01/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2025
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, Owen Kohler— Lead Assistant 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 — Father Bob Swick from St. Francis of Assisi Old Catholic Church.
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 January Service Awards
The January Employee of the Month Award was presented to Firefighter
Christopher Collins.
The January/February Bi Monthly Team Award was presented to the Ross
Norton Shelter Team: Dave Scrivener, Jarrel Wade, Dan Crider, Ethan
Winget, Ural Robinson, David Spielvogel, Hunter Walks, Freda Dixon,
Thelma Catio, Jamie Gatewood, Dora Monterroza, Antionette Alcala, Steven
Alejandre-Mar, Marty Bell, Pierre LaBrie, Matt Sammel, Ruth Willis, Brent
Jones, Danielle Tipton, and Denise Pettus.
4.2 North Beach Update
4.3 Human Trafficking Proclamation — January 2024
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 19, 2024 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the minutes of the
December 19, 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 Items 6.1, 6.6 and 6.8.
6.1 Approve a four-year funding agreement in the amount not to exceed $130,625.22
between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City of Clearwater for
expanded Ferry Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
See Below
6.2 Authorize City of Clearwater Interim Economic Development Director to enter into
negotiations with the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) for the leasing of
certain real properties located at 1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, 1317 N. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and 1106 Tangerine Street along with certain property owned by
the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) located at 1325 N.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue to CULC. (consent)
6.3 Approve a purchase order to Cale America, d/b/a Flowbird, of Clearwater, FL, for the
purchase of direct replacement of 50 multi-space parking kiosks, in an amount of
$334,810.15, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d),
non-competitive purchase; authorize the trade-in of the damaged meters in accordance
with Code of Ordinance Section 2.623(7)(e), trade-in, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal from Bandes Construction Company,
Inc. of Dunedin, FL, to build the Traffic Maintenance Center and an office, in the amount of
$195,957.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Declare furniture and related items in the Municipal Services Building (MSB) surplus as
part of the MSB Renovations project (23-0035-EN), authorize disposal pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.623(3) and (4), and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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6.6 Authorize the final rental and settlement payments to United Rentals North America, Inc. in
the not-to-exceed amount of$254,188.40 for the rental and loss of eight diesel-powered
portable pumps utilized by the City of Clearwater, from June 1, 2024 through November
30, 2024, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback;
declare the eight flood damaged motors and pumps as surplus pursuant to Section 2.623
(8) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.7 Approve an amendment to the Master Services Agreement Re: Participants
(Participation Amendment) between the City of Clearwater, Bank of America, N.A. for
itself and as assignee of Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC (Bank), and Central
Florida Expressway Authority (Lead Merchant) for the provision of merchant services
beginning December 12, 2024 and renewing annually in June until CFX terminates the
agreement, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Approve a Lease Agreement between Clearwater Ferry and the City for ferry vessels
purchased under FDOT JPA Agreement G2S84 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.9 Declare list of vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize disposal through auction
pursuant to Clearwater Code Section 2.623(6) and (8) and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute the same. (consent)
6.10Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and International Association of Fire Fighters Bargaining Unit for Fiscal years
2024/20257 2025/20267 2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.11Authorize an agreement with DEX Imaging LLC dba TotalPrint USA (TotalPrint USA), of
Tampa, FL for citywide copier and printer services in an annual not to exceed amount of
$200,000.00, for the initial term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with three,
one-year renewal options pursuant to RFP 56-24, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
6.12Authorize a purchase order to Hadronex Inc. DBA SmartCover of Escondido, California,
for renewal of the SmartCare program which provides maintenance and service of the
City's SmartCover sewer level monitoring system for term December 1,2024 through
January 01, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of$50,000.00 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), non-competitive purchase, and authorize the
appropriate official to execute same. (consent)
6.13Approve a Work Order to McKim and Creed for engineering services through
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construction for the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on top of the Chlorine
Contact Chambers (CCC) at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (NE WRF),
Project 24-0039-UT, in the amount of$221,407.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, Engineer of
Record (EOR) Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.14Schedule a work session on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and a council meeting on
Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (consent)
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted, less Items 6.1, 6.6 and 6.8, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.1 Approve a four-year funding agreement in the amount not to exceed $130,625.22
between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City of Clearwater for
expanded Ferry Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
In the ongoing effort to relieve traffic congestion, address parking challenges,
and provide alternative forms of transportation, PSTA has worked in
collaboration with city staff in Clearwater and Dunedin to obtain a grant to
expand ferry services. PSTA has obtained a grant to support this endeavor. The
City of Clearwater already has an agreement with the Clearwater Ferry to
provide ferry services between these two locations for 10-hours on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. As part of the grant administered by PSTA, PSTA and
the city staff seek to expand ferry services to include 10-hours of service on
Thursday from the Clearwater Downtown Marina and the Clearwater Beach
Marina.
The Clearwater Ferry was selected by PSTA through a competitive process to
provide the expanded ferry service. PSTA has a separate agreement with the
Clearwater Ferry to provide expanded ferry services, and the Thursday service
is contracted by PSTA with the Clearwater Ferry in a separate agreement.
The annual cost associated to expand service coverage on Thursdays would be
$65,312.61, with the PSTA grant paying 50%, or$32,656.30, of the cost and the
City of Clearwater covering the other 50%. Based on the agreement, the City of
Clearwater would have a not to exceed responsibility for no more than
$32,656.31 per fiscal year. PSTA has agreed to pay the City of Clearwater
$100,000 to help offset the subsidies the City has already paid the Clearwater
Ferry for expanded service and equipment, resulting in a net cost of$7,656.30
per year to add the Thursday service.
