02/05/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 5, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan Cotton and Councilmember
Michael Mannino
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, Alfred Battle —Assistant City Manager, David Margolis —
City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague —
Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Major Ted Morris from The Salvation Army
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 National 211 Day Proclamation - Micki Thompson (CEO) and Sean Schrader (Board
Member) First Contact Organization
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the minutes of the January
15, 2026 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 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8, 6.10, 6.12.
6.1 Approve the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Sale of City-Owned Vacant Land
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between the City of Clearwater, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc., and
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for real property located at 1454
South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same and such requisite documents necessary to effectuate the sale. (consent)
6.2 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of
St. Petersburg FL for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in
the amount of$5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12 percent of
gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by Instigo for an initial
one-year term with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal
(RFP) 54-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.3 Authorize an increase and extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount of$86,000.00 for
Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $200,000.00 to
$286,000.00, and extending the contract for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to
Request for Proposal (RFP) 06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
See Below.
6.4 Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc for the Lift Station Point Repairs
and Improvements in the annual amount of$5,000,000.00 for an initial term with
three, one-year renewal options pursuant to invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0006-UT; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve a work order with McKim and Creed of Clearwater, FL, for design and
construction phase services associated with the Coachman Station Disinfection
System Update (25-0041-UT) in the not-to-exceed amount of$243,454.00 pursuant to
the continuing contract awarded under RFQ 34-23 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Award construction contracts to TLC Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline
Contractors of Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for the
Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements project in the annual
amount of$9,000,000.00 for a one year term with the option for three one-year
renewals on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.7 Authorize a purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL, for the
procurement of Neptune water meter original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
replacement parts in the one-time purchase amount of$45,679.30 pursuant to
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Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), impractical to bid, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Approve the Standard Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the design and
construction of six stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance upgrades,
Phase 1 of the North Beach Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the
amount of$3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.9 Approve a Roadway Transfer Agreement with the Town of Belleair for a certain
portion of Watkins Road pursuant to Florida Statute 335.0415(3) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.10Approve a purchase order to Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and
recycling service verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of$769,626.65 for a 36-month term pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
6.1lAppoint Chantala Davis to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area
Citizens Advisory Committee, as the Non Profit Representative, for a term expiring
February 5, 2028. (consent)
6.12Appoint Owen Kohler to serve as Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026.
(consent)
See Below.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8, 6.10, and 6.12, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of
St. Petersburg FL for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in
the amount of$5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12 percent of
gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by Instigo for an initial
one-year term with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal
(RFP) 54-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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In an effort to increase revenue opportunities for the City and support primarily
Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, events and activities the city issued
a Request for Proposal RFP 54-25 on August 5, 2025, for Sponsorship and
Naming Rights services. Three responsive proposals were received by the
due date of September 9, 2025.
An evaluation team consisting of representatives from Finance, Arts & Cultural
Affairs, and Parks and Recreation reviewed and ranked all proposals and
recommended Instigo Agency to provide these services. A Notice of Intent to
Award was issued on October 2, 2025. Since that time, Instigo has worked with
City staff on developing an agreement that includes prospect identification,
asset identification, and a sales campaign development and execution
strategy.
Instigo will serve as the exclusive sponsorship and naming rights
representative of the City with respect to the sale of sponsorship, naming
rights, presenting sponsor, official sponsor, category partnership, pouring
rights, advertising, hospitality, and other related rights, as negotiated and
approved by City of Clearwater staff.
Included in this agreement are benchmarks that Instigo has agreed to in order
to track and measure success. Instigo and the City have already been working
closely in preparation for this agreement to maximize efficiency and
effectiveness. Several City assets and major events have already been
identified and Instigo and staff are ready to implement this agreement.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish special program M2602,
Sponsorship and Naming Rights Services, to account for the revenues and
expenses of this contract.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In approving this agreement, the City will support following City of Clearwater
Strategic Plan Objectives:
1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous
improvement and successfully serves all our customers;
2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.;
2.2: Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship,
inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and
encourages high-quality job growth;
2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events; and
3.3: Promote marketing and outreach strategies that encourage
stakeholder engagement, enhance community education, and build
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public trust.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a Professional Services
Agreement to the Instigo LLC dba Instigo Agency of St. Petersburg FL
for sponsorship sales services for the City of Clearwater assets in
the amount of $5,000.00 per month retainage fee plus an additional 12
percent of gross sponsorship sales that are negotiated and secured by
Instigo for an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options,
pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 54-25 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
6.3 Authorize an increase and extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount of$86,000.00 for
Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $200,000.00 to
$286,000.00, and extending the contract for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to
Request for Proposal (RFP) 06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
On February 17, 2022, City Council approved a purchase order with Sentry
Event Services, Inc. in an annual not-to-exceed amount of$200,000.00, with
three one-year renewal options, pursuant to RFP 06-22 for Security Services.
