04/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 18, 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
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
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.)
4.1 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation
4.2 Airpark Advisory Board Annual Presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 4, 2024 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the minutes of the April
4, 2024 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 Authorize purchase orders to Control Southern, Inc. of Suwanee, GA, DevTech Sales,
Inc. of Avon Park, FL, Equipment Controls Company of Norcross, GA, Jem-Tech
Incorporated of Malabar, FL and Maireco, LLC of Leeds, AL for natural gas meters
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and regulators in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of$1,300,000.00 for
the term April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, with the two, one-year renewal options
pursuant to Invitation to Bid 15-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.2 Approve the Second Amendment between the City of Clearwater and the International
City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) dba MissionSquare
Retirement (MissionSquare) to provide administrative services as Administrator of the
City 401 a Money Purchase Pension Plan and the voluntary 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan, for the term June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2029, pursuant to
RFP 16-18 and Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-Competitive
Purchase, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Award purchase orders to Quality Sod and Landscape LLC, Sunbelt Sod and Grading
Co. and Tom's Sod Service, Inc. for citywide sod needs in the cumulative annual
amount of$300,000.00 for the initial term April 19, 2024 through April 18, 2025, with
two, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid 19-24 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Keystone Excavators, Inc. of
Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of$532,873.50, for pavement milling and resurfacing
at six Parks and Recreation facilities, including Country Hollow Park, Forest Run Park,
Glen Oaks Park, Phillip Jones Park, Soule Road Park, and Woodgate Park, pursuant
to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Services Continuing Contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.5 Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Certus Builders of Bristol, Florida,
for professional construction services to include the final design and subsequent
construction of new structural and surface improvements at 201 Glenwood Avenue
(Crest Lake Park) in the amount of$101,882.51 pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Approve an increase on the purchase order to QTM, Inc of Oldsmar, FL, for pit repairs
to the Solid Waste Transfer Station in the amount of$132,431.00, for a combined
total amount of$227,431.00, pursuant to ITB 52-22 Welding, Metal Fabrication and
Related Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Appoint two individuals to the Environmental Advisory Board: Jason Drizd to fill an
unexpired term through December 31, 2025 and Michael Rubino to fill an unexpired
term through October 31, 2025. (consent)
See below.
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6.8 Appoint Michael Mastruserio to the Community Development Board to fill the
remainder of an unexpired term through February 28, 2026. (consent)
6.9 Approve a Legal Services Agreement between the City and Manson Bolves
Donaldson Tanner, P.A. for the legal representation in the matter of
Bayesplanade.com, LLC v. City of Clearwater - 24-001035-CI, in an initial amount not
to exceed $25,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 6.7, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6.7 Appoint two individuals to the Environmental Advisory Board: Jason Drizd to fill an
unexpired term through December 31, 2025 and Michael Rubino to fill an unexpired
term through October 31, 2025. (consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Environmental Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 5
CHAIRPERSON: Jared Leone
MEETING DATES: Quarterly Meetings - 3rd Wed., 4 pm (Jan., April, July,
Oct.)
STAFF LIAISON: Cassie Cordova - Sustainability
PLACE: Main Library/Council Chambers
APPTS. NEEDED: 2
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
SEAT NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW EMPLOYEE:
1. Marita Lynch - Protected Address - Registered Nurse
Original Appointment: 1/1/22
Resignation Date: 3/20/24
2. John Thomas - 1200 Gulf Blvd., Unit 904 - Environmental Consultant
Original Appointment: 11/1/21
Resignation Date: 3/11/24
THE NAME(S) BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES:
1. Gladys Andrews - 1501 Gulf Blvd., Unit 302, 33767 - Retired Principal
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(Elementary, Middle School, and High School)
2. Toby Bradenburgh - 200 Starcrest Dr., Unit 82, 33765 - Insurance Agent
3. Jason Drizd - 1611 Algonquin Dr., 33755 - Environmental Scientist
4. Erina Ford -2932 Eagle Estates Circle N, 33761 - Investment Products
Support
5. Sonja Jokela - 1406 Hamlet Ave, Apt. 5, 33756 - Lease Analyst
6. Patricia Kirby - 1111 Spencer Ave., 33756 -Vision Coach
7. Michael Rubino -2364 Terence Ct, 33759 -Air Quality Expert
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33764
One individual expressed concerns with Council not considering the
diversity of the community when considering appointees.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to appoint two individuals to the
Environmental Advisory Board: Jason Drizd to fill an unexpired
term through December 31, 2025 and Michael Rubino to fill an
unexpired term through October 31, 2025. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for FY2024-2025 through Fiscal
Year 2026-2027; authorize appropriate officials to execute the Certification to Florida
Housing Finance Corporation; and adopt Resolution 24-08.
