Council Regular
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · May 2, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM
PROPOSED REGULAR ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in a regular session at 9:03 a.m. on this the
2nd day of May, 2024 with Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, calling the meeting to order. Members
present upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin, Henderson, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco,
constituting a quorum.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk, recording secretary for
these proceedings.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Election of Chair of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
Councilmember Carlson nominated Councilmember Maniscalco. Councilmember
Hurtak nominated Councilmember Carlson; however, Councilmember Carlson
declined. Council unanimously voted for Councilmember Maniscalco as Chair of the
City Council.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, announced Guido Maniscalco as the Chair of City
Council.
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2. Election of the Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
Councilmember Viera nominated Councilmember Clendenin. Council unanimously
voted for Councilmember Clendenin as Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, announced Alan Clendenin as the Chair Pro-Tem of
City Council.
3. Election by City Council for the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA).
Councilmember Maniscalco nominated Councilmember Henderson. Council
unanimously voted for Councilmember Henderson as Chair of the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, announced Gwendolyn Henderson as the Chairman
of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
4. Election by City Council for the Vice-Chairman of the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA).
Councilmember Henderson nominated Councilmember Viera. Councilmember Carlson
nominated Councilmember Hurtak; however, Councilmember Hurtak declined.
Council unanimously voted for Councilmember Viera as Vice-Chairman of the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, announced Luis Viera as the Vice-Chairman of the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 9:10 a.m. – GUIDO, MANISCALCO, CHAIR
Invocation – Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion: (Henderson-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.
City Council recognized JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official and the Construction Services staff, for
Building Safety Month.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council approves the agenda and the addendum to the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
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CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
5. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
Councilmember Viera presented commendation to Officer Spencer Adkinson, Tampa
Police Department.
6. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.
Councilmember Viera presented commendation to Alex Canasi, Tampa Fire Rescue.
7. File No. CM24-4063
Presentation of commendation to the Water Department acknowledging “Drinking
Water Week – May 5 -11, 2024.” (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Viera on
March 21, 2024)
Councilmember Miranda presented commendation to the Water Department.
8. File No. CM24-4655
Presentation of commendation to David Llanos, City of Tampa's Solid Waste driver,
who assisted a distraught mother in finding her lost child. (Original motion initiated by
Maniscalco-Miranda on April 11, 2024)
Chair Maniscalco presented commendation to David Llanos, City of Tampa’s Solid
Waste driver.
9. File No. CM23-82265
Representatives of the Jackson House Foundation, Tampa History Center, and the
University of South Florida to provide an update on plans of renovation for the
Jackson House. (Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on August 24,
2023)(Continued from November 2, 2023; December 7, 2023; and February 15, 2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Carlson) That said agenda item be continued to May 16, 2024
under Ceremonial Activities and/or Presentations. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Alis Drumgo, Deputy Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to May 16,
2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Simon Canasi
Linda Saul-Sena
Georgia Vahue
Gary Givens
Angela Alderman
Hamaira Afzal
Dr. Michelle Williams
Dave Coleman
Tony Daniels (Mentestnot)
Tanya Lewis
Connie Burton
Latisha P
Haseem
John Miller
Brandon Barclay
Bishop Michelle B. Patty
Valerie Bullock
Robin Lockett
Pastor Frank Williams
Michael Randolph (remote)
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
Alison Doucette, Bartlett Loeb, appeared before Council requesting for reconsideration on the
following motion that was adopted on April 18, 2024: “Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Staff be
requested to transmit the final language of the January 2024 Land Development Code amendment
cycle to the Planning Commission. Motion carried with Carlson and Maniscalco voting no”. Martin
Shelby, Council Attorney, explained the procedure in the process of reconsideration of legislative
matters. Chair Maniscalco asked if anyone on the prevailing side of the vote would like to make a
motion to reconsider. No response nor motion was made by Council.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the documents requesting reconsideration of legislative
matter submitted by Alison Doucette, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 10 THROUGH 34):
Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 10 through 11)
10. File No. E2024-8 CH 17.5 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented on first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, pertaining to affordable housing; Amending the title to Article I of
Chapter 17.5 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances to include “Compliance and
monitoring fees for affordable housing developments”; Adding Section 17.5-14 to
Article I of Chapter 17.5 to provide for compliance and monitoring fees to be paid by
private developers to reimburse the City of Tampa for costs incurred by the City in
monitoring affordable housing units constructed pursuant to bonus provision
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agreements approved pursuant to City of Tampa Code or as authorized by Section
166.04151, Florida Statutes; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; Providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by
title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held
on June 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.)
