04/23/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Ryan Cotton, Councilmember David
Allbritton, Councilmember Lina Teixeira, and Councilmember
Michael Mannino
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, Owen Kohler— Interim 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.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order— Mayor Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Arbor Day 2026 Proclamation, April 25, 2026 -Ali Ismailoski; Public Works Right of Way
Division Manager
4.2 National Library Week 2026 Proclamation, April 19-25, 2026 - Jennifer Obermaier, Library
Director
4.3 Medal of Courage Award Presentation to Fire Fighter Charles Stokes and Certificate
of Commendation to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputy Kennedy Boone.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 30, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the
March 30, 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 Item 6.4.
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6.1 Approve a Term Sheet between the City of Clearwater (City), Pinellas County
(County), and the Phillies Florida LLC (Phillies) for the redevelopment and
improvements to BayCare Ballpark Stadium Facility and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
6.2 Award a construction contract to Southern Road & Bridge, LLC of Palm Harbor, FL,
for slope stabilization in the annual not-to-exceed amount of$3,500,000.00 for an
initial one-year term with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms, on a
unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-0006-EN, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve a Community Forestry Capacity Grant Agreement between the city of
Clearwater and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS) in the amount of$50,000, accept the grant for a total project value of
$100,000 including required city match, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.4 Accept Drainage Easement with indemnification from Emmaline R. Little Bowers at
1202 Vista Way in support of the Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements
project (14-0048-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
See below.
6.5 Approve a purchase order to GovConnection dba Connection Public Sector Solutions
(Connection), of Merrimack, NH for software licensing and maintenance, for a term
beginning April 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029, in the amount of$145,756.86,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or
Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.6 Approve a Construction Contract and Purchase Order to Kelly Brothers, Inc., for
Harbor Marina S-N Wave Attenuator Replacement in the not-to-exceed amount of
$4,331,027.80 per Invitation to Bid (ITB) 23-0030-MA and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Award a construction contract to Innovative Masonry Restoration LLC for the of
Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Clarifier Splitter Boxes in the amount of
$656,342.50 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 21-0017-UT; approve an increase to
the current purchase order with Black and Veatch for Supplemental Work Order 11 in
the amount of$212,097.00, bringing the total to $433,621.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23
Engineer of Record (EOR), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.8 Approve an increase to the legal services contract with GrayRobinson for
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representation in certain municipal law matters. (consent)
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
less Item 6.4, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6AAccept Drainage Easement with indemnification from Emmaline R. Little Bowers at
1202 Vista Way in support of the Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements
project (14-0048-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements Project is identified as
Project 1 B in the Stevenson Creek Watershed Management Plan (WMP),
prepared by the City of Clearwater with cooperative funding and participation
from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The
project will provide flood relief for approximately 11 homes within the
watershed, removing them from the 100-year floodplain. The construction
scope includes replacement of the Springtime Avenue and Overbrook Avenue
bridges and the addition of larger box culverts under Douglas Avenue.
In order to complete construction and future stormwater maintenance, it is
necessary for the City to obtain a temporary construction easement (TCE) and
a perpetual (permanent) drainage easement. Based on an appraisal of the
property in question, the City and property owner agreed to a purchase
agreement for the TCE and drainage easement in the amount of$2,640 and
$28,160, respectively, for a total compensation amount of$30,800. The
agreed upon price is 10% above the appraised price.
The property owner has requested the City indemnify and include a hold
harmless clause as part of the drainage easement, which requires approval by
the City Council.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST180010-DSGN-PROSVC $30,800.00
Funding for this work order is available within Capital Improvement Projects
ENST180010, Lower Spring Branch Improvements, funded by revenues from
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.
2.4 Support equitable housing programs that promote housing stability and
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reduce the incidence of homelessness within Clearwater.
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.
3.4 Inspire civic participation through civic engagement and volunteerism to
build strong, inclusive, and engaged communities.