Under the current contract, Sentry provides security services for the Municipal
Services Building (MSB), City Hall, City Council meetings, garage patrol, and
Athletic and Special Event activities.
The City has issued RFP 01-26 to establish a new security services contract;
however, the evaluation and contract negotiation process will not be completed
prior to the expiration of the current contract. In the interim, the Athletics and
Special Events divisions have several upcoming events, including NFCA and
ESPN-related events, that require continued security services.
Approval of this item will authorize an extension of up to 120-days of the
existing contract, through May 31, 2026, or until a new contract is awarded,
whichever occurs first, and will ensure there is no lapse in security coverage
while the new procurement process is completed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds have been budgeted in Building and Maintenance contractual services
cost code for the Municipal Services Building and Main Library which includes
Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and designated advisory board meetings.
Security services for special events will be charged to Parks & Recreation
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Special Events Programs which are funded by special events revenues.
Security services for parking will be charged to Engineering's Parking Fund
which is funded by parking revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives,
including:
1.1: Provide evidence-based measurement tools to continually guide
municipal performance and promote accountable governance.
1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and
amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of
service.
1.4: Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through
first-class public safety and emergency response services.
2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Cotton moved to Authorize an increase and
extension to the purchase order with Sentry Event Services
of Tampa, FL, for citywide security and event services in the amount
of $86,000.00 for Year Four, increasing the annual not-to-exceed
amount from $200,000.00 to $286,000.00, and extending the contract
for up to 120 calendar days, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP)
06-22, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.6 Award construction contracts to TLC Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline
Contractors of Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for the
Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements project in the annual
amount of$9,000,000.00 for a one year term with the option for three one-year
renewals on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
This request seeks to establish a multi-year, unit-price contract for as-needed
infrastructure improvements, specifically targeting water, reclaimed water, and
well systems, along with associated asphalt and concrete repairs. This contract
is a replacement of the contract from 21-0025-UT, which similarly established a
multi-year contract for as needed services in water and reclaimed water
infrastructure improvements. That contract expired on December 31, 2025 and
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a new contract has been initiated to continue this work.
Following the ITB 25-0027-UT process, CHA Consulting, Inc. recommended
awarding the lowest responsible bidders based on unit prices for five distinct
groups as follows:
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group A- Water and Reclaimed
Water Point Repair for an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per one year
term.
Murphy Pipeline Contractors is recommended to perform in Group B - Water
and Reclaimed Water Trenchless Pipe Installation for an amount not to exceed
$3,750,000.00 per one year term. It was determined that TLC Diversified did
not meet the qualifications for this group therefore is considered
non-responsive for Group B.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group C -Asphalt Milling and
Resurfacing for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 per one year term.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group D - Concrete Aprons,
Sidewalk and Curb for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 per one year
term.
Applied Drilling Engineering is recommended to perform in Group E - Well
Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 per one year term.
The City of Clearwater will direct the contractors to those high priority areas as
established in the Public Utilities Department Capital Improvement Plan, Water
Master Plan and Reclaimed Water Master Plan.
Construction duration is anticipated to be one year for each group with the
option for three one-year renewals.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546900-96721 $6,800,000.00
3277327-546900-96784 $1,700,000.00
Public Utilities-operating supplies$500,000.00
Funding for these contracts are available in capital improvement projects
97621, Water System R&R Maintenance, and 96784, Reclaimed Water
Distribution System R&R; and in various Public Utilities operating cost centers
cost code 550400, operating supplies and materials. Future funding will be
requested as part of the annual budget process.
The operations of the Public Utilities Department, and capital projects which
support, are funded by revenue from the Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise
Fund.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council's Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing
Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic
management efforts, award of a Construction Contract is requested. The
project also aligns with the City's Strategic goals of Environmental
Stewardship.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to award construction contracts to TLC
Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline Contractors of
Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for
the Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements
project in the annual amount of $9,000,000.00 for a one year term
with the option for three one-year renewals on a unit price basis
pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.8 Approve the Standard Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the design and
construction of six stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance upgrades,
Phase 1 of the North Beach Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the
amount of$3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same.
The North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project is a multi-phase effort to
improve performance of stormwater infrastructure, reduce tidal flooding, and
reduce disruption events in the North Beach neighborhood of Clearwater. The
State of Florida Legislature appropriated $3,000,000 to the City of Clearwater
to cover a portion of the cost for design and construction of approximately six
stormwater pump stations and associated conveyance improvements in North
Beach.
The appropriations will be dispersed to the City through the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (FDEP) via a Standard Grant Agreement L0168,
which provides State reimbursement up to $3,000,000 for eligible project costs.
No local match is required under this agreement.
