Clearwater public meetings in 2020
17 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review seven new cases involving property maintenance, signage, and business tax receipt violations. The board is expected to find respondents in violation and issue orders with compliance deadlines and fines. Additionally, the board will accept affidavits of compliance for four previously cited properties.
- Case 116-20: Robert Spartz at 1641 El Tair Trl. cited for Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt and Roof Maintenance
- Case 117-20: Sylvia Burt & Erol Kidd at 900 N Betty Ln. cited for Fences, Hauling Trailer, Exterior Surfaces, & Exterior Storage
- Case 118-20: Benjamin Rivas, Sr. at 1450 Court St. cited for Sign Maintenance
- Case 119-20: 1504 N. Garden Ave. at 503 Marshall St. cited for Signage without Permits
- Case 120-20: E & A Inc. at 741 Bayway Blvd. cited for Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt
Pension Advisory Committee
The Clearwater Pension Advisory Committee is meeting to approve new hires into the pension plan, recommend regular pensions for 11 employees, hold an informal hearing on a disability pension request, and approve an amended policy manual. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment opportunities.
- Recommend approval of new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan
- Regular pension requests for 11 employees across Finance, Public Utilities, Solid Waste, Police, Fire, Engineering
- Informal hearing for Michele Williams' job-connected disability pension request
- Approval of amended PAC Policy and Procedures Manual
- Approve minutes of September 10, 2020 meeting
Downtown Development Board
The Downtown Development Board will approve the September 2020 financial statement and the Community Redevelopment Agency Director sign-off. The board will also vote to approve a funding request for the Downtown Clearwater Merchants Association. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on the Equity Committee, 2020 election results, and CRA activities.
- Adopt September 2020 Financial Statement for Filing (ID#20-8408)
- Approve Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Director Sign Off (ID#20-8407)
- Approve Funding Request for Downtown Clearwater Merchants Association, DCMA (ID#20-8413)
- Update on Equity Committee (ID#20-8411)
- Update on Downtown Development Board 2020 Election Results (ID#20-8409)
Sister Cities Advisory Board
The Sister Cities Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom to review updates on international partnerships. The agenda includes status reports on the 60th anniversary visit, 2021 exchange programs, and discussions with Bourges, France. The board will also welcome new member Brewster and discuss potential expansion of the Nagano program.
- Review update on the 60th Anniversary visit to Clearwater
- Review update on the status of the 2021 exchange programs
- Review update on the progress of Sister City discussions with Bourges, France
- Review update on the Young Ambassadors travel scholarship
- Discuss potential program expansion for Nagano Sister City program
Council Work Session
The Clearwater City Council held a special work session on August 5, 2020, to discuss the future of City Hall. The meeting was conducted via Zoom in compliance with Governor Ron DeSantis's Safer at Home order regarding public safety and COVID-19. No other specific business items, votes, or decisions were listed on the agenda beyond the verbal reports and discussion of the City Hall site selection.
- Discussion of the future of City Hall (ID#20-8090)
- Meeting held via Zoom per Executive Order No. 20-69
Downtown Development Board
The Clearwater Downtown Development Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve its 2020-2021 budget details, including an aggregate millage rate of 0.9700 and minimum reserves of $50,000. The board will also appoint a five-year auditor and a nominating committee for the October 2020 election. Public comment is accepted via email or phone due to the virtual format.
- Adopt Aggregate Millage Rate of 0.9700 for FY 2020-2021
- Set Public Hearing Dates for Proposed Millage and Budget on September 9, 2020 and September 16, 2020
- Set minimum reserves at $50,000 for the Fiscal Year 2020-21
- Appoint an Auditor for the next five years
- Appoint DDB members to serve as nominating committee for the October 2020 Election
Council Work Session
The City of Clearwater Council held a special work session to receive verbal reports from the City Manager and City Attorney. The agenda focused on updates regarding the Main Library Renovation (ID#20-7805) and the Imagine Clearwater Park Redevelopment (ID#20-7808). No votes or decisions were listed on the agenda, only reports and new business discussions.
- Main Library Renovation (ID#20-7805) verbal report
- Imagine Clearwater Park Redevelopment (ID#20-7808) verbal report
- City Attorney verbal reports
Council Work Session
The City of Clearwater Council is holding a work session to approve mid-year budget amendments and several utility and parks contracts. A key item involves declaring 66.30 acres of The Landings Golf Course at 1875 Airport Drive as surplus for light industrial development. The council will also discuss a referendum question regarding the golf course and approve a term sheet for Harrod Properties, Inc.