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The term of the agreement would be from date of approval through September
30, 2028. There is a one-time, three-year renewal option.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter amendment will establish special program 181-M2503,
Clearwater Ferry - PSTA, to account for revenues and expenditures associated
with this agreement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
4.4 Develop accessible and active transportation networks that enhance
pedestrian safety and reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions.
Two individuals spoke in opposition.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to approve a four year funding agreement
in the amount not to exceed $130,625.22 between the Pinellas
Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City of Clearwater for
expanded Ferry Services and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6.6 Authorize the final rental and settlement payments to United Rentals North America, Inc. in
the not-to-exceed amount of$254,188.40 for the rental and loss of eight diesel-powered
portable pumps utilized by the City of Clearwater, from June 1, 2024 through November
30, 2024, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback;
declare the eight flood damaged motors and pumps as surplus pursuant to Section 2.623
(8) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
United Rentals provided two separate quotes containing four diesel powered
portable pumps each, for a total of eight pumps. The pumps were procured
through a piggyback off Sourcewell contract#062320-URI valid through August
27, 2024, with one-year renewal option which was exercised. Public Works
anticipated the rental would extend through November 30, 2024, coinciding with
the "official" end of the hurricane season. The six-month rental cost was
approved by Council on May 16, 2024. However, on September 26, 2024, the
eight operating pumps and motors were destroyed when the hurricane flooded
the island.
To resolve this matter fully and finally, the following actions are recommended:
• Payment of Remaining Rental Costs: Approve payment for Months 5
and 6 of the rentals, as billed on Invoices 234592328-007 and
234592328-008 ($10,998 each), and 234594345-006 and 234594345-
007 ($10,998 each), totaling $43,992.00, per the contract terms.
• Payment of Final Rental Costs: Approve payment for the newly billed
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"FINAL" rental costs, detailed on Invoices 2634592328-008 ($8,981.20)
and 234592328-009 ($8,981.20), both dated November 26, 2024, totaling
$17,962.40.
• Purchase of Damaged Equipment: Approve the purchase of the
damaged motors, pumps, hoses, and accessories for an amount not
exceeding $192,234.00. This amount represents the "Fair Market Value"
as determined by United Rentals and outlined in the "Sale
Agreement/Invoice" document #239711986-001, dated November 26,
2024.
• Declaration and Sale of Surplus Equipment: Declare the damaged
motors and pumps, as detailed in the aforementioned Sale Document,
as surplus. Authorize their sale to the highest bidder(s) in a manner
deemed most advantageous to the City by the General Services
Director of Fleet Operations or designee, pursuant to Section 2.623(8)
via Tampa Machinery Auction pursuant to Pinellas County Contract 190-
0534-R(JJ) valid through November 17, 2027.
Public Works staff and legal counsel confirm that all contractual obligations
have been met. They recommend proceeding with the financial settlement with
United Rentals, the salvage sale of the motors and pumps, and the final closure
of this matter.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
4192090-544100 $ 61,954.40
4192090-548000 $192,234.00
Funds for this settlement is available in the Stormwater Maintenance operating
budget.
This is funded by the Stormwater Utility Enterprise fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental
resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to authorize the final rental and
settlement payments to United Rentals North America, Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $254,188.40 for the rental and loss of
eight diesel-powered portable pumps utilized by the City of
Clearwater, from June 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback; declare the eight flood damaged motors and pumps
as surplus pursuant to Section 2.623 (8) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.8 Approve a Lease Agreement between Clearwater Ferry and the City for ferry vessels
purchased under FDOT JPA Agreement G2S84 and authorize the appropriate officials to
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execute same.
The City has always had an interest in connecting downtown and Clearwater
Beach with alternative forms of transportation. Some of the reasons for the
interest are reducing traffic on Memorial Causeway, addressing parking
shortages on the beach and providing tourists with other avenues for
entertainment.
RFP #35-16 was released on May 10, 2016, to evaluate the potential for a
scheduled water taxi service in Clearwater providing waterborne transportation
between Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach Marina, and the Clearwater
Beach Recreation Center. Since November of 2016, Clearwater Ferry Services
Inc. has been the sole provider of this service for the city with the routes
changing periodically during this time.
In July of 2023 the City entered into the Second Amendment and Second
Extension to Water Taxi Operation Agreement between the City of Clearwater
and the Clearwater Ferry Service. The agreements included the Ferry
requested subsidy, in the amount of$500,000 in multiple payments through
October of 2027, designed to help cover the operating costs required to service
the Clearwater routes and regular schedules (Friday-Sunday from 10 AM -
9:30PM). The City requires Clearwater Ferry Services Inc. to provide a
minimum of two vessels for the routes and incorporates a penalty in the event a
vessel is out of service for an extended period. Marine and Aviation is
responsible for maintaining the ferry landings. The amended routes and
schedules were specifically designed to facilitate the activation of downtown
and Coachman Park by connecting the City's Downtown Harbor Marina and
Clearwater Beach Marina by an alternative means of transportation. The
operating agreement extends until September 30, 2033.
On March 7, 2024, Council approved FDOT JPA Agreement G2S84 provided for
an 83% grant from FDOT for the purchase of vessels,
refurbishment/construction of docks, and water transportation service, with a
17% cash match from the City. The project cost was $1,200,000 with FDOT
contributing $1,000,000 in grant funding and the City of Clearwater contributing
up to $200,000 in matching funds. The grant allowed for up to $800,000 of grant
funds to be used for the purchase of vessels and the refurbishment and
construction of docks and up to $200,000 of grant funds to be used for water
transportation service operations including maintenance and supplies.