The Agreement term begins July 1, 2025, and expires April 30, 2029, allowing
for design, permitting, bidding, and phased construction activities. $500,000 of
the award is earmarked as reimbursable for preconstruction activities and
$2,500,000 reimbursable for construction costs under the agreement.
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In June of 2024, RFQ 50-24 was issued seeking an engineering firm to design
a stormwater management system for the North Beach community. The RFQ
selection committee, consisting of five representatives from the Public Works
Department, reviewed three submitted qualifications. The committee selected
Chen Moore and Associates to provide professional engineering services
based on the team's relevant experience designing and permitting projects of
similar complexity in low-lying coastal communities.
On July 10, 2025, Council approved the initial Work Order to Chen Moore and
Associates in the amount of$891,127.05 to design and permit the first phase
of permanent pump stations as well as further study the remaining drainage
basins. Services include design, permitting, plans production, bidding
assistance and post-design services as well as development of an initial
funding strategy for this phase and future works pursuant of RFQ 50-24 and
services needed to comply with grants. Project improvements funded by this
Agreement will advance Clearwater's long-term coastal resilience strategy,
mitigate repetitive loss flooding conditions, reduce disruption events due to
flooding in the North Beach neighborhood and provide water quality treatment
to waters discharging into Clearwater Harbor and the neighboring waters
surrounding Caladesi Island.
On October 10, 2025, RFP 03-26 was issued seeking a Construction Manager
at Risk for the North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project. The RFQ
selection committee, consisting of five representatives from the Public Works
Department, reviewed four submitted qualifications and on December 1, 2025,
issued the Intent to Award to Kiewit Corporation. Negotiations with Kiewit are
underway and the City anticipates initiating Phase 1's construction activities in
the coming months with construction activities completed prior to the
Agreement expiration date. Public Works will bring the Kiewit contract and
Pump Station GMP to Council for approval by mid-year 2026.
Quarterly reports will be provided to FDPE throughout the term of the
agreement. The agreement includes a provision that the City indemnify the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Nothing in the agreement is
deemed a waiver of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST240001-DSGN-PROSVC Funds are available in capital improvement
project ENST240001, North Beach Pump Station, to fund this contract.
This is funded by Stormwater Revenue.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands,
environmental resources, and historical features through systematic
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management efforts.1.3 Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities
and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
1.4 Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class
public safety and emergency response services. 1.5 Embrace a culture of
innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our
customers. 3.1 Support Neighborhood identity through services and programs
that empower community pride and belonging. 3.2 Preserve community
livability through responsible development standards, proactive code
compliance, and targeted revitalization. 3.3 Promote marketing and outreach
strategies that encourage stakeholder engagement, enhance community
education and build public trust. 4.1 Support proactive climate resiliency
strategies based in science to protect natural and built environments from
impacts associated with sea level rise. 4.2 Adopt renewable resource usage
and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant City for current and future
generations.
One individual spoke in opposition and suggested issuing a special
assessment to North Beach residents.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the Standard Grant
Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Clearwater for the
design and construction of six stormwater pump stations and
associated conveyance upgrades, Phase 1 of the North Beach
Stormwater Improvements Project (24-0037-EN), in the amount of
$3,000,000, providing State funding with no required match, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.10 Approve a purchase order to Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and
recycling service verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of$769,626.65 for a 36-month term pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize
appropriate officials to execute same.
The Solid Waste and Recycling Department requests approval to implement
the Routeware SmartCity technology platform to modernize collection
operations. The SmartCity system integrates onboard cameras and driver
tablets with real-time back-office portal, providing enhanced route oversight,
service verification, and more efficient response to customer service issues.
Key system features include turn-by-turn navigation, digital pre-trip and
post-trip documentation, breadcrumb trail tracking, and live 360-degree
camera views.
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Implementation of the SmartCity platform is expected to generate operational
efficiencies and cost savings through optimized routing, improved equipment
utilization, reduced redeployment, and avoidance of potential liability costs.
Approval of this item will allow the Department to coordinate system
implementation with the vendor, including equipment installation, and staff
training.
The SmartCity software will be deployed across 53 Solid Waste vehicles, as
follows:
• Automated Side Loader (ASL): 19 vehicles with 5 cameras per vehicle
(95 cameras total)
• Front End Loader (FEL): 16 vehicles with 4 cameras per vehicle (80
cameras total)
• Rear End Loader (REL): 13 vehicles with 2 cameras per vehicle (26
cameras total)
• JAWS/Grapple: 5 vehicles with 1 camera per vehicle (5 cameras total)
• Total: 53 vehicles equipped and 206 cameras.
