-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve Item 7.4 as amended, and
pass Ordinance 9726-23, as amended, 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,
Cou n ci I member Beckman and Cou n ci I member Teixei ra
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9722-23 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2634 South Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, togetherwith certain
right-of-way of South Drive, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
One individual expressed concerns with vehicular traffic and suggested
that a stop sign be installed to slow down traffic in an area where there are
a lot of kids.
Applicant representative Housh Ghovaee said the property is being
annexed from Pinellas County into the City of Clearwater. He said he
would meet with the individual regarding his concerns and future
development of the site.
Ordinance 9722-23 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9722-23 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
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9723-23 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 2634 South Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Medium (RM).
Ordinance 9723-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9723-23 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
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9724-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2634 South Drive, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density
Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 9724-23 was presented and read by title only.Vice
Mayor Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9724-23 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
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9725-23 on second reading, amending 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 userfees such as, special meter readings, turn-on services, meter
changes and other special services that benefit a specific customer.
Ordinance 9725-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9725-23 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
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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 lust 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,
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns regarding the City's recycling program
and Clearwater Police Department(CPD). He said no policy changes to
improve the screening of CPD applicants have been announced to date
and that the city organizational chart does not include the citizens.
Mike Taylor thanked staff for not pursuing the open carry legislative
priority and for removing the panhandling ordinance. He said he was able
to collect$20 for ammo and that he created a You Tube channel
regarding Clearwater.
Chris Michalek expressed concerns with Decade Properties'proposed
development project and urged the City to not grant a construction
permit. She said she has filed several grievances with the City(see page 17).
Susan Watt expressed concerns with Decade Properties'proposed
development project and questioned why the project's application
cannot be found.
Tony Teller said the infrastructure needed on the 500-block of Cleveland
Street is quite large and urged the City to provide additional funding
support to assist business owners with infrastructure upgrades. He said the
Nash Keys will be open in a couple of months.
Samuel Hutkin expressed concerns with statements made on the Vice
Mayor's social media site. The city needs serious officials who will work
and get results.
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Andre Johnson expressed concerns with the City Attorney representing
city employees and said his due process continues to be violated.
The City Attorney said he is authorized and required to represent city
employees when they are sued in their official capacity.
Dennis McDermott submitted an email expressing concerns with how
grievances regarding Decade Properties have been handled(see page 29).
Kathy Flaherty submitted an email opposing the City's local bill regarding the
Downtown Development Board (see page31).
10. City Manager Reports — None.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman thanked staff for the Holiday Celebration,
encouraged individuals to volunteer for the Point in Time Count, which
will help and identify how to better serves individuals and families
experiencing homelessness, and urged all to check their voter
registration status. She thanked staff for translating the Strategic Plan to
Spanish.
Vice Mayor Bunker said he was not sure what was said that upset Mr.
Hutkin; he tries to help those on the beach any way he can, particularly
the employees who cannot afford to park their cars or live on the beach.
He said he attended a reunion last Saturday of individuals from
Ixmiquilpan, which was emotional as the individuals saw their grown
children for the first time.
The Council recessed 7:04 p.m. to 7:05 p.m.
Councilm ember Allbritton asked all to be safe and careful when traveling.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Aungst reviewed recent and upcoming events.
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14. Adjourn
Attest
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The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
December 7, 2023
Mayor
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