City Council

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Main Library - Council Chambers City Council Meeting Agenda - Final

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 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 ) E m a i l – I n d i v i d u a l s m a y s u b m i t w r i t t e n c o m m e n t s o r v i d e o s t o ClearwaterCouncil@myclearwater.com. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will become part of the official record. 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes 4.1 ID#26-0155 Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. 5. 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. Page 2City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 5.1 ID#26-0708 Authorize 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) 5.2 ID#26-0550 Approve 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) 5.3 ID#26-0737 Award 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) 5.4 ID#26-0798 Approve 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) 5.5 ID#26-0809 Approve 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) 5.6 ID#26-0767 Authorize 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) 5.7 ID#26-0794 Approve 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) Page 3City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 5.8 ID#26-0709 Award 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) 5.9 ID#26-0712 Authorize 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) 5.10 ID#26-0807 Reappoint 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) 5.11 ID#26-0817 Appoint 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) 5.12 ID#26-0808 Reappoint Kinard Robinson to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Citizens Advisory Committee, as the Resident Representative, for a term expiring September 30, 2028. (consent) 5.13 ID#26-0812 Appoint Eleanor Nartker to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Youth Member, with an unexpired term through October 31, 2028. (consent) 5.14 ID#26-0816 Appoint 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) 5.15 ID#26-0818 Appoint Natasa Karac to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Pinellas County Schools employee, with an unexpired term through February 1, 2028. (consent) 5.16 ID#26-0814 Designate Councilmember Mannino to serve as the City’s official voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities’ Annual Conference, August 13-15, 2026. (consent) Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM Page 4City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 6. Administrative Public Hearings - Presentation of issues by City staff - Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 min.) - Council questions - Comments in support or opposition (3 min. per speaker or 10 min maximum as spokesperson for others that have waived their time) - Council questions - Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 min.) - Council disposition 6.1 9929-26 Approve 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. 6.2 ID#26-0799 Approve 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. 6.3 ID#26-0789 Appoint ten members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12. 6.4 ID#26-0791 Declare 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) 6.5 26-09 Provide 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) 6.6 ID#26-0820 Appoint an individual to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the business community representative, with an unexpired term through March 31, 2028. 7. Second Readings - Public Hearing 7.1 ID#26-0700 Adopt 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. Page 5City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 7.2 9888-26 3rd rdg Adopt 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. 7.3 9884-26 3rd rdg Adopt 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. 7.4 9885-26 3rd rdg Adopt 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) 7.5 9886-26 3rd rdg Adopt 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). 8. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda. Comments shall be limited to 30 minutes, or ten individual speakers, whichever is greater. No speaker shall give or receive additional time or minutes to or from another member of the audience. Submit a completed comment card to the City Clerk prior to speaking. 9. City Manager Reports 10. City Attorney Reports 11. Other Council Action 11.1 ID#26-0831 Discuss city attorney candidates and next steps. 12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) 13. Closing Comments by Mayor Page 6City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 14. Adjourn Page 7City of Clearwater Printed on 7/16/2026