4.1 Support proactive climate resiliency strategies based in science to protect
natural and built environments from impacts associated with sea level rise.
4.3 Protect the conservation of urban forests and public green spaces to
promote biodiversity and reduce our carbon footprint.
Assistant City Manager Daniel Slaughter said, after the item was presented
at the work session, staff realized additional language referencing the
sovereign immunity limitations in Florida Statutes 798.28 was needed in the
indemnity clauses. He said he discussed the changes earlier today with Ms.
Bowers, who chose to keep the item on the agenda.
Vice Mayor Cotton moved to accept Drainage Easement with
indemnification from Emmaline R. Little Bowers at 1202 Vista Way
in support of the Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements
project (14-0048-EN) 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 Approve an ordinance of the City of Clearwater, Florida, vacating city right of way,
alley, drainage and utility easements as more particularly described and recorded in
the Bay View City Subdivision Plat Book 9, Page 43 and the abutting Bayview Terrace
Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 63 of the Public Records of Pinellas
County; providing severance; providing an effective date, and pass Ordinance
9888-26 on first reading.
The applicant has submitted the proposed vacation request in support of the
redevelopment of the abutting parcels under their ownership.
The area to be vacated includes improved and unimproved portions of right of
way including Tennessee Avenue Blocks 3 & 6, the unimproved adjacent
portion of Bay Street Blocks 6 & 7, the non-named unimproved 16' foot Alley in
Block 6, as well as an improved portion of Carolina Avenue, and a drainage
and utility easement.
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The aforementioned improved portions of right of way are not constructed to
city standards, and the City has not performed or incurred any significant
maintenance expenses over these substandard roads. The platted road
system of Bay View City Subdivision was never constructed as indicated on the
plat, and the City has previously vacated other right of way easements in this
area to reflect the actual development conditions.
The proposed vacation includes the condition that easements be conveyed to
cover any utilities as necessary upon reconfiguration of the land.
Public Works staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1. High Performing Government: Embrace a culture of innovation that
drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our
customers.
Ordinance 9888-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve an ordinance of the City
of Clearwater, Florida, vacating city right of way, alley, drainage
and utility easements as more particularly described and recorded
in the Bay View City Subdivision Plat Book 9, Page 43 and the
abutting Bayview Terrace Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 12,
Page 63 of the Public Records of Pinellas County; providing
severance; providing an effective date, and pass Ordinance
9888-26 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial
General (CG), and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Commercial (C) District for 1903
Douglas Avenue, together with the abutting right-of-way of Douglas Avenue and
Sunset Point Road, and pass Ordinances 9884-26, 9885-26, and 9886-26 on first
reading. (ANX2026-01001)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.28-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a vacant building. The property is located at the
northeast corner of Douglas Avenue and Sunset Point Road. The applicant is
requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste
service from the city. The Development Review Committee is proposing that
the 0.001-acres of abutting Douglas Avenue and Sunset Point Road
rights-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property
is proposed to be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial
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General (CG) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Commercial (C).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property currently
receives water service from the city of Clearwater. The closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the adjacent Douglas Avenue and Sunset Point
Road rights-of-way. The applicant will pay the city's sewer impact and
assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend city
sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided
by the city of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will
be provided to this property by Station #51 located at 1712 Overbrook
Avenue. Therefore, the proposed annexation will not have an adverse
effect on public services and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the
orderly annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
• The proposed Commercial General (CG) Future Land Use Map
designation is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation
of the property. This designation primarily permits commercial and retail
uses. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the
Commercial (C) District. The use of the subject property is consistent
with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the
District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation
is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the city's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services
by Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic Plan by
reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city's
service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities
and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying
neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
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Ordinances 9884-26, 9885-26, and 9886-26 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial General (CG), and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Commercial (C) District for 1903
Douglas Avenue, together with the abutting right-of-way of Douglas
Avenue and Sunset Point Road, and pass Ordinances 9884-26,
9885-26, and 9886-26 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
7.3 Approve Connecting Clearwater: An Active Transportation Plan for the City of
Clearwater, and adopt Resolution 26-04.
