Council Evening
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · November 14, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:01 PM
PROPOSED EVENING ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor
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 November, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order.
Members present upon roll call were: Hurtak, Clendenin, Miranda, and Maniscalco, constituting a
quorum. Councilmember Viera arrived at 5:09 p.m.; Councilmember Henderson and Councilmember
Carlson arrived at 5:12 p.m.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
Charline SotoQuintana, recording secretary for these proceedings. The minutes were recorded and
prepared by Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously with Carlson, Henderson, and Viera being absent.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 1) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. VAC-24-09 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Continued public hearing from September 12, 2024 on application by Pawn Rattan (Agent-
Tyler Hudson) requesting to vacate the alley lying North of E Amelia Ave, South of E
Columbus Dr, East of N Florida Ave, and West of N Morgan St. (Rescheduled from October 10,
2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
Ross Samons, Right-of-Way & Mapping Coordinator, appeared and presented on said public
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hearing.
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 of the City of Tampa,
Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway/right-of-way located
north of Amelia Avenue, south of Columbus Drive, east of Florida Avenue, and west of
Morgan Street, within the plat of Neve block subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough
County, Florida, as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants,
conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement
and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts;
providing for severability; 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. Motion carried unanimously.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 19) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667).
2. File No. REZ-23-99
Continued Public Hearing from August 8, 2024 on application of Ricky De Camps request to
rezone property generally located at 319 Bayshore Blvd. from PD to PD (Storefront
Residential/Commercial Uses). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City
Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 319 Bayshore 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, storefront residential, all commercial
neighborhood uses); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said public hearing be continued to March 13, 2025 at
5:01 p.m.; further, that the 180-day rule be waived. Motion carried with Carlson and
Henderson being absent.
Email from Megan Smith, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to January 16, 2025 as well as waiving the 180-day approval period.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. File No. REZ-24-52
Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 on application of Pawn K. Rattan request
to rezone property generally located at 205, 207, 209 E Columbus Dr, 2301, 2303, 2307, 2315
N. Florida Ave & others from RM-24 & CI to PD (Storefront Residential, All CG Uses,
Commercial Parking). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of
Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
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Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; Danny Collins, Planning Commission; and Dennis Fernandez,
Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Manager, appeared and presented on said
public hearing.
Nick Herring, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Maureen Arill
Rick Fernandez (submitted documents)
Lou Villarosa
Erin McKinnon
Erica Greenberg Schneider
William Dobbins
Leigh Wilson Versagi
Ross Versagi
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be continued to December 12, 2024
at 5:01 p.m., per the verbal request of Nick Herring, applicant’s representative. Motion
carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, 2301, 2303, 2307 and 2315
North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and folio number 191372-0000, in
the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) and CI (commercial intensive) to PD
(planned development, storefront residential (commercial), all commercial general uses,
commercial parking); providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting a substitute resolution
for said public hearing.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously. (Title of said substitute resolution listed below)
Substitute resolution approving a Bonus Provision Agreement between Pawan K. Rattan,
Rattan Pawan K. Trustee, Framework Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-
52 for the property located at 2315 N. Florida Avenue, 2307 N. Florida Avenue, 2303 N.
Florida Avenue, 2301 N. Florida Avenue, 205 E. Columbus Drive, 204 E. Amelia Avenue, 206 E.
Amelia Avenue, 207 E. Columbus Drive, and 209 E. Columbus Drive, and an unaddressed
parcel along E. Amelia Avenue between N. Florida Avenue and N. Morgan Street, bearing
folio number 191373-0000; authorizing the execution thereof by the mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and
adoption of the ordinance)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents submitted by Rick Fernandez, be
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received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
4. File No. REZ-23-71
Public Hearing on application of Bryan W. Sykes request to rezone property generally located
at 5106 E. 21st Ave. from PD, RM-16 to CI. (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to
Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said public hearing be continued to January 16, 2025 at
5:01 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 5106 East 21st Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (planned
development) and RM-16 (residential, multi-family) to CI (commercial intensive); providing an
effective date.
