Council Evening
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · June 27, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, June 27, 2024
5:01 PM
PROPOSED EVENING ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in an evening session at 5:03 p.m. on the
27th day of June 2024 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair, presiding. Members present upon roll call were:
Clendenin, Henderson, Miranda, and Maniscalco constituting a quorum. Hurtak and Viera arrived at
5:04 p.m. Carlson arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Jazmean Afanador, City Clerk Support Technician/
Office of the City Clerk, recording secretary for these proceedings.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously with Carlson being absent at vote.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. AAP24-5010
Second Public Hearing for the fiscal year 2025/program year 2024 Annual Action Plan; which
includes the Community Development Block Grant program, Emergency Solutions Grants
program, Home Investment Partnerships program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons
with Aids program; providing an effective date. (Motion adopting the resolution to schedule
said public hearing initiated by Miranda-Henderson on May 16, 2024)
Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development Supervisor, appeared and presented
on behalf of the City.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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2. File No. E2024-8 CH 27 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public Hearing to consider an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly
Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Amending
Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land Development), Amending Section 27-100, Compliance with
certificates of appropriateness; Amending Section 27-117, Compliance with certificates of
appropriateness; Amending Section 27-132, Regulations governing individual special uses;
Amending Section 27-156, official schedule of district regulations; Amending Section 27-159,
Permitted projections into required yards; Amending Section 27-177, Historic district
established; Amending Section 27-178, Alternative parking requirements; Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; Providing for severability; Providing
an effective date. (Motion adopting the resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by
Miranda-Henderson on May 16, 2024)
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager; Major Eric DiFelice, Tampa Police
Department, appeared and presented on behalf of the City; Dana Crosby Collier, Senior
Assistant City Attorney II, Susan Johnson-Velez, Senior Assistant City Attorney II, approached
and answered questions.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make comments:
David Bailey
Stephanie Harrison-Bailey
Chris Curry
Carroll Ann Bennett
Stephanie Poynor
Stephen Michelini – submitted documents
Claire Fenlon May
Cory Brown
Frank Rodriguez
Jennifer Packing Ebuen
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of
Tampa Code of Ordinances, Amending Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land Development),
amending Section 27-100, Compliance with certificates of appropriateness; Amending
Section 27-117, Compliance with certificates of appropriateness; Amending Section 27-132,
Regulations governing individual special uses; Amending Section 27-156, Official schedule of
district regulations; amending Section 27-159, Permitted Projections into required yards;
amending Section 27-177, Historic District Established; amending Section 27-178, Alternative
Parking Requirements; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing for severability; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and
published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include landscaping verbiage; to
add the words “annual permit” on the Alcohol Beverage sales; and approve said ordinance
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as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (Second reading and adoption will be held on
July 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Code Enforcement staff be requested to present on October 3,
2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, with a 5-minute bi-monthly report on
monitoring the parking compliance in Ybor City; further, that Eric Cotton, Development
Coordination Manager; or Abbey Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and
Economic Opportunity, be requested to be present to provide an update on the progress of
getting parking lots into compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents submitted by Stephen Michelini, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
3. File No. TA/CPA24-01 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN; Viera absent at vote)
Continued Public Hearing from May 23, 2024, on a privately initiated map amendment to the
Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property located at 307 North
Westland Avenue and 2109, 2111 and 2113 West North B Street from Residential-20 (R-20)
to Residential-35 (R-35).
Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and presented staff report.
Billy Molloy, applicant’s representative, approached and presented on said public hearing.
Billy Molloy, applicant’s representative, approached for rebuttal.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Maniscalco and Viera being absent at vote.
(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 307 North Westland Avenue and 2109, 2111 AND 2113 West North B
Street, from Residential-20 (R-20) to Residential-35 (R-35); providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) 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
with Viera being absent at vote. (Second reading and adoption will be held on July 18,
2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
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5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 6) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
4. File No. AB2-24-09 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public Hearing on the application for Mark Bentley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Restaurant; Beer, Wine and Liquor (Consumption On Premises Only), generally located at 226
S. Boulevard, 825 W. Platt St., 217 S. Fielding Ave. Proposed AB Sales hours consistent with
Chapter 14.
