04/04/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes April 4, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 4, 2024
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor David Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan
Cotton, Councilmember Michael Mannino, 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 Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Apostle 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 March/April Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The March 2024 Employee of the Month Award was presented to
Mason St. Martin, Fire Department.
4.2 Fair Housing Month Proclamation: April 2024 - Angela Emerson & Travis Norton, Pinellas
Realtor Organization members.
4.3 Donate Life Month Proclamation April 2024 - Ms. Wetzel at LifeLink
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the minutes of the March
18, 2024 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
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by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 6.8 and 6.12.
6.1 Approve a Purchase Order to DevTech Sales Inc. of Avon Park, FL, for the purchase
of Itron Automated Meter Reading endpoints in an annual not to exceed amount of
$381,000.00, with two, one-year renewal options at the City's discretion per
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
6.2 Award a purchase order to Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL, for City Wide Vehicle
Upfitting Services in the annual not-to-exceed amount of$250,000.00 for one year
with two, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 18-24 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve a purchase order to Communications International of Vero Beach, FL for the
purchase of new additional or replacement two-way radios used citywide in a not to
exceed amount of$150,000.00 through March 31, 2025, pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-Competitive Purchases, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 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)
6.5 Approve the contract between the City of Clearwater and Eastbourne Investments Ltd.
to renew the lease at the Powell Professional Center at 401 Corbett Street, Clearwater
for a cost not to exceed $275,00.00 for the three-year period beginning June 1, 2024
through May 31, 2027, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)
(d), Non-Competitive Purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.6 Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Fields, Inc. d/b/a Barefoot
Beach House, and the City of Clearwater to increase the length of the Agreement,
from January 1, 2025 through February 28, 2027, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Approve an Event License Agreement between Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., in
its capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Countryside Mall,
located at 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of
Clearwater Police Department for the purpose of hosting a Shred-A-Thou and
Operation Medicine Cabinet event on April 27, 2024, located at the Countryside Mall
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Authorize purchase order(s) to Galls LLC of Lexington, KY and Signal 15, Inc of
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Largo, FL for the purchase of uniforms and equipment in the cumulative annual
not-to-exceed amount of$285,000.00 for the initial one-year term with three, one-year
renewal options, pursuant to RFP 11-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.9 Approve the Contract for Sale of Vacant Land from the City of Clearwater to DD Gulf
to Bay, LLC., as the winning bidder on a 10-foot-wide strip of land that was previously
declared surplus pursuant to City Charter Section 2.01(d)(5) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute all necessary documents. (consent)
6.10Authorize a purchase order to U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC of Orlando, FL for
tank cleaning services in the not-to-exceed amount of$375,000.00 with an expected
date of completion on July 31, 2024, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative purchasing, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.1lAuthorize a purchase order to AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC of Duluth, GA for
Arsenic Removal Media (Bayoxide E33) at Reverse Osmosis Plant 1 (RO1) in the
annual not-to-exceed amount of$140,000.00 for the period of March 21, 2024
through March 21, 2025, with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.12Approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal from Ajax Building Company,
LLC. of Oldsmar, FL, for the Solid Waste Recycling Facility Tipping Floor
(23-0007-SW) in the amount of$447,721 pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk for Continuing Contracts and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.13Elect Councilmember David Allbritton to serve as Vice Mayor. (consent)
6.14Designate Councilmember Michael Mannino as the Clearwater Representative at
Florida Housing Coalition SHIP Meeting. (consent)
6.15Designate Mayor Bruce Rector as the Clearwater Representative on the Tourist
Development Council. (consent)
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Items 6.8 and 6.12, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6.8Authorize purchase order(s) to Galls LLC of Lexington, KY and Signal 15, Inc of
Largo, FL for the purchase of uniforms and equipment in the cumulative annual
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not-to-exceed amount of$285,000.00 for the initial one-year term with three, one-year
renewal options, pursuant to RFP 11-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
Clearwater Fire & Rescue (CFR) provides duty uniforms to approximately 205
sworn and non-sworn employees and on average, outfits 10 to 20 new
employees every year. The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) provides duty
uniforms and equipment to approximately 375 sworn and non-sworn
employees and on average, outfits 40 to 50 new employees every year. In
addition to outfitting new employees, both departments provide specialized
duty uniforms for special teams and are continually replacing uniforms and
equipment because of normal wear and tear, and incidental damage.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 11-24, for CFR and CPD uniforms and equipment
was issued in January 2024, and the City received two responses on February
6, 2024.