11. File No. VAC-22-06 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN; Hurtak absent at vote)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 2022-166, passed and ordained by the City Council of The City of
Tampa on September 15, 2022, which vacated, closed, discontinued and abandoned
that alleyway described below, to correct two scrivener’s errors that are contained in
the first recital clause and Section 2 thereof; repealing conflicts; providing for
severability; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title
only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously by voice roll call vote of 6-0 with Hurtak being absent at vote. (Second
reading and adoption to be held on June 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.)
Public Safety Committee (Items 12 through 13)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
12. File No. PS24-4309 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-361 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEL31.0: Pursuit, Administrative and Other Vehicles of seven (7) Chevrolet
Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles from Starke Motorcars, LLC dba Duval Chevrolet at a
unit price of $54,340 for six (6) vehicles and $54,389.75 for one (1) vehicle, for a
cumulative amount of $380,429.75 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-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
13. File No. PS24-4860 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-362 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving a Financial Assistance Agreement between the City of Tampa
Police Department (TPD) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for
State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) Initiative; authorizing execution
thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing
an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (Items 14 through 19)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
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Bill Carlson, Alternate
14. File No. PRC24-4285 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-363 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Merion Landscape Services LLC, with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase, for the provision of East Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned
Properties Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated
amount of $321,464 for use by the Parks & Recreation Department; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
15. File No. PRC24-4288 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-364 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Nelson’s Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc., with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase for the provision of Special Events Parks, and Other City Owned Properties
Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of
$278,400 for use by the Parks & Recreation Department; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
16. File No. PRC24-4307 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-365 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving the bid of Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the provision
of Channel District Area Median Landscape and Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered
Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $107,250 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-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
17. File No. PRC24-4409 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-366 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase for the provision of North Parks, Playgrounds and Other City Owned
Properties Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated
amount of $348,713 for use by the Parks & Recreations Department; providing an
effective date.
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Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
18. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Events Code)
Special Event Permit: SOCOM Demonstration-Franklin St., Water St., Harbor Island
Bridge- May 7 & 8, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
19. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Afrocan Fest- Harrison St. from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.-
June 16, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Public Works Committee (Items 20 through 22)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
20. File No. PW24-4310 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-367 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEH21.0: Heavy Trucks & Buses of one (1) Freightliner M2 Peterson Grapple
TL3 Truck from Tampa Truck Center LLC in the amount of $226,343.70 for use by the
Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
21. File No. PW24-4324 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-368 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving the bid of Emerald Facility Management, LLC for the furnishing
of Janitorial Services for Water Distribution (Re-Bid) (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in
the estimated amount of $143,760 for use by the Water Department; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
22. File No. PW24-4857 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-369 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to Contract 19-C-00020 Forest Hills Park
Improvements - Rebid, between the City of Tampa and David Nelson Construction Co.,
an increase of $15,179.02, and final payment in the amount of $40,179.02;
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authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Finance Committee (Items 23 through 25)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
23. File No. F24-4713 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-370 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of
Susan Klaus Smith (Architectural Historian), as a member of the Barrio Latino
Commission, for a three (3) year term commencing on May 2, 2024, and ending May
1, 2027; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
24. File No. F24-4859 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-359 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution granting a one-year residency waiver to: Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police; Alis
Drumgo, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity; David
Ingram, Executive Director of the Tampa Convention Center; Erica Moody, Director of
the Community Redevelopment Agency; Richard Mutterback, Director of the Contract
Administration Department; and Barbara Tripp, Fire Chief, pursuant to Section 6.01 of
the City of Tampa Charter; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be heard after public
comments. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Miranda, requesting that said agenda item, in
conjunction with Item 25, be heard after the conclusion of public comments.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