The Routeware SmartCity contract will be for a 36-month term and includes:
• $147,645.00 - One-time costs for hardware, installation and training
• $23,251.25 - Travel and Expenses (T&E) not to exceed for
implementation
• $199,576.80 -Annual recurring subscriptions costs ($598,730.40 total
over the 36-month term.
Authorization is requested to piggyback Houston-Galveston Area Council GAC
Cooperative Contract FL10-24 (Fleet Services Equipment), valid through April
30, 2029.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish capital project 324-C2603,
Routeware Implementation, and transfer $400,000 of Solid Waste revenues
from project 324-C2302, Rebuild SW Admin Complex, to provide funding for all
costs related implementation including the first year's annual subscription.
Funding of the subscription costs in future years (years 2 and 3) will be
requested as part of the annual operating budget of the Solid Waste
Department.
The operations of and capital projects which support the Solid Waste
Department are funded by revenues from the Solid Waste and Recycling
Enterprise Fund.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objectives 1.1 (Provide evidence-based measurement
tools to continually guide municipal performance and promote accountable
governance.) and objective 1.3 (Adopt responsive levels of service for public
facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of
service) under High Performing Government and objective 4.2 (Adopt
renewable resource usage and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant
City for current and future generations.) under Environmental Stewardship.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a purchase order to
Routeware, Inc of Austin, TX for solid waste and recycling service
verification, including camera systems with back-office system
integration in the not to exceed amount of$769,626.65 for a
36-month term pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section
2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6.12Appoint Owen Kohler to serve as Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026.
On December 12, 2025, City Attorney David Margolis notified the City Council
that he intends to resign. Mr. Margolis intends to continue serving as City
Attorney through February 9, 2026. On January 5, 2026, the City Council
accepted Mr. Margolis' resignation and expressed support for the formal
appointment of an Interim City Attorney. Lead Assistant City Attorney Owen
Kohler has been identified for that role and is willing to serve. Mr. Margolis has
drafted an addendum to Mr. Kohler's existing employment agreement for
Council's consideration.
If this addendum is approved by a supermajority of the City Council, Mr. Kohler
will begin serving as Interim City Attorney on February 10, 2026. His
appointment will expire on August 7, 2026, or upon appointment of a
permanent City Attorney, whichever occurs first. Other terms and conditions,
including salary and possible future scenarios, are also discussed in the
attached agreement.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Cotton moved to appoint Owen Kohler to serve as
Interim City Attorney beginning February 10, 2026. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Amend Council Rule 6 to temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on
the agenda and adopt Resolution 26-02.
At the January 12 work session, the City Council directed the City Attorney to
update Council Rules. Resolution 26-02 revises Council Rule 6 to restore the
portion of the meeting allowing citizens to speak at Council meetings regarding
items not on the agenda. Council further requested the following rules relating
exclusively to this portion of the meeting:
• This portion of the meeting will occur near the end of the meeting.
• The time period for citizens to comment on non-agenda items will be 30
minutes.
• No time-sharing among or between individual speakers or groups will
be allowed.
The City Council agreed that this protocol will remain in effect for three months.
After conferring with the City Clerk, the City Attorney drafted the Resolution
26-02. It is presented for council discussion and consideration.
Two individuals spoke in support.
Resolution 26-02 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to amend Council Rule 6 to
temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on the
agenda and adopt Resolution 26-02. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9866-26 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with abutting S. McMullen Booth Road
right-of-way into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of
the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9866-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9866-26 on
second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real property in
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Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with abutting S. McMullen
Booth Road right-of-way into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9867-26 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City
of Clearwater, as Residential Medium (RM).
Ordinance 9867-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9867-26 on
second reading, amending the future land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for
certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Medium
(RM). The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9868-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 9868-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9868-26 on
second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning
certain unaddressed real property in Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density
Residential (MDR). The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9869-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into
the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include
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said addition.
Ordinance 9869-26 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9869-26 on second
reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address
is 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into
the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of
the city to include said addition. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9870-26 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 2265 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Suburban
(RS).
Ordinance 9870-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9870-26 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 2265 N.
McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Suburban (RS). The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 9871-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2265 N. McMullen Booth
Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Density Residential (LDR).
Ordinance 9871-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9871-26 on
second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning
certain real property whose post office address is 2265 N.
McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Low Density Residential (LDR). The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
9. City Manager Reports
The City Manager thanked the Innovation Team and Bloomberg Harvard for
their efforts in facilitating an interactive session focusing on customer
service. She said Bloomberg Harvard will be hosting Council's strategic
planning session next week.
10. City Attorney Reports
The City Attorney thanked the Mayor and Council for their support
during his service.
The City Council thanked Mr. Margolis for his service and wished him
the best of luck on his next endeavor.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Teixeira reviewed recent events and said she enjoyed the
innovation session, which was very engaging.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor
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