Florida Statute Section 420.9072 requires counties and cities receiving State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds to develop a three-year
LHAP outlining strategies for how the funds will be utilized.
The city receives annual allocations from the State of Florida through the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). The City expends SHIP funds
per the strategies outlined in the LHAP. The City's current LHAP covers state
fiscal years 2021-2022 through 2023-2024. The state fiscal year begins on
July 1 and ends on June 30 annually. Over the term of the current LHAP, the
city received SHIP allocations of$809,837, $1,127,930, and $1,365,854; and
program income of$1,042,172, $741,180, and $848,439 (through January
2024) for fiscal years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 respectively.
The new LHAP will cover state fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2026-2027.
The strategies outlined in the new LHAP are a continuation of the city's current
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LHAP. All changes made within the new LHAP will be retroactive to the current
LHAP to enable the use of prior year funds, if available.
The LHAP is comprised of Housing Strategies and Incentive Strategies. The
Housing Strategies Include:
• Purchase Assistance with Rehabilitation: This program provides funds
to developers and community-based non-profit organizations to
acquire, rehabilitate and resell single-family housing units. The
community land trust principles may be utilized. This strategy also
includes down payment assistance for eligible homebuyers as
described below.
• Purchase Assistance for Existing Home without Rehabilitation: The city
will use SHIP funds to provide down payment and closing costs
assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing new and existing homes.
The maximum assistance is Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000).
Borrowers will be required to make a minimum One Thousand Dollar
($1,000) cash contribution toward the purchase price. The loan will be
deferred for clients with total household income under 50% of Area
Median Income (AMI) and will be forgiven at the end of the 25-year loan
term. For clients with household income above 50% AMI and up to
120% AMI, the loan will be deferred for five (5) years and 50% of the
loan will be amortized over the following twenty (20) years. At the end
of the 25-year loan term, the balance of the loan will be forgiven.
• Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation: The city will provide funds for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family residences. The
maximum loan is Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000); an additional
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) in grant funds may be provided to
remove accessibility barriers and to improve accessibility for people
with special needs. For households with income up to 80% AMI, the
loan will be deferred for 20 years and forgiven at the end of the loan
term. Clients above 80% AMI and up to 120% AMI will be required to
repay 50% of the loan over 20 years and the remaining balance will be
forgiven at the end of the loan term.
• New Construction: This program provides funds to eligible developers
and community based non-profit organizations for the development of
new single-family housing units.
• Multifamily Housing: The city will provide SHIP funds to developers and
community based non-profit organizations to support the acquisition,
rehabilitation, and new construction of rental housing.
• Disaster Assistance: In the case of natural or man-made disasters, this
strategy will utilize SHIP funding for emergency or interim repairs.
• Demolition/Relocation/Construction: This strategy may be used when a
home has fallen into disrepair to the point of being unsafe and the cost
to repair the home exceeds the maximum assistance under the Home
Rehabilitation Strategy. The maximum award under this strategy is
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000). The loan will be deferred
for clients with total household income under 50%AMI and the loan will
be forgiven at the end of the 25-year loan term. For clients with
household income above 50% AMI and up to 120% AMI, the loan will
be deferred for five (5) years and 50% of the loan will be amortized over
the following twenty (20) years. At the end of the 25-year loan term, the
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balance of the loan will be forgiven.