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager, approached and presented on behalf of the
City.
Ryan Manasse, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) 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 – 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 226 South
Boulevard, 825 West Platt Street and 217 South Fielding Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more
particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict are repealed; repealing AB1-22-008; providing an effective date.
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. To include the revision sheet. Motion
carried unanimously. (Second reading and adoption will be held on July 18, 2024, at 10:00
a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents submitted by Ryan Manasse, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
5. File No. AB2-24-10 (Ord. approved on 1st reading- UNAN)
Public Hearing on the application of Terry A. Haley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a Small
Venue; Beer and Wine (Consumption On Premises/Package Sales Consumption Off Premises),
generally located at 6102 S. MacDill Ave. Unit F. Proposed AB Sales hours consistent with
Chapter 14.
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager, approached and presented on behalf of the
City.
Terry Haley, applicant’s representative, approached and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) 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 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 6102 South MacDill
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Avenue, Suite F, 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: (Viera-Clendenin) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include Councilmember
Hurtak’s agreement regarding amplified sound and changes between first and second
reading. Motion carried unanimously. (Second reading and adoption will be held on July 18,
2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents submitted by Terry Haley, be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
6. File No. AB2-24-08 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application for Shelbi Weeks requesting a Special Use 2 for a Small Venue;
Beer and Wine (Consumption On Premises/Package Sales Consumption Off Premises),
generally located at 4703 N. Nebraska Avenue. Proposed AB Sales hours: Consistent with
Chapter 14.
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager, approached and requested that said public
hearing be removed from the agenda.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with Carlson being absent at vote.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
7. File No. CM24-6829
Motion: (Carlson-Viera) That the motion “Staff to report in-person on the possibility of
creating a safety and security plan for Ybor City that would comply with the CRA funding
rules” on September 5, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, be amended to
include “TPD presentation on Ybor safety and security plan.” Motion carried unanimously.
8. File No. CM24-4302
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion “Staff to report in conjunction with the Historical
Marker Committee, regarding the restoration of the World War I African American Soldiers
Memorial at Memorial Park.”, be amended to a written report on July 18, 2024, under
Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
9. File No. CM23-83117
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion “Staff to provide an update with the HIVE on
accessible, disability friendly housing with the City of Tampa.”, be amended to a written
report on August 1, 2024, under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
10. File No. CM24-4065
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion “Staff to report on the repaving of 30th Street.”,
be amended to a written report on August 1, 2024, under Written Staff Reports. Motion
carried unanimously.
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11. File No. E2021-8 CH 11 & 18
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion “Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire
Rescue to provide a written report regarding the status of the Public Safety Master Plan
Consultant.”, be amended to be heard on July 18, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished
Business; Further, that the City of Tampa Fire Chief be requested to be present for
questions on said written report. Motion carried unanimously.
12. File No. E2021-8 CH 11 & 18
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion “Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire
Rescue to provide a written report regarding the Public Safety Master Plan proposed
budget”, be amended to request the City of Tampa Fire Chief to be present for questions on
said written report on August 1, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion
carried unanimously.
13. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That the motion “That a representative from TECO be requested
to present their proposed rate increase and any hardship assistance available for residents;
further, that it be presented at a later date to be determined”, be removed. Motion carried
unanimously.
14. File No. CM24-4303
Motion: (Hurtak-Maniscalco) That the motion “Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for
Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear and report on the Land Development
Code Reform Process”, on July 18, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business be
removed. Motion carried unanimously.
15. File No. CM24-5118
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That the motion “Staff to present a communications plan for the
City’s Workforce Development Strategy, and release and implementation of the Good Jobs,
Great Careers Collaborative Workforce Ecosystem Plan”, be amended to a written staff
report on July 18, 2024, under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
16. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That Council be requested to present a commendation honoring
Andrea Klara Feldman, a Holocaust survivor; further that said commendation be presented
off-site. Motion carried unanimously.
17. File No. B2020-10
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That the presentation “FDOT, Florida Department of
Transportation to update on projects within the City of Tampa – Quarterly update”, be
rescheduled from July 18, 2024, under Commendations and/or Presentations to August 22,
2024, under Commendations and/or Presentations. Motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the speaker sign-in sheet 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 7:10 p.m. on the 27th day of June 2024.