- Declare 66.30 acres of The Landings Golf Course at 1875 Airport Drive as surplus for light industrial development
- Amend FY 2019/20 operating and capital improvement budgets via Ordinances 9394-20 and 9395-20
- Approve $148,614 work order to McKim and Creed, Inc. for Lift Station 25 Force Main Replacement
- Approve $115,000 increase to purchase order with Chesapeake Utilities Corp for portable natural gas service
- Approve term sheet for Harrod Properties, Inc.
City Council
The City of Clearwater held a special meeting on June 11, 2020, focused on strategic planning. The primary agenda item involved the City Manager's review of the city's vision, mission, strategic direction goals, and financial forecast. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as citizen comments and reports from the City Attorney.
- Review of the City’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Direction (Goals)
- Review of the Financial Forecast
- ID#20-7909
Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board met to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. The primary item was recommending funding allocations for the FY 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan, which is part of a five-year consolidated plan required by HUD. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as citizen comments and a director's report.
- Recommend funding allocations for the FY 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan
- Approve minutes from the May 1, 2020 Special Meeting
Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to review drafts amending the 2019 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. These amendments allocate $492,592 in Community Development Block Grant–Coronavirus Response funds to address pandemic-related needs. The board will accept public comment before recommending the changes to City Council for a May 7 hearing.
- Recommendation to approve Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for $492,592 CDBG-CV funds
- Public comment period for draft plan amendments runs April 27 to May 1, 2020
- City Council public hearing scheduled for May 7, 2020, at 6:00 PM
- Approval of March 10, 2020, NAHAB meeting minutes
City Council
The City of Clearwater held a special emergency meeting on March 18, 2020, to address the ongoing public health crisis. The primary action taken was the confirmation of a state of emergency and the adoption of Resolution 20-11 to establish specific emergency measures related to COVID-19. The agenda included standard procedural items such as reports from the City Manager and City Attorney, followed by limited closing comments from council members and the Mayor.
- Confirmation of a state of emergency
- Establishment of COVID-19 emergency measures
- Adoption of Resolution 20-11
Public Art and Design Board
The Public Art and Design Board will review staff updates on several public art projects, including the Imagine Clearwater and Crest Lake Park components. The agenda also includes a review of the repair status for artwork at US19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and an inquiry regarding the expenditure cap for city capital improvement projects. Additionally, the board will review the current balance of the Discretionary Fund and the progress of the Sculpture360: Season X initiative.
- Review staff update on Imagine Clearwater project public art component (ID#20-7608)
- Review staff update on Crest Lake Park project public art component (ID#20-7609)
- Review staff update on repair of public artwork at US19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (ID#20-7610)
- Review inquiry regarding public art maximum required expenditure cap for City capital improvement projects (ID#20-7611)
- Review current Public Art and Design Board Discretionary Fund balance (ID#20-7612)
Nuisance Abatement Board
The Clearwater Nuisance Abatement Board will meet to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and hold hearings on two nuisance cases: one against Wendy S. Solomon and one against DEVOM LLC. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.
- Case No. 2020-01 - City v. Wendy S. Solomon
- Case No. 2020-02 - City of Clearwater v. DEVOM LLC
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of June 5, 2019 minutes
Council Work Session
The Clearwater City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the revenue and expense forecast for the proposed Imagine Clearwater amphitheater. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of revenue and expense forecast for the proposed Imagine Clearwater amphitheater
Sister Cities Advisory Board
The Sister Cities Advisory Board will approve November 2019 minutes and review the 2020 student exchange roster. The board will discuss potential expansion of programs with Nagano and Bourges and elect new officers. Additionally, the board will review updates on the repeal of relationships with Kalamaria, Greece, and Wyong, Australia, as well as a report on the December 2019 Nagano exchange.
- Review of 2020 Sister Cities Cultural Exchange student roster (ID#20-7384)
- Discussion of potential program expansion for Nagano and Bourges (ID#20-7388)
- Election of Board Officers (ID#20-7423)
- Update on repeal of relationships with Kalamaria, Greece and Wyong, NSW, Australia (ID#20-7385)
- Report on High School Exchange from Nagano for December 6-14, 2019 (ID#20-7386)
Downtown Development Board
The Downtown Development Board will conduct routine administrative tasks, including swearing in new members and electing officers. The board will also adopt the November 2019 financial statement for filing and receive an audit presentation from Clifton Larson Allen, LLP. Additionally, the board will review updates to the DDB Work Plan and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) updates.
- Swearing in of new members (ID#19-7290)
- Election of Officers (ID#19-7291)
- Adopt the November 2019 Financial Statement for Filing (ID#19-7286)
- Audit Presentation from Clifton Larson Allen, LLP (ID#19-7287)
- DDB Work Plan Updates (ID#19-7289)