Council Regular
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · November 16, 2023
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, November 16, 2023
9:00 AM
PROPOSED REGULAR 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 a regular session at 9:05 a.m. on this the
16th day of November, 2023 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair, presiding. Members present upon roll call
were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco constituting a quorum.
Henderson being absent.
Pastor Prentiss Davis, Senior Chaplain of Tampa Police Department, provided the invocation.
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: (Miranda-Viera) That Council moves to accept and approve the minutes from the
meeting of November 2, 2023, regular session; and November 9, 2023 evening session. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent at vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council approves the agenda and the addendum to the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. CM23-998
USF Student Government to make a short under 5-minute presentation introducing
themselves to Council. (Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Hurtak on November
2, 2023)
Chair Maniscalco introduced USF Student Government body.
2. File No. CM23-84213
Presentation of Commendation to Care Team Home Care, who has been instrumental
in the delivery of healthcare services to the citizens of our community since 1988.
(Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Henderson on September 21, 2023)
Chair Maniscalco presented commendation to the Care Team Home Care
representatives.
3. File No. CM23-84266
Presentation of Commendation to EJ Salcines for his 60th year anniversary
membership with the Florida Bar Association. (Original motion initiated by Viera-
Hurtak on September 28, 2023)
Councilmember Viera presented commendation to EJ Salcines.
Mayor Castor appeared and congratulated Mr. Salcines and expressed her
appreciation for his work in the community.
EJ Salcines approached and expressed his gratitude for the commendation.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be heard at 1:30 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item take
place at a time certain of 1:30 p.m.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
4. File No. CM23-84505
Presentation of commendation to the Henry B. Plant Museum, in celebration of their
90th Anniversary. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October 5, 2023)
Councilmember Carlson presented commendation to Henry B. Plant Museum staff.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Connie Burton
Tony Daniels (Mentesnot)
Sallyise Lee
Julie McGill
Reverend Dr. Gabriel Morgan
Andrea Buford
Burt (last name inaudible)
Lina Meadowcroft
Kella McCaskill
Stephanie Poynor
Jason Papy
David (last name inaudible)
John Salem
Robin Lockett
Kevin Belickis (spoke at end of meeting)
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 47):
Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 5 through 7)
5. File No. HS23-984
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, approving the renaming of East Ybor Park to Costantino Park in
Tampa, Florida, to honor Costantino Family; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to December 21,
2023 under Ordinances Being Presented for First Reading Consideration. Motion
carried with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real
Estate Director, requesting for said agenda item be continued to December 21,
2023, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent
at vote.
6. File No. HS23-987 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, approving the naming of the dog park at Vila Brothers Park in Tampa,
Florida, to honor Sandra de Diego Sanchez; Providing an effective date.
Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, appeared before Council and presented said
agenda item for Council's consideration.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by
title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent. - (Second reading and adoption to be
held on December 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
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7. File No. E2023-8 CH 8 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance amending and
restating Chapter 8 City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Cemeteries; providing for the
addition of Memorial Park Cemetery and Pyramid Crypts Cemetery; allowing service
animals on the cemetery grounds; providing access times to city cemeteries; providing
additional rules and standards for use of and access to city cemeteries; providing an
effective date.
Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney III, appeared and presented on said agenda item
for Council’s consideration.
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 with Henderson being absent. - (Second reading and adoption to be
held on December 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.)
