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November 5, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 54 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. Call to Order
  3. 2. Invocation
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance
  5. 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.)
  6. 4.1 Epilepsy Awareness Month Proclamation - Sarah Blinn, Epilepsy Alliance Florida ID#26-0967
  7. 4.2 State of the City Presentation - Jennifer Poirrier, City Manager ID#26-1367
  8. 5. Approval of Minutes
  9. 5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. ID#26-0162
  10. 10 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
  11. 6. Administrative Public Hearings
  12. 6.1 Approve a Work Order to WSP USA, Inc. of Tampa, FL for assessment, design, and construction engineering services for the Water Treatment Plant 3 (WTP 3) Well Rehab Project (26-0029-UT) in the amount of $361,219.40 pursuant to RFQ #34-23, Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1056
  13. 6.2 Award a contract to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) for natural gas utility rate study and related financial consulting services, in a total amount not to exceed $209,025, for a one-year period, with four one-year renewal options, pursuant to Request for Proposal No. 42-26, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1302
  14. 6.3 Authorize a purchase order to Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc of Bradenton FL, for the purchase of two (2) new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumpers (engines) in the amount of $2,574,727.98 pursuant to City Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback; declare G3793 (engine) and G3792 (engine) surplus effective upon receipt of the purchased apparatus and authorize disposal at auction or trade-in, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the City, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 2.623 (7) and (8); authorize 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. ID#26-1295
  15. 6.4 Approve acceptance of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Speeding and Aggressive Driving 2027 Grant Award in the amount of $50,000.00 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1297
  16. 6.5 Approve multi-awarded purchase orders for Citywide Custodial Services pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 32-26, each for an initial one (1) year term with four (4) optional one-year renewals, for a maximum five (5) year contract period ending November 30, 2031, and a combined cumulative spending authorization not to exceed $4,500,000 over the maximum five (5) year contract period. Of this amount, $3,500,000 is authorized for General Support Services and $1,000,000 for Parks and Recreation. Authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1320
  17. 6.6 Award a construction contract to David Nelson Construction Company, of Palm Harbor, Florida for invitation to bid (ITB) 22-0017-EN Osceola Corridor Improvements in the amount of $10,436,461 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1299
  18. 6.7 Approve a grant agreement between US Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Clearwater for a Brownfields Community-wide Assessment Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $500,000 for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1282
  19. 6.8 Approve a second amendment to the Clearwater Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for Undergrounding of Utilities along Myrtle Avenue, Cleveland to Court Streets, adding cost for private communication companies to underground their facilities, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1306
  20. 6.9 Approve a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal Agreement No. 520010893 between the City of Clearwater and Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida from April 1, 2026 through April 1, 2031 for the use of submerged land for Pier 60; Pass Resolution 26-19 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-1284
  21. 6.10 Authorize a Construction Contract to Harbor Contracting, LLC of Tampa, FL for the construction of a new trailhead at the State Road 60 pedestrian overpass in the amount of $391,440.50 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-0052-PR State Road (SR) 60 Trailhead Park, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent) ID#26-1288
  22. 6.11 Amend Sections 2.282, 2.284, and 2.285 in the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2 Civil Service Administration and pass Ordinance 9941-26 on first reading. ID#26-1323
  23. 6.12 Approve a legal services agreement with Trask Daigneault LLP for the provision of legal services and representation to the City of Clearwater Building and Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Civil Service Board, and Nuisance Abatement Board; and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. ID#26-1316
  24. 6.13 Amend Council Rule 6 to extend public comment regarding matters not on the agenda for an additional period of time and adopt Resolution 26-20. 26-20
  25. 6.14 Action by City Council on Referendum Petition 26-01. ID#26-1338
  26. 7. Second Readings - Public Hearing
  27. 7.1 Adopt Ordinance 9896-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1399 Pineapple Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33758, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9896-26 2nd rdg
  28. 7.2 Adopt Ordinance 9899-26 on second reading, to change the future land use designation for certain real property located on the south side of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel Drive, whose post office address is 1399 Pineapple Lane, from Residential Low (RL) to Recreation/Open Space (R/OS). 9899-26 2nd rdg
  29. 7.3 Adopt Ordinance 9900-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by rezoning certain real property located south side of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel Drive, whose post office address is 1399 Pineapple Lane from Residential Agriculture (R-A) to Open Space/Recreation (OSR). 9900-26 2nd rdg
  30. 7.4 Adopt Ordinance 9903-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1554 Owen Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9903-26 2nd rdg
  31. 7.5 Adopt Ordinance 9904-26 on second 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 is1554 Owen Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 9904-26 2nd rdg
  32. 7.6 Adopt Ordinance 9905-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1554 Owen Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 9905-26 2nd rdg
  33. 7.7 Adopt Ordinance 9910-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1764 Evans Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9910-26 2nd rdg
  34. 7.8 Adopt Ordinance 9911-26 on second 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 1764 Evans Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL) and Drainage Feature Overlay. 9911-26 2nd rdg
  35. 7.9 Adopt Ordinance 9912-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1764 Evans Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 9912-26 2nd rdg
  36. 7.10 Adopt Ordinance 9913-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 603 S. Bayview Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9913-26 - 2nd rdg
  37. 7.11 Adopt Ordinance 9914-26 on second 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 603 S. Bayview Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as US 19 Regional Center (US 19-RC). 9914-26 - 2nd rdg
  38. 7.12 Adopt Ordinance 9915-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 603 S. Bayview Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as US 19 (US 19). 9915-26 - 2nd rdg
  39. 7.13 Adopt Ordinance 9916-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1995 Carroll Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33765, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9916-26 - 2nd rdg
  40. 7.14 Adopt Ordinance 9917-26 on second 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 1995 Carroll Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33765, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Industrial Limited (IL). 9917-26 - 2nd rdg
  41. 7.15 Adopt Ordinance 9918-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1995 Carroll Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33765, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT). 9918-26 - 2nd rdg
  42. 7.16 Adopt Ordinance 9926-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1209 Canterbury Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9926-26 - 2nd Rdg
  43. 7.17 Adopt Ordinance 9927-26 on second 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 1209 Canterbury Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 9927-26 - 2nd Rdg
  44. 7.18 Adopt Ordinance 9928-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1209 Canterbury Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 9928-26 - 2nd Rdg
  45. 8. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda.
  46. 9. City Manager Reports
  47. 10. City Attorney Reports
  48. 11. Other Council Action
  49. 11.1 Opioid Abatement Board Member - Councilmember Teixeira ID#26-1304
  50. 11.2 Council Transition - Councilmember Teixeira ID#26-1368
  51. 11.3 Farewell to Councilmembers ID#26-1365
  52. 12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
  53. 13. Closing Comments by Mayor
  54. 14. Adjourn

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