Council Evening
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · December 14, 2023
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, December 14, 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 5:05 p.m. on this
the 14th day of December 2023 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair , presiding. Members present upon
roll call were: Miranda, Henderson, Clendenin, and Maniscalco constituting a quorum. Hurtak
arrived at 5:05p.m., Carlson and Viera arrived at 5:06p.m.
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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5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. TA/CPA 23-16 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
(Ordinance 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 Folio Numbers 140515.1214 and 140515.1216, from Heavy Industrial (HI) to
Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict;
Providing for severability; Providing an effective date. (Continued from September 28, 2023)
Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, approached and presented staff report on said public
hearing.
Jake Cremer and Tina Elcblad, applicant’s representatives, appeared and presented on said
public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) 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 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024 at 9:30
a.m.)
Email from Carol Walden, Sterns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.,
transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said PowerPoint presentation, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. File No. TA-CPA 23-05
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending the City of
Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for property
located at 110 East Oak Avenue, 2005 North Tampa Street, 1813 North Franklin Street, 1708,
1905 and 1909 North Florida Avenue, 106 East Palm Avenue and Folio Number 192338.0000,
from Community Commercial-35 (CC-35) to Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60); providing for
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
(Continued from Jun 22, 2023 and October 12, 2023)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be continued
at the request of the applicant’s representative.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be continued to February 8,
2024 at 5:01 p.m., per the request of Alex Schaler, applicant's representative.
Email from Alex Schaler, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to February 8, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 16 ) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
3. File No. REZ-23-37
Public Hearing from October 12, 2023 on application of Stephen Michelini requesting to
rezone property generally located at 7105, 7109 & 7111 S. Kissimmee Street; Folio
138665.0000 & 138666.0000 from IG (Industrial General), CG (Commercial General) and RS-
50 (Residential Single Family) to PD (Planned Development; Residential Single Family
Attached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be continued
at the request of the applicant’s representative.
Stephen Michelini, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to March 21, 2024.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make comment:
Stephanie Poynor
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 7105, 7109 and 7111 South Kissimmee Street and Folio Numbers
138665-0000 and 138666-0000, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IG (Industrial General), CG (Commercial
General), and RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential,
Single-Family Attached); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be continued to March 21, 2024
at 5:01 p.m., per the verbal request of Stephen Michelini, applicant's representative.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the email from Stephen Michelini, applicant’s
representative, requesting that said public hearing be continued to March 21, 2024, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
4. File No. REZ-23-32 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of MF213 LLC request to rezone property generally located at
2501 East Fowler Avenue from CG (Commercial General) and CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD
(Residential Multi-Family, Restaurant, Restaurant Drive-In, and Office, Business Professional).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Ava Russo, 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 4 – File No. REZ-23-32 continued:
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2501 East Fowler Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CG (Commercial
General) and CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Multi-
Family, Restaurant, Restaurant Drive-In and Office/Business Professional); 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. Motion carried unanimously
by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024
at 9:30 a.m.)
5. File No. REZ-23-70 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Clendenin no)
Public Hearing on application of Brian James O'Malley and Ruth Lynn Padilla request to
rezone property generally located at 7212 South Sherrill Street from RS-50 (Residential Single
Family) to RM-18 (Residential Multi-Family).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Ruth Lynn Padilla, applicant, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 7212 South Sherrill Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential,
Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried by voice roll call
vote of 6-1 with Clendenin voting no. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January
11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.)
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6. File No. REZ-23-95 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Pkmr I LLC request to rezone property generally located at
3616 West Ballast Point Boulevard from PD to PD (Restaurant, Drive-In).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Alex Schaler, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 3616 West Ballast Point Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and
more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned
Development) to PD (Planned Development, Restaurant Drive-In); providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Clendenin-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 revision sheet.
Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to
be held on January 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.)