Public Safety Committee (Items 8 through 18)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
8. File No. PS23-964 (Part 1 of 2) (See Item 9) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1191
(Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Law Enforcement Mental
Health and Wellness Act (LEMWHA) Implementation Projects effective 10/01/2023 to
09/30/2025 in the amount of $200,000 from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Community Policing Services; Execution of Agreement by the mayor of the
City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
9. File No. PS23-995 (Part 2 of 2) (See Item 8) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1192
(Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $200,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act
(LEMHWA) Implementation Projects Grant; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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10. File No. PS23-965 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1193 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the disposition and donation of one (1) Canine "Rebel" of the
Tampa Police Department K-9 Unit to Corporal David Hassett; execution of the Hold
Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City
Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
11. File No. PS23-967 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1194 (Henderson absent)
Resolution rescinding Resolution 2022-522 where the City donated one (1) 2008 Ford
Crown Victoria 4-Door Sedan to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts from the City
of Tampa Police Department; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
12. File No. PS23-983 (Part 1 of 2) (See Item 13) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1195
(Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding for traffic enforcement and
education in an amount up to $230,000 from the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), project titled Tampa Safe Travels - 2024; authorizing execution
by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
13. File No. PS23-992 (Part 2 of 2) (See Item 12) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1196
(Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $230,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Project Safe Travels - Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Grant; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
14. File No. PS23-989 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1197 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a "sole source" proposal for Street Smart Software License and
Managed Services Agreement between Street Smart LLC and the City of Tampa
relating to use of Street Smart Software Application ("Software") from July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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15. File No. PS23-997 (Part 1 of 2) (See Item 16) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1198
(Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding in an amount up to
$150,000 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Highway
Traffic Safety Funds, for the Tampa Police Department "Safe Motorcycle and Rider
Techniques (SMART)" Project to teach street survival skills to motorcycle riders;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
16. File No. PS23-991 (Part 2 of 2) (See Item 15) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1199
(Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $150,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques Grant;
providing an effective date. Part 2 of 2.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
17. File No. PS23-969 (Part 1 of 2) (See Item 18) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1200
(Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding in an amount up to
$120,000 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Highway
Traffic Safety Funds, for the Project Title Safe Drivers Make for Safe Work Zones;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
18. File No. PS23-994 (Part 2 of 2) (See Item 17) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1201
(Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $120,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Work Zone Safety Grant; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (Items 19 through 25)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
19. File No. PRC23-963 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1202 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $2,438,000 for financial reporting and sale proceeds from golf carts
within the Golf Course Operating and Capital Funds; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
20. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Smile Like Aubrey Walk & Family Event- Harrison Street from
Orange Ave. to Central Ave.- December 9, 2023.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
21. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Jingle Bell Bazaar-18th St., 9th Ave., 19th St.- December 10,
2023.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
22. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Hot Chocolate Run 5K/10K/15K- Franklin St., Bayshore Blvd-
December 10, 2023.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
23. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: ReliaQuest Bowl Parade & Pep Rally- 7th Ave. between 21st St.
& Nuccio Pkwy,8th Ave., Palm Ave. 15th-20th Streets.- December 31, 2023.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
24. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Pirate Pet Parade- Water St. between Channelside Dr. &
Cumberland Ave, Raybon Ct.- January 14, 2024.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
25. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Indie Flea- 7th Ave. between 19th St. &20th St.- January 14,
2024, February 11, 2024, March 10, 2024, April 14, 2024.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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Public Works Committee (Item 26 through 29)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
26. File No. PW23-161 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1203 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the "Single Source" purchase from Hydra Service, Inc. of Two (2)
Sulzer/ABS Pumps in the estimated amount of $312,258 for use by the Wastewater
Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property,
supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
27. File No. PW23-907 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1204 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC, with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of
3.2%, for provision of Temporary Labor for Solid Waste Collections (Re-Bid) in the
estimated amount of $571,000 for use by the Department of Solid Waste &
Environmental Program Management; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
28. PW23-911 - – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1205 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Polydyne, Inc. without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Liquid Cationic Polymer
in the estimated amount of $1,526,328 for use by the Wastewater Department;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
29. File No. PW23-975 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1206 (Henderson absent)
Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to Contract 17-C-00027, Howard F.
