City of St. Petersburg PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting of MARCH 27, :15 A.M. City Hall, Room 100

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1 City of St. Petersburg PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting of MARCH 27, :15 A.M. City Hall, Room 100 Members and Alternates: Committee Chair William Bill Dudley, Vice Chair Steve Kornell, Councilmembers Wengay Newton, Darden Rice, and James Kennedy (alternate) Support Staff: Ken Betz, primary staff support and Brian Campbell, backup staff support A. Call to Order B. Approval of Agenda C. Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of March 13, 2014 D. New Business 1. March 27, 2014 (a) (b) Unimproved Alleys Pedal Pub E. Upcoming Meetings 1. April 10, 2014 (a) (b) Vertical Elements on Central Avenue Bulbouts - Kubicki 2013 Municipal Equality Index Rating - Kornell F. Pending/Continued Referrals - September 29, Referral Chart G. Adjournment

2 CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG Public Services and Infrastructure Committee Meeting March 13, 9:15 a.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO: Committee Chair Bill Dudley; Vice-Chair Steve Kornell; Councilmembers Darden Rice, and James Kennedy (alternate) Councilmember Newton Councilmembers Charlie Gerdes, Karl Nurse, and Amy Foster; John Wolfe, City Attorney; Gary Cornwell, City Administrator; Mike Connors, Public Works Administrator; Tom Gibson, Engineering & Capital Improvements Director; Derek Kilborn, Urban Planning & Historic Preservation Manager; Holly Greening, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Estuary; Ken Betz, Golf Courses Operation Manager, and Patricia Beneby, Assistant to the City Clerk. The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Dudley with the above persons present. Councilmember Kornell moved for approval of the Agenda. All were in favor of the motion. Councilmember Kornell moved for approval of the February 27, 2014 Committee minutes as submitted. All were in favor of the motion. In connection with the new business item concerning Sea Level Rise, Mike Connors, Public Works Administrator, announced that this will be a joint presentation by himself (Urban Planning), Holly Greening, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Estuary (Regional Habitat Strategies), Derek Kilborn (Local Considerations), and Tom Gibson (Engineering Standards). Ms. Holly Greening, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Estuary, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Planning for Sea Level Rise: Regional Habitat Strategies. She reported sea level has risen one inch per decade since 1950s; the rate is expected to increase in coming decades; and that sea level rise may affect sea grass depth by reducing ambient light (more water to penetrate through to reach the seagrass blades). She further reported that there has been a lot of planning for sea level rise. The Florida Department of Transportation consensus projections by 2060 is 9 inches (low) to 24 inches (high) above local mean sea level. The US Army Corps of Engineers 2060 planning sea level rise ranges from the St. Petersburg Tide Gage equate to 7 inches (low) to 27 inches (high) above local mean sea level. She indicated that Tampa Bay Estuary is working with our local partners to develop regional approaches for incorporating resiliency into habit restoration strategies for Tampa Bay. Mr. Connors presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding Florida Sea Level Rise. He discussed that Florida sea level rise is similar to global sea level rise throughout the State s coastal areas; 75% of Florida s population resides in coastal counties; these regions are vulnerable to the storm surge; as sea levels rise, low-lying coastal areas will be increasingly prone to coastal flooding; water table will rise impacting coastal development opportunities, shallow aquifer, and constructions means/methods will be impacted. He further reported surficial coastal aquifers already experience salt water intrusion, and that sea level rise can reduce groundwater flow toward the ocean and move the saltwater front inland threatening water supply wells in coastal areas with seawater intrusion. He indicated that studies have been initiated by numerous federal, state and regional councils, associations and partnerships, coalitions and collaborations. The effectiveness of Local Community Regionalization (i.e., Pinellas/Hillsborough/ Manatee Counties) is local collaborations intrinsic to planning between public local, public/private and private. 1