25. File No. F24-4911 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-360 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Employment Agreement between the City
of Tampa and Lee Bercaw; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be heard after public
comments. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Miranda, requesting that said agenda item, in
conjunction with Item 25, be heard after the conclusion of public comments.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, and Andrea Zelman, City Attorney,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee (Items 26 through 34)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
26. File No. BZP24-4581 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-371 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution authorizing Execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a
Second Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Agreement
between the City of Tampa and the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa; making
available up to $75,000 of additional funding during the 2024 fiscal year for the
provision of services in support of Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of
$865,828.16 during FY2024, and $2,352,628.16 over the 3-year agreement term;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
27. File No. BZP24-4582 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-372 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution amending Resolution No. 2022-449 by correcting a Scrivener’s error in
Section 2 of said Resolution by correcting the date therein and approving a First
Amendment to Agreement between the City of Tampa and Amerinational Community
Services, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company authorized to do business in the
State of Florida under the name Amerinat, LLC, to provide for a renewal term of five
years for the provision of Mortgage and Portfolio Management Services in the
estimated amount of $350,000 for use by the Development & Growth Management
Department; authorizing the Mayor to Execute said First Amendment to Agreement;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
28. File No. BZP24-4710 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-373 (Hurtak absent at vote)
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building(s)
and/or structure(s) from the following properties: (1) 1705 E Nome St, and (2) 2918
Chipco St, after the determination that said buildings or structures satisfied the
criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove
same or failed to do so prior to the city incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of
the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force
and effect of a notice of assessment of lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
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29. File No. BZP24-4712 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-374 (Hurtak absent at vote)
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) 307 W Jean St, (2) 4106 W
Montgomery Ter, (3) 1607 E 19th Ave, (4) 3005 N 15th St, and (5) 6617 S Richard 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-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
30. File No. BZP24-4720 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-375 (Hurtak absent at vote)
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 $250,000 within the General Fund for a Consulting Service
agreement pertaining to the Land Development Code Overhaul Project; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
31. File No. BZP24-4851 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-376 (Hurtak absent at vote)
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 $89,852.80 within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) Grant Fund to appropriate program income for HOME Grant Program
activities; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
32. File No. BZP24-4853 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-377 (Hurtak absent at vote)
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 $75,699.76 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fund to appropriate program income for CDBG program activities; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
33. File No. BZP24-4856 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-379 (Carlson abstain; Hurtak absent at
vote)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Tampa, The School Board of
Hillsborough County, Florida, Ybor City F.C., LLC and Florida Community Events, LLC;
Providing for an encroachment of soccer facilities onto land owned by the City of
Tampa located along the west side of the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Blake High
School; Providing for obligations of Ybor City F.C., LLC and Florida Community Events
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regarding construction of a portion of the West River District Multi-Modal Trail and
planting and maintenance of trees; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Carlson abstaining, and Hurtak being absent at vote.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That the voting conflict from submitted by
Councilmember Carlson for said agenda item, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
34. File No. BZP24-4849 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-378 (Hurtak absent at vote)
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 $142,775.93 within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Grant Fund to appropriate program income for SHIP Grant Program activities;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 35 THROUGH 37):
35. File No. DE1-24-93-C
Petition for review filed by Florida Trustee Services LLC as trustee, owner, requesting
a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, DE1-24-93,
pertaining to the property located at 3206 E. Emma Street.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said review hearing be scheduled on June 20,
2024 at 1:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
36. File No. VRB23-53-C – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-380
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter, in Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor,
Tampa, FL 33602, for City Council consideration of a Recommended Order relating to
a Petition for Review for VRB 23-53 for the property located at 109 East 26th Avenue;
Directing the City Clerk to provide a copy of the Recommended Order and Notice of
Hearing; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
37. File No. AAP24-4031 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-381
Resolution setting a public hearing on May 23, 2024, at 5:01 p.m., in Old City Hall,
Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602, to consider a Substantial
Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan For
Housing And Community Development Programs; Providing An Effective Date.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously.