• Rental Assistance: Funds will be awarded to income eligible rental
households to prevent against the threat of eviction and becoming
homeless. Eligible expenses include utility deposits, security deposits
and assistance for utility and rent arrears.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) convened in the fall of
2023 to review policies and procedures, ordinances, land development
regulations and the city's adopted comprehensive plan. The AHAC's objective
was to recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate
affordable housing. The proposed LHAP includes the following nine incentive
strategies recommended by the AHAC:
• Expedited Permitting: Streamline permits as provided for in Florida
Statutes Section 163.3177 (6) (f) (3), for affordable housing projects
are expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
• Ongoing Review Process: An ongoing process for review of local
policies, ordinances, regulations, and plan provisions that increase the
cost of housing prior to their adoption.
• Modification of Fees: The Economic Development and Housing
Department will continue to assist with the payment of Plan Review and
Permit Fees and impact fees utilizing state and federal funds
designated for affordable housing.
• Flexible Densities: The city supports flexibility in densities for affordable
housing through its Comprehensive Plan policies, through its
Community Development Code and in accordance with the Live Local
Act.
• Accessory Dwelling Units: The city will continue to allow for accessory
dwelling units in non-residential zoning districts as described within the
city's Community Development Code.
• Parking Reduction: The Housing Element of the city's Comprehensive
Plan supports the reduction of Parking and setback requirements for
affordable housing developments.
• Flexible Lot Configuration: The city currently allows flexible setback
requirements for affordable Housing developments. The plan must be
sensitive to the character and context of the existing neighborhood.
• Proximity to Transportation, Employment & Mixed-Use Development:
The city will maintain and implement policies of the city's
Comprehensive Plan that incentivize affordable housing development
proximate to transportation hubs, major employment centers, and
mixed-use development.
• Financing: The city will diversify financial strategies to contribute to the
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new construction and maintenance of affordable housing and financial
assistance to obtain housing.
At its meeting held on April 9, 2024, the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing
Advisory Board recommended city council approval of this item.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 2.4 - Supports equitable housing programs that promote household
stability and reduces the incidence of homelessness within Clearwater.
Resolution 24-08 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) for FY2024-2025 through Fiscal Year
2026-2027; authorize appropriate officials to execute the
Certification to Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and adopt
Resolution 24-08. 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
7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1485 Grove Circle Court, and pass Ordinances 9733-24, 9734-24, and
9735-24 on first reading. (ANX2023-11012)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.233-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the south side of Grove Circle Court approximately 210 feet west of North
Highland Avenue. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive
sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the city. The property is
contiguous to city boundaries on all sides and would result in the elimination of
an enclave. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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 city. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located within the adjacent Grove Circle Court
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.
Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The
property is located within Police District II and service will be
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administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station #51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The city
has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, and fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will
not have an adverse effect on public services and their levels of
service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective and policies of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive
Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the
orderly annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
Policy PI 9.1.4 Promote voluntary annexation through the
implementation of a strategic annexation program focused on
eliminating enclaves and other unincorporated areas within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the Countywide Plan designation of the property. This
proposed RL category primarily permits residential uses at a density of
5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) 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 on all sides; 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 9733-24, 9734-24, and 9735-24 were presented and read
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by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1485 Grove Circle Court, and pass Ordinances
9733-24, 9734-24, and 9735-24 on first 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
7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 3076 Grand View Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9736-24, 9737-24, and
9738-24 on first reading. (ANX2023-11013)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.172-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the northwest corner of Grand View Avenue and North McMullen Booth Road.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
solid waste service from the city. The property is contiguous to city boundaries
to the east, west, and south. It is proposed that the property be assigned a
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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 city. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located within the adjacent Grand View Avenue
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the required sanitary sewer impact
and assessment fees in full and has been connected to the city's
sanitary sewer system. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the
City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and
service will be administered through the district headquarters located at
2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station #49 located at 565
Sky Harbor Drive. The city has adequate capacity to serve this property
with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, and fire and EMS service. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public services
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
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objective and policy of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the
orderly annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the Countywide Plan designation of the property. This
proposed RL category primarily permits residential uses at a density of
5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) 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 east, west, and south; 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 9736-24, 9737-24, and 9738-24 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 3076 Grand View Avenue, and pass Ordinances
9736-24, 9737-24, and 9738-24 on first 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
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7.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL), and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1410 Lime Street, together with the abutting right-of-way of Lime Street,
and pass Ordinances 9750-24, 9751-24, and 9752-24 on first reading.
