City Council
Regular MeetingClearwater, FL · November 2, 2023
Agenda
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 2, 2023
6:00 PM
Pinellas County, 333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater, FL
33756
City Council
City Council Meeting Agenda November 2, 2023
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1. Call to Order
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.)
4.1 ID#23-1347 National Veterans Small Business Week Proclamation, October 30, 2023 -
Nov. 3, 2023 -
Christopher Odgers, Legislative Affairs Chair for the State Board and Tampa
Bay Chapter of the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses
4.2 ID#23-1348 Suncoast Jazz Festival Weekend Proclamation, November 17 - 19, 2023 -
Joan Dragon, Suncoast Jazz Festival, Exec. Director
4.3 ID#23-1422 2023 Charter Review Committee Final Report - Chair Nathan Hightower
4.4 ID#23-1246 State of the City - Jennifer Poirrier, City Manager
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 ID#23-1392 Approve the minutes of the October 18, 2023 city council meeting as submitted
in written summation by the City Clerk.
5.2 ID#23-1421 Approve the October 2, 2023 special city council meeting minutes as submitted
in written summation by the City Clerk.
6. Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda contains normal, routine business items that are
very likely to be approved by the City Council by a single motion. These
items are not discussed, and may all be approved as recommended on
the staff reports. Council questions on these items were answered prior to
the meeting. The Mayor will provide an opportunity for a Councilmember
or a member of the public to ask that an item be pulled from the Consent
Agenda for discussion. Items pulled will receive separate action. All
items not removed from the Consent Agenda will be approved by a
single motion of the council.
6.1 ID#23-1346 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Communication Workers of America, Local 3179 (CWA), from
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 ID#23-1313 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Khors Construction Inc.,
of Pinellas Park Florida, for renovations and structural repairs at BayCare
Ballpark in the amount of $1,344,526.45; transfer $600,000.00 of Penny for
Pinellas Funds at first quarter from C2001-Athletic Fields and Facility
Renovations to M2204-Carpenter and Baycare Repair and Replacement, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same (consent)
6.3 ID#23-0846 Approve purchase orders to multiple vendors for the acquisition of library books
and materials in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $490,000.00, for the
term October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinance Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback and cooperative purchases,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same (consent).
6.4 ID#23-0631 Authorize a purchase order to Azteca Systems Holdings, LLC dba Azteca
Systems, LLC (Azteca) of Sandy, UT for computerized maintenance and
management system (CMMS) software in the amount of $390,000.00 pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or
cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
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6.5 ID#23-1189 Approve a contract with Black and Veatch of Overland Park, KS for project
management and software implementation services in support of a
computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for Public Utilities
and on-going configuration maintenance and support for a three-year term,
beginning November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026, in the not to exceed
amount of $1,987,209.00 pursuant to RFP 36-23 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 ID#23-1336 Approve an agreement with Noverant, Inc. of Raleigh, NC, for a learning
management system (LMS) application and content subscription in the amount
of $316,680.00 for a three-year term, November 2, 2023 through November 1,
2026, pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) 32-23 Learning Management
System and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 ID#23-1258
Approve an increase to Pinellas County for the Joint Project Agreement (JPA)
001034A between Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater for the Reclaimed
Water Pipe Repair on Old Coachman Rd., Project 17-0056-UT in the amount
of $87,897.48 for a new project total of $594,480.48 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 ID#23-1302 Authorize purchase orders to Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. of
Tampa, FL and Pace Analytical Services, LLC of Ormond Beach, FL in a
cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $700,000.00 with the option for
three, one-year renewals pursuant to ITB 52-23, Laboratory Services, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.9 ID#23-1309 Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors for the purchase of vehicle parts
for heavy and light duty city vehicles and equipment in the not-to-exceed
amount of $1,700,000.00 for term October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a) Single
source, Section 2.563 (1)(b) Micro purchases, and Section 2.563 (1)(c)
Piggyback and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same . (consent)
6.10 ID#23-1314 Approve purchase order to Communications International of Vero Beach, FL for
the maintenance and repair of the citywide two-way radio communication
system and equipment in the amount of $184,002.00 for term October 1, 2023,
through September 30, 2024, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.563(1)(a) Single Source and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent).