On March 8, 2024, the City published RFP 32-24 for the purchase of two
pontoon or tritoon vessels for conducting ferry services on the beautiful
intercoastal waters on the west-central coast of Florida. On April 18, 2024, the
evaluation committee representing City Manager's Office, Marine and Aviation
and a representative from Clearwater Ferry selected Trident Pontoons, Inc. for
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the purchase of the two ferry vessels. The vessels were built in accordance
with specifications outlined in the RFP and the Agreement.
The vessels have been delivered. The City would like to enter into a lease
agreement with the Clearwater Ferry to license and operate the vessels in
compliance with the Second Amendment and Second Extension to Water Taxi
Operation Agreement. The Ferry is responsible for all maintenance,
registration, licensing and insuring of the vessel. The Ferry agrees to indemnify
the City against all liabilities, demands, claims and suits related to the vessels.
The City is agreeing to the lease for the nominal amount of$1 in exchange for
the Ferry's performance of the contract terms.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Annual $1 payment from Clearwater Ferry to be coded to the General Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
Community Well-Being: 3.2 Preserve community livability through responsible
development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
Environmental Stewardship: 4.4 Develop accessible and active transportation
networks that enhance pedestrian safety and reduce citywide greenhouse gas
emissions.
Three individuals spoke in opposition.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Daniel Slaughter said
the subsidies end in 2028 but the agreement is effective through 2033.
He said the subsidies begin to decline during the first five years of the
agreement as the vendor grows ridership to be more sustainable. He said
there are no subsidies during the last five years of the agreement.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve a Lease Agreement
between Clearwater Ferry and the City for ferry vessels
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purchased under FDOT JPA Agreement G2S84 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 Continue to February 6, 2025: Provide direction on the proposed Development
Agreement between AP Beach Properties, LLC (the property owner) and the City of
Clearwater for property located at 405 Coronado Drive, providing for the allocation of 100
units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; and confirm a second
public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on February 20, 2025 at
6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2024-09001)
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The subject property is a 1.759-acre parcel operating as a surface parking lot
with frontage along Coronado and Hamden Drives (420 feet and 370 feet,
respectively) and Fifth Street (220 feet). It is located within the Tourist (T)
District and the Small Motel District of Beach by Design with an underlying
future land use designation of Resort Facilities High (RFH).
The surrounding area is characterized by a mix of uses including overnight
accommodations (hotels), retail, outdoor recreation and entertainment,
restaurant and attached dwellings with heights ranging from one to 15 stories.
There are one- to two- story hotels adjacent to the site and a five-story attached
dwelling located at the northeast corner of Bayside Drive and Hamden Drive.
The City's Beach Walk project, to the west, has been constructed transforming
South Gulfview Boulevard to the north of this site into a winding beachside
promenade with tropical landscaping with clear views to Clearwater Beach and
the water beyond. Coronado Drive has largely been improved according to
Beach by Design.
Site History:
A portion of the property (originally five parcels on the northern end) was
previously subject to a Development Agreement approved by the City Council
on October 2, 2014. An amended agreement was subsequently approved on
February 4, 2022, that incorporated additional land (three parcels to the south)
into the site design (HDA2013-08006/HDA2013-08006A). The original
Development Agreement recently expired, and the applicant is proposing a new
Development Agreement and conceptual design and is requesting 100 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve. The development proposal is described in
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detail later in this memo.
The overall size of the proposed development site has not changed; the eight
parcels referenced above have been consolidated into the single subject parcel.
However, the various properties comprising the site have different histories
which are provided below.
North portion of the site (previously 401/405/415/419 Coronado Drive and 406
Hamden Drive):
• On April 19, 2011, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved
a Level Two Flexible Development application (FLD2011-02005) for a
surface parking lot which has been constructed.
• On September 18, 2014, the City Council approved the allocation of up
to 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design
(HDA2013-08006) and adopted a resolution to the same effect
(Resolution No. 14-25). The owners proposed to develop the site with a
166-unit overnight accommodation use with associated
accessory/amenity uses including commercial space, restaurant,
meeting rooms, and an exercise room. This Development Agreement,
as amended on February 4, 2022 (HDA2013-08006A), expired on
October 8, 2024.
• On July 21, 2015, the CDB approved a Level Two Flexible Development
application (FLD2015-05016) for a 166-room overnight accommodation
use in the Tourist (T) District. The CDB approved an amendment on
May 17, 2022 (FLD2015-05016A), subsequent to the modifications to the
Development Agreement referenced above. A series of extension
requests have been approved extending the validity of the issued
Development Order until March 14, 2027.
South portion of the site (previously 410/420 Hamden Drive):
• On December 28, 2018, the Community Development Coordinator
approved a Level One Flexible Standard Development application
(FLS2018-05024) for a surface parking lot for property including 410/420
Hamden Drive. The approval expired one year later.
• On November 17, 2020, the CDB approved a Level Two Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR2020-07002) which transferred four hotel
units from 410 Hamden Drive (Parcel ID 08-29-15-17622-000-0100) and
seven hotel units from one of the two parcels comprising 420 Hamden
Drive (Parcel ID 08-29-15-17622-000-0080), all to property located at
400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive.
• On October 19, 2021, the CDB approved a Level Two Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR2021-08004) which transferred the remaining
two dwelling units from 410/420 Hamden Drive (Parcel IDs 08-29-15-
17622-000-0100, 08-29-15-17622-000-0090 and 08-29-15-17622-000-
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0080) to property located at 619/629/631/635 Mandalay Avenue.
• The two approved TDR applications removed all development potential
from these three additional parcels.
Development Proposal:
The proposal is to remove all the existing site improvements on the 1.759-acre
site and to construct a hotel with 135 overnight accommodation units as well as
retail and restaurant spaces. The northern portion of the property that has
remaining development potential is 1.32 acres, and as previously discussed,
the 0.439-acre southern portion does not have remaining development potential.
