Council Regular

Page 1 CITY OF TAMPA Council Regular Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:00 AM PROPOSED REGULAR ACTION MINUTES TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in a regular session at 9:04 a.m. on this the 4th day of April, 2024 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair, presiding. Members present upon roll call were: Carlson, Clendenin, Henderson, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco constituting a quorum. Hurtak arrived at 9:08 a.m. Moment of Silence 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: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to accept and approve the minutes form the meeting of March 28, 2024, regular session. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent. Motion: (Carlson-) That Council discuss Item 31. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That Council approves pulling Items 11, 18-23, and 25 for a separate vote; and pulling Item 30 for a separate discussion under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:  Page 2 Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council approves the agenda and the addendum to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES AND\OR PRESENTATIONS: 1. File No. E2024-15 Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month. Councilmember Viera presented commendation to Detective Tyler Shue, Tampa Police Department. 2. File No. E2024-15 Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter. Due to a motion adopted on March 28, 2024, said agenda item will be presented on May 2, 2024. 3. File No. E2024-15 Presentation of commendation to ATU Local 1464 Employee of the Month. (Continued from December 7, 2023) Councilmember Clendenin presented commendation to Angela Kranjec, Office Support Specialist IV, Parks & Recreation Department. 4. File No. CM24-3582 Rugina Castillo, Community Engagement and Diversity Coordinator, and students from the Disability Internship Program to appear to briefly present on the new program underway. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on February 22, 2024)(Continued from March 28, 2024) Ocea J. Wynn, E.I., MPA, CPM, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, appeared and presented on said agenda item. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Ocea Wynn, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, and the interns for the Disability Internship Program be requested to appear before Council to share their experiences of the program on July 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Tony Daniels (Mentestnot)  Dr. Michelle Williams  Daryl Hych  Black Rose  Kella McCaskill  Page 3  Valerie Bullard  Brayshawn? McCoy  Connie Burton  Surgret Doss  James Shark  Jarvis El Amin  Hysim Caldwell  Robin Lockett  Stephanie Poynor  Michael Randolph (remote)  Franklin Perez (remote)  Angel D’Angelo (remote)  Franklin Perez (remote)  Lama Alhasan (remote)  Matthew Levine (remote)  Latisha (last name inaudible)  Gloria Duran  Erma Celestine REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 35): Public Safety Committee (Items 5 through 8) Luis Viera, Chair Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair Alan Clendenin, Alternate 5. File No. PS24-3845 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-273 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 $1,500,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the FY22 Tampa Community-Based Violence Intervention Initiative Project from the United Stated Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 6. File No. PS24-3850 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-274 Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Bill Currie Ford, Inc., with a 16.5% labor rate price escalation (no requested increases since 2020 and negotiated down from the newly requested 18.3%), for the furnishing of Preventive Maintenance Scheduled/Unscheduled Maintenance (Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs) for Ford Police vehicles in the estimated amount of $1,450,000 for use by Tampa Police Department; providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously.  Page 4 7. File No. PS24-3851 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-275 Resolution approving the purchase under Sourcewell Contract 060920-NAF and Sourcewell Contract 091521-NAF of eight (8) Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Color Detective Vehicles from Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc. dba Alan Jay Fleet Sales at a unit price of $29,480, for a cumulative amount of $235,840 for use by the Tampa Police Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 8. File No. PS24-3963 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-276 Resolution accepting the donation of twenty-two (22) ballistic shields with LED lights estimated value of $59,915.46, from RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation, Inc., to the City of Tampa for use by the Tampa Police Department; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to accept such donation; providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (Items 9 through 14) Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair Bill Carlson, Alternate 9. File No. PRC24-3849 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-277 Resolution approving the bid of Greenturf Services, Inc. for the furnishing of Citywide Medians and Parkways Grounds Maintenance, in part, for Lots I Citywide Medians and Parkways North of Kennedy Blvd and II Citywide Medians and Parkways South of Kennedy Blvd in the estimated amount of $701,900 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 10. File No. PRC24-3918 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 11) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-278 Resolution approving the Subaward Agreement between the City of Tampa and the National Arbor Day Foundation D/B/A Arbor Day Foundation for funding from the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program; Authorizing acceptance of an award not to exceed the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000); Authorizing execution by the mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; and providing an effective date. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 11. File No. PRC24-3929 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 10) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-280 (Carlson no) 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  Page 5 appropriation of $1,000,000 within the Other Grants Fund for use by Chief of Staff/Administration for a grant from the National Arbor Day Foundation to increase tree canopy coverage in disadvantaged communities; providing an effective date. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with Carlson voting no. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 12. File No. PRC24-4044 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-279 Resolution approving an instrument of donation accepting the in-kind donation valued at one hundred thousand dollars *$100,000) to the City of Tampa by MUSCO Lighting for Parks & Recreation Department's use for a lighting system upgrade at Cyrus Green Park and Pool; Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute the acceptance of said donation; Providing an effective date. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 13. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code) Special Event Permit: Tampa Bay Empanada Festival-Harrison Street from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.- April 6, 2024. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council adopts said special event permit. Motion carried unanimously. 14. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code) Special Event Permit: TPD Memorial Ceremony- Franklin St. & Madison St.- May 1, 2024. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council adopts said special event permit. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Committee (Items 15 through 24) Lynn Hurtak, Chair Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair Charlie Miranda, Alternate 15. File No. PW24-3645 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-281 Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Sure Temp Insulation LLC, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lagging/Insulation Services in the estimated amount of $226,443.68 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 16. File No. PW24-3648 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-282  Page 6 Resolution approving the bid of Polydyne Inc. for the furnishing of Sludge Conditioning Polymer (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $540,000 for use by the Water Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 17. File No. PW24-3656 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-283 Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Carbon Activated Corporation, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Sand Filter Media in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 for use by the Water Department; providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 18. File No. PW24-3657 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Commercial Interiors Inc., with a Price Adjustment Factor of 1.1840 based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for General Construction in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 19. File No. PW24-3658 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Gibraltar Construction Company, Inc. without an Engineering News Record Price Adjustment Factor escalation, for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for General Construction in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 20. File No. PW24-3659 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC with a Price Adjustment Factor of 1.1840 based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index, for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for General Construction in the estimated amount of  Page 7 $1,000,000, for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 21. File No. PW24-3848 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Austin Construction Group, Inc., with a Price Adjustment Factor Escalation of 1.1840 based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index, for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for Civil Site Work in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 22. File No. PW24-3886 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC with a 1.1840 Engineering News Record adjustment factor escalation, for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for Civil Site Work in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 23. File No. PW24-3920 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and PCL Construction, Inc., without an escalation in the price adjustment factor, for the provision of Job Order Contracting Services for Civil Site Work in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, for use by various departments; providing an effective date. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.  Page 8 Motion carried unanimously. 24. File No. PW24-3943 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-284 Resolution approving contract Change Order 1 adding $1,733,193.96 to the contract between the City of Tampa and AJ General Construction Services, Inc., for Contract 22-C-36001, construction of Sidewalk Construction (Citywide); authorizing execution of said change order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Finance Committee (Items 25 through 31) Charlie Miranda, Chair Luis Viera, Vice-Chair Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate 25. File No. F24-3626 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-289 Resolution approving a Federally Funded Subaward Agreement and Grant Agreement for DR-4734-Hurricane Idalia (No. Z4006) between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for acceptance of grant funds; which will be used by the city for the costs associated with responding to Hurricane Idalia; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for separate vote. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Michael D. Perry, Budget Officer, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 26. File No. F24-3644 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-285 Resolution approving the bid of SweTech Holdings LLC dba Florida Wholesale Tools for the furnishing of Hand Tools (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $160,995.06 for use by various Departments; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 27. File No. F24-3944 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-286 Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Elena P. Ketchum (Attorney), as a member of the Architectural Review Commission, for a three (3) year term commencing retroactively on March 5, 2024, and ending  Page 9 January 31, 2027; Providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 28. File No. F24-3965 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-287 Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Melanie Williams as a citizen representative to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors for a three (3) year term commencing January 29, 2024, and ending January 28, 2027; providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 29. File No. F24-4043 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-288 Resolution receiving and filing the City of Tampa Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023. Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 30. File No. F24-4045 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-295 Resolution approving an agreement for limited legal services between the City of Tampa and Brown Law and Consulting, PLLC, for an amount not to exceed $25,000; to provide for a legal advisor and project manager for the City of Tampa to facilitate compliance and reporting associated with the Consent Decree in United States of America v. City of Tampa, case no. 8:23-CV-02934-KKN-AAS; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Carlson, requesting that said agenda item be pulled for discussion. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 31. File No. F24-4067 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Lee Bercaw; providing an effective date. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said agenda item be removed from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be heard after the ATU commendation presentation. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee (Items 32 through 35) Bill Carlson, Chair Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair  Page 10 Luis Viera, Alternate 32. File No. BZP24-976 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-290 Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Wastewater Easement from SP Four Ltd, in consideration of $22,200, for the placement of wastewater facilities within the property located at 4505 North Rome Avenue, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 33. File No. BZP24-3968 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-291 Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Private Dock Agreement between the City of Tampa and Michael G. Roberts and Camille M. Alfonso for the construction and operation of certain dock structures and facilities on and over submerged lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 4305 N. River View Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 34. File No. BZP24-4032 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-292 Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, to secure vacant structures on the following properties: (1) 4106 W Montgomery Ter, and (2) 8204 N Klondyke St; after failure of the interested parties to secure the vacant structures on such property; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 35. File No. BZP24-4034 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-293 Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2718 N 21st St, (2) 918 E 19th Ave, (3) 3003 N 48th St, (4) 2316 W North B St, and (5) 609 N Bradford Ave; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEM 36): 36. File No. AAP24-4031 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-294 Resolution setting a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, for April 25, 2024, at 5:01 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 to consider a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and  Page 11 Community Development Programs; providing an effective date. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried unanimously. 10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEMS 37 THROUGH 39) - (Quasi- judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004- 667) 37. File No. VRB-23-66-C Review hearing on petition for review filed by Worldwide Auto Systems Corp c/o Ana Diaz-Duenas, applicant/owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-23-66, pertaining to the property located at 701 West Hillsborough Avenue. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Viera-Clendenin on December 7, 2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024, pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Rule 6(H) due to lack of two-thirds majority vote of 3-3 with Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco voting no, and Henderson being absent.)(Continued from February 15, 2024 and March 7, 2024) Dana Crosby-Collier, Senior Assistant City Attorney, approached and introduced said review hearing. Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk, read the motion that was made on February 1, 2024 for said petition. Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That Council moves to uphold the Variance Review Board’s denial of the proposed variance request in VRB 23-66, for the property located at 701 W. Hillsborough Avenue, because the petition failed to provide competent and substantial evidence of a hardship according to the standards set forth in Code Section 27-80, because there were no competent, substantial evidence presented that there is a hardship. Motion failed by voice roll call vote of 3-4 with Viera, Miranda, Henderson, and Maniscalco voting no. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council moves to overturn the Variance Review Board’s denial of the proposed variance request in VRB23-66, for the property located at 701 W. Hillsborough Avenue. Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 4-3 with Clendenin, Carlson, and Hurtak voting no. 38. File No. ARC 23-334-C Review hearing on petition for review filed by Mary Elizabeth McCahon and Jason Soos, aggrieved persons, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Architectural Review Commission (ARC), ARC 23-334, for the property located at 2813 N. Central Avenue. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Miranda-Viera on February 1, 2024)  Page 12 Dana Crosby-Collier, Senior Assistant City Attorney, appeared and introduced said review hearing. Elaine Lund, Historic Preservation Specialist, appeared and presented on said review hearing. Jason Soos and Mary Elizabeth McCahon, petitioners, appeared and presented on said review hearing. Malcolm Wells, property owner’s representative; Jerel McCants, architect; and Cedric Carrington, appeared and presented on said review hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Aileen Henderson – submitted speaker waiver form  Luella Carrington  Frank Greco  Frank Carter  James Cole  Davina Carrington  Linda Shaljani  Norene Copeland Miller Dana Crosby Collier, Senior Assistant City Attorney, approached and explained the criteria regarding the historic designations. Elaine Lund, Historic Preservation Specialist; and Dennis Fernandez, Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Manager, approached and answered questions from councilmembers. Jerel McCants and Cedric Carrington, representative and property owner, approached and provided rebuttal. Jason Soos and Mary Elizabeth McCahon, petitioners, approached and provided rebuttal. Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Council moves to affirm the ARC’s decision to approve the certificate of appropriateness requested in Application No. ARC 23-334 for the property located at 2813 N. Central Avenue for new construction of a primary structure, accessory structure, and site improvements because the new construction and site improvements are consistent with the City Code, the Tampa Heights Design Guidelines, and Secretary of Interior’s Standard. The guidelines of the structure fall within the floor height within the code of 34.6 inches, which is required of 35 feet; in addition, other consistencies include: Mass and building form, setback, orientation, alignment, and maintaining materials, trim details, and etc. Also, the fact that the applicants revised their plans that was supported unanimously by the ARC and staff. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the speaker waiver form submitted by Aileen Henderson, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.  Page 13 39. File No. SU1-23-13 C Review hearing on petition for review filed by Krystal Olivieri and Danielle Olivieri, applicant, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-23-13, pertaining to the property located at 1411 E 24th Ave. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on January 25, 2024) Camara Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and introduced said review hearing. Laura Marley, Zoning Coordinator, appeared and presented on said review hearing. Krystal Olivieri, applicant, appeared to allow Stephen Michelini to speak on the applicants behalf. Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and briefly provided a presentation on said review hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:  Stephanie Poynor – submitted documents Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council moves to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s denial of SU1-23-13 for the property located at 1411 East 24th Avenue, because the petitioner provided competent and substantial evidence to waive the specific requirements for accessory dwelling units that are required in City of Tampa Code Section 27-132, for the following reasons: their military service has temporarily prevented them from being able to comply with the owner- occupied, and the existing structure they are looking to convert to the ADU is an existing structure. Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Henderson and Miranda voting no. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents submitted by Stephanie Poynor, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY): STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 40 THROUGH 54) 40. Administration Update - No update provided 41. File No. PW24-3655 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-296 Resolution approving the purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Association of Counties Contract No. FSA23-VEH21.0: Heavy Trucks & Buses of eight (8) Crane Carrier LET2-26 with New Way Sidewinder Automated Side Loaders in the amount of $489,107 each for a cumulative total amount of $3,912,856 from  Page 14 Container Systems & Equipment Co., Inc. for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Larry A. Washington, MPA, Director of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 42. File No. CM23-84508 Administration to provide an update on the Mental Health Unit; further, that a representative from St. Pete’s Call Program be requested to provide an update on the positive things that they are doing. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on October 5, 2023) Motion: (Viera-Carlson) That Council moves to hear said agenda item after Item 39. Motion carried unanimously. Captain Rojka and Lt. Polk, Tampa Police Department, appeared and provided a verbal update on said agenda item. Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That the Administration be requested to report on August 22, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, on the monetary amount that will be proposed on the expansion of the mental health program and the improvements that can be made to the existing model; in addition, to adding some additional lower cost people that could help with the social service type work that would benefit and help elevate the program in other areas. Motion carried unanimously. 43. 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)(Updated motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on November 16, 2023)(Continued from October 19, 2023; January 25, 2024; and March 7, 2024) No discussion took place was held on said agenda item being that the administration will be taken care of the matter. 44. File No. CM22-74931 Staff to report on any changes that is recommended for the zoning and permitting of restaurants in the future that are mostly geared towards delivery services, and whether a separate category is needed. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on May 19, 2022)(Continued from June 16, 2022, October 20, 2022, March 16, 2023,  Page 15 June 22, 2023, September 28, 2023, and January 11, 2024) Motion: (Carlson-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to May 16, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. 45. File No. CM24-3197 Staff to present a written report on safety and pedestrian improvements on 22nd Street and Fowler Avenue. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Carlson on February 1, 2024) Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That the written report from Emmeth Duran, Florida Department of Transportation, addressing said agenda item, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, informing Council that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been made aware to appear and report on said agenda item. Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 46. File No. CM24-3583 Administration to report to City Council on the proposal to create a Racial Reconciliation Committee. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on February 22, 2024) Ocea J. Wynn, E.I., MPA, CPM, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, appeared and presented a verbal report for said agenda item. Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, be requested to work with Councilmember Viera to draft the proposed resolution for the Racial Reconciliation Committee, to include the six items that were listed in Councilmember Viera’s memorandum; further, that said proposed resolution be presented on April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the memorandum from Councilmember Viera, transmitting a proposed summary on said agenda item, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum Ocea J. Wynn, E.I., MPA, CPM, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, providing a response to said agenda item. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 47. File No. CM23-2191 Legal Department to present a draft ordinance on imposing a fee payable to the City to reimburse the City for its costs in monitoring compliance with affordable housing requirements. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on December 21, 2023)  Page 16 Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and provided a brief verbal report on said agenda item. Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That the Legal Department be requested to present said ordinance on May 2, 2024 for first reading consideration. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote. Email from Debbie Crawford, Legal Secretary, transmitting the draft ordinance and business impact statement for said agenda item. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 48. File No. CM24-2939 Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, to present a resolution for Council's consideration to require agenda items to be automatically continued for a week, if the full presentation and backup materials are not placed in the online public database as of 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the scheduled meeting. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on January 25, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on March 7, 2024) Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said agenda item be continued to the Special Call session on April 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. 