Curren AWTP Motor Control Center 59 and 59A Replacement, between the City of
Tampa and Electrical Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a decrease of $6,503.27 and final
payment in the amount of $5,000; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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Finance Committee (Items 30 through 38)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
30. File No. F23-167 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1207 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $139,322 within the Downtown/Ybor Tourism Marketing District
Fund to provide tourism marketing services within the district; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
31. File No. F23-905 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1208 (Henderson absent)
Resolution confirming the recommendation by the Mayor of Andrew March as a
member of the Citizen Review Board (NAACP Position) to fill the unexpired portion of
the term of Robert Irvin.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
32. File No. F23-915 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1209 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a state funded agreement between the State of Florida Division
of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for an agreement for waiver of
local match requirements for public assistance for Hurricane Ian; which will be used
by the City for the costs associated with responding to future disasters and/or
mitigation; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa and
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
33. File No. F23-955 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1210 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Bay
Wave, Inc. for the performance of certain technical assistance for innovation-based or
technology industries services by Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$100,000 during the 2024 fiscal year; authorizing execution by the Mayor and
attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
34. File No. F23-958 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1211 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Tampa and
Hillsborough County for the performance of certain workshops and training for an
amount not to exceed $84,150 during the 2024 fiscal year; authorizing execution by
the mayor and attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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35. File No. F23-956 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1212 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay
Convention and Visitors Bureau, inc., (dba Visit Tampa Bay) on behalf of the Tampa
Bay Trade & Protocol office for the performance of certain protocol and diplomatic
services by the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol office for an amount not to exceed
$48,000 during the 2024 fiscal year; authorizing execution by the mayor and
attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
36. File No. F23-959 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1213 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an agreement between the city of Tampa and Tampa
Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, inc. For the performance of certain
television and film industry marketing and promotional services by Tampa
Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, inc. For an amount not to exceed
$80,000 during the 2024 fiscal year; authorizing execution by the mayor and
attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
37. File No. F23-968 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1214 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the Budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $6,345,141.88 within the General Fund and Utility Services Tax
Capital Projects Fund for use by Various Departments for recognizing and recording
capital lease subscription-based information technology arrangements expenditures
per Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 96; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Dennis R. Roger, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, transmitting
additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
38. File No. B2023-6
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report: Payroll Process -
dated October 31, 2023.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said audit report, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee (Item 39 through 43)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
39. File No. BZP23-979 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1215 (Henderson absent)
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2023-875 that approved the acceptance of a
Grant of Transportation Easement and, in lieu thereof, approving the acceptance of a
Warranty Deed from Boz V Legacy Tampa Owner, LLC f/k/a Boz IV Legacy Tampa
Owner, LLC, to the City of Tampa for a portion of real property located at 623 East 7th
Avenue, Tampa, Florida, to use for Right-Of-Way purposes; Providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
40. File No. BZP23-982 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1216 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Water Easement donated by M/I
Homes of Tampa, LLC, to the City of Tampa for the installation of water facilities at K-
Bar Ranch Parkway, Segment G, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
41. File No. BZP23-985 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1217 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $404,325 within the Central Park, Channel District, Downtown Core,
Downtown Non Core, Drew Park, East Tampa, West Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront,
Ybor I and Ybor II Community Development Agency (CRA) and General Funds to
reconcile FY2023 salaries; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
42. File No. BZP23-973 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1218 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a License and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa, as Licensor, and
Michael Howe, as Licensee, for the construction and operation of dock facilities on
and over submerged lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 6804 N. River
Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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43. File No. BZP23-974 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1219 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Restrictive Covenant by the City of Tampa, as Owner, in favor of the State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, in connection with a Grant to
the University of Tampa, Inc., Lessee, to fund renovations on the property known as
Plant Hall, located at 300 UT University Drive, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Transportation Committee (Items 44 through 47)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
44. File No. T23-910 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1223 (Carlson no; Henderson absent)
Resolution approving Agreements between the City of Tampa and Helbiz FL LLC and
between the City of Tampa and Skinny Labs Inc. for the provision of Shared
Micromobility Services for the City of Tampa Shared Micromobility Program Phase II;
authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreements; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried by
voice roll call vote of 5-1 with Carlson voting no, and Henderson being absent.