The underlying Resort Facilities High (RFH) future land use designation allows
for 50 overnight accommodations units per acre or 1.2 FAR for nonresidential
uses.
The proposal of 20,000 square feet of retail area and 6,825 square feet of
restaurant area requires 0.613 acres of land, leaving 0.707 acres of land with
development potential that can be used for overnight accommodations units. To
achieve the proposed number of units, the project utilizes the 35 units possible
from this remaining acreage, in addition to the requested 100-unit allocation
from the Hotel Density Reserve (Reserve) through Beach by Design.
With the incorporation of the retail and restaurant area, and the reduction of the
number of hotel units from 166 as approved in 2014 (HDA2013-08006) to 135
rooms, the subject site's density (hotel units per acre) will decrease from 94.32
hotel units per acre to 77 units per acre. The reduction of the number of hotel
units will enable the provision additional services to the hotel guests. The
building will continue to be 100 feet in height as measured from the established
design flood elevation to flat roof. The proposal continues to include a tropical
modern architecture, which is consistent with and complements the tropical
vernacular envisioned in Beach by Design. The request includes a conceptual
site plan and accompanying building elevations (Exhibit B).
The site will be accessed via a two-way driveway from Hamden Drive at the
southeast corner of the property which will provide access to the parking garage
component of the development. A one-way ingress is provided centrally along
the north side of the site along Fifth Street which also provides access to the
parking garage as well as an underbuilding drop off area. The egress for the
drop off area is also located along Fifth Street. A one-way egress from the
parking garage is provided at the northeast side along Hamden Drive. The
primary pedestrian entrance is located at the northwest corner of the site.
The northwest corner of the building on the ground floor contains a lobby, retail
area and restaurant. The first five floors of the building will contain a parking
garage as well as miscellaneous back-of-house components such as
maintenance rooms and laundry facilities. The sixth floor will include a pool and
pool deck and other amenities such as private balconies, exercise areas and
related activities such as yoga. The seventh and eighth floors will be dedicated
almost entirely to hotel rooms and the nineth floor with include rooms, outdoor
amenities as well as an indoor/outdoor bar and lounge.
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Proposal's Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
Minimum Lot Area and Width:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-802, the minimum required lot area and width for an
overnight accommodations use is 20,000 square feet and between 100 and 150
feet in lot width, respectively. The subject property is 76,622 square feet in area
and approximately 420 feet wide. The site is consistent with these Code
provisions.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks of 15 feet along the Fifth Street and
Hamden Drive (north and east) frontages, and 10 feet along all remaining
property lines of the site including the frontage along Coronado Drive. The
proposed setbacks may be approved as part of a Level One (FLS) application,
subject to meeting the applicable flexibility criteria of the Community
Development Code; however, other elements such as height may require the
project to be a Level Two (FLD) application.
Maximum Height:
Section B of the Design Guidelines within Beach by Design specifically
addresses height. The proposal provides for a building 100 feet in height as
measured from the design flood elevation where a height of up to 100 feet is
permitted as prescribed by the CDC (subject to meeting the applicable flexibility
criteria of the CDC and approved as part of a Level Two Flexible Development
application) and as limited by any applicable Beach by Design requirements.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach
by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parking:
The 135-room overnight accommodations use requires a minimum of 162
off-street parking spaces. A parking garage located on the first five levels of the
building will provide 400 spaces, including 50 which are available for public use.
This is consistent with the applicable Sections of the CDC.
Landscaping:
While a formal landscape plan is not required to be submitted for review at this
time, the conceptual landscape areas depicted on the site plan show that
adequate spaces for foundation landscaping will be provided along all street
frontages. Since no perimeter landscape buffers are required in the Tourist (T)
District, the proposed landscape areas meet or exceed what is required. It is
noted, however, that flexibility may be requested/necessary as part of a
Comprehensive Landscape Program which would be reviewed at time of formal
site plan approval.
Proposal's Consistency with Beach by Design:
Design Guidelines:
A review of the provided architectural elevations and massing study was
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conducted and the proposed building does appear to be generally consistent
with the applicable Design Guidelines established in Beach by Design.
However, a more formal review of these Guidelines will need to be conducted
as part of the final site plan approval process.
Hotel Density Reserve:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with those criteria established
within Beach by Design concerning the allocation of hotel rooms from the
Reserve. The project appears to be generally consistent with those criteria,
including that the development complies with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of traffic
concurrency management for transportation facilities. The submitted Traffic
Impact Study concludes that traffic operations at nearby intersections and on
adjacent roadways would continue at acceptable levels of service.
It is important to note that the south portion of the site has had all development
potential transferred to other properties within the Beach by Design planning
area. Beach by Design Section V.B.2 provides that "Those properties and/or
developments that have had density transferred off to another property and/or
development(s) through an approved Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
application by the City after December 31, 2007, are not eligible to have rooms
allocated from the Reserve." Staff believes that the intent of this provision is to
prevent a property owner from selling off development potential and then
requesting units from the Reserve thereby profiting from the Reserve. This
portion of the site was not in common ownership at the time the 100 units were
allocated to the original proposal, and the inclusion of the parcels will result in
the overall site density (units per acre) decreasing; therefore, the project does
not utilize these lots for development potential at all. The primary purpose of
adding these parcels is to provide the opportunity to provide a more efficient
parking garage layout which will allow for the provision of all required parking
spaces as well as a minimum of 50 spaces for use by the public. In short, the
proposal provides for a scenario that Staff believes was not considered at the
time that Beach by Design was written. Staff believes that the proposal meets
the intent of Beach by Design and approval of the request.