5. File No. REZ-24-14 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Alex Rios request to rezone property generally located at
2539 W. Cherry St. from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-Detached).
(Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section
27-149(c)(6)c).
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Alex Rios, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2539 West Cherry 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 PD (planned development, residential, single-family, semi-detached);
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. Motion carried unanimously.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting a substitute resolution
for said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said substitute resolution be accepted, and be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote. (Title of
said substitute resolution listed below)
Substitute resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Fortune Realty
Consulting, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-14 for the property located at
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2539 West Cherry Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and
adoption of the ordinance)
6. File No. REZ-24-42 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of DRM Venture Holdings LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 2004 & 2014 Davis St., & Folio 199257.0100 from CI to PD (Residential
Single Family Attached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of
Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Dylan McCrory, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2004 and 2014 Davis Street and folio number 199257-0100, in the City
of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) CI (commercial intensive) to PD (planned development, residential, single-
family, attached); 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, and to include the revision
sheet. Motion carried unanimously. (Second reading and adoption to be held on December
5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
7. File No. REZ-24-55
Public Hearing on application of Ismrei LLC request to rezone property in the general vicinity
of 2005 Gordon St. from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-Detached).
(Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-
149(c)(6)c)
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be continued to December 12, 2024 at
5:01 p.m.. Motion carried with Carlson and Henderson being absent.
Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to December 12, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. File No. REZ-24-56 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Alturk LLC request to rezone property generally located at
708 N. Willow Ave. from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-Detached). (Rescheduled
from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
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Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Ralph Schuler and Omar Garcia, applicant’s representatives, appeared and presented on said
public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 708 North Willow Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (residential,
single-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, semi-detached);
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. Motion carried unanimously.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
9. File No. REZ-24-74 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Elizabeth C. Gutierrez & William Matos request to rezone
property in the general vicinity of 9313 N. 11th St. from RS-50 to PD (Residential Multi-
Family). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances,
Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Duane Milford, 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 9313 North 11th 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 PD (planned development, residential, multi-family); providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full, and to include the revision sheet.
Motion carried unanimously. (Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5,
2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
10. File No. REZ-24-105 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Jerry Alonzo request to rezone property in the general
vicinity of 2706 & 2708 W. Chestnut St. from RS-50 to RM-12. (Rescheduled from October 10,
2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
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Jerry Alonzo, 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 2706 and 2708 West Chestnut 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-12 (residential, multi-family); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-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.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
11. File No. REZ-24-106 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Jerry Alonzo request to rezone property in the general
vicinity of 2220 & 2222 Marconi St. from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached).
(Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-
149(c)(6)c)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Michael Cosentino, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2220 and 2222 Marconi 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 PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached); 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. Motion carried unanimously.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
12. File No. REZ-24-26 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Alex Rios request to rezone property generally located at
2704 W. Palmetto Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single Family Semi-Detached).
Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Alex Rios, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Lou Villarosa
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Alex Rios, applicant’s representative, provided a brief rebuttal on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2704 West Palmetto 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 PD (planned development, residential, single-family, semi-detached);
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. Motion carried unanimously.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Inkberry Realty, LLC and the City
of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-26 for the property generally located West of the Intersection
of West Palmetto Street and North Tampania Avenue, folio number 179149-0050;
authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective
date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance)
13. File No. REZ-24-62 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally
located at 1606 and 1608 North MacDill Avenue and Folio# 180542.0000 from RS-60 to PD
(Residential, Single Family Detached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Alex Rios, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Lou Villarosa
Alex Rios, applicant’s representative, provided a brief rebuttal on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 1606 and 1608 North MacDill Avenue and folio number 180542-0000,
in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning
district classification(s) RS-50 (residential, single-family) to PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-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.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
14. File No. REZ-24-67
Public Hearing on application of Mark Bentley request to rezone property generally located
at 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 Selbourne Avenue from RS-60 to PD
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(Residential, Single Family, Attached and Semi-Detached).
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be continued to December 12, 2024
at 5:01 p.m.; further, that the 180-day rule be waived. Motion carried with Carlson and
Henderson being absent.
