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June 4, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Main Library - Council Chambers

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Agenda — 42 items

  1. 1 Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to address the Council, please complete a Comment Card. Comment Cards are on the right-hand side of the dais by the City Clerk. When recognized, please hand your card to the Clerk, approach the podium and state your name. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to 3 minutes unless otherwise noted under Public Hearings. A spokesperson for a group may speak for 3 minutes plus an additional minute for each person in the audience that waives their right to speak, up to a maximum of 10 minutes. Prior to the item being presented, please obtain the form to designate a spokesperson from the City Clerk. Up to 60 minutes of public comment will be allowed for an agenda item. No person shall speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the City Council. The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations at 727-562-4090. Assisted Listening Devices are available. Kindly refrain from using cell phones and electronic devices during the meeting. Citizens wishing to provide comments on an agenda item are encouraged to do so in advance through written comment. The City has established the following two options: 1) eComments via Granicus - eComments is integrated with the published meeting agenda. Individuals may review the agenda item details and indicate their position on the item. You will be prompted to set up a user profile to allow you to comment, which will become part of the official public record. The eComment period is open from the time the agenda is published. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will become part of the official record. 2) Email – Individuals may submit written comments or videos to ClearwaterCouncil@myclearwater.com. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will become part of the official record.
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  3. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 9:30
  4. 2. Invocation ▶ jump to 10:23
  5. 3. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 11:01
  6. 4. Approval of Minutes
  7. 4.1 Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. ID#26-0153 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:47
  8. 5. Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 13:04
  9. 5.1 Ratify and confirm an increase per change order No1 to Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the removal or abandonment and grouting of natural gas mains associated with roadway improvements along Alternate U.S. Highway 19, in the amount of $80,369.73, for a revised estimated total cost of $123,744.60. (consent). ID#26-0634 approved Pass
  10. 5.2 Authorize a purchase order to Ten-8 Fire and Equipment, Inc, of Bradenton, FL for one Osage Warrior Type 1 Rescue mounted on a 2027 Ford F450 Crew Cab chassis in the amount of $387,920.45, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive Purchase (Impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-0623 approved Pass
  11. 5.3 Approve a Revocable License Agreement between All Around Amusements, LLC (AAA) and the City of Clearwater to provide Beach Amusements and Activities at Pier 60 Park, for the term June 4, 2026 through June 3, 2031, pursuant to RFP 25-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0546 approved Pass
  12. 5.4 Approve a first amendment to a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions by Gulfview Blvd Owner LLC and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0557 approved Pass
  13. 5.5 Approve a purchase order with SHI International Corp. of Somerset, NJ, for Microsoft software, telephony and security licensing, software maintenance, and cloud storage services for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,127,548.17 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0640 approved Pass
  14. 5.6 Approve the second phase of marina slip rate adjustments for recreational tenants consistent with the previously adopted Market Rate Study and affirm deferral of any additional slip rate increases for Beach Marina commercial tenants until completion of Beach Marina reconstruction and a subsequent rate study. (consent) ID#26-0622 approved Pass
  15. 5.7 Authorize a purchase order to Shannon Chemical Corporation of Malvern, PA, for the supply of a dry-blended polyphosphate/orthophosphate corrosion control chemical in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00, for the period of May 22, 2026 through May 21, 2027, with the option for two one-year renewals at the City's discretion, pursuant to Invitation to Bid ITB 22-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0559 approved Pass
  16. 5.8 Authorize purchase orders to Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. dba Ferguson Enterprises LLC of Newbury, FL, Badger Meter, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, and Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. of Birmingham, AL, for the supply of potable and reclaimed water meters, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $440,000.00 with the option for two, one-year extensions pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 24-26, Potable and Reclaimed Water Meters, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0562 approved Pass
  17. 5.9 Authorize a purchase order to Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC of Charlotte, NC for the purchase of roll-off containers, compactors, and compactor parts in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,000.00, for term June 3, 2026 through May 19, 2029, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c) - Piggyback purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0620 approved Pass
  18. 5.10 Reappoint John Connolly to the Pension Investment Committee with a term to expire June 4, 2028. (consent) ID#26-0667 approved Pass
  19. 5.11 Appoint Laurie Watson to the City of Clearwater Defined Contributions Plans Fiduciary Investment Committee with a term expiring June 4, 2030. (consent) ID#26-0668 approved Pass
  20. 5.12 Appoint two individuals to the Community Development Board: Luis Serna with a term expiring June 4, 2030 and Hoyt Hamilton, as the Alternate Member, with a term expiring June 4, 2030. ID#26-0674 approved Pass
  21. 20 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
  22. 20 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:17
  23. 6. Administrative Public Hearings
  24. 6.1 Approve recommended changes to Penny for Pinellas project funding, authorizing a transfer of $750,000 from the existing PD Equipment Facility project to a new Main PD Parking Expansion project. (APH) ID#26-0626 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:53
  25. 6.2 Amend the City’s fiscal year 2025/26 operating and capital improvement budgets at mid-year and pass Ordinances 9921-26 and 9922-26 on first reading. 9921-26 9922-26 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 16:22
  26. 6.3 Accept Ordinance 2026-2339, an Interlocal Agreement/Gas Franchise with the City of New Port Richey, in order for CGS Energy to continue to provide natural gas service to the citizens of New Port Richey and adopt Resolution 26-08. 26-08 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:46
  27. 6.4 Approve the Right-of-Way Vacation request from the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization for the city right-of-way more particularly described as the southern portion of Garden Avenue abutting Lots 6-11 together with that portion abutting the vacated 15 foot alley lying between Lots 10 and 11 of Court Square Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 53 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9907-26 on first reading. 9907-26 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:51
  28. 6.5 Approve a 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; adopt Resolution 26-09, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2026-03001) 26-09b ▶ jump to 180:15
  29. 6.6 Appoint Nancy B. Mag, Esq. as a Special Magistrate pursuant to § 162.03, Florida Statutes and Section 5-406 and Article VII of the Clearwater Community Development Code, adopt Resolution 26-11, and approve a legal services agreement, authorizing the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-0548 approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:16
  30. 6.7 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1554 Owen Drive and pass Ordinances 9903-26, 9904-26, and 9905-26 on first reading. (ANX2026-03005) ANX2026-03005 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 185:51
  31. 6.8 Approve the annexation for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9896-26 on first reading. (ANX2026-02004) ANX2026-02004 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 188:05
  32. 6.9 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Low (RL) category to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9899-26 on first reading. (LUP2026-02001) LUP2026-02001 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 190:26
  33. 7. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
  34. 7.1 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Residential Agriculture (R-A) (Pinellas County) District to the Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) (City of Clearwater) District for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9900-26 on first reading. (REZ2026-02001) REZ2026-02001 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 192:37
  35. 8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
  36. 8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9881-26 on second reading, vacating the East 20 feet portion of Lot-12A, platted Lake Drainage and Utility easement shown therein, the Clearview Lake Estates subdivision, as Recorded in Plat Book 66, Page 37 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. 9881-26 2nd rdg adopted on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 193:30
  37. 9. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda. ▶ jump to 193:35
  38. 10. City Manager Reports ▶ jump to 197:37
  39. 11. City Attorney Reports
  40. 12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) ▶ jump to 197:51
  41. 13. Closing Comments by Mayor ▶ jump to 200:08
  42. 14. Adjourn