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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.
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Link for “Meetings on Demand” on City Council’s webpage at: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council. The
closed captioning transcripts for the hearing impaired are also available on the same webpage, under the
Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, June 27, 2024
5:01 PM
EVENING FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 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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“communications media technology” (“CMT”).
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JUDICIAL OR LEGISLATIVE MATTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PUBLIC HEARINGS VIA CMT, INCLUDING SCHEDULES, A LINK TO REGISTRATIONS FORMS,
AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH THE USE OF CMT, SEE:
https://www.tampa.gov/quasi
In order to participate via CMT you must have access to a communications media device (such as a
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
virtual meeting formats, cell phones and smartphones are not compatible as they will not allow you
to share your camera when connected.
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call the Office of the City Clerk at 813-274-8397 for assistance.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Tampa City Council with respect to any matter
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 3) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. AAP24-5010
Public Hearing for the fiscal year 2025/program year 2024 Annual Action Plan; which
includes the Community Development Block Grant program, Emergency Solutions
Grants program, Home Investment Partnerships program, and Housing Opportunities
for Persons with Aids program; providing an effective date. (Motion adopting the
resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by Miranda-Henderson on May
16, 2024)
2. File No. E2024-8 CH 27
Public Hearing to consider an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to
Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of
Ordinances, Amending Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land Development), Amending
Section 27-100, Compliance with certificates of appropriateness; Amending Section
27-117, Compliance with certificates of appropriateness; Amending Section 27-132,
Regulations governing individual special uses; Amending Section 27-156, official
schedule of district regulations; Amending Section 27-159, Permitted projections into
required yards; Amending Section 27-177, Historic district established; Amending
Section 27-178, Alternative parking requirements; Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith; Providing for severability; Providing an effective
date. (Motion adopting the resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by
Miranda-Henderson on May 16, 2024)(Second reading and adoption will be held on
July 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to
City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Amending Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land
Development), Amending Section 27-100, Compliance with certificates of
appropriateness; Amending Section 27-117, Compliance with certificates of
appropriateness; Amending Section 27-132, Regulations governing individual special
uses; Amending Section 27-156, Official schedule of district regulations; Amending
Section 27-159, Permitted projections into required yards; Amending Section 27-177,
Historic district established; Amending Section 27-178, Alternative parking
requirements; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith;
Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
3. File No. TA/CPA24-01
Continued Public Hearing from May 23, 2024, on a privately initiated map
amendment to the Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property
located at 307 North Westland Avenue and 2109, 2111 and 2113 West North B Street
from Residential-20 (R-20) to Residential-35 (R-35).
(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 307 North Westland Avenue and 2109, 2111 AND 2113 West
North B Street, from Residential-20 (R-20) to Residential-35 (R-35); providing for
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective
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date.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 6) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
4. File No. AB2-24-09
Public Hearing on the application for Mark Bentley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Restaurant; Beer, Wine and Liquor (Consumption On Premises Only), generally
located at 226 S. Boulevard, 825 W. Platt St., 217 S. Fielding Ave. 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 – 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
226 South Boulevard, 825 West Platt Street and 217 South Fielding Avenue, Tampa,
Florida, as more particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing AB1-22-008; providing an
effective date.
5. File No. AB2-24-10
Public Hearing on the application of Terry A. Haley, requesting a Special Use 2 for a
Small Venue; Beer and Wine (Consumption On Premises/Package Sales Consumption
Off Premises), generally located at 6102 S. MacDill Ave. Unit F. 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 – 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 6102
South MacDill Avenue, Suite F, 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.
6. File No. AB2-24-08 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application for Shelbi Weeks requesting a Special Use 2 for a Small
Venue; Beer and Wine (Consumption On Premises/Package Sales Consumption Off
Premises), generally located at 4703 N. Nebraska Avenue. Proposed AB Sales hours:
Consistent with Chapter 14.
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
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 for first hour/$3.00 every hour after with a
maximum of $15.00 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
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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
Fax: 813-274-8306
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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