6.11 ID#23-1283 Reappoint Meg Taylor to the Nuisance Abatement Board with a term to expire
September 1, 2027. (consent)
6.12 ID#23-1300 Appoint Melinda Bacon to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Clearwater
Arts Alliance representative, with a term to expire October 31, 2027. (consent)
6.13 ID#23-1377 Reappoint Charles Engel to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with a term
to expire October 31, 2026. (consent)
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6.14 ID#23-1306 Approve the Third Amendment to Contract for Purchase of Real Property,
extending the due diligence period regarding Gotham and DeNunzio’s purchase
of the old City Hall site, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Second Readings - Public Hearing
7.1 9706-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance 9706-23 on second reading, annexing certain real property
rdg whose post office address is 210 Meadow Lark Lane, Clearwater, Florida
33759, together with an unaddressed parcel located on the west side of
Meadow Lark Lane approximately 760 feet north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard,
together with all unincorporated right-of-way of Kentucky Avenue and an
unnamed alley, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary
lines of the city to include said addition.
7.2 9707-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9707-23 on second reading, amending the future land use
rdg plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City to change the land use for
certain real property whose post office address is 210 Meadow Lark Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with an unaddressed parcel located on the
west side of Meadow Lark Lane approximately 760 feet north of Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, from Residential Urban (RU) (in Pinellas County) to Institutional (I),
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater.
7.3 9708-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9708-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of
rdg the City by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 210
Meadow Lark Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with an unaddressed
parcel located on the west side of Meadow Lark Lane approximately 760 feet
north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard, from R-3, Single Family Residential (in Pinellas
County) to Institutional (I) upon annexation into the City of Clearwater.
7.4 9709-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance 9709-23 on second reading, annexing certain real property
rdg whose post office address is 3121 Downing Street, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
together with all unincorporated right-of-way of Downing Street, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to
include said addition.
7.5 9710-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9710-23 on second reading, amending the future land use
rdg plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City to designate the land use
for certain real property whose post office address is 3121 Downing Street,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Residential Urban (RU).
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7.6 9711-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9711-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of
rdg the City by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 3121
Downing Street, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
7.7 9712-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9712-23 on second reading, amending Community
rdg Development Code Articles 3 and 4, Appendix B, and Appendix C to comply
with Senate Bill 250: Natural Emergencies.
7.8 9718-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance 9718-23 on second reading, annexing certain real property
rdg whose post office address is 2713 State Road 590, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city
to include said addition.
7.9 9719-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9719-23 on second reading, amending the future land use
rdg plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City to designate the land use
for certain real property whose post office address is 2713 State Road 590,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Residential Low (RL).
7.10 9720-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9720-23 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of
rdg the City by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 2713
State Road 590, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
7.11 9728-23 2nd Adopt Ordinance No. 9728-23 on second reading, proposing an amendment to
rdg the City Charter, changing the date of Clearwater’s municipal election,
beginning in 2026, to coincide with state and federal primary elections, creating
a run-off election for each seat in which no candidate receives more than fifty
percent of the vote in the municipal election, and modifying the dates for
candidate qualification, commencement and expiration of office and other time
periods as necessary.
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8. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda - For purposes of this role,
“items pertaining to city business” includes any matter within the Council’s or the
City Manager’s power to act, any matter that the Council previously voted on or
discussed at the dais, or any matter discussed by or scheduled to be considered by
another governmental entity that affects the operation of the City. Each person who
wishes to address the Council shall complete a comment card and submit the card
to the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais) before the speaker will be permitted to
speak. However, if the speaker has just arrived or decided to speak, the Chair may
allow the card to be filled out after speaking. Individuals will limit their comments to
a maximum of three minutes. The Mayor shall advise the speaker that their time has
expired. If the person remains at the podium, thereby interfering with other persons
who may wish to be heard, the speaker’s microphone may be turned off, or the
Mayor may rule the person out of order in accordance with Rule 15.
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 ID#23-1334 Approve Second Amendment to Sublease Agreement (Sublease Number
4799-002) providing to AMPLIFY Clearwater , as Sublessee, an amount not to
exceed $250,000 for interior improvements to the property located at 3204 Gulf
to Bay Boulevard and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
9.2 9727-23 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Offenses, repealing
Section 21.18 relating to prohibiting soliciting, begging, or panhandling in the
Clearwater Downtown Core Redevelopment Zone and the Clearwater Beach
Core Tourist Zone and pass Ordinance 9727-23 on first reading.
9.3 ID#23-1333 Determine that two parcels of real property owned by the City and recorded in
O.R. Book/Pages 3308/514 and 6275/724 at 110 N McMullen Booth Road, in
Pinellas County, Florida, are uneconomic remainders of land as defined in City
Charter Section 2.01(d)(5)(i), approve the sale for less than fair market value to
the adjoining landowner, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
10. City Attorney Reports
11. Other Council Action
11.1 ID#23-1298 Council Agenda Calendar - Councilmember Teixeira
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
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