Standards for Development Agreements:
CDC Section 4-606 sets forth the procedures and criteria for reviewing
development agreements. Specifically, development agreements shall be
consistent with Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan. The proposal
furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan as
provided below.
Goal QP 3: Support the on-going transformation of the Downtown and
Clearwater Beach Activity Centers as high intensity, walkable, and
attractive regional centers for living, working, shopping, and
entertainment.
Objective QP 3.3: Continue to use Beach by Design:A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines (Beach by Design)
to guide development, redevelopment, and placemaking on Clearwater
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Beach.
Policy QP 3.3.4: Continue to utilize the Hotel Density Reserve allocation
as established in Beach by Design to facilitate hotel development on
Clearwater Beach.
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements,
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten years, meets the
criteria for the allocation of rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach
by Design and includes the following main provisions:
• Provides for no change in the number of units (100 units) allocated from
the Hotel Density Reserve (previously approved as part of HDA2013-
08006/Resolution No. 14-25 and HDA2013-08006A/ Resolution No. 22-
01);
• Includes conceptual site plans, architectural drawings, elevations and
perspectives in Exhibit B that appear to be generally consistent with the
applicable Design Guidelines established in Beach by Design;
• Requires the developer to obtain site plan approval within one year of
approval, commence vertical construction within four years from the
date of site plan approval, and obtain a certificate of occupancy within
six years from the date of site plan approval;
• Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
• Prohibits the conversion of any hotel unit allocated from the Hotel
Density Reserve to a residential use and requires the recording of a
covenant restricting use of such hotel units to overnight
accommodations usage; and
• Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant
that the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane
watch that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National
Hurricane Center.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to Section 4-606.1, CDC, a Development Agreement may be amended
by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public hearing
requirements of Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to conceptual site plans
and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this Development
Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the CDC, Section 4-406.
Minor revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community Development
Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require an
amendment to this Development Agreement.
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Summary and Recommendation:
The proposal appears to be generally consistent with applicable components of
the Community Development Code and Beach by Design and the city's
Comprehensive Plan. Staff is supportive of the request.
One individual submitted an email in opposition (see page 24-28).
No Action.
7.2 Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal from Creative Contractors, Inc.,
of Clearwater, FL, for the Long Center Renovation project (21-0026-PR) in the amount of
$14,504,354.00 increasing the purchase order total to $14,590,729.00; authorize an
increase to Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA) of St Petersburg, FL for
supplemental work order 2 in the amount of$298,380.00, increasing the purchase order
to $1,117,296.00 pursuant to RFQ 08-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
The Long Center was issued a certificate of occupancy in 1990 and was
operated by the Long Center Foundation until the City took ownership and
responsibility for its operation in 2003. The Long Center is unique as it is one of
the few indoor climate controlled competitive Olympic sized pools and therapy
pools in Florida.
The natatorium's existing heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
is unable to adequately handle the latent and sensible heat load caused by the
indoor pool environment along with the natatorium's hollow structural steel
(HSS) and non-insulated glass wall building envelope, resulting in corrosion of
the structural framing members.
On August 3, 2023, City Council approved Wannemacher Jensen Architects
(WJA) for design services pursuant to Request for Qualification (RFQ) 08-23
and approved a work order in the amount of$203,951.00 for development of two
schematic level design options for the pool renovation.
On March 7, 2024, City Council approved WJA to complete Construction
Documents based on the chosen schematic level design option and
supplemental one work order in the amount of$614,965.00 increasing the
purchase order amount to $818,916.00. Additionally, City Council approved a
preconstruction proposal from Creative Contractors in the amount of
$86,375.00 pursuant to RFQ 07-24.
Supplemental two work order provides for construction administration and
inspection, subsurface soil exploration, and design of relocating the stormwater
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system and potable water mains which will be affected by the addition of an
enclosed Sun Deck.
The GMP is for the construction of a renovated natatorium building including
weld repairs of the corroded structural framing, replacement of the single pane
window system with an insulated glass curtain wall rated for wind and large
missile impact, a new reflective TPO membrane roof complete with a Solar PV
array (25 KW AC), a new roof top HVAC /dehumidification system,
replacement of pool room equipment for treating the pool water and the
construction a 1700 sq ft air-conditioned "Sun Deck" addition.
GMP development included value engineering (VE) related to elimination of the
resurfacing of the pool deck, replacement of gutter drains, elimination of Roof
Top HVAC visual screening, phasing of the solar PV array, and elimination of
the saltwater pool system option. This VE exercise resulted in savings totaling
over$1 million. All costs associated with the solar array (conduit, panels,
inverters, labor, etc.) are eligible for a 30% cash back reimbursement through
the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) elective pay program, with this project's credit
estimated at $49,000.00. The construction duration was reduced by 80 days
with anticipated general conditions savings.
Renovation of the Long Center Natatorium is expected to commence in
February of 2025, with a substantial completion occurring spring of 2026.
Total project costs, including design, construction, and FFE are estimated at
$17.3 million. This also includes HVAC replacement at the Aging Well Center
which will come back as a future agenda item. This project is funded with $5
million of Penny revenue and $12.5 million of General Fund revenue.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
31 57572-561 1 00-C2202 $ 298,380.00
3157572-563600-C2202 $14,504,354.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-C2202, Long Center
Major Renovation, to fund this contract. This is funded by General Fund and
Penny for Pinellas Revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental
resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts. The
Long Center's natatorium needs structural repairs and replacement of the
building envelope and air-conditioning system to prevent further deterioration of
the structure. Adopt renewable resource usage and waste reduction practices
to ensure a vibrant City for current and future generations. Lower the carbon
footprint of the facility by incorporating a solar photovoltaic array on top of a new
energy efficient natatorium building envelope. Support neighborhood identity
through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
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Enhance employee health and productivity through a holistic approach to
workplace wellness and benefit resources. Improve the indoor air quality of the
natatorium by providing appropriate air conditioning and fresh air quantities.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Art Kader said
the Long Center Project budget was combined to include the entire
facility (Long Center, gymnasium, Aging Well Center, and the Aquatics
Center). He said it is too difficult to break down the budget by amenity.