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban
Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
7. File No. REZ-23-97 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Ryan Reynolds request to rezone property generally located
at 2602, 2616 South MacDill Avenue, and 3008 West Barcelona Street from PD to PD
(Restaurant and Commercial, Recreational Indoor).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Tyler Hudson, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2602 and 2616 South MacDill Avenue and 3008 West Barcelona Street,
in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning
district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Restaurant
and Commercial, Recreational, Indoor); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) 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 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024 at
9:30 a.m.)
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8. File No. REZ-23-102 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Tiny Pearl2 LLC request to rezone property generally located
at 2006 S. Habana Avenue, Units A & B from RS-50 (Residential Single Family) to RM-12
(Residential Multi-Family).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Chris Colntes, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2006 South Habana Avenue, Units A and B, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-
50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-12 (Residential, Multi-Family); 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 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024 at
9:30 a.m.)
9. File No. REZ-23-103 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally located at
2816 East Corrine Street from RM-16 (Residential Multi-Family) to RM-24 (Residential Multi-
Family).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Ray Hajian, applicant, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2816 East Corrine Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 (Residential,
Multi-Family) to RM-24 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) 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 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024 at 9:30
a.m.)
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10. File No. REZ-23-106 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of 2810 W MLK Blvd LLC request to rezone property generally
located at 2810 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 2809 W. Virginia Ave. from CG
(Commercial General), RO-1 (Residential Office), RS-50 (Residential, Single Family) to PD
(Office, Medical).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Clayton Bricklemyer, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2810 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2809 West Virginia
Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from
zoning district classification(s) CG (Commercial General), RO-1 (Residential Office) and RS-50
(Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Office, Medical); 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. Motion carried unanimously
by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 11, 2024
at 9:30 a.m.)
11. File No. REZ-23-109 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Alliance 46th St Tampa LLC request to rezone property
generally located at Folio 140515.1213 and 140515.1215 from IH (Industrial Heavy) to PD
(Residential, Multi-Family, Mid-rise and Commercial Parking).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; and Jennifer
Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Jake Cremer, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Item 11 – File No. REZ-23-109 continued:
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of West of North 46th Street, Folio Numbers 140515-1213 and 140515-
1215, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning
district classification(s) IH (Industrial Heavy) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Multi-
Family, Mid-Rise and Commercial Parking) providing an effective date.
Motion (Viera-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 revision sheet. Motion
carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held
on January 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.)
Email from Carol Walden, Sterns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson,
P.A., transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said PowerPoint presentation, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban
Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
12. File No. REZ-23-74
Public Hearing on application of RMC Tampa Commons LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 201 North Dale Mabry Highway from PD to PD (Storefront Residential,
Office and Commercial; Office, Business Professional; Retail Sales, Shopper's Goods;
Restaurant; and Personal Services).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be continued
at the request of the applicant’s representative.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be continued to January 18,
2024 at 5:01 p.m., per the request of Addie Clark, applicant's representative.
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to January 18, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said email be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. File No. REZ-23-52 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Continued Public Hearing from November 9, 2023 on application of Juan C. Quiones request
to rezone property generally located at 6008 and 6010 N. Armenia Avenue from PD to PD
(Residential Multi-Family and Residential Single-Family Semi-Detached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be removed
from the agenda.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
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14. File No. VAC-23-21 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on Application by RMC Tampa Commons, LLC requesting to vacate a portion
of Marie Avenue lying North of Kennedy Boulevard, South of North B Street, East of Dale
Mabry Highway, and West of Sterling Avenue.
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be removed
from the agenda.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
15. File No. REZ-23-101 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Daniel Truong request to rezone property generally located
at 4170 E. Hillsborough Avenue from CI (Commercial Intensive) and RM-24 (Residential Multi-
Family) to PD (Vehicle Repair, Major; Retail Sales, Shopper's Goods; and Open Storage).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be removed
from the agenda.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
16. File No. REZ-23-92 (Not heard; Withdrawn)
Public Hearing on application of Mark Bentley request to rezone property generally located
at 3904 and 3906 Greenwood Drive from RS-60 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared and requested that said public hearing be
withdrawn from the agenda.