(ANX2024-02001)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.155-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the north side of Lime Street approximately 500 feet east of South Hillcrest
Avenue. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary
sewer and solid waste service from the city. The Development Review
Committee is proposing that the 0.10-acres of abutting Lime Street right-of-way
not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is contiguous
to existing city boundaries to the north, west, and east. It is proposed that the
property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
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 City of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
Lime Street right-of-way. The applicant has paid the city's sewer impact
and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend city
sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided
by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will
be provided to this property by Station #47 located at 1460 Lakeview
Road. The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public services and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective and policy of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the
orderly annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
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• The proposed Residential Low (RL) 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 5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) 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, west, and east; 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 9750-24, 9751-24, and 9752-24 were presented and read
by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL), and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1410 Lime Street, together with the abutting
right-of-way of Lime Street, and pass Ordinances 9750-24, 9751-24,
and 9752-24 on first 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
7.5 Appoint Councilmembers to Regional and Miscellaneous Boards.
2024 Regional and Miscellaneous Board Appointment
Board (Date/Time of Meeting) Delegate
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Audit Committee
(Meets as required) Herb McLachlan, citizen
Lisa Burley
American Public Gas Association Teixeira
(Brian Langille-Gas)
(meet 4 times a year-move around the Country)
Barrier Island Governmental Council Rector Voting Del.
(4th Wednesday of the month-9:00 a.m.; two-year term) Allbritton -Alt.
Location: TBA(Meeting place rotates)
Clearwater Arts Alliance Teixeira
(4th Tuesday of the month-4:00 p.m.)
Location: Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, 911 Chestnut St., 33756
Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway Citizen Advisory Committee Cotton
(Quarterly on 3rd Friday of the month-10:00 a.m.)
Homeless Leadership Alliance Mannino
(1st Friday of the month-1:00 p.m.)
Location: Hospice of the Florida Suncoast on Roosevelt Blvd.
Mayor's Council of Pinellas County Rector
(1st Wednesday of the month-11:30 a.m.)
Pinellas County Aircraft Noise Abatement Task Force Sean Schrader(At Large)
(Quarterly-3:00 p.m.) Jerry Karp/Del Oro Groves
Location: St. Pete-Clearwater Int'I Airport-Conf. Room#234)
School Transportation Safety Committee Cotton
(Meet as needed-9:30 a.m.)
Location: 600 Cleveland St., Suite 750
Suncoast League of Cities Board Mannino
(3rd Friday of the month-11:30 a.m.) Teixeira-Alt.
Location: Different city every month
Tampa Bay Estuary Policy Board Cotton
(Quarterly on Friday-10:00 a.m.) Mannino--Alt.
Councilmember highly recommended
Location: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre,
Ste. 100, Pinellas Park
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) Teixeira
(2nd Monday-10:00 a.m.) Cotton-Alt.
Location: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre,
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Ste.100, Pinellas Park
The following Boards have the specific term expiration date noted:
Board (Date/Time of Meeting) Delegate
Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) Chip Haynes
Advisory Committee to the MPO Robert Yunk
(4th Monday each month-8:30 a.m.) Win Dermody
No seat terms Ric Hartman -Tech Support Rep.
Clearwater Representatives (appointments made by County)
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Luis Serna
Advisory Committee to the MPO Bill Jonson
(4th Thursday each month-7:00 p.m.-4 year term)
Clearwater Representatives (appointments made by County)
Forward Pinellas Allbritton
MPO/PPC-(2nd Wednesday of the month-1:00 p.m.)