45. File No. T23-916 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1220 (Henderson absent)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an off-system
construction and maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for improvements on Central Avenue from West 7th Avenue to North
Florida Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
46. File No. T23-917 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1221 (Henderson absent)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an Off-System
Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for improvements on Ola Avenue from West 7th Avenue to North
Florida Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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47. File No. T23-993 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1222 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an amendment to Utility Work by Highway Contractor Master
Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City of
Tampa for the project identified as Financial Project Identification Number 447107-2-
52-01 for relocation of utility facilities on I-275/SR93 and SR60; authorizing and
approving utility work to be accomplished and paid for by the Florida Department of
Transportation; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEM 48):
48. File No. BG23-165 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1224 (Henderson absent)
Resolution setting a public hearing on November 30, 2023 At 5:01 P.M. at Old City
Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, before Tampa City Council to
consider the draft Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report to The
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development regarding the City’s Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Home Investment Partnership,
and Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids Programs for the 2022 program and
2023 fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2023; Providing an Effective Date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 49
THROUGH 54) -
49. File No. HS23-84489 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-156 (UNAN; Hurtak & Henderson
absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an honorary street naming sign at the
intersection of West Cypress Street and North Paddock Street in Tampa, Florida, to
honor Phil Alessi, Sr.; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said
ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on October 19, 2023)
Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephen Michelini
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 5-0 with Hurtak being absent at vote, and
Henderson being absent.
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50. File No. HS23-84490 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-157 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an honorary street naming sign at the
intersection of North Albany Street and West Cypress Street in Tampa, Florida, to
honor Dr. Walter Smith, Sr.; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve
said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Henderson-Hurtak on October 19,
2023)
Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Walter Smith, Jr.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
51. File No. HS23-84492 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-158 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an honorary street naming sign at the
intersection of West Cypress Street and North Reo Street in Tampa, Florida, to honor
J. Clifford MacDonald; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said
ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Miranda on October 19, 2023)
Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Karenne Levy
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
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52. File No. TA/CPA-23-01 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-159 (UNAN; Viera & Henderson
absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance amending
the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, to delete the Mobility Section in its entirety and
create a new Mobility Section, to update and modernize the mobility-related
language and maps to include multimodal options, economic vitality, sustainability,
resilience, and health, equity, and safety; Providing for repeal of all ordinances in
conflict; Providing for severability; providing an effective date.(Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Viera on October 26,
2023)
Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared remotely and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote, and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 5-0 with Viera being absent at vote, and
Henderson being absent.
53. File No. TA/CPA-23-11 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-160 (UNAN; Viera & Henderson
absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance amending
the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, to delete the Environmental Section in its entirety
and create a new Environmental & Sustainability Section, to update, modernize and
provide a framework for conserving, using, and protecting natural resources,
wetlands, lakes, soil conservation, urban forest, Hillsborough River, and alternative
energy; Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability;
Providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Viera-Miranda on October 26, 2023)
Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared remotely and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote, and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 5-0 with Viera being absent at vote, and
Henderson being absent.