Email from Mark Bentley, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
withdrawn.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be withdrawn from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
17. File No. CM23-1799
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council be requested to reschedule the motion to have staff
report on ways to use the $280,000 that was allocated before a TPD grant was received,
with the goal to keep the youth busy with something to do in the evenings and in the later
hours on weekends, that was scheduled to be heard on December 21, 2023 to January 25,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished. Motion carried unanimously.
18. File No. CM23-2159
Motion: (Maniscalco-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
Russell Haupert, T&I Director, who is retiring from the City of Tampa; further, that said
commendation be presented on December 21, 2023 under Ceremonial Activities and/or
Presentations. Motion carried unanimously.
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19. File No. CM23-2162
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Planning Commission and City Planning Staff be
requested to provide a report on January 25, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished,
regarding the follow-up actions from the September workshop related to the 2045 Future
Land Use update. Motion carried unanimously.
20. File No. E2023-48
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation off-site to
the late Tyron Walker, founder of Miracles of Outreach; further, that said commendation be
presented to his wife Michelle Walker. Motion carried unanimously.
21. File No. CM23-83604
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Parks and Recreation Staff be requested to report on April 4,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business on athletic facilities designed or made
inclusive for all people regardless of any abilities. Motion carried unanimously.
22. File No. E2023-8 CH 27
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That Council schedules a public hearing on January 25, 2024 at
1:30 p.m. for a Notice of Intent to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to Land
Development Code Section 27-318, for the property located at 2201 North Florida Avenue;
further, the City Clerk’s Office be requested to notify owners and holder of the property by
certified mail. Motion carried unanimously with Viera and Carlson being absent at vote.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
23. Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) 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 6:55 p.m. on this the 14th day of December 2023.
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, December 14, 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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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
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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
1. File No. TA/CPA 23-16
(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 Folio Numbers 140515.1214 and 140515.1216, from Heavy
Industrial (HI) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); Providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
(Continued from September 28, 2023)
2. File No. TA-CPA 23-05
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending
the City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use
Map, for property located at 110 East Oak Avenue, 2005 North Tampa Street, 1813
North Franklin Street, 1708, 1905 and 1909 North Florida Avenue, 106 East Palm
Avenue and Folio Number 192338.0000, from Community Commercial-35 (CC-35) to
Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict;
providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Continued from Jun 22, 2023
and October 12, 2023)
Email from Alex Schaler, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to February 8, 2024. (To be R/F)
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 16 ) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667))
3. File No. REZ-23-37
Public Hearing from October 12, 2023 on application of Stephen Michelini requesting
to rezone property generally located at 7105, 7109 & 7111 S. Kissimmee Street; Folio
138665.0000 & 138666.0000 from IG (Industrial General), CG (Commercial General)
and RS-50 (Residential Single Family) to PD (Planned Development; Residential Single
Family Attached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 7105, 7109 and 7111 South Kissimmee Street and
Folio Numbers 138665-0000 and 138666-0000, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and
more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IG
(Industrial General), CG (Commercial General), and RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family)
to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family Attached); providing an
effective date.
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4. File No. REZ-23-32
Public Hearing on application of MF213 LLC request to rezone property generally
located at 2501 East Fowler Avenue from CG (Commercial General) and CI
(Commercial Intensive) to PD (Residential Multi-Family, Restaurant, Restaurant Drive-
In, and Office, Business Professional).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2501 East Fowler Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) CG (Commercial General) and CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD
(Planned Development, Residential, Multi-Family, Restaurant, Restaurant Drive-In and
Office/Business Professional); providing an effective date.
5. File No. REZ-23-70
Public Hearing on application of Brian James O'Malley and Ruth Lynn Padilla request
to rezone property generally located at 7212 South Sherrill Street from RS-50
(Residential Single Family) to RM-18 (Residential Multi-Family).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 7212 South Sherrill Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-
Family); providing an effective date.