On February 13, 2024, staff representing both Clearwater Fire & Rescue and
Clearwater Police Department met to discuss the responses. Signal 15 is local
and available to accommodate for fittings and alterations and often have
uniforms in stock. Galls does not carry the primary uniform for CPD but carries
some equipment that Signal 15 does not. Therefore, with the variety of
uniforms and equipment needed, it was determined it was in the City's best
interest to make a dual award to both Galls LLC and Signal 15, Inc.
The initial contract term would be from April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, with
three, one-year renewal options in the cumulative amount of$285,000.00
annually. With the many varieties of equipment and uniforms purchased on an
annual basis, flexibility is requested to use either vendor for purchasing needs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for the purchase orders is included in each department's fiscal year
2024 operating budget. Future fiscal year funding will be required through the
annual Operating Budget process.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This project 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.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to authorize purchase order(s) to Galls
LLC of Lexington, KY and Signal 15, Inc of Largo, FL for the
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purchase of uniforms and equipment in the cumulative annual
not-to-exceed amount of $285,000.00 for the initial one-year term
with three, one-year renewal options, pursuant to RFP 11-24 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.12Approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal from Ajax Building Company,
LLC. of Oldsmar, FL, for the Solid Waste Recycling Facility Tipping Floor
(23-0007-SW) in the amount of$447,721 pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk for Continuing Contracts and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same.
September 17, 2020, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager
at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing Contracts per RFQ 40-20, to thirteen
firms with Ajax Building Company, LLC, being one of the thirteen firms
selected.
Ajax was selected for this project due to their past extensive experience with
similar projects, their previous experience repairing prefabricated metal
buildings, and experience with site supervision during the construction phase.
Ajax also showed great understanding of the required end results and City
facilities functions. In past projects, Ajax delivered a quality product, met
designated timelines, and did so in a professional manner.
The existing Solid Waste Recycling Facility is aging and experiencing
corrosion of portions of the metal structure and deterioration of the concrete
base.
This project will repair the existing recycling facility, restoring the tipping floor
and mechanical ramps to working condition. The project scope also includes
repairs of the metal structures and base concrete. The repairs mentioned will
provide city staff with a functioning facility to perform their assigned tasks
more efficiently and safely.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3247324-563800-C2302 $447,721
Funds are available in capital improvement project 324-C2302, Rebuild Solid
Waste Admin Complex, to fund this GMP.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objective 1.2 (maintaining public infrastructure) within
High Performing Government and objective 4.2 within Environmental
Stewardship (waste reduction practices).
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One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal from Ajax Building Company, LLC.
of Oldsmar, FL, for the Solid Waste Recycling Facility Tipping Floor
(23-0007-SW) in the amount of$447,721 pursuant to Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk for
Continuing Contracts 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 for conveyance to Community Service Foundation, Inc. (CSF), certain
real property located at 0 Lee St., for the purpose of development of affordable
housing; approve the Real Property Transfer Agreement between the City and CSF;
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same together with all other
instruments required to affect closing. (APH)
City-owned property located at 0 Lee St. (subject property) is .103 acres,
zoned medium density residential and is currently an unimproved vacant
parcel. The city acquired the property at no cost through escheatment in 1999
and it is not needed for city use.
According to the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website, the just market
value is $85,364.
A request for letters of interest was published on January 17, 2024. Interested
parties were provided with 30 days to respond to the notice. Two responses
were received, one from Jump Shot Hauling and Junk Removal and the other
from CSF. Of the two responses received, only CSF's response provided
information required to properly evaluate the response. Therefore, staff is
recommending the donation of the property to CSF for the deed restricted use
of affordable housing. CSF plans to develop an income-restricted 750 sf,
2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home to be rented to a U.S. Military Veteran who is in
need of housing. CSF anticipates that vertical construction will commence
within three months and anticipates leasing the completed home within six
months of the date of acquisition. The building will be constructed with Structall
Building System's steel insulated panels which combines framing, high
efficiency insulation and sheathing in order to decrease construction time and
increase the energy efficiency of the home.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 2.4 - Supports equitable housing programs that promote household
stability and reduces the incidence of homelessness within Clearwater.
