Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearwater public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues with medium priority
Commercial dock and boat lift at 1591 Gulf Boulevard
A beachfront residential building wants formal flexibility to keep a commercial dock with a new boat lift for its 64 units. It's on the barrier island, so waterfront use rules are at stake.
FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
This is the city's annual report to the federal government on how it spent housing and community development grant money. The board's recommendation goes to City Council for final approval.
Annexations and zoning map changes
Six properties — on Pineapple Lane, Owen Drive, Evans Drive, S. Bayview Avenue, Carroll Street, and Canterbury Road — would be annexed into Clearwater with new land-use and zoning designations, from residential to industrial.
Speeding and aggressive driving enforcement
A $50,000 state grant would pay for police overtime dedicated to catching speeding and aggressive drivers in 2027.
Annual Red-Light Camera Report
A $50,000 state grant would pay for police overtime dedicated to catching speeding and aggressive drivers in 2027.
Brownfields assessment grant
A $500,000 EPA grant would fund four years of community-wide brownfields assessment, helping identify and plan cleanup of contaminated sites.
Water Treatment Plant 3 well rehabilitation
A $361,000 engineering work order would fund assessment, design, and construction engineering to rehabilitate wells at Water Treatment Plant 3 — key to keeping drinking water reliable.
Nagano Lantern Festival Panels & Student Presentations
The board will look at plans for the Nagano Lantern Festival panels and coordinate student presentations from Nagano, fostering international cultural ties.
Trespass Order Appeal for Rose Wilson
Petitioner Rose Wilson appealed a trespass order issued on October 1, 2026, under Case CW26-158334.
Municipal Operations Relocation and Meeting Schedule
The next board meeting moves to Thursday, November 19 in the new City Hall Council Chambers. Staff will share parking maps since the move could confuse folks used to the Main Library location.
P3 process transparency
Even project critics and supporters agreed the city's public-private partnership process needs work — better public notices, resident seats on evaluation committees, and documents available at the library.
City Manager and City Attorney Annual Evaluations
The council performed its annual review of the city manager and city attorney performance, compensation, and leave policies.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) activity
ADUs are legal in Clearwater, including in some non-residential districts, and interest is clearly rising — three planning applications were filed this month alone. Staff is working to educate the public, and the committee discussed whether the owner-occupancy requirement should stay.