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson said staff did not have enough
time since the work session to determine the actions needed and the
costs associated with converting the pool to an outdoor pool. Based on
the current construction, staff estimates it could cost approximately$8 to
$10 million for the demolition, pool rework, tree removal, and envelope
changes to the building. Mr. Kader said the City received$200,000
annually for the facility from the Long Center Foundation. Staff
researched the number of municipally run indoor pools in the state,-
the
tate,the Long Center is the only one. He said changing the pool to an outdoor
pool would impact the therapy pool, increasing the cost associated to
heat the pool.
Discussion ensued with the concerns expressed that municipalities are
not building indoor pools unless in cold climates with support expressed
to eliminate the sundeck. It was suggested that staff approach the
swimming community for a contribution. There was council consensus to
eliminate the sundeck, to consider reviewing the user fees, and to seek
private donations.
Three individuals submitted emails supporting the Long Center be kept as an
indoor pool (see pages 30-33).
Councilmember Teixeira moved to authorize a Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) proposal from Creative Contractors, Inc.,
of Clearwater, FL, for the Long Center Renovation project
(21-0026-PR) in the amount of$14,504,354.00 increasing the
purchase order total to $14,590,729.00; authorize an increase to
Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA) of St Petersburg, FL for
supplemental work order 2 in the amount of $298,380.00,
increasing the purchase order to $1,117,296.00 pursuant to RFQ
08-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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7.3 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.413 and 2.418 to change the
disability process for members of the pension plan and pass Ordinance 9813-25 on first
reading.
The City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Plan governs the payment of
retirement benefits for City employees. Currently, the Pension Advisory
Committee determines whether an applicant is entitled to a disability retirement
benefit.
In 2024, the City and labor unions agreed to a change in the disability process
for members. Under the new process, the City Manager, after consideration of
all relevant factors, may either enter into a stipulated approval for an applicant's
disability retirement benefit or schedule an evidentiary hearing. If the City
Manager enters into a stipulated approval, an agenda item shall be brought
before the Pension Trustees confirming the stipulation. If the City Manager opts
for an evidentiary hearing, the hearing shall be conducted by the State of Florida
Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). The DOAH hearing officer will
review the application for a disability retirement, determine whether the claim
meets the criteria for awarding a disability pension benefit, and issue a
recommended order. The DOAH hearing officer shall then transmit the
recommended order composed of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
disposition to the Pension Trustees.
Ordinance 9813-25 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Sections 2.413 and 2.418 to change the disability
process for members of the pension plan and pass Ordinance
9813-25 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
7.4 Adopt Resolutions 25-02 and 25-03 relating to Council rules.
On December 16, 2024, a supermajority of the City Council directed the City
Attorney to update City Council rules regarding the order of business and topics
of discussion during council meetings. The City Attorney has drafted a
resolution incorporating those changes. A companion resolution updates and
clarifies Council decorum rules. Both resolutions are submitted for Council's
consideration.
Four individuals spoke in opposition.
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The Council recessed from 7:32 p.m. to 7:49 p.m.
One individual expressed a concern that the Clearwater Police Department
violated his rights during an arrest.
Five individuals spoke in opposition.
One individual submitted an email in opposition (see page 23).
Discussion ensued with a concern expressed that eliminating Citizens to
be Heard re Items not on the Agenda would limit citizen input.
In response to a question, the City Manager said the Town Hall has been
scheduled for February, 25, 2025 at the East Community Library from
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It was stated that having a town hall would be a better opportunity to hear
from the citizens.
Resolutions 25-02 and 25-03 were presented and read by title
only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Resolutions 25-02
relating to council rules. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote carried as follows:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Mannino and
Councilmember Teixeira
Nays: 1 - Councilmember Cotton
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Resolution 25-03 relating to
council rules. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote carried as follows:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Mannino and
Councilmember Teixeira
Nays: 1 - Councilmember Cotton
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
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8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9802-25 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1755 St. Anthony Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9802-25 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9802-25 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 9803-25 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1755 St. Anthony Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9803-25 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9803-25 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
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9804-25 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1755 St. Anthony Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9804-25 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9804-25 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
9. City Manager Reports — None.
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
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Councilmember Cotton hoped all had a good New Year's and that 2025
be prosperous for all.
Councilmember Teixeira thanked the City for recognizing National Human
Trafficking Prevention Month. She said during the last council meeting a hot
mic picked up a comment she made that was a knee jerk reaction to what
she witnessed in Chambers. •
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
The Mayor reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said Clearwater is
off to a great start this year after the storms. It is great to see the region
working together.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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CaII, Rosemarie
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Ellis Curry <cuellcu@aol.com>
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:24 AM
ClearwaterCouncil
Public comment for January 16, 2025 council meeting
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
This comment on agenda item 25-02 is being submitted to ClearwaterCouncil@myclearwater.com to
become part of the official record of the January 16, 2025 meeting: The City council is providing
greater protections for themselves than they provide for their own citizens. In particular Resolution no
25-02 for rules of behavior says: "In addition, the Council has adopted a NON-EXCLUSIVE list of
examples of behaviors that disrupt the meeting and will, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, be
ruled out of order by the Mayor. Those disruptive behaviors include: (8) bringing signs or banners into
the Council meeting room, unless advance permission is obtained from the Mayor and the sign or
banner relates solely to an item on the agenda". Because this list is NON-EXCLUSIVE, the city can
arbitrarily decide anything that they don't like is out of order. Meanwhile our neighborhood is
subjected to a Targe obscene gesture of an erect phallus with an accompanying sign that literally says
"Tax this Dick". The obscene gesture is on the SIDE of the house at 1001 Brookside Dr. and is
targeting the FRONT ENTRANCE of the house across the street. This is hateful targeted harassment.