3 Mr. Derek Kilborn, Urban Planning & Historic Preservation Manager, discussed important components at the local level, such as: Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Community Rating System, Comprehensive Plan Improvements, Land Development Regulations, Infrastructure Improvements, and Engineering Structures. He further discussed that the City s Flood Plain Management Plan had to be repealed and replaced to line up with the updated 2010 Florida Building which became effective on March 15, The updated Flood Plain Management Ordinance was approved and adopted by Council in December Mr. Tom Gibson, Engineering Director, discussed engineering standards as it relates to sea level rise: drainage outfall/design, seawall design and roadway design. Mr. Connors discussed the need to solicit assistance for research & compilation from local institutions of higher education; interns; identify existing plans (state/national); compile salient features; and create framework for a City/Regional Plan. He stated that it is going to take Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Manatee counties coming together to develop a plan. Councilmember Rice commented that this is a lot of planning to manage and mitigate, and that the City has important responsibility in reducing carbon pollution which helps cause sea level rise. Councilmember Kornell discussed two initiatives that he would like to see: sea level rise and carbon pollution. He thanked City staff for their comprehensive work on Sea Level Rise. Councilmember Gerdes questioned if the demolition of the Pier would affect sea level rise; Mr. Connors responded that the structure debris would be used for erosion control of the shoreline not in conjunction with sea level rise. Councilmember Gerdes questioned how the Albert Whitted property would be affected by sea level rise. Mr. Connors responded that a 27 inch rise in sea level would still leave the airport property 3 to 5 foot above sea level. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. 2

4 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON March 13, 2014 PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS TOPIC BY MEETING (S) RETURN STAFF SPECIAL NOTES 1 Public Safety Public Safety (From Goal Setting Workshop) 06/11/12 Council 06/14/12 Video Date to be obtained by CM Dudley SPPD Chief Harmon A presentation responding to select public safety items discussed during City Council s Goal Setting Workshop. Items extracted from that list for discussion include: 1) drug activity; 2) proactive policing; 3) expansion of uniformed personnel; 4) citizen involvement (volunteers) / crime watch. 2 Towing Ordinance 04/19/12 Newton TBD 3 Urban Farming 07/12/12 Nurse 06/13/13 - Video December 2013 Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Lazzara Kilborn On 12/12/13 referred to staff for further clarification. 4 Unimproved Alleys 12/20/12 Nurse 3/27/2014 TBD Zoning Department Lazzara 5 Yellow Light Study 4/4/13 Gerdes 06/13/13 - Video January 2014 Trans.Parking Mgt. Kubicki On 1/16/2014 referred to City Council Workshop 6 Capital Projects Downtown Intermodal Facility Study 10/07/09 Staff 10/22/09 02/11/10 07/29/10 08/12/10 - Video Late 2014 / Early 2015 Trans.Parking Mgt. Kubicki Report on site evaluations and RFP. CM Danner gave brief update on 3/28/13. Tabled until late 2014 / early Chain Link Fencing (Central) 08/22/13 Danner 09/12/13 TBD Planning & EcoDev Goodwin 8 Sea Level Rise 12/5/13 Kornell 03/13/2014 Public Works Mike Connors Proposed Ordinance No. 101-H Page 1 of 3

5 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON March 13, 2014 TOPIC PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS BY MEETING (S) RETURN STAFF SPECIAL NOTES Municipal Equality Index Ranking 12/5/13 Kornell 4/10/2014 From City Council Meeting 12/5/ Honey Bee Infestation 11/25/13 Kornell 1/30/2014 1/30/2014 Sent to City Staff for investigation and review. 11 Additional Sworn Enforcement Officers 11/25/2013 Kornell Neighborhood Affairs Mike Dove From City Council Meeting 11/25/ After Hours Permit Fee 12/19/2013 Danner From City Council Meeting 12/19/ Skateboarding 1/23/2014 Nurse April, 2014 From City Council Meeting 1/23/2014. Sent to Legal to update ordinance. 14 Tree Ordinance 1/23/2014 Kornell Discussion to include, but not limited to: 1. Having one city department as the point of contact for all tree-related permits. 2. Providing penalties for contractors who do not pull permits. 3. Increased penalties for contractors who are repeat offenders. 15 Capital Projects Vertical Elements on Central Avenue Bulbouts 1/30/2014 Danner 04/10/2014 Trans.Parking Mgt. Kubicki Based Upon the Adopted Streetscape plan. 16 Pedal Pub 2/27/2014 Dudley 3/27/2014 Referred by Council Member Dudley to have owner of Pedal Pub make a presentation about her business. Page 2 of 3

6 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON March 13, 2014 PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS TOPIC BY MEETING (S) RETURN STAFF SPECIAL NOTES 17 Mobile Food Trucks 10/20/11 Curran 11/03/11 12/08/11 - Video 02/23/12 - Video 03/22/12 - Video 05/30/13 - Video Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Kilborn 57/AS278571/AI284216/DO284217/DO_ PDF An overview of "mobile food trucks" and options for allowing their operation in St. Petersburg. Page 3 of 3