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54. File No. TA/CPA-23-15 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-161 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance amending
the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, to update the density or
intensity credit language for projects where Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)
exceed 20% of the total project acreage; Providing for repeal of all ordinances in
conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Viera on October 26,
2023)
Danny Collins, Planning Commission, appeared remotely and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 55
THROUGH 58) - (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying
pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
55. File No. AB2-23-09 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-162 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (S-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue (consumption on-
premises only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic
content - beer, wine and liquor - on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at
1611 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section
2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed;
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Miranda-Carlson on October 26, 2023)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and was available for
questions from councilmembers.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
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56. File No. AB2-23-14 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-163 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue (consumption on-
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of
beverages regardless of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - at or from that
certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 811 North Tampa Street, as more
particularly described in Section 2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict are repealed; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said
ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Miranda on October 26, 2023)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and was available for
questions from councilmembers.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
57. File No. AB2-23-21 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-164 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue (consumption on
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of
beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1018 East
Cass Street, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2; providing that
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; providing an effective
date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by
Viera-Miranda on October 26, 2023)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared remotely and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
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58. File No. AB2-23-24 – ORDINANCE NO. 2023-165; (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance approving a
Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales - small venue (consumption on
premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of
beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1313 East 8th
Avenue (first floor only) Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2;
providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; providing
an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Miranda-Viera on October 26, 2023)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEM 59) - (Quasi-judicial
proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
59. File No. SUB-23-16-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by Mark Bentley, requesting a review
hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator/Historic Preservation
Manager, SUB-23-0000016, pertaining to the property located at 510 N. Rome
Avenue. (Motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on
October 5, 2023)
Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney III, appeared and introduced said
review hearing. LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented the City's
staff report for said review hearing.
Mark Bentley, Ryan Manasse, Drew Futch, and Melanie Savage, applicant's
representatives, appeared and presented on said review hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephen Michelini
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council moves to overturn the Zoning
Administrator's denial of the proposed substantial change request in SUB 23-16, for
the property located at 510 North Rome Avenue, because the petitioner provided
competent and substantial evidence that the proposed change requests to REZ 21-
0000001 are non-substantial changes according to the standards set forth in Section
27-138(7) for the following reasons: irrigation and water conservation. Motion
carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 6-0 with Henderson being absent.
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Item 59 – File No. SUB-23-16-C continued:
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That any ex-parte communication for said agenda
item, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said PowerPoint, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the presentation submitted by Mark Bentley, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Erin Maehr, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 60 THROUGH 68)
60. Administration Update
- Russell Haupert, Chief Technology Officer, appeared and provided an update
on the launch of the new government CRM, Customer Relationship
Management System.
61. File No. PS23-84088 (Part 1 of 3) (See Items 62 & 63) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1226
(Hurtak no; Henderson absent)
Resolution approving Amendment Four to the Shotspotter Flex Service Agreement
between the City of Tampa and SoundThinking, Inc. for the Furnishing of a Gunfire
Detection System in the estimated amount of $280,000 for use by the Tampa Police
Department; authorizing execution by the Mayor; providing an effective date.
(Continued from October 19, 2023)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Hurtak voting no, and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to hear Items 61, 62, and 63
together under Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, transmitting
additional information and requesting that said agenda item be heard at the
beginning of Staff Reports.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
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62. File No. PS23-84248 (Part 2 of 3) (See Items 61 & 63) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1227
(Hurtak no; Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds not to exceed the amount of
$280,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for project Tampa Police
Department Gunshot Detection Technology Grant Number L8013 for project period
7/01/2023-06/30/2024; authorizing execution of the grant award by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa and providing an effective date. (Continued from October 19, 2023)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Hurtak voting no, and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to hear Items 61, 62, and 63
together under Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, transmitting
additional information and requesting that said agenda item be heard at the
beginning of Staff Reports.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
63. File No. PS23-84488 (Part 3 of 3) (See Items 61 & 62) – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1228
(Hurtak no; Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $280,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) gunshot detection
technology grant providing an effective date. (Continued from October 19, 2023)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Hurtak voting no, and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to hear Items 61, 62, and 63
together under Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, transmitting
additional information and requesting that said agenda item be heard at the
beginning of Staff Reports.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
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64. File No. BZP23-84494 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1229 (Carlson no)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
an agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Hillsborough Economic
Development Corporation d/b/a Tampa Bay Economic Development Council in the
amount not to exceed $538,000 per year for a term of twenty- seven months, in the
total amount not to exceed $1,210,500.00, for the provision of economic
development services to the city; Providing an effective date. (Motion to reschedule
from October 19, 2023 to November 16, 2023 initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on October
12, 2023)
Nicole Travis, Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, appeared
and provided a brief update.