Connecting Clearwater is the City's active transportation plan (ATP) proposed
for council approval. The plan establishes a citywide framework to identify a
low-stress network for walking, bicycling, rolling, and accessing transit, and
includes a prioritized list of needs and ten concept-level corridor/crossing
plans. The plan guides future planning and coordination and does not select
final projects or authorize expenditures. The City will use the plan's priorities to
inform work planning and policy decisions, including potential integration into
the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and consideration through the land
development process, as resources and funding opportunities allow, with
feasibility, scope, and costs refined through engineering design.
Overview and Objectives
The City of Clearwater hired Fehr & Peers in November 2024 to develop an
active transportation plan to replace the 2006 Shifting Gears Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan. Active transportation refers to human-powered methods of
travel, such as walking, using wheelchairs and strollers, or bicycling, and the
infrastructure that supports those forms of transportation. Connecting
Clearwater will serve as a road map to enhance the facilities that support active
transportation within the city.
Guided by the policy framework in the city's Clearwater 2045 Comprehensive
Plan and the Complete Streets for Clearwater Implementation Plan, as well as
Forward Pinellas's Advantage Pinellas Active Transportation Plan, Connecting
Clearwater has the following key objectives:
1. Identify a citywide low-stress active transportation network that
complements other travel modes, especially transit, supports future
land use patterns, and connects to active transportation facilities in
adjacent communities.
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2. Improve transportation safety outcomes for people not traveling in
motorized vehicles, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
non-automobile transportation system users.
3. Develop a feasible project list that can be implemented as stand-alone
projects, as part of other planned transportation system
improvements, or as part of the land development process.
Plan Development and Key Outputs
To support the development of a low-stress active transportation network, an
existing conditions assessment was conducted. Staff also obtained guidance
from:
• a technical advisory committee (TAC) comprised of staff from
departments that will play a critical role in the implementation of the
plan; and
• a formal stakeholder group, including Pinellas County, Pinellas
Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Amplify Clearwater, local business
owners, representatives from the bicycling and walking communities,
disability advocates, and others.
General public engagement was also conducted, with almost 450 people
participating online and in person through an online survey and map, a facility
preference survey, an in-person community workshop, and at special events.
Additional detail on the existing conditions assessment and engagement is
provided in the Technical Appendix. These initial findings and the proposed
prioritization criteria were presented at the City Council Work Session on June
2, 2025.
Based on the results of the existing conditions analysis and public feedback,
the project team developed a system to prioritize potential projects based on
safety, user comfort, access and connectivity, ease of implementation
(including estimated cost and timeframe), and demographics. Applying these
criteria citywide produced project rankings for corridors, crossings, and
sidewalk gaps on arterial streets (Appendices A - C). Additional detail on the
prioritization criteria and the highest-ranked projects is provided in Section 04 -
Prioritization.
Once the rankings were completed, the project team developed ten corridor or
crossing concept plans for active transportation improvements (Section 06 -
Concept Plans). The goal underpinning the prioritization and planning process
was to identify and develop a citywide network of facility types that supports
people who walk, bike, roll, and access transit, by choice or necessity (Section
02 - Network Development).
Measuring the level of comfort people feel on various types of roads was a key
input for proposing the most appropriate facility or countermeasure (pages 18,
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72). To support implementation, staff prepared a list of recommended revisions
to the Community Development Code (Section 03 -Active Transportation
Policy) and identified grant funding opportunities (page 64).
The ATP, priority list, and concepts (Appendix D)were shared with the TAC.
The concept plans and their locations received positive feedback. However,
some of the highest-ranked projects may not be feasible once engineering
design identifies site-specific constraints (Implementation Plan - Section 05).
