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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Main Library - Council Chambers
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ID#23-0760 14.1Service Awards for 7/20/2023 Council MeetingSpecial recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other special recognitions. Presentations by government agencies or groups providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)July Service Awards   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0761 14.2 Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other special recognitions. Presentations by government agencies or groups providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)Clearwater Sister Cities High School and Middle School Japan Trip Presentations   Not available Not available
ID#23-0764 15.1Approve 6/15/23 Council Mtg MinutesMinutesApprove the minutes of the June 15, 2023 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0815 17.1Accept a Gas Utility Easement from KW REALTY FUND IX LLC, for the construction, installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located at 2358, 2308, 2284, 2290, 2294, 2298, 2302, 2310, 2316, 2320, 2324, 2328, and 2332 Gunn HighwAction ItemAccept a Gas Utility Easement from KW REALTY FUND IX LLC, for the construction, installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located at 2358, 2308, 2284, 2290, 2294, 2298, 2302, 2310, 2316, 2320, 2324, 2328, and 2332 Gunn Highway, Odessa, FL 33556. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0660 17.2Bliss Products AmenitiesAction ItemApprove a purchase order to Bliss Products, of Lithia Springs, Georgia for the purchase of amenities for park locations in the total amount of $267,576.75, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0733 17.3Bounce Life Amusements ContractAction ItemApprove agreement terms with Bounce Life Amusements, LLC of Largo Florida and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0757 17.4Pier 60 Concession Stand Deck ReplacementAction ItemAuthorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Khors Construction Inc., of Pinellas Park, FL for the construction and replacement of the wooden deck around the Pier 60 Concession Stand, in the amount of $287,729.98, pursuant to RFQ 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0789 17.5CAA ICON ContractAction ItemApprove a Strategic Consulting Services Contract between the city and CAA ICON in a not to exceed amount of $210,000 to provide consulting services in connection with negotiations with the Philadelphia Phillies for the renovations and usage of BayCare Ballpark and the Carpenter Complex and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0790 17.6Ruth Eckerd Hall Restrictive CovenantAction ItemApprove a Restrictive Covenant between the City of Clearwater and State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture to allow Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to receive a Cultural Facilities Grant in the amount of $500,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0758 17.7Approve acceptance of an OJP, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG in the amount of $40,122 for the Mental Health Co-Responder TeamAction ItemApprove acceptance of a United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), 2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation, grant award in the amount of $40,122 for the Mental Health Co-Responder Team and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0658 17.8 Action ItemApprove the Distribution Easement request by Duke Energy to operate and maintain its facilities in support of the City Hall Bluff project at 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0785 17.9Approve four-year Professional Service Agreements with forty-seven firms, selected for Engineer of Record (EOR)Action ItemApprove four-year Professional Service Agreements with forty-seven firms, selected for Engineer of Record (EOR), pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0796 17.10 Action ItemApprove the Drainage Easement conveyance request from Dolphin Harbour Development of Island Estates, LLC., to install, repair, and maintain drainage utilities on real property located at 125 Island Way, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0813 17.11Approve Supplemental One Work Order to Mead & Hunt Inc for the Citywide Vehicular Transportation Mobility Assessment 21-0036-ENAction ItemApprove Supplemental One Work Order to Mead and Hunt, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for the Citywide Transportation Mobility Assessment (21-0036-EN) in the amount of $146,000 increasing the value from $352,800 to $498,800 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record Continuing Services (EOR), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0759 17.12Purchase of beach lifeguard towersAction ItemAuthorize a purchase order to Bausch Enterprises Inc. of Stuart, FL, for the purchase of beach lifeguard towers for Clearwater Fire and Rescue (CFR) beach lifeguard personnel in the amount of $143,625.00, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 35-23 - Aluminum Lifeguard Towers, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0818 17.13Reappoint Mr. Rick Stucker as a Trustee of the Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Trust FundAction ItemReappoint Mr. Rick G. Stucker to a four-year term as a Trustee of the Clearwater Firefighers’ Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State Statutes. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0610 17.14 ReportAuthorize a purchase order to CDW-G, of Vernon Hills, IL, for Cisco hardware and software solutions in the amount of $257,332.41, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback; authorize the use of a lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interests; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0812 17.15 ReportApprove a purchase order to Oracle America, Inc. of Redwood Shores, CA for software maintenance in a not-to-exceed amount of $180,645.39 for a one-year term pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(a), single source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0770 17.16Ferry Second Amendment Second ExtensionAction ItemApprove a second amendment and second extension to the Water Taxi Services Contract with Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc. for the term of ten years, commencing October 1, 2023 and providing $500,000 in subsidies to Clearwater Ferry Services Inc. over a five-year period and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0732 17.17Maintenance, Repair and Operating SuppliesAction ItemAuthorize a Purchase Order to W.W. Grainger of Lake Forest, IL., for the purchase of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in the not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00 ($175,000.00 for Public Utilities and $175,000.00 for General Services) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for one year, per Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0756 17.1820-0016-UT SCADA Master Plan Supplemental Work OrderAction ItemApprove Supplemental Work Order 3 to Black and Veatch, Inc., of Tampa, FL, for SCADA Master Plan Project Management Services (20-0016-UT) in the amount of $62,500.00, increasing the work order from $143,080.00 to $205,580.