Craig Richard, President & CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council,
appeared and provided a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. Ron
Christaldi, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, appeared and answered questions by
Councilmembers.
Councilmember Carlson approached and presented a verbal presentation.
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Staff be requested to report at the April 25, 2024
workshop session, on what the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) does, if
the Chamber does not focus on raising median wages, who does, and what are they
doing; how to get the groups to work together; and provide Council with the data
from the Economic Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting a
substitute agreement for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Councilmember
Carlson, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being
absent at vote.
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65. File No. CM23-84214
Parks & Recreation or Stormwater staff to provide an update on the updates that are
being made at Swann Circle Park, and also address some issues with flooding: what is
being done, if anything is being done, and what direction to take. (Original motion
initiated by Maniscalco-Carlson on September 21, 2023)
Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, appeared remotely and provided a verbal
update on said agenda item.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a
written update for said agenda item.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
66. File No. CM23-84276
Nicole Travis, Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, and Dennis
Rogero, Chief Financial Officer, to discuss how to expedite payments made to
landlords by the City of Tampa regarding rental assistance. (Original motion initiated
by Hurtak-Miranda on September 28,2023) (Continued from October 19, 2023)
Lee Huffstutler, Chief Accountant, appeared and provided a verbal report on said
agenda item.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Staff be requested to provide an update on said agenda
item on January 25, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
67. File No. CM23-80660
Staff to present a draft ordinance that would require the Legal Department and City
Staff refrain from discussing pending litigation publicly, or the threat of litigation.
(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on March 16, 2023)(Continued from
June 1, 2023; August 24, 2023; and October 5, 2023)
Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, appeared and provided a brief update on said agenda
item.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, be requested to
add the language as suggested, and provide the executive order form to the Mayor.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote, and Henderson being
absent.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written response
for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
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68. File No. CM23-999
Mobility Staff be requested to appear with the next steps to move forward with a
Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-
Henderson on November 2, 2023)
Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, appeared remotely and provided a verbal
update on said agenda item.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Staff be requested to move forward with the
Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study move forward to initiate the increase and
impact fees; further, that Staff be requested to provide an update on the progress of
the study on May 2, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Jean W. Duncan, P.E., Administrator of Infrastructure and
Mobility, requesting that said agenda item be continued to February 22, 2024
workshop session.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
69. File No. BA23-84888 – RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1225 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the appointment of Carole Wallace
Post as a member of the Architectural Review Commission for a three-year term
commencing November 2, 2023, and ending November 2, 2026; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
70. File No. CM23-1799
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Staff be requested to report on December 21, 2023
under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, on ways to use the $280,000 that was
allocated before a TPD grant was received, with the goal to keep the youth busy
with something to do in the evenings and in the later hours on weekends. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
71. File No. CM23-1800
Motion: (Maniscalco-Carlson) That Staff be requested to appear on February 22,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, to explain the current or new
policies of Code Enforcement, to evaluate whether they are enforcing a little too
much. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
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72. File No. CM23-1801
Motion: (Viera-Carlson) That Nat Ross, Auschwitz survivor, be requested to appear
and provide a brief presentation on January 25, 2024 under Ceremonial Activities
and/or Presentations. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at
vote.
73. File No. E2023-48
Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That Council be requested to present a commendation
to Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) celebrating 44 years serving the
Tampa community; further, that said commendation be presented offsite at the
MLK TOBA Breakfast on January 15, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with
Miranda being absent at vote.
74. File No. TA/CPA 22-18
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council removes File No. TA/CPA 22-18 from the
November 30, 2023 at 5:01 p.m. transmittal public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
75. File No. TA/CPA 22-18
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council removes File No. TA/CPA 22-18 from the
February 22, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. adoption public hearing. Motion carried unanimously
with Miranda being absent at vote.
76. File No. CM23-1802
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Staff be requested to report on what it would take
to create a process to accommodate vendors on the Riverwalk, outside of special
events; further, that said report be presented on April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports
and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at
vote.