Letter from Mark Bentley, applicant, requesting that said public hearing be continued to
December 12, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said letter, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
15. File No. REZ-24-71 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Hurtak, Henderson, & Carlson no)
Public Hearing on application of Stephen Michelini request to rezone property generally
located 4901 and 4903 South Quincy Street from CG to PD (Residential, Single Family
Attached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Sandra Martin (Submitted document)
Stephanie Poynor
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, provided a brief rebuttal on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 4901 and 4903 South Quincy Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and
more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CG (commercial
general) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family attached); providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-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 by voice roll call
vote of 4-3 with Hurtak, Henderson, and Carlson voting no. (Second reading and adoption
to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the document submitted by Sandra Martin, be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
16. File No. REZ-24-80 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN; Miranda abstain)
Public Hearing on application of Eliane Probasco request to rezone property generally
located at 1007 and 1011 North Armenia Avenue from PD to PD (Business Professional
Office).
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LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Elaine Probasco, applicant, and Ryan Renardo, applicant’s representative, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously
with Miranda abstaining.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 1007 and 1011 North Armenia Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida,
and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16
(residential, multi-family) and PD (planned development) to PD (planned development,
business professional office); 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. Motion carried unanimously with
Miranda abstaining. (Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00
a.m.)
17. File No. REZ-24-81 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson & Hurtak no)
Public Hearing on application of Isabelle Albert request to rezone property generally located
at 3109 North Boulevard from RS-50 to RO (Residential Office).
Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Isabelle Albert, applicant, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
David Wright
Isabelle Albert, applicant, provided a brief rebuttal on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 3109 North Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (residential,
single-family) to RO (residential office); providing an effective date
Motion: (Miranda-Carlson) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full, and to include the revision sheet.
Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 Carlson and Hurtak voting no. (Second reading
and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
18. File No. REZ-24-88 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Ali Mansour request to rezone property generally located at
3111 East 22nd Avenue from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single Family Detached).
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Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Ali Mansour, applicant, 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 3111 East 22nd Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (residential,
single-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached); providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-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.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
19. File No. REZ-24-70 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public hearing on application of Esi Properties Llc request to rezone property generally
located at 3602 West Azeele Street from PD to PD (Office, Business Professional and
Medical).
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously with Carlson and Henderson being absent.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
20. File No. CM24-10076
Motion: (Maniscalco-Viera) That Johnny Wong, TPO Executive Director, be requested to
provide a 5-minute presentation on December 5, 2024 under Commendations and/or
Presentations, to discuss the progress made on the regional merger study and ask if Council
is comfortable with the scope of work. Motion carried unanimously.
21. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation to the
Tampa Hispanic Bar Association Gala; further, that said commendation be presented off-
site. Motion carried unanimously.
22. File No. CM24-10077
Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That Staff be requested to provide a written report on making
city affordable housing funds to assist those impacted by flooding in the wake of Hurricane
Milton, particularly in the North Tampa area; further, that said written report be presented
on December 5, 2024 under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
23. File No. TA/CPA 24-16
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council be requested to set an adoption hearing for
TA/CPA 24-16 on January 30, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. and direct the Legal Department to provide
the City Clerk with the form of notice for advertising the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
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24. File No. TA/CPA 24-17, TA/CPA 24-18, and TA/CPA 24-19
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council be requested to set an adoption hearing for
TA/CPA 24-17, TA/CPA 24-18, and TA/CPA 24-19 on April 24, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. and direct
the Legal Department to provide the City Clerk with the form of notice for advertising the
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
25. File No. CM24-10078
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Staff be requested to provide a written report on the
possibility of purchasing the property at 1350 Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606 for the
purpose of turning into a small park; further, that said written report be presented on
December 19, 2024 under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
26. File No. CM24-9965
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That the report scheduled for December 19, 2024 requesting
“Staff to report as to the possibility of finding short term solutions that would immediately
prevent rainfall flooding in the areas where it occurred during the recent storms to be
amended to also request staff to provide an update on stormwater drain maintenance in
the City, particularly areas that flooded, and whether the city needs an emergency
maintenance budget. Motion carried unanimously.
27. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That Council moves to cap the March 13, 2025 evening session
to five total cases. Motion carried unanimously.
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 10:03 p.m. on this the 14th day of November, 2024.
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Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, November 14, 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:
The public and citizens of the City of Tampa will be able to watch, listen or view this meeting on:
Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
Frontier Channel 15
Internet: https://www.tampa.gov/livestream
Members of the public may participate in the Tampa City Council meetings by either attending in
person in the City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 or
“virtually” through video teleconferencing, referred to by Florida Statutes and rules as
“communications media technology” (“CMT”).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY IN A PUBLIC HEARING ON A QUASI-
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.
Persons in need of assistance or having questions regarding means of public participation should
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.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 1) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. VAC-24-09
Continued public hearing from September 12, 2024 on application by Pawn Rattan
(Agent- Tyler Hudson) requesting to vacate the alley lying North of E Amelia Ave,
South of E Columbus Dr, East of N Florida Ave, and West of N Morgan St. (Rescheduled
from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-
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149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that
alleyway/right-of-way located north of Amelia Avenue, south of Columbus Drive, east
of Florida Avenue, and west of Morgan Street, within the plat of Neve block
subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described
in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more
particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations;
providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for
severability; providing an effective date.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 19) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
2. File No. REZ-23-99
Continued Public Hearing from August 8, 2024 on application of Ricky De Camps
request to rezone property generally located at 319 Bayshore Blvd. from PD to PD
(Storefront Residential/Commercial Uses). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024,
pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 319 Bayshore 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, storefront
residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date.
Email from Megan Smith, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to January 16, 2025 as well as waiving the 180-day approval
period. (To be R/F)
3. File No. REZ-24-52
Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 on application of Pawn K. Rattan
request to rezone property generally located at 205, 207, 209 E Columbus Dr, 2301,
2303, 2307, 2315 N. Florida Ave & others from RM-24 & CI to PD (Storefront
Residential, All CG Uses, Commercial Parking). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024,
pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, 2301, 2303,
2307 and 2315 North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and folio
number 191372-0000, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) and
CI (commercial intensive) to PD (planned development, storefront residential
(commercial), all commercial general uses, commercial parking); providing an
effective date.
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting a substitute
resolution for said public hearing. (To be R/F)(Title of said substitute resolution
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listed below)
Substitute resolution approving a Bonus Provision Agreement between Pawan K.
Rattan, Rattan Pawan K. Trustee, Framework Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in
relation to REZ-24-52 for the property located at 2315 N. Florida Avenue, 2307 N.
Florida Avenue, 2303 N. Florida Avenue, 2301 N. Florida Avenue, 205 E. Columbus
Drive, 204 E. Amelia Avenue, 206 E. Amelia Avenue, 207 E. Columbus Drive, and 209 E.
Columbus Drive, and an unaddressed parcel along E. Amelia Avenue between N.
Florida Avenue and N. Morgan Street, bearing folio number 191373-0000; authorizing
the execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
(Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
4. File No. REZ-23-71
Public Hearing on application of Bryan W. Sykes request to rezone property generally
located at 5106 E. 21st Ave. from PD, RM-16 to CI. (Rescheduled from October 10,
2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 5106 East 21st Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) PD (planned development) and RM-16 (residential, multi-family) to CI
(commercial intensive); providing an effective date.
5. File No. REZ-24-14
Public Hearing on application of Alex Rios request to rezone property generally
located at 2539 W. Cherry St. from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-
Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of
Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2539 West Cherry 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 PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, semi-detached); providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting a substitute
resolution for said public hearing. (To be R/F)(Title of said substitute resolution
listed below)
Substitute resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Fortune
Realty Consulting, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-14 for the property
located at 2539 West Cherry Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the mayor
of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after
second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
6. File No. REZ-24-42
Public Hearing on application of DRM Venture Holdings LLC request to rezone
property generally located at 2004 & 2014 Davis St., & Folio 199257.0100 from CI to
PD (Residential Single Family Attached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024,
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pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2004 and 2014 Davis Street and folio number
199257-0100, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section
1, from zoning district classification(s) CI (commercial intensive) to PD (planned
development, residential, single-family, attached); providing an effective date.