49. File No. CM24-2936 Council Attorney to report on recommendations to amend the rules and procedures to address the order of business, public comment, presentations, commendations, and any other suggestions made by councilmembers. (Original motion initiated by Henderson-Viera on January 25, 2024)(Motion to reschedule from February 15, 2024 to March 7, 2024 initiated by Hurtak-Viera on February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024) Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said agenda item be continued to the Special Call session on April 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, transmitting proposed changes to Council's Rules of Procedure. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 50. File No. CM24-2643 Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, to report on setting up a Council rule to limit walk-on items. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on January 11, 2024)(Motion to reschedule from February 15, 2024 to March 7, 2024 initiated by Hurtak-Viera on February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024) Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said agenda item be continued to the Special Call session on April 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.  Page 17 51. File No. CM22-78636 Administration to provide an update on the naming of the East Tampa Regional Complex for Mr. Artis Gambrell. (Original motion initiated by Gudes-Maniscalco on November 17, 2022) (Continued from December 1, 2022, February 2, 2023, and April 6, 2023)(Continued from June 15, 2023 and July 27, 2023) Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 52. File No. CM 23-82973 Staff to provide a presentation on an honorary street renaming for Moses White. (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Hurtak on July 27, 2023) Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 53. File No. CM23-1002 Staff to report on naming the Multisports Field after the late Roland Paz, Sr. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Motion reschedule from January 25, 2024 to said date initiated by Viera-Hurtak on January 11, 2024) Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 17, 2024. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. 54. File No. CM23-2247 Parks and Recreation Staff to report on athletic facilities designed or made inclusive for all people regardless of any abilities. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on December 14, 2023) Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to May 16, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.  Page 18 Memorandum from Tony Mulkey, Interim Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation, requesting that said agenda item be continued for 30 days. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 55. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Maniscalco-Miranda) That Council be requested to write a letter of support to the State of Florida Department of Arts and Culture on behalf of the Straz Center in support for funding of their annual Artistic and Arts Program, Education Programs. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote. 56. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Miranda-Carlson) That Council be requested to present a commendation to John Ranon; further, that said commendation be presented on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Motion carried. 57. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Miranda-Carlson) That Council be requested to present a commendation to Carlito Fuentes; further, that said commendation be presented on April 27, 2024. Motion carried unanimously. 58. File No. CM24-4506 Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Staff be requested to appear on April 18, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, to discuss the appointment of the Community Benefits Agreement Committee (CBAC) members. Motion carried unanimously. 59. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation to HART mechanic Ricardo Fernandez; further, that said commendation be presented off-site on a future date to be determined. Motion carried unanimously. 60. File No. E2024-48 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation for Iron Workers Local 397 for their 100-year anniversary; further, that said commendation be presented on a future date to be determined. Motion carried unanimously. 61. File No. CM24-4507 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Staff be requested to add a code of conduct to Chapter 26.5 of the Tampa City Code for WMBE and SLBE certified contractors with the City of Tampa; further, that the Legal Department be requested to present draft ordinance on August 1, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. In addition, that a discussion on parking be included. Motion carried unanimously. 62. File No. CM24-4508  Page 19 Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Staff be requested to report back with a review of the Parks and Recreation Special Event process and potential ways to streamline the application, review and implementation process; further, that said report be presented on June 20, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. 63. File No. CM24-4509 Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Staff be requested to report on June 20, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, as to whether contractors on design- build contracts and others can mark up or make a commission on subcontractors, how that impacts the RFQ or RFP process, and how such information is reported and made public. Motion carried unanimously. 64. File No. CM24-4510 Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Staff be requested to review any applicable ordinances and statues that protect whistleblowers and the processes the City uses to protect them; further, that said report be presented on June 20, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. 65. File No. CM23-84939 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion for “Administration to present quarterly written updates on Fire Station 24 and Fire Maintenance and Supply Facility project” be rescheduled from April 18, 2024 to May 16, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. 66. File No. CM23-2098 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion for “Staff to provide an update on a Mayor’s Veterans Committee” be rescheduled from April 18, 2024 to May 16, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. 67. File No. CM23-2141 Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the motion for the “Administration to report on ideas on how to combat violent crime in the city. This includes but not limited to: community efforts, the hiring of more police officers, addressing gun violence, youth programs and intervention, victims of crimes assistance and all other solutions on the table for violent crime. Not foreclosing on any other ideas that have been discussed” be rescheduled from April 18, 2024 to May 16, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS: . Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the speaker sign-in sheets presented by Chair Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco  Page 20 adjourned said meeting at 3:59 p.m. on this the 4th day of April, 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. Their telephone number is (813) 274-8217. 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