(term expires 9/30/25; four-year term)
Location: P.C. Courthouse, 5th Floor
Pension Advisory Committee (PAC)
(2nd Thursday-9:00 a.m.)
(two-year term) Teixeira 4/4/2026
Cotton 4/4/2023
Pension Investment Committee Sheldon Goldberg
(term expires 8/31/22; two-year term) (Resigned 11/19/21)
Note-Pension Trustees will fill vacancy at April 15, 2024 meeting.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority(PSTA) Allbritton
(4th Wednesday of the month-9:00 a.m.)
(term expires 9/30/24; three-year term)
Location: PSTA, St. Petersburg
Sister Cities Advisory Board Teixeira
(term expires 4/30/26; four-year term)
Appointments by other entities:
Florida League of Mayors Rector
Tourist Development Council Rector
(City Council makes recommendation/County makes appointment)
(term expires 10/31/24; four-year term)
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Note- Council appointed Mayor Rector-April 4, 2024 council meeting.
WorkNet Pinellas Board * Mannino
(Quarterly-11:45 a.m.)
Location: EpiCenter in Clearwater
*8/8/13 - Per Diana Day,Adm.Asst.,WorkNet Pinellas Board, an elected official is
no longer a requirement&there's no term expiration. Currently councilmember
Kathleen Beckman is a non-voting committee member and has the option to
attend this board.
Councilmember Mannino moved to appoint Councilmembers to
Regional and Miscellaneous Boards as listed and appoint
Councilmember Mannino to the Audit Committee. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8. 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.
Lucas Altic, Jennifer Harding, Julie Webster, Brian Harding, and Patricia
Kirby opposed Duke Energy's tree removal process and requested
assistance from the City to help find a middle ground with Duke Energy.
Tony Te//o said he was happy to hear that Grahame's Gourmet Cafe
has moved into 530 Cleveland Street and expressed concerns with the
sidewalk sign violation he received and urged Council to amend the
code to allow signage that is conducive to growing business.
Blain Enderle expressed concern with Drew Street policing and urged
the City Manager to direct the Clearwater Police Department to enforce
the speed limit.
Andre Johnson expressed concerns that he was deprived his due
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process rights when cases he filed against the City were heard
simultaneously.
Daniel Holuba expressed concerns regarding the Clearwater Police
Department. He said the First Amendment must be respected and
defended and urged Council abolish Rule 15.
Bill Jonson said he worked as a volunteer at the Sugar Sand Festival
and had a wonderful experience.
Patrick Raftery supported Council appointing a citizen to the Community
Development Board and supported the newly constituted Downtown
Development Board. He encouraged the City promote the new Board.
9. City Manager Reports — None.
10. City Manager Verbal Reports
10.1 North Beach Update
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson said a lot of the lateral pipes in
the storm sewer system are individual pipes that will come out **to the
weir. He provided depictions of sunny day flooding, instances where the
water will get up high enough and back-up into the storm sewer and flood
the streets. He said high tide prevents stormwater from discharging. During
a storm surge, there is nothing one can do because the storm sewer
system in inundated. He said staff met with the Ft. Lauderdale staff to
discuss lessons learned during a recent rain event and experience with
their tidal valve installations.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira reviewed recent and upcoming events and
announced that the City has been nominated for an award at the
upcoming Future of the Region Awards.
Vice Mayor Allbritton reviewed recent events and said Forward Pinellas
recently approved a modification to the transportation improvement
program, which de-obligated funds that were not going to be used
during the 2-year period and direct those funds to other projects. He
said the preliminary PPC budget was presented and remained flat. He
said Forward Pinellas'Apportionment Plan has been transmitted to the
Governor's Office, if approved it would provide Clearwater a second
Representative on the Board.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
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Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events. He thanked staff
and partners for collaborating and making the city a better place. He
looks forward to see what else can be done in other parts of the city, not
just Clearwater beach and Coachman Park.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor
City of Clearwater
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