Council Evening
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · November 30, 2023
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, November 30, 2023
5:01 PM
PROPOSED EVENING ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in an evening session at 5:03p.m. on this
the 30th day of November 2023 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair , presiding. Members present upon
roll call were: Miranda, Carlson, Henderson, Clendenin, Hurtak, Viera and Maniscalco
constituting a quorum.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Denise Brown, City Clerk Support Technician/
Office of the Cit y Clerk, recording secretary for these proceedings.
Motion : (Miranda-Henderson) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion
carried unanimously.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR:
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings) - (Non
Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. BG23-165
Public hearing to consider the draft Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report
to The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development regarding the City’s Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and
Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids Programs for the 2022 program and 2023 fiscal
year that ended on September 30, 2023.
Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development Supervisor, approached and
presented on behalf of the City.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be reopened. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from Kayon Henderson, Director of Housing and Community Development,
transmitting a written report and PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That the documents submitted by Michelle Boone, for said
public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. File No. TA/CPA 23-19
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance amending the
Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the
property located at 16901 Morris Bridge Road and Folio Number 059221-9014, from Rural
Estate-10 (RE-10) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) to Suburban Mixed Use-3 (SMU-
3) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA); Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict;
Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, approached and presented staff report on said public
hearing.
Evan Johnson, Chief Planner, appeared and updated Council on said public hearing.
David Wright, applicant's representative; Frances Theadore, applicant, approached and
presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda That Council moves to deny said petition based upon the for-
mention City of Tampa Staff Report and Planning Commission’s findings for File
number TA/CPA 23-19 for the property located at 16901 Morris Bridge Road, Folio
Number 059221- 9014. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 7) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667) - (Quasi-judicial
proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
3. File No. AB2-23-19
Public hearing on the application for Grace Yang, requesting a Special Use 2 for a Restaurant;
Beer, Wine, and Liquor (Consumption On Premises Only), generally located at 1500 West
Swann Avenue. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on behalf of the City.
Susan Johnson-Velez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, appeared and answered questions by
City Council.
Grace Yang, applicant's representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make comment:
Marylou Bailey
Patric Cimino
Pam Cannella
Harold Walker
Jennifer Stylen
Chaz Brook
Blake Freeland
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Item 3 – File No. AB2-23-19 continued:
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (S-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - restaurant (consumption on
premises only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic content -
beer, wine and liquor - on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1500 West
Swann Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 3; providing
that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing ABl-22-29;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said public hearing be continued to February 22, 2024
at 5:01 p.m., per the verbal request of Grace Yang, applicant's representative. Motion
carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Hurtak and Miranda voting no.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That the documents submitted by Grace Yang, applicant's
representative, for said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That the written comments submitted in
opposition/support, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
4. File No. AB2-23-25 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN; Viera absent at vote)
Public hearing on the application for Terry A. Haley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a Small
Venue (Consumption On Premise/Package Sales Consumption Off Premise) Beer and Wine,
generally located at 723 West Columbus Drive. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with
Chapter 14.
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on behalf of the City.
Terry Haley, applicant's representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - small venue (consumption on
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of beer
and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 723 West Columbus
Drive, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2; providing that all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title
only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously by voice roll call vote of 6-0 with Viera being absent at vote. (Second reading
and adoption to be held on December 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
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5. File No. AB2-23-26 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public hearing on the application of La Union Marti-Maceo Soc, requesting for AB Sales
generally located at 1226 East 7th Avenue for a Small Venue (Consumption On Premises and
Package Sales Off Premises Consumption) Beer, Wine and Liquor.
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on behalf of the City.
Grace Yang, applicant's representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue (consumption on-
premises only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic content - beer,
wine and liquor - at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1226 East 7th
Avenue, as more particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing Ordinances No. 2006-8; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and
published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the conditions that was
agreed to by the applicant. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
6. File No. AB2-23-28 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public hearing on the application for Dale Mabry Hotel LLC, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Small Venue (Consumption On Premises and Package Sales Off Premises Consumption); Beer,
Wine, and Liquor, generally located at 6231 South Dale Mabry Highway. Proposed AB sales
hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on behalf of the City.