Approval of Connecting Clearwater is the first step toward the selection,
design, and construction of these improvements.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Connecting Clearwater: An Active Transportation Plan for the City of
Clearwater will guide transportation planning and development to expand
healthy, affordable travel options in support of Strategic Plan Objectives 1.2,
1.4, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, and 4.4.
In response to a question, Transportation Planner Ric Hartman said
approving the Plan does not commit the City to any future projects but helps
open potential funding opportunities.
Resolution 26-04 was presented and read by title only.
Councillmember Mannino moved to approve Connecting
Clearwater: An Active Transportation Plan for the City of
Clearwater, and adopt Resolution 26-04. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
7.4 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 28.04 relating to Trading and Selling
on Streets and pass Ordinance 9906-26 on first reading.
During the Clearwater CRA meeting on June 17, 2024, CRA staff presented
ideas that included the use of shipping containers and mobile vendors in the
400-500 blocks of Cleveland Street. The goal was to create new commercial
activity not being offered in a traditional storefront business. The mobile
vending activity would not include food trucks and would be complementary to
existing storefront businesses in the Cleveland Street Activation Area. CRA
staff presented three ideas for new commercial activity.
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• First, use existing on street parking spaces as temporary commercial
spaces on a daily basis
• Second, use existing on street parking spaces as temporary
commercial spaces during special events, monthly programming or
season events
• Lastly, a hybrid model of the first two ideas where existing on street
parking spaces would be used daily and during event focused
opportunities
At the conclusion of the discussion on June 17, 2024, Council directed staff to
implement the hybrid mobile vending model.
Section 28.04 prohibits the trading and selling of goods, wares, or merchandise
on any street, right-of-way, sidewalk, or city park within the city unless
authorized by a Special Event permit. The proposed ordinance will allow
mobile vending to occur daily within the 400-500 blocks of Cleveland Street
through a city managed program.
Ordinance 9906-26 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Cotton moved to amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 28.04 relating to Trading and Selling on Streets and pass
Ordinance 9906-26 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
7.5 Approve a Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of
Transportation (FDOT), and the City of Clearwater to provide $200,000.00 for the
preliminary engineering (planning) phase of the State Road 60 (SR 60) Corridor Study
from east of Shore Drive to east of North Rocky Point Drive (FPN 454711-1-12-01)
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Due to increasing traffic demand and evolving multimodal needs, the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) has programmed a corridor study to
evaluate operational, safety, and mobility improvements along SR 60 from east
of Shore Drive to east of North Rocky Point Drive.
The project consists of the planning and preliminary engineering phase to
evaluate corridor operations, safety, and multimodal connectivity. The study will
analyze existing conditions, identify deficiencies, and develop potential
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improvement alternatives along the corridor.
FDOT will administer the project, including procuring and managing a qualified
consultant and maintaining project oversight. The City of Clearwater will
participate in project coordination, review, and provide input throughout the
study process.
• FDOT will fund: $386,780.00
• City of Clearwater will fund: $200,000.00
Data collection began in Summer 2025. Based on the current project schedule,
feasibility screening is anticipated to commence in June 2026, followed by
alternatives development in August 2026 and alternative analysis in November
2026, with selection of alternatives targeted for Spring 2027. This timeline is
based on the above level of funding.
This Locally Funded Agreement formalizes the partnership between the City
and FDOT and ensures the City has an active role in shaping improvements
along this important regional corridor. The results of this study will guide future
phases, including design, right-of-way, and construction, which may be brought
forward under separate agreements for Council consideration.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this agreement is available in capital project ENRD180005,
City-Wide Intersection Improvements, utilizing road millage revenues. This
project is funded by revenues from local option fuel tax, road millage,
multimodal impact fees, and penny for Pinellas.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
[1.2] Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands,
environmental resources, and historic features through systematic
management efforts.
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson said staff has confirmed with
FDOT District 7 that Pinellas County will be providing $150,000 and
adding the Belcher Road intersection to the study. He said the study is a
precursor to the project.