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0820 17.1920-0008-UT Lift Station16 Pierce St.Action ItemAward a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL, in the amount of $7,933,000.00 for the Lift Station 16 Pierce Street Rehabilitation project pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0008-UT, approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Stantec Inc. for Construction Engineering Services in the amount of $203,819.00, increasing work order from $580,564.00 to $784,383.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0804 17.20Reappoint Stephanie Chill to the Sister Cities BoardAction ItemReappoint Stephanie Chill to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with a term to expire July 31, 2027. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0805 17.21Reappoint Deena Stanley to the MABAction ItemReappoint Deena Stanley to the Marine Advisory Board with a term to expire July 31, 2027. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0749 17.22 Action ItemRatify and confirm hiring the law firm of Luke Charles Lirot, P.A. for representation in the case of Florida Preborn Rescue, Inc., Allen Tuthill, Antoniette M. Migliore, Scott J. Mahurin, and Judith Goldsberry v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 8:23-cv-01173-MSS-AAS for the initial retainer amount of $25,000. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#23-0823 18.1Adopt tentative millage rate, set public hearing and special meeting datesAction ItemAdopt a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2023/24; set public hearing dates on the budget for September 6, 2023 and September 21, 2023, to be held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on August 7, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget. (APH)   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0814 18.2Approve the City of Clearwater’s FY2023/2024 Annual Action PlanAction ItemApprove the City of Clearwater’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan, which is the fourth Action Plan of the FY 2020/2021 - FY 2024/2025 Consolidated Plan, to implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan and authorize the appropriate officials to enter into agreements with HUD and organizations approved for funding, together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments to same as needed. (APH)   Not available Video Video
ANX2022-05007a 18.3Ord 9697-23, 9698-23, 9699-23; ANX2022-05007; 1221 Sunset Point Road; Adolphus JonesPlanning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1221 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances 9697-23, 9698-23, and 9699-23 on second reading. (ANX2022-05007)   Not available Video Video
ANX2022-05008a 18.4Ord 9700-23, 9701-23, 9702-23; ANX2022-05008; 1219 Sunset Point Road; Weekley Homes LLCPlanning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1219 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances 9700-23, 9701-23, and 9702-23 on second reading. (ANX2022-05008)   Not available Video Video
ANX2023-05004 18.51st rdg. Ord. #9681-23, 9682-23, 9683-23, ANX2023-05004, ABDI 2010 LLC, 1786 North Hercules AvenuePlanning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District for 1786 North Hercules Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9681-23, 9682-23, and 9683-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-05004)   Not available Video Video
ANX2023-05005 18.61st rdg. Ord. #9684-23, 9685-23, 9686-23, ANX2023-05005, Deborah E. Orsi, Unaddressed Tanglewood DrivePlanning CaseContinue to August 17, 2023: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Estate (RE) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Density Residential (LDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for an unaddressed parcel on Tanglewood Drive, and pass Ordinances 9684-23, 9685-23, and 9686-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-05005)   Not available Video Video
9638-23 2nd rdg 19.1Ordinance 9638-23 on second readingOrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9638-23 on second reading, amending the Comprehensive Plan to address the creation of a new Parks and Recreation impact fee system.   Not available Video Video
9639-23 2nd rdg 19.2Ordinance 9639-23 on second readingOrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9639-23 on second reading, amending the Community Development Code to replace Chapter 54 in its entirety with a revised Chapter 54, creating a new Parks and Recreation impact fee system.   Not available Video Video
9687-23 2nd rdg 19.3Ordinance 9687-23 on second readingOrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9687-23 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to reflect increases and decreases in revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Solid Waste and Recycling Fund, and Airpark Fund.   Not available Video Video
9688-23 2nd rdg 19.4Ordinance 9688-23 on second readingOrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9688-23 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to reflect an increase of $1,087,961.   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0807 110.1Appoint an individual to the P&R Advisory BoardAction ItemAppoint an individual to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire July 20, 2027.   Not available Video Video
ID#23-0819 111.1Formally recognize the Communications Workers of America, Local 3179 as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees proposed for inclusion in the bargaining unit and adopt Resolution 23-10Action ItemFormally recognize the Communications Workers of America, Local 3179, as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees proposed for inclusion in the bargaining unit and adopt Resolution 23-10   Not available Video Video
9692-23 111.2 OrdinanceAmend Section 2.263(1), Code of Ordinances, to increase the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers and pass Ordinance 9692-23 on first reading.   Not available Video Video