The vehicle in the driveway is also a sign for HurricaneAir.com. In addition there are 5 other signs in
the right of way at this house but the City's code enforcement will not measure the location of the right
of way so they will not have these signs removed. This is a nuisance. Your staff are not enforcing
your signage code. That is a total of 7 signs and this hateful display is facing a holiday nativity scene
of the baby Jesus. Additionally, Florida has hate laws, harassment laws and nuisance laws that are
also not being enforced. This is true for both your code enforcement and your police department who
also don't understand property lines either so they threaten citizens with trespass instead and further
embolden hateful harassers to continue escalating and to do as they please with the neighborhood.
So now a report of molestation is being investigated at 1001 Brookside Dr. (Case number CW24-
0183134). You should not be passing a resolution that treats yourselves better than you treat your
constituents.
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Call, Rosemarie
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
RudyChris Michalek <rudy.chris@icloud.com>
Friday, January 10, 2025 1:24 PM
Rector, Bruce; Allbritton, David; Cotton, Ryan; Mannino, Michael; Teixeira, Lina; Margolis,
David; Poirrier, Jennifer; Slaughter, Daniel; Matzke, Lauren; Call, Rosemarie
RE: January 17, 2025 City Council Agenda Item 10.4 ... 25-01 - 405 Coronado Drive,
33767
2019 - Density Reserve Log.pdf
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Good afternoon, Mayor Rector, City Council Members, Allbritton, Cotton, Mannino and
Teixeira cc: City Manager Poirrier, Assistant City Manager Slaughter, City Attorney
Margolis, Interim Planning Director Matzke, City Clerk Rosemarie Call ...
RE: January 17, 2025 City Council Agenda Item 10.4 ... 25-01
Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between AP Beach Properties, LLC (the
property owner) and the City of Clearwater for property located at 405 Coronado Drive, providing for the
allocation of 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; and confirm a second
public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2024-09001)
We are writing with deep concern regarding the proposal to increase beach density with
construction of a project at 405 Coronado. This project requests an allocation of 100 units
from Beach by Design's Hotel Density Reserve, resulting in 165 additional units on
Clearwater Beach!
The project has been under consideration starting as FLD-2015-05016 with approval by the
City Council on 9/18/14 (see attached Density Log, presented to the City Council, September
6, 2019.) *
Plans for 405 Coronado have been re -submitted several times, to include as (AMENDED) in
Case FLD2015-05016A properties at 401, 415, 419 Coronado and 406, 410,420 Hamden. Of
importance is that Accela Citizen Access documents each submission's request and approval
for an extension, i.e., that is apart from the first FLD2015-05016.
While the 2019 Density Log states for: "FLD2015-05016 approved; time extension granted
11-15-2017; its time expiration is 12-12-2021; BCP not submitted 06-28-18," Accela
shows no approved extension!
Additionally, as per the Planning Department process, if the deadline for extension
submission/approval is not met, the UNITS ARE RETURNED TO THE POOL -and- ALL
POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORUNTY TO SUBMIT A BUILDING
PROPOSAL. No where can we find any documentation that any developer/company beyond
AP BEACH PROPERTIES, LLC Properties, LLC (MAINSTREAM PARTNERS VIII) with
agents Brian Aungst Jr., and Joe Burdette were made aware of this opportunity.
You will be asked to sanction this development which will dramatically affect our beach
neighborhood, our environment, and especially our already overburdened infrastructure,
e.g., transportation options, congestion to/from the beach, limited beach parking, inadequate
electrical, sewer, stormwater systems and in fact, our beach resident quality of life!
We respectfully request that you VOTE NO!
With deep appreciation for your service,
Rudolph/Rudy and Christine/Chris Michalek
Clearwater Point: 855 Bayway Blvd. #707
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
R: 214-418-6307 - C: 214-923-6549
*On November 17th, we requested an Updated Density Log from (now retired) Gina Clayton
who delegated the request to Ms. Lauren Matzke. Ms. Matzke recently shared that an
Updated Log is still in process.
P.S. FYI Factoid: On November 17, 2021, an email from former Mayor Frank Hibbard (cc:
Tammy Cummings) stated: "units are all allocated but 604 remain unbuilt."
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Call, Rosemarie
From: RudyChris Michalek <rudy.chris@icloud.com>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 1:24 PM
To: Rector, Bruce; Allbritton, David; Cotton, Ryan; Mannino, Michael; Teixeira, Lina; Margolis,
David; Poirrier, Jennifer; Slaughter, Daniel; Matzke, Lauren; CaII, Rosemarie
Subject: RE: January 17, 2025 City Council Agenda Item 10.4 ... 25-01 - 405 Coronado Drive,
33767
Attachments: 2019 - Density Reserve Log.pdf
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good afternoon, Mayor Rector, City Council Members, Allbritton, Cotton, Mannino and
Teixeira cc: City Manager Poirrier, Assistant City Manager Slaughter, City Attorney
Margolis, Interim Planning Director Matzke, City Clerk Rosemarie Call ...
