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Council Evening

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Tampa, FL · December 12, 2024

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Page 1 CITY OF TAMPA Council Evening Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:01 PM PROPOSED EVENING ACTION MINUTES TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in an evening session at 5:04 p.m. on this the 12th day of December, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order. Members present upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin (remote), Henderson, Miranda, and Maniscalco, constituting a quorum. Councilmember Viera appeared remotely at 5:09 p.m. Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance. The minutes were recorded and prepared by Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk, recording secretary for these proceedings. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council moves to allow Councilmembers Clendenin and Viera to attend remotely. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, approached and explained the pending ligation pertaining to quasi-judicial hearing. 5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 1) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings) 1. File No. VAC-23-30 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson, Miranda, & Maniscalco no) Public hearing on application by Cowboys and Pirates LLC (Agent-Isabelle Albert) requesting Page 2 to vacate the alley lying North of W Amelia Ave, South of W Columbus Dr, East of N Glenwood Dr, and West of North Boulevard. Ross Samons, Right-of-Way & Mapping Coordinator, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Megan Etue  Tony Monk (submitted documents)  Nick Carter  Stephanie Poynor William Malloy, applicant’s representative, appeared and provided rebuttal on said public hearing. Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) 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 Glenwood Drive, and West of North Boulevard, within the Plat of Ridgewood Park 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: (Henderson-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 by voice roll call vote of 4-3 with Carlson, Miranda, and Maniscalco voting no. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the documents submitted by Tony Monk, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the document submitted by Legal staff, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 13) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667) 2. File No. REZ-25-12 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson & Maniscalco no) Public Hearing on application of Cowboys and Pirates LLC request to rezone property generally located at 702 W. Columbus Dr., 2502 and 2504 N. Boulevard from RS-60, CG and Page 3 PD to PD (Storefront Residential/All CN Uses). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Tony Monk  Megan Etue  Nick Carter  Sandy Sanchez  Lesi Butel William Malloy and Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and provided rebuttal on said public hearing. Jonathan Scott, Engineer III/Mobility, appeared and answered questions from councilmembers. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be re-opened. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Clendenin requested the applicant’s representatives to provide a letter from TECO pertaining to the underground lines. Sam Thomas provided an amended revised revision sheet to include said request. Motion: (Hurtak-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 702 West Columbus Drive, 2502 and 2504 North Boulevard and folio number 183355-0005, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-60 (residential, single-family), CG (commercial general) and PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the amended revised revision sheet. Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Carlson and Maniscalco voting no. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the amended revised revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Viera and Clendenin being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on Page 4 said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and Viera being absent at vote. 3. File No. REZ-24-09 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN) Public Hearing on application of Santiago San Martin request to rezone property generally located at 4913 N. MacDill Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Single Family Attached). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; and Erin Maehr, Forester Examiner, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4913 North MacDill Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, attached); providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the updated revision sheet. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the updated revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and Viera being absent at vote. 4. File No. REZ-24-77 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN) Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 4720 N. Clark Avenue from IG to PD (All IG Uses). Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; appeared and presented on said public hearing. Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4720 North Clark Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more Page 5 particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IG (industrial general) to PD (planned development, all industrial general uses); providing an effective date. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the revision sheet. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised staff report submitted by Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 5. File No. REZ-24-94 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN) Public Hearing on application of PV-Spruce Westshore LLC request to rezone property generally located at 4115 and 4107 W. Spruce St. from PD to PD (Residential Multi-Family). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Alex Schaler and Chris Zimmerman, applicant’s representatives, appeared and presented on said public hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Stephanie Poynor Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance presented first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4107 and 4115 West Spruce Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, residential, multi-family); providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and Viera being absent at vote. 6. File No. REZ-24-107 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN) Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 203 S. Moody Ave. from RO-1 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached & Semi- Detached). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Page 6 Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) -An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 203 South Moody Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RO-1 (residential office) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached and semi-detached); providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the PowerPoint presentation submitted by Todd Pressman, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 7. File No. REZ-25-11 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN) Public Hearing on application of Liana Fuente request to rezone property generally located at 2705 and 2708 N. 18th Street from RS-50 to PD (Storefront Residential/CN Uses). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Brice Pinson, applicant’s representative, and Liana Fuente, applicant, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2705 and 2708 North 18th 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, storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); 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. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) 8. File No. REZ-24-52 Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 and November 14, 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 to November 14, 2024) (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 Page 7 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. Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, 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  Leigh Wilson Versagi  Ross Versagi  Stephanie Poynor Jonathan Scott, Engineer III/Mobility, appeared and answered questions from councilmembers. Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, from November 14, 2024, transmitting an updated ordinance for said public hearing. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. (Title of said substitute ordinance listed below) (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson & Viera no) (Substitute 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. Motion: (Carlson-Viera) That said substitute ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include revision sheet. Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Clendenin and Henderson voting no. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) 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 Page 8 ordinance) Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and Viera being absent at vote. 9. File No. REZ-24-67 Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 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). Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; and Erin Maehr, Forester Examiner, appeared and presented on said public hearing. Alissa Seiben, applicant; and Jeremy Couch and Ricky Peterika, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Phillip Hampton (remote)  Astra Portela (speaker waiver form)  Alberto Portela  Joseph Marrazo  Maggie Trela (speaker waiver form)  Suzanne Vallez (speaker waiver form)  Josh Bolan  Andrew Robbins  Ryan Tate  Pete Trela  Rose Varano (speaker waiver form)  Sharon DeCaroles  Michael Hayburn  Jessica Casucci (speaker waiver form)  Mark Tedesco  Carroll Ann Bennett (speaker waiver form)  Stephanie Poynor (speaker waiver form)(submitted documents)  Bailey Wise (remote)  Donna Watson (remote)  Olivia Veale (remote)  Tristan Lamontagne (remote)  Lauren Campbell (remote)  Liz Jennewein (remote) Steve Henry, applicant’s representative; and Alissa Seiben, applicant, appeared and provided a rebuttal on said public hearing. Page 9 Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 South 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 and attached); providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Council moves to deny said petition due to the failure of the applicant to meet its burden of proof to provide competent and substantial evidence that the development as condition and shown on the site plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan and city code, and the applicants failure to meet its burden of proof with the respect to the requested waivers. In addition, adopt all of the findings and all of the reasonings of the Planning Commission and City staff reports. Specifically, that it doesn’t’ work with Land Use Policies 9.2.2, 9.3.1, 9.3.8, 9.5.1, and 9.5.2 because approving single family attached uses on this site could adversely impact the character of the adjacent single family detached neighborhood to the west. And Land Use Policies 2.1.2 and SHG policy 1.3.4, the site has the potential to accommodate other housing types such as single family detached uses, single-family detached uses would more align closely with the character of the adjacent neighborhood to the west and can be considered within its current zoning of R-10. In addition, Environmental Policy 2.7.9, emphasizes the importance of conserving protecting and maintaining the city’s mature trees including those designated as Grand that possess preservation quality or historical significant. In addition, Section 27- 136(1), the proposed development does not take careful consideration of the adverse impacts to the on-site natural elements or the surrounding impacted neighborhood; further, subsection 5, the subject site has 101 jurisdictional trees in the applicant requested a waiver to reduce the required tree retention from 50 percent to 42 percent, the applicant also proposes to remove 7 non-hazardous Grand trees and requires 175 type 1 mitigation trees; and subsection 6, the immediate area is characterized by an established residential single family detached neighborhood that was plotted in 1925 a public park and vacant land. Additionally, the waivers are extensive, the request to remove 7 non-hazardous grand oak trees as shown and the request to reduce the required 50 percent tree retention to a wooded lot over one acre to 42 percent weighted tree retention and the other two waivers to request to allow front doors to face internal drive aisles. And to include waiver standards 27-139(4). Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the document submitted by Stephanie Poynor, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the speak waiver forms, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Page 10 Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the PowerPoint presentation submitted by Astra Portela, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and Viera being absent at vote. 10. File No. REZ-24-47 (Not heard; Mis-noticed) Public Hearing on application of Marlon Colindres request to rezone property generally located at 2010 E. Powhatan Avenue from SH-RS to SH-RM. Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. 11. File No. REZ-24-55 (Not heard; Withdrawn) Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 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 to November 14, 2024) Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be withdrawn, per the request of Ralph Schuler, applicant’s representative. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said petition be withdrawn. Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 12. File No. REZ-24-90 (Not heard; Mis-noticed) Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally located at 3916 W. Alva St. from CG to PD (Vehicle Sales & Leasing). Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. 13. File No. REZ-24-102 (Not heard; Mis-Noticed) Public Hearing on application of Robert G li And Procisa Lawry request to rezone property generally located at 3604 Temple Street from RM-16 to RM-18. Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent. INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 14. File No. CM24-10776 Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That Council discuss the noise ordinance pertaining to the Channelside Residential District; further, that it be discussed on April 24, 2025 workshop session. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. Page 11 15. File No. CM24-10777 Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Staff be requested to appear for an in-person staff report to present on areas of the West Riverwalk, where the easements are still under negotiation and a map showing areas that will be closed and the hours that they will be closed; further, that said staff report be presented on January 23, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 16. File No. CM24-10778 Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Council bring forth for approval, on December 19, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, the Memorandum of Understanding between HART and the City of Tampa for the expenditure of funds in support of the Route 1 fare free pilot, as previously allocated in the FY25 budget; further, that the rules be waived to allow the addition of said item to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 17. File No. TA/CPA 24-13 & TA/CPA 24-16 Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council be requested to set an adoption hearing for TA/CPA 24-13 and 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 with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 18. File No. CM24-9968 Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council continues the following item from December 19, 2024 to February 20, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business: “Staff report the possibility of the City leveeing fines and/or condemning the Jackson House property with the purpose of taking it over before a storm destroys it. Once the City has possession of the property, the City could then work with USF, the History Center and the Jackson House Foundation to renovate and rebuild the structure; further, that the Jackson House Foundation to present their renovation plans”. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 19. File No. CM24-10779 Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Staff be requested to immediately stop any tree cutting projects, currently being done by the City or contractors except for those required for the immediate health and safety of residents; further, that a report be brought back to Council on January 23, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, as to why trees were cut, who ordered it, why they ordered it and how much tree cutting was done. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 20. File No. CM24-10780 Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Mobility and Legal Staff be requested to bring back a report on February 20, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, that will prohibit parking meters in the yellow brick road area. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 21. File No. CM24-10781 Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Mobility Staff be requested to report on February 20, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, to explain why their downtown traffic plan is Page 12 not being followed as alleged by downtown property owners. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. 22. File No. F24-10782 Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That Council moves to place the resolution updating Resolution NO. 2024-344 to correctly reflect the date by which the City of Tampa Racial Reconciliation Committee presents its findings and recommendations to the Tampa City Council on December 19, 2024 under Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. 23. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Maniscalco-Henderson) That Council be requested to present a commendation to the family of Dee Wilkins; further, that it be presented off-site. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS: Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the speaker sign-in sheet presented by Chair Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco adjourned said meeting at 12:01 a.m. on this the 13th day of December, 2024. DISCLAIMER 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. The Office of the City Clerk does not prepare verbatim transcripts of the proceedings of the City Council. Upon request, a DVD of the actual proceeding is available from the Office of Cable Communication for a fee. 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Agenda

Page 1 CITY OF TAMPA Council Evening Thursday, December 12, 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 Page 2 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-23-30 Public hearing on application by Cowboys And Pirates LLC (Agent-Isabelle Albert) requesting to vacate the alley lying North of W Amelia Ave, South of W Columbus Dr, East of N Glenwood Dr, and West of North Boulevard. (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City Page 3 of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway/right-of-way located North of Amelia Avenue, South of Columbus Drive, East of Glenwood Drive, and West of North Boulevard, within the Plat of Ridgewood Park 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 13) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667) 2. File No. REZ-25-12 Public Hearing on application of Cowboys And Pirates LLC request to rezone property generally located at 702 W. Columbus Dr., 2502 and 2504 N. Boulevard from RS-60, CG and PD to PD (Storefront Residential/All CN Uses). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 702 West Columbus Drive, 2502 and 2504 North Boulevard and folio number 183355-0005, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-60 (residential, single-family), CG (commercial general) and PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date. 3. File No. REZ-24-09 Public Hearing on application of Santiago San Martin request to rezone property generally located at 4913 N. MacDill Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Single Family Attached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4913 North MacDill Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, attached); providing an effective date. 4. File No. REZ-24-77 Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 4720 N. Clark Avenue from IG to PD (All IG Uses). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4720 North Clark Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IG (industrial general) to PD (planned development, all industrial general uses); providing an effective date. 5. File No. REZ-24-94 Public Hearing on application of PV-Spruce Westshore LLC request to rezone property generally located at 4115 and 4107 W. Spruce St. from PD to PD (Residential Multi- Page 4 Family). (Ordinance being presented first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4107 and 4115 West Spruce Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, residential, multi-family); providing an effective date. 6. File No. REZ-24-107 Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 203 S. Moody Ave. from RO-1 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached & Semi-Detached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 203 South Moody Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RO-1 (residential office) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached and semi-detached); providing an effective date. 7. File No. REZ-25-11 Public Hearing on application of Liana Fuente request to rezone property generally located at 2705 and 2708 N. 18th Street from RS-50 to PD (Storefront Residential/CN Uses). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2705 and 2708 North 18th 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, storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date. 8. File No. REZ-24-52 Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 and November 14, 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 to November 14, 2024) (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, from November 14, 2024, transmitting an updated ordinance for said public hearing. (To be R/F)(Title of said Page 5 substitute ordinance listed below) (Substitute 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. 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) 9. File No. REZ-24-67 Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 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). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 South 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 and attached); providing an effective date. 10. File No. REZ-24-47 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed) Public Hearing on application of Marlon Colindres request to rezone property generally located at 2010 E. Powhatan Avenue from SH-RS to SH-RM. 11. File No. REZ-24-55 (Will not be heard; Request to Withdraw) Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 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 to November 14, 2024) Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said petition be withdrawn. (To be R/F) 12. File No. REZ-24-90 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed) Page 6 Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally located at 3916 W. Alva St. from CG to PD (Vehicle Sales & Leasing). 13. File No. REZ-24-102 (Will not be heard; Mis-Noticed) Public Hearing on application of Robert G li And Procisa Lawry request to rezone property generally located at 3604 Temple Street from RM-16 to RM-18. INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Page 7 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. Page 8 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. Page 9 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 Page 10 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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