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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Council Work Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/13/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Main Library - Council Chambers
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ID#26-0539 12.1July Service Awards for 7/13/2026 WSPresentationJuly Service Awards   Not available Video Video
ID#25-1250 12.2The Sound Quarterly Update – Susan Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall, President and CEOPresentationThe Sound Quarterly Update - Brianna Roberts, VP of Events Operations, Ruth Eckerd Hall   Not available Video Video
9929-26 13.1Adopt Ordinance 9929-26 on first reading and approve Franchise Agreement with Duke EnergyOrdinanceApprove a 30-year Franchise Agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC, for the purpose of providing electric and power services in the City of Clearwater, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and pass Ordinance 9929-26 on first reading.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0700 13.2Approve the amendment of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, traffic and Motor VehiclesAction ItemAdopt Ordinance 9909-26 on second reading, amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) to modernize parking operations, update enforcement procedures, and revise related fees.   Not available Video Video
9888-26 3rd rdg 13.3Adopt Ordinance 9888-26 on third reading,OrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9888-26 on third reading, 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.   Not available Video Video
9884-26 3rd rdg 13.4Adopt Ordinance 9884-26 on third readingPlanning CaseAdopt Ordinance 9884-26 on third reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1903 Douglas Avenue, Clearwater Florida, 33755, together with certain rights of way of Douglas Avenue and Sunset Point Road, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.   Not available Not available
9885-26 3rd rdg 13.5Adopt Ordinance 9885-26 on third readingPlanning CaseAdopt Ordinance 9885-26 on third 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 1903 Douglas Avenue, Clearwater Florida, 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG)   Not available Not available
9886-26 3rd rdg 13.6Adopt Ordinance 9886-26 on third readingPlanning CaseAdopt Ordinance 9886-26 on third reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1903 Douglas Avenue, Clearwater Florida, 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial (C).   Not available Not available
ID#26-0799 14.1Approve a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2026/27; and set public hearing dates on the budget for September 15, 2026, and September 21, 2026, to be held at 6 pm.Action ItemApprove a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2026/27 and set public hearing dates on the budget for September 15, 2026, and September 21, 2026, to be held at 6:00 pm.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0789 15.1Appoint 10 members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.Action ItemAppoint ten members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0791 15.2Declare as surplus certain real property located at 103 N. East Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33755, approve the transfer of said property to the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency.Action ItemDeclare as surplus certain real property located at 103 N. East Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33755, approve the transfer of said property to the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency, and authorize the appropriate officials to effectuate the transaction.(APH)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0708 16.1Authorize purchase orders for Citywide Custom Apparel ServicesAction ItemAuthorize purchase orders to JB Edwards, Solseen LLC dba Big T Printing, Vampt Co., and Young Guns Embroidery Inc. for Citywide Custom Apparel Services in the cumulative annual amount of $385,000.00, for initial term July 17, 2026 through July 16, 2027, with four, one-year renewal options pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 14-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0550 17.1Approve a Work Order in the amount of $128,097.56 to Advanced Engineering & Design, to provide bidding, design and permitting services for the 2026 Seawall Repairs project (24-0077-EN).Action ItemApprove a Work Order to Advanced Engineering and Design, Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL, to provide bidding, design, and permitting services for the 2026 Seawall Repairs project (24-0077-EN) in the amount of $128,097.56 pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0737 17.22026 Underdrain Improvement ProjectAction ItemAward a construction contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc.­­ of Oldsmar, Florida, for the 2026 Underdrain Improvement Project (26-0016-EN), in the initial not-to-exceed amount of $1,709,581.50, with three one-year renewal options at the City’s discretion in the annual amount of $1,250,000.00 based upon unit pricing, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-0016-EN, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0798 17.3Approve a purchase order for Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) systems, enhanced pedestrian lighting, and associated equipment to Temple, Inc. of Decatur, Alabama, for pedestrian crosswalk enhancements, in the amount of $107,895Action ItemApprove a purchase order to Temple, Inc. of Decatur, Alabama, for Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) systems, enhanced pedestrian lighting, and associated equipment for pedestrian crosswalk enhancements, in the amount of $107,895.00, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0809 17.4 Action ItemApprove Temporary Right of Entry (ROE) Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc., requiring indemnification, in support of the new City Hall project (22-0019-EN), and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0767 18.1For vehicle and equipment repair, maintenance, and collision servicesAction ItemAuthorize purchase order(s) to multiple vendors for vehicle and equipment repair, maintenance, and collision services in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000.00 over the potential five-year term, consisting of an initial one year term beginning July 16, 2026, with the option for four additional one-year renewal terms at the City's discretion, pursuant to ITB 27-26, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0794 19.1Approve an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between City of Pinellas Park and City of Clearwater Fire & Rescue DepartmentAction ItemApprove an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between City of Pinellas Park, in its capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Pinellas Park Fire Training Facility, located at 11350 43rd St. N. Clearwater, FL 33762, and the City of Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department for the purpose of fire training on time periods agreed upon, allow the City Manager to approve this agreement and any future training agreements, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
26-09 110.1HDA2026-03001 Development Agreement Hotel Density ReservePlanning CaseProvide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between MHG Palm Pavilion Hotel, LP, Sixth Flag Planted LLC and the City of Clearwater for property located at 10 Bay Esplanade and 18 Bay Esplanade, providing for the allocation of 91 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, and confirm a second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2026-03001)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0709 111.1UT FDEM LS GrantAction ItemAward a construction contract to JDS Pipe, Inc. for the FDEM-HMGP Lift Station Platforms project in the amount of $6,336,305.80, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-0022-UT; approve a time extension for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Grant 4337-484-R Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0712 111.2Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant CartridgeAction ItemAuthorize purchase orders to Carolina Filters, Inc., Core and Main LP, and Harrington Industrial Plastics, LLC for Reverse Osmosis Plant Cartridge Filters, in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.00, for the period of July 17, 2026 through July 16, 2027, with the option for two one-year renewals at the City's discretion, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 23-26, Reverse Osmosis Plant Cartridge Filters; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0807 112.1 Action ItemReappoint Robyn Fiel to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, as the citizen who is actively engaged in the banking/mortgage industry in connection with affordable housing, with a term expiring January 31, 2030. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0817 112.2 Action ItemAppoint Todd St. John-Fulton to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, as the Citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing, with a term expiring July 16, 2030. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0808 112.3 Action ItemReappoint Kinard Robinson to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Citizens Advisory Committee, as the Resident Representative, for a term expiring September 30, 2028. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0812 112.4 Action ItemAppoint Eleanor Nartker to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Youth Member, with an unexpired term through October 31, 2028. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0816 112.5 Action ItemAppoint Stephanie Chill to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the resident with an arts education/professional background, with an unexpired term through October 31, 2027. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0818 112.6 Action ItemAppoint Natasa Karac to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Pinellas County Schools employee, with an unexpired term through February 1, 2028. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0820 112.7 Action ItemAppoint an individual to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the business community representative, with an unexpired term through March 31, 2028.   Not available Not available
ID#26-0814 112.8FLC Voting DelegateAction ItemDesignate a Councilmember to serve as the City’s official voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities’ Annual Conference, August 13-15, 2026.   Not available Video Video