Councilmember Cotton moved to declare surplus for conveyance
to Community Service Foundation, Inc. (CSF), certain real property
located at 0 Lee St., for the purpose of development of affordable
housing; approve the Real Property Transfer Agreement between
the City and CSF; 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.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9755-24 on second reading and amend the City's fiscal year
2023/24 operating budget at first quarter.
Ordinance 9755-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9755-24 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9756-24 on second reading and amend the City's fiscal year
2023/24 capital improvement budget at first quarter.
Ordinance 9756-24 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9756-24 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Teixeira, Councilmember
Cotton, Mayor Rector and Councilmember Mannino
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
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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.
Bill Jonson thanked the City for coordinating a great Neighborh000ds
Day, thanked Assistant City Manager Slaughter for attending the
Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition's meeting, and suggested the City
consider approaching the Legislature to encourage the undergrounding
of utilities.
Lucas Altic and Trisha Kirby expressed concerns with how Duke Energy
manages tree removals.
Tony Te//o congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and urged
the City support small businesses trying to establish in Clearwater.
Mark Bunker expressed concerns regarding the recent real estate
transaction involving the 500-block on Cleveland Street and said
building a new city hall is more important then ever.
Daniel Holuba said he was concerned with the culture of silence among city
employees and encouraged all to donate funds to save the historic
arches at the entrance of the Greater Glenwood neighborhood.
Patrick Raftery congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and
reminded Council that each councilmember represents all city residents,
even those who did not vote for them.
Jared Leone congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and said
he will continue to work to make sure voices are heard.
Blaine Enderle submitted emails expressing concerns regarding various
city matters (see page 11).
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 North Beach Update
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson reviewed cleaning and
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maintenance activities. He said staff continues to work with the valve
manufacturer to identify problems and implement corrective actions with
the contractor. Staff is monitoring the temporary pumps and continues to
learn how the system is working when the pumps are activated.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Cotton thanked all those who voted for him and assisted
during the campaign; he is looking forward to the next four years.
Councilmember Teixeira thanked staff for a great Neighborhoods Day
and congratulated the City Manager on her 1 -year anniversary.
Vice Mayor Allbritton welcomed the newly elected councilmembers and
said the City has a good team to move things forward. He reviewed recent
PSTA activities.
Councilmember Mannino thanked his family and friends for their support
during the campaign and said he is looking forward to working with his
colleagues.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events. He congratulated
the City Manager on her 1 -year anniversary and thanked all who
attended the meeting. He thanked all those who participated in the City's
election and looked forward to working with staff and the community in
making all of Clearwater a better city.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:47 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Clearwater Fire Chief Please Explain Your Thoughts On Blacking Out ALL Council
Meetings Windows Sir" on YouTube
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Council,
We now have a Fire Chief. People can gather behind this door. I have videos on YouTube now showing it.
When meeting adjourn the public can and will hit both doors in a rush.
Putting black out on the see through design of the safety door is not safe.
The city responded and was horrified by their response. Horrified Not Pissed.
Blain
CaII, Rosemarie
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Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:16 AM
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Subject: Watch "Clearwater Downtown The Way I See It City Council. Welcome. Buckle up the
ride might have turbulence" on YouTube
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Welcome Council,
Your regulations make downtown impossible.
Nobody remembers we had strip joints downtown and many of them.
Remember Dunedin Downtown. Not Dunedin doesn't love you. They do. They just don't want to be regulated to grave
yard dead.
All the best,
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
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Show me once where you gave the money back.
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CaII, Rosemarie
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Us Everything" on YouTube
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Please find out for me.
I bet it doesn't cover this elevator.
Sigma male
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:32 AM
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Subject: Watch "Clearwater Has A Hidden Treasure And Doesn't Know It 3/18/24 Green R Than
Me" on YouTube
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My 3 minutes.
Drinking in your new park. Heaven forbid.
Have a great week
Blain
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