Amanda Hessein, applicant's representative, appeared remotely and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Item 6 – File No. AB2-23-28 continued:
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - small venue (consumption on
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of beer
and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 6231 South Dale Mabry
Highway, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2; providing that all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title
only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the changes
between first and second reading. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
7. File No. AB2-23-29 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public hearing on the application of Chip Williams, requesting a Special Use 2 for Bar/Lounge
(Consumption On Premises and Package Sales Off Premises Consumption) Beer, Wine and
Liquor, generally located at 1625 East 7th Avenue. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with
Chapter 14.
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on behalf of the City.
Chip Williams, applicant's representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - bar/lounge (consumption on-
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of
beverages regardless of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - at or from that certain lot,
plot or tract of land located at 1625 East 7th Avenue, as more particularly described in
Section 3; providing that all ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed;
repealing Ordinance No. 2012-89, providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the revision sheet
between first and second reading. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 6-0
with Henderson being absent at vote. (Second reading and adoption to be held on
December 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
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INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
8. File No. CM23-2020
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the Parks and Recreation Department be requested to appear
and present a report on what is dedicated to special needs children with intellectual
disabilities on January 11, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. File No. CM23-2021
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Staff be requested to report on January 25, 2024 under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business on the process of having speed cameras in school zones.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
10. Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That the speaker sign-in sheets presented by Chair Maniscalco, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 7:29 p.m. on this the 30th day of November 2023.
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, November 30, 2023
5:01 PM
EVENING FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
Guido Maniscalco, Chair - District 2 At-Large
Alan Clendenin, Chair Pro-Tem - District 1 At-Large
Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large
Bill Carlson, District 4
Gwendolyn Henderson, District 5
Charlie Miranda, District 6
Luis Viera, District 7
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMPA.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the Office of the City Clerk at (813) 274-8397 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
date of the meeting.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, CMC
City Clerk
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR:
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AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH THE USE OF CMT, SEE:
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tablet or a computer equipped with a camera and microphone) that will enable you to be seen (video)
and heard (audio) by the City Council and all other participants. For these specific two-way video
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call the Office of the City Clerk at 813-274-8397 for assistance.
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to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is
made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or
meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
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5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings) - (Non
Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. BG23-165
Public hearing to consider the draft Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation
Report to The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development regarding the
City’s Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Home
Investment Partnership, and Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids Programs
for the 2022 program and 2023 fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2023.
Memorandum from Kayon Henderson, Director of Housing and Community
Development, transmitting a written report and PowerPoint presentation for said
agenda item. (To be R/F)
2. File No. TA/CPA 23-19
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance amending
the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for
the property located at 16901 Morris Bridge Road and Folio Number 059221-9014,
from Rural Estate-10 (RE-10) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) to Suburban
Mixed Use-3 (SMU-3) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA); Providing for repeal
of all ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 7) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667) - (Quasi-judicial
proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
3. File No. AB2-23-19
Public hearing on the application for Grace Yang, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Restaurant; Beer, Wine, and Liquor (Consumption On Premises Only), generally
located at 1500 West Swann Avenue. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with
Chapter 14.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance
approving a Special Use Permit (S-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - restaurant
(consumption on premises only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of
alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - on that certain lot, plot or tract of land
located at 1500 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described
in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are
repealed; repealing AB1-22-29; providing an effective date.
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4. File No. AB2-23-25
Public hearing on the application for Terry A. Haley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Small Venue (Consumption On Premise/Package Sales Consumption Off Premise) Beer
and Wine, generally located at 723 West Columbus Drive. Proposed AB sales hours:
Consistent with Chapter 14.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance
approving a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - small venue
(consumption on premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making
lawful the sale of beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land
located at 723 West Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in
Section 2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed;
providing an effective date.
5. File No. AB2-23-26
Public hearing on the application of La Union Marti-Maceo Soc, requesting for AB
Sales generally located at 1226 East 7th Avenue for a Small Venue (Consumption On
Premises and Package Sales Off Premises Consumption) Beer, Wine and Liquor.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance
approving a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue
(consumption on-premises only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless
of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of
land located at 1226 East 7th Avenue, as more particularly described in Section 3;
providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing
Ordinances No. 2006-8; providing an effective date.