7. File No. REZ-24-55
Public Hearing on application of Ismrei LLC request to rezone property in the general
vicinity of 2005 Gordon St. from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-
Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of
Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2220 and 2222 Marconi 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 PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date.
Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to December 12, 2024. (To be R/F)
8. File No. REZ-24-56
Public Hearing on application of Alturk LLC request to rezone property generally
located at 708 N. Willow Ave. from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single Family Semi-
Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of
Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 708 North Willow Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RS-50 (residential, single-family) to PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, semi-detached); providing an effective date.
9. File No. REZ-24-74
Public Hearing on application of Elizabeth C. Gutierrez & William Matos request to
rezone property in the general vicinity of 9313 N. 11th St. from RS-50 to PD
(Residential Multi-Family). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa
City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 9313 North 11th 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 PD (planned development,
residential, multi-family); providing an effective date.
10. File No. REZ-24-105
Public Hearing on application of Jerry Alonzo request to rezone property in the
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general vicinity of 2706 & 2708 W. Chestnut St. from RS-50 to RM-12. (Rescheduled
from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-
149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2706 and 2708 West Chestnut 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-12 (residential, multi-family);
providing an effective date.
11. File No. REZ-24-106
Public Hearing on application of Jerry Alonzo request to rezone property in the
general vicinity of 2220 & 2222 Marconi St. from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single
Family Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code
of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2220 and 2222 Marconi 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 PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date.
12. File No. REZ-24-26
Public Hearing on application of Alex Rios request to rezone property generally
located at 2704 W. Palmetto Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single Family Semi-
Detached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 Selbourne
Avenue, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1,
from zoning district classification(s) RS-60 (residential, single-family) to PD (planned
development, residential, single-family, semi-detached); providing an effective date.
Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Inkberry Realty, LLC and
the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-26 for the property generally located West of
the Intersection of West Palmetto Street and North Tampania Avenue, folio number
179149-0050; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and
adoption of ordinance)
13. File No. REZ-24-62
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property
generally located at 1606 and 1608 North MacDill Avenue and Folio# 180542.0000
from RS-60 to PD (Residential, Single Family Detached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 1606 and 1608 North MacDill Avenue and folio
number 180542-0000, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (residential, single-family) to
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PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective
date.
14. File No. REZ-24-67
Public Hearing on application of Mark Bentley request to rezone property generally
located at 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 Selbourne Avenue from RS-60 to
PD (Residential, Single Family, Attached and Semi-Detached).
Letter from Mark Bentley, applicant, requesting that said public hearing be
continued to December 12, 2024. (To be R/F)
15. File No. REZ-24-71
Public Hearing on application of Stephen Michelini request to rezone property
generally located 4901 and 4903 South Quincy Street from CG to PD (Residential,
Single Family Attached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 1007 and 1011 North Armenia Avenue, 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, business
professional office); providing an effective date.
16. File No. REZ-24-80
Public Hearing on application of Eliane Probasco request to rezone property generally
located at 1007 and 1011 North Armenia Avenue from PD to PD (Business
Professional Office).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 1007 and 1011 North Armenia Avenue, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RM-16 (residential, multi-family) and PD (planned development) to PD
(planned development, business professional office); providing an effective date.
17. File No. REZ-24-81
Public Hearing on application of Isabelle Albert request to rezone property generally
located at 3109 North Boulevard from RS-50 to RO (Residential Office).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 3109 North Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida,
and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-
50 (residential, single-family) to RO (residential office); providing an effective date.
18. File No. REZ-24-88
Public Hearing on application of Ali Mansour request to rezone property generally
located at 3111 East 22nd Avenue from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single Family
Detached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 3111 East 22nd Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
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Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RS-50 (residential, single-family) to PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date.
19. File No. REZ-24-70 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Public hearing on application of Esi Properties Llc request to rezone property
generally located at 3602 West Azeele Street from PD to PD (Office, Business
Professional and Medical).
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
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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