77. File No. E2023-48
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, be requested to
bring forth a resolution reappointing Councilmember Lynn Hurtak to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being
absent at vote.
78. File No. E2023-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council moves to cancel meetings on October 24,
2024. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
79. File No. CM23-1803
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Council have a discussion on the rules regarding
artificial turf and the environmental impact at the April 25, 2024 workshop session.
Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
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80. File No. E2023-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council schedules a Special Call Meeting on December
7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the Sister Cities Room, to discuss ways to make
council meetings more efficient. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being
absent at vote.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
81. Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the speaker sign-in sheets presented by Chair
Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being
absent at vote.
82. Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the memorandum from Councilmember Henderson
regarding her absence, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with
Miranda being absent at vote.
83. Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That the voting conflict form submitted by
Councilmember Carlson for the CRA meeting held on November 9, 2023, be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Miranda being absent at vote.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 4:23 p.m. on this the 16th day of November, 2023.
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, November 16, 2023
9:00 AM
REGULAR FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa, Florida 33602
Guido Maniscalco, Chair - District 2 At-Large
Alan Clendenin, Chair Pro-Tem - District 1 At-Large
Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large
Bill Carlson, District 4
Gwendolyn Henderson, District 5
Charlie Miranda, District 6
Luis Viera, District 7
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMPA.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“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 http://tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, CMC
City Clerk
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR -
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Adoption of Minutes
• (Minutes of the regular session held on November 2, 2023; and the evening session held on
November 9, 2023.)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA: -
CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES AND\OR PRESENTATIONS: -
1. File No. CM23-998
USF Student Government to make a short under 5-minute presentation introducing
themselves to Council. (Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Hurtak on November
2, 2023)
2. File No. CM23-84213
Presentation of Commendation to Care Team Home Care, who has been instrumental
in the delivery of healthcare services to the citizens of our community since 1988.
(Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Henderson on September 21, 2023)
3. File No. CM23-84266
Presentation of Commendation to EJ Salcines for his 60th year anniversary
membership with the Florida Bar Association. (Original motion initiated by Viera-
Hurtak on September 28, 2023)
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item take
place at a time certain of 1:30 p.m. (To be R/F)
4. File No. CM23-84505
Presentation of commendation to the Henry B. Plant Museum, in celebration of their
90th Anniversary. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October 5, 2023)
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persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing
or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
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REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 47):
Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 5 through 7)
5. File No. HS23-984
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, approving the renaming of East Ybor Park to Costantino Park in
Tampa, Florida, to honor Costantino Family; Providing an effective date.
6. File No. HS23-987
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, approving the naming of the dog park at Vila Brothers Park in
Tampa, Florida, to honor Sandra de Diego Sanchez; Providing an effective date.
7. File No. E2023-8 CH 8
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance amending
and restating Chapter 8 City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Cemeteries; providing for
the addition of Memorial Park Cemetery and Pyramid Crypts Cemetery; allowing
service animals on the cemetery grounds; providing access times to city cemeteries;
providing additional rules and standards for use of and access to city cemeteries;
providing an effective date.
Public Safety Committee (Items 8 through 18)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
8. File No. PS23-964 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 9)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Law Enforcement Mental
Health and Wellness Act (LEMWHA) Implementation Projects effective 10/01/2023 to
09/30/2025 in the amount of $200,000 from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Community Policing Services; Execution of Agreement by the mayor of the
City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
9. File No. PS23-995 (Part 2 of 2) (See Item 8)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $200,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act
(LEMHWA) Implementation Projects Grant; providing an effective date.
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10. File No. PS23-965
Resolution approving the disposition and donation of one (1) Canine "Rebel" of the
Tampa Police Department K-9 Unit to Corporal David Hassett; execution of the Hold
Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City
Clerk; providing an effective date.