RE: January 17, 2025 City Council Agenda Item 10.4 ... 25-01
Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between AP Beach Properties, LLC (the
property owner) and the City of Clearwater for property located at 405 Coronado Drive, providing for the
allocation of 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; and confirm a second
public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2024-09001)
We are writing with deep concern regarding the proposal to increase beach density with
construction of a project at 405 Coronado. This project requests an allocation of 100 units
from Beach by Design's Hotel Density Reserve, resulting in 165 additional units on
Clearwater Beach!
The project has been under consideration starting as FLD-2015-05016 with approval by the
City Council on 9/18/14 (see attached Density Log, presented to the City Council, September
6, 2019.) *
Plans for 405 Coronado have been re -submitted several times, to include as (AMENDED) in
Case FLD2015-05016A properties at 401, 415, 419 Coronado and 406, 410,420 Hamden. Of
importance is that Accela Citizen Access documents each submission's request and approval
for an extension, i.e., that is apart from the first FLD2015-05016.
While the 2019 Density Log states for: "FLD2015-05016 approved; time extension granted
11-15-2017; its time expiration is 12-12-2021; BCP not submitted 06-28-18," Accela
shows no approved extension!
Additionally, as per the Planning Department process, if the deadline for extension
submission/approval is not met, the UNITS ARE RETURNED TO THE POOL -and- ALL
POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORUNTY TO SUBMIT A BUILDING
1
PROPOSAL. No where can we find any documentation that any developer/company beyond
AP BEACH PROPERTIES, LLC Properties, LLC (MAINSTREAM PARTNERS VIII) with
agents Brian Aungst Jr., and Joe Burdette were made aware of this opportunity.
You will be asked to sanction this development which will dramatically affect our beach
neighborhood, our environment, and especially our already overburdened infrastructure,
e.g., transportation options, congestion to/from the beach, limited beach parking, inadequate
electrical, sewer, stormwater systems and in fact, our beach resident quality of life!
We respectfully request that you VOTE NO!
With deep appreciation for your service,
Rudolph/Rudy and Christine/Chris Michalek
Clearwater Point: 855 Bayway Blvd. #707
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
R: 214-418-6307 - C: 214-923-6549
*On November 17th, we requested an Updated Density Log from (now retired) Gina Clayton
who delegated the request to Ms. Lauren Matzke. Ms. Matzke recently shared that an
Updated Log is still in process.
P.S. FYI Factoid: On November 17, 2021, an email from former Mayor Frank Hibbard (cc:
Tammy Cummings) stated: "units are all allocated but 604 remain unbuilt."
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Cali, Rosemarie
From: Sheila Sullivan <sheilasullivanfl@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:50 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Support for Retaining the Clearwater Long Center Pool Indoors
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Clearwater City Council,
As a community member, I strongly support keeping the
Clearwater Long Center pool as an indoor facility. This pool is
vital for year-round swimming, serving as a resource for
exercise, rehabilitation, and recreation for residents of all
ages and abilities.
An indoor pool provides a unique benefit, especially for those
who cannot or prefer not to swim outdoors, even in heated
pools during colder months. With limited indoor pools in our
area, the Long Center fills an essential need and fosters a
welcoming, inclusive environment.
At Monday's council work session, the engineering
department requested funds for necessary renovations.
While fiscal responsibility is important, converting the pool
to an outdoor facility would significantly reduce its usability
and alienate many dedicated users.
I urge you to approve funding for renovations while
preserving the pool as an indoor facility. Investing in the Long
Center enhances our community's health and well-being and
ensures its continued value to residents across the region.
Thank you for considering this critical issue. I hope to see the
council prioritize this vital community resource at Thursday's
meeting.
Sincerely,
Sheila Sullivan
CaII, Rosemarie
From: Sheena C <sheena.668@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:31 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Support for Keeping the Clearwater Long Center Pool Indoors
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear City of Clearwater,
I am writing as a member of our community to express my strong support for keeping the Clearwater
Long Center pool as an indoor facility. The Long Center's indoor pool is a critical asset for year-round
swimming and is invaluable to many residents, including myself, who rely on it for exercise,
rehabilitation, and recreational use. The indoor pool provides an essential option for those who cannot or
prefer not to swim outdoors, especially in colder months, even with a heated pool. Its indoor status
ensures accessibility for individuals of all ages and abilities, creating a welcoming and inclusive
environment. With so few indoor pools available in our area, it fills a unique and important need.
I understand that at Monday's council work session, the engineering department sought funds to
renovate and address maintenance issues for the pool. While I appreciate fiscal responsibility, I urge you
to consider the significant value this facility brings to our community. Converting the pool to an outdoor
facility would not only diminish its year-round usability but would also potentially alienate a portion of its
dedicated users. I kindly ask that you vote to support the necessary renovations while maintaining the
pool as an indoor facility. The Long Center serves residents across the region and is a worthy investment
in our community's health and well-being.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to seeing the council prioritize this invaluable
resource at Thursday's meeting.
Sincerely,
Sheena
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Cali, Rosemarie
From: Stephanie <stephaniechill@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:04 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Public Comment For 1/16/25 Agenda Item 7.2
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Council,
I recently learned of the renovation plans for the Long Center pool, and I was disappointed to hear it will
close for over a year. This pool holds so many special memories for me and my husband—from learning
to swim and attending high school swim meets, to now taking our toddler for swimming lessons. It's the
only pool we use because as an enclosed pool it is safe from the sun and weather, providing a
comfortable and reliable place for water activities year-round.
As a Clearwater -rooted family, water safety is crucial, and the Long Center pool has been vital for us. I
urge the Council to increase funding to ensure the renovated pool remains an enclosed, weather -
protected space that can continue to serve our community in the same meaningful way for decades
more to come.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Chill
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