One individual expressed traffic and safety concerns with the Belcher
Road intersection and supported the study.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve a Locally Funded
Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of
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Transportation (FDOT), and the City of Clearwater to provide
$200,000.00 for the preliminary engineering (planning) phase of the
State Road 60 (SR 60) Corridor Study from east of Shore Drive to
east of North Rocky Point Drive (FPN 454711-1-12-01) and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.6 Continue to a date uncertain: Declare surplus a certain portion of the right of way
located on Oak Avenue lying west of South Fort Harrison Avenue and between Court
and Chestnut Streets and held in fee simple by the City for the purposes of transfer to
Pinellas County through a Roadway Transfer Agreement. Said portion of the right of
way is more particularly described as follows:
Staff is requesting to continue the hearing to a date uncertain because the
agreement is not ready for council action.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9901-26 on second reading and amend the City's fiscal year
2025/26 operating budget at first quarter.
Ordinance 9901-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9901-26 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9902-26 on second reading and amend the City's fiscal year
2025/26 capital improvement budget at first quarter.
Ordinance 9902-26 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9902-26 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Mannino,
Councilmember Teixeira, and Councilmember Allbritton
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9. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the
agenda.
Rudy Michalek thanked Council for reinstating Citizens to be heard regarding
items not on the agenda, requested Council to place a moratorium on
new hotel density pool reserve requests, and expressed concerns with
hotel density units being transferred to other projects.
Richard DeSantis expressed concerns with lights emitting from the
ground floor of the Charthouse Hotel shining into his window and
expressed concerns that the 850 Bay Way property is being marketed
as condominium/Airbnb project.
Chris Michalek expressed concerns that the North Greenwood residents
were not aware that property was being transferred to a developer and
not asked what they wanted in their own neighborhood.
Barbrara Sorey Love expressed concerns that African American
neighborhoods in Clearwater are being erased.
Alan Isidro reviewed a brochure he created for his Capstone project that
stressed a need to provide translated material for Latino residents that
explains city services and form of government.
Mr. Holuba said a jury found Michael Taylor not guilty of the charges.
Glorida Campbell said the North Greenwood community is looking
forward to the promises made by Mr. Habib and the City and that the
community will have an opportunity to weigh-in on any projects coming
on board.
Jill Gibbs said almost 9,000 individuals signed the petition to put an
ordinance change on the August ballot and want to have a voice in what
happens in Downtown Clearwater streets. She said 64% of the
signatures were thrown out and the group has utilized their right to have
Council put the initiative on the ballot.
10. City Manager Reports — None.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
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12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira reviewed recent events and thanked staff for
booking the Country Thunder Festival for moving quickly to confirm the
multi -day event, further establishing Clearwater as a music destination.
Vice Mayor Cotton thanked all who attended the meeting and shared
their sentiments. He said the EVO Entertainment issued a huge
announcement about potentially opening a family entertainment center
on the corner of Cleveland Street and Myrtle Avenue. The Cleveland Street
Alliance has opened an information center outlining the redevelopment plans
for the 400, 500, and 600 blocks of Cleveland Street. He encouraged all to
visit the information center to see the display. He said the pedestrian bridge
over SR 60 is 66% complete.
Councilmember Mannino expressed concerns that information regarding
the family entertainment center is coming from the media or the Church
of Scientology. He said at some point Council needs to discuss the
projects at a meeting in order to educate the community. He requested
consideration to schedule a special work session to discuss the projects.
Councilmember Allbritton said the term sheet with the Phillies was
approved tonight. He said the Phillies have invested money in
anticipation of the term sheet, when approved via an agreement, will
push the relationship to 100 years.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Rector thanked all those who attended tonight. He reviewed
recent events and said the City's relationship with The Phillies is the
second oldest Spring Training partnership.
14. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Mayor
ty of Clearwater