11. File No. PS23-967
Resolution rescinding Resolution 2022-522 where the City donated one (1) 2008 Ford
Crown Victoria 4-Door Sedan to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts from the City
of Tampa Police Department; providing an effective date.
12. File No. PS23-983 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 13)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding for traffic enforcement and
education in an amount up to $230,000 from the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), project titled Tampa Safe Travels - 2024; authorizing execution
by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an
effective date.
13. File No. PS23-992 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 12)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $230,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Project Safe Travels - Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Grant; providing an effective date.
14. File No. PS23-989
Resolution approving a "sole source" proposal for Street Smart Software License and
Managed Services Agreement between Street Smart LLC and the City of Tampa
relating to use of Street Smart Software Application ("Software") from July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
15. File No. PS23-997 (Part 1 of 2) (See Item 16)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding in an amount up to
$150,000 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Highway
Traffic Safety Funds, for the Tampa Police Department "Safe Motorcycle and Rider
Techniques (SMART)" Project to teach street survival skills to motorcycle riders;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
16. File No. PS23-991 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 15)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $150,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques Grant;
providing an effective date.
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17. File No. PS23-969 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 18)
Resolution approving the acceptance of subgrant funding in an amount up to
$120,000 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Highway
Traffic Safety Funds, for the Project Title Safe Drivers Make for Safe Work Zones;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
18. File No. PS23-994 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 17)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or
appropriation of $120,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the 2024 FDOT Work Zone Safety Grant; providing an effective date.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (Items 19 through 25)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
19. File No. PRC23-963
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $2,438,000 for financial reporting and sale proceeds from golf carts
within the Golf Course Operating and Capital Funds; providing an effective date.
20. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Smile Like Aubrey Walk & Family Event- Harrison Street from
Orange Ave. to Central Ave.- December 9, 2023.
21. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Jingle Bell Bazaar-18th St., 9th Ave., 19th St.- December 10,
2023.
22. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Hot Chocolate Run 5K/10K/15K- Franklin St., Bayshore Blvd-
December 10, 2023
23. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: ReliaQuest Bowl Parade & Pep Rally- 7th Ave. between 21st St.
& Nuccio Pkwy,8th Ave.,Palm Ave. 15th-20th Streets.- December 31, 2023
24. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Pirate Pet Parade- Water St. between Channelside Dr. &
Cumberland Ave, Raybon Ct.- January 14, 2024
25. File No. E2023-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Indie Flea- 7th Ave. between 19th St. &20th St.- January 14,
2024, February 11, 2024, March 10, 2024, April 14, 2024
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Public Works Committee (Item 26 through 29)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
26. File No. PW23-161
Resolution approving the "Single Source" purchase from Hydra Service, Inc. of Two (2)
Sulzer/ABS Pumps in the estimated amount of $312,258 for use by the Wastewater
Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property,
supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
27. File No. PW23-907
Resolution approving the renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC, with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of
3.2%, for provision of Temporary Labor for Solid Waste Collections (Re-Bid) in the
estimated amount of $571,000 for use by the Department of Solid Waste &
Environmental Program Management; providing an effective date.
28. File No. PW23-911
Resolution approving the renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Polydyne, Inc. without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Liquid Cationic Polymer
in the estimated amount of $1,526,328 for use by the Wastewater Department;
providing an effective date.
29. File No. PW23-975
Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to Contract 17-C-00027, Howard F.
Curren AWTP Motor Control Center 59 and 59A Replacement, between the City of
Tampa and Electrical Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a decrease of $6,503.27 and final
payment in the amount of $5,000; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Finance Committee (Items 30 through 38)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
30. File No. F23-167
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2023; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $139,322 within the Downtown/Ybor Tourism Marketing District
Fund to provide tourism marketing services within the district; providing an effective
date.
31. File No. F23-905
Resolution confirming the recommendation by the Mayor of Andrew March as a
member of the Citizen Review Board (NAACP Position) to fill the unexpired portion of
the term of Robert Irvin.
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