6. File No. AB2-23-28
Public hearing on the application for Dale Mabry Hotel LLC, requesting a Special Use 2
for a Small Venue (Consumption On Premises and Package Sales Off Premises
Consumption); Beer, Wine, and Liquor, generally located at 6231 South Dale Mabry
Highway. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance approving
a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverages sales - small venue (consumption
on premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the
sale of beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 6231
South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section
2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed;
providing an effective date.
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7. File No. AB2-23-29
Public hearing on the application of Chip Williams, requesting a Special Use 2 for
Bar/Lounge (Consumption On Premises and Package Sales Off Premises Consumption)
Beer, Wine and Liquor, generally located at 1625 East 7th Avenue. Proposed AB sales
hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance
approving a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - bar/lounge
(consumption on-premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making
lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - at
or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1625 East 7th Avenue, as more
particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinance or parts of ordinances
in conflict are repealed; repealing Ordinance No. 2012-89, providing an effective date.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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COUNCIL AND CRA INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRESENTATIONS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to Rule 7(I) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, persons requesting to use electronic media
for presentation to City Council are required to notify the Chair, the City Clerk’s office and the City
of Tampa Cable Communication Department (CTTV) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. The
electronic media must be delivered to CTTV at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to broadcast.
COUNCIL AND CRA MEETINGS
All Council and CRA sessions are open to the public. Additional meetings may be scheduled by Council
or by the CRA.
Council Regular sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CRA regular sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Council Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage sessions are held the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
at 5:01 p.m.
Council Workshop session is held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CTTV VIEWINGS:
CTTV is viewable on Channel 640 [Bright House Networks] and on Channel 15 [Verizon].
Replays of all meetings are viewable by visiting: City Of Tampa Meetings - YouTube
AGENDA AVAILABILITY
Council and CRA draft/final/action agendas are prepared for each Council and CRA meeting and are
available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
Council Draft agendas for the regular sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
CRA Draft Agenda for the regular session held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are available
approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
Council Draft agendas for the evening sessions held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the evening session.
Council Draft agenda for the workshop session held on the 4th Thursdays of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REGULAR SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
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City Council may establish time limits for members of the public to address Council. Unless such time
limit is otherwise established, each member of the public shall be limited to three minutes. Members of
the public addressing Council shall observe all time limitations that may apply.
Speakers shall refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks.
Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
No one present during a Council meeting shall engage in disruptive behavior, including intentionally
making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
The Chair shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak without being recognized or
who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. No person shall
approach the dais of the City Council during meetings except Council members and employees of the
City, unless invited by a member of Council.
All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with Council rules. Persons failing to do
so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
All persons attending the meeting are subject to search- Weapons are prohibited. Chapter 790.06
(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER'S WAIVER FORM
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their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public
hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
Council. Speaking time is one minute per name up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The COMMITTEE portion of the agenda is known as the CONSENT Agenda. It is an effective procedure
used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee
and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a
member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item
will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
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CANCELLATION OF A NOTICED, SCHEDULED HEARING
There are times when a noticed, scheduled hearing will not be heard due to the petition not being
perfected. You may call the Office of the City Clerk anytime four days prior to the hearing to confirm
that the hearing will be held.
COUNCIL/CRA CALENDAR
The Council/CRA Calendar is updated by the Office of the City Clerk after the action agenda(s) has been
finalized and printed.
Items placed on the Council/CRA Calendar are the regular, evening, and workshop sessions scheduled
by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
The updated Council/CRA Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City
Hall and are also available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line Repository on the City of Tampa’s website
via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
ADA INFORMATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons
with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact
the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at (813) 274-3964, or email at TampaADA@tampagov.net at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the meeting.
PARKING FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CITY HALL
Fort Brooke has approximately 600 spaces dedicated for hourly parking. This facility is located
between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting
Street (the north module). The fee for parking is $2.00 per hour with a maximum of $12.00 for the
day.
Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include
Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting
Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located
north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.
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Copy the link below to use their trip planner for the best route from your location. Bike racks are
available on the west side of the building: http://www.gohart.org/routes/plan/tripplanner.html
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
Fax: 813-274-8306
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Land Uses, Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Land Development Coordination
or Zoning Categories: Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Closure/Vacating Petitions: Right-of-Way/Mapping
Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Plan Amendments: Planning Commission
Phone: 813-272-5940
Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications
Phone: 813-274-8217
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