6. File No. REZ-23-95
Public Hearing on application of Pkmr I LLC request to rezone property generally
located at 3616 West Ballast Point Boulevard from PD to PD (Restaurant, Drive-In).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 3616 West Ballast Point Boulevard, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Restaurant
Drive-In); providing an effective date.
7. File No. REZ-23-97
Public Hearing on application of Ryan Reynolds request to rezone property generally
located at 2602, 2616 South MacDill Avenue, and 3008 West Barcelona Street from
PD to PD (Restaurant and Commercial, Recreational Indoor).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2602 and 2616 South MacDill Avenue and 3008
West Barcelona Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD
(Planned Development, Restaurant and Commercial, Recreational, Indoor); providing
an effective date.
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8. File No. REZ-23-102
Public Hearing on application of Tiny Pearl2 LLC request to rezone property generally
located at 2006 S. Habana Avenue, Units A & B from RS-50 (Residential Single Family)
to RM-12 (Residential Multi-Family).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2006 South Habana Avenue, Units A and B, in the
City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning
district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-12 (Residential, Multi-
Family); providing an effective date.
9. File No. REZ-23-103
Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally
located at 2816 East Corrine Street from RM-16 (Residential Multi-Family) to RM-24
(Residential Multi-Family).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2816 East Corrine Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to RM-24 (Residential, Multi-
Family); providing an effective date.
10. File No. REZ-23-106
Public Hearing on application of 2810 W MLK Blvd LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 2810 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 2809 W. Virginia Ave.
from CG (Commercial General), RO-1 (Residential Office), RS-50 (Residential, Single
Family) to PD (Office, Medical).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2810 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and
2809 West Virginia Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly
described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CG (Commercial General),
RO-1 (Residential Office) and RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned
Development, Office, Medical); providing an effective date.
11. File No. REZ-23-109
Public Hearing on application of Alliance 46th St Tampa LLC request to rezone
property generally located at Folio 140515.1213 and 140515.1215 from IH (Industrial
Heavy) to PD (Residential, Multi-Family, Mid-rise and Commercial Parking).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of West of North 46th Street, Folio Numbers 140515-
1213 and 140515-1215, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IH (Industrial Heavy) to PD (Planned
Development, Residential, Multi-Family, Mid-Rise and Commercial Parking) providing
an effective date.
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12. File No. REZ-23-74
Public Hearing on application of RMC Tampa Commons LLC request to rezone
property generally located at 201 North Dale Mabry Highway from PD to PD
(Storefront Residential, Office and Commercial; Office, Business Professional; Retail
Sales, Shopper's Goods; Restaurant; and Personal Services).
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to January 18, 2024. (To be R/F)
13. File No. REZ-23-52 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Continued Public Hearing from November 9, 2023 on application of Juan C. Quiones
request to rezone property generally located at 6008 and 6010 N. Armenia Avenue
from PD to PD (Residential Multi-Family and Residential Single-Family Semi-
Detached).
14. File No. VAC-23-21 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on Application by RMC Tampa Commons, LLC requesting to vacate a
portion of Marie Avenue lying North of Kennedy Boulevard, South of North B Street,
East of Dale Mabry Highway, and West of Sterling Avenue.
15. File No. REZ-23-101 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Daniel Truong request to rezone property generally
located at 4170 E. Hillsborough Avenue from CI (Commercial Intensive) and RM-24
(Residential Multi-Family) to PD (Vehicle Repair, Major; Retail Sales, Shopper's Goods;
and Open Storage).
16. File No. REZ-23-92
Public Hearing on application of Mark Bentley request to rezone property generally
located at 3904 and 3906 Greenwood Drive from RS-60 to PD (Residential Single
Family Detached).
Email from Mark Bentley, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be withdrawn. (To be R/F)
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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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
Only during public hearings, individuals in the audience may designate a spokesperson to speak on
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.
City Hall can be accessed by transit utilizing the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART).
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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