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9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 38) - (non-
quasi-judicial proceedings)
38. File No. TA/CPA 22-28 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-42 (Hurtak no)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance amending
the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for
the property located at folio numbers 189779.0000, 189778.0000, 189777.0100,
189777.0000, 189774.0000, 189775.0000,189776.0000,189780.0000,189864.0000,
189863.0100, 189863.0000, 189862.0000, 189864.0100, 189865.0000, 189866.0000,
189870.0100, 189872.0100, 189872.0000, 189871.0000, 190093.0000, 190087.0100,
189598.0000 and 189577.0020, from General Mixed Use-24 (GMU-24), Light
Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35) and
Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60); providing for repeal of all ordinance in conflict;
providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Continued from July 20, 2023,
November 9, 2023, January 18, 2024, and March 21, 2024)(Original motion to approve
said ordinance was initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 11,2024)
Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission, appeared remotely and presented on said
agenda item.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
by recorded roll call vote of 6-1 with Hurtak voting no.
9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 39
THROUGH 45) - (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant
to Resolution No. 2004-667)
39. File No. REZ-23-34 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-43 (UNAN)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 610 Harbor Street, 1705 East Adamo Drive, 1616
And 1625 East Penny Street, 608 and 1026 North 19th Street, 1821 East Sahlman
Drive, Units 101 and 102, and Folio Number 190093-2106, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) PD (Planned Development), CD-2 (Channel District-2) and IH
(Industrial Heavy) to PD-A (Planned Development, Alternative) and CD-2 (Channel
District-2), (Residential, Multi-Family And All Commercial Intensive Uses); providing an
effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Viera-Miranda on April 11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Tyler Hudson, applicant’s representative, appeared and respectfully requested
approval.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-382
Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Banana Docks, LLC and
the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-23- 34 for the property located at 610 Harbor
Street, 1705 East Adamo Drive, 1616 and 1625 East Penny Street, 1026 North 19th
Street, 608 North 19th Street, 1821 East Sahlman Drive, Units 101 and 102, and Folio
Number 190093-2106; authorizing the 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.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the correspondences received in
support/opposition for said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
40. File No. REZ-23-39
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 5309 and 5311 East Columbus Drive, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(S) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Storefront Residential and All Commercial General Uses); providing an effective date.
(Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-
Miranda on April 11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and respectfully requested
approval.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion failed by
recorded roll call vote of 3-4 with Clendenin, Maniscalco, Henderson, and Hurtak no.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council moves to deny File No. REZ-23-39, for the
property in the general vicinity of 5309 and 5311 East Columbus Drive, in the City of
Tampa, due to the failure of the applicant to meet its burden of proof to provide
competent and substantial evidence of the development, as conditioned and shown
on the site plan, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and City Code; the
applicant’s failure to meet its burden of proof with respect to the requested waiver;
in addition, Council adopts the findings and reasonings of the City’s staff report,
especially regarding the waivers and the landscape buffer waivers, but also Land
Development Code Section 27-136, the scale and massing are significantly larger and
thus not compatible with the surrounding built environment. Motion carried by
voice roll call vote of 4-3 with Miranda, Viera, and Carlson voting no.
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41. File No. REZ-23-78 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-44 (UNAN)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 4212 West North B Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Clendenin-Viera on
April 11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. David Wright, applicant’s representative, appeared remotely and respectfully
requested approval.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 7-0.
42. File No. REZ-23-112 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-45 (Carlson, Henderson & Maniscalco
no)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 1324 West Fig Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida,
and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-
50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an
effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Hurtak-Viera on April 11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and respectfully requested
approval.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried by
recorded roll call vote of 4-3 with Carlson, Maniscalco, and Henderson voting no.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the correspondences received in
support/opposition for said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
43. File No. REZ-23-119 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-46 (UNAN)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 213 South New Jersey Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
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Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Viera on April
11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and respectfully requested
approval.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 7-0.
44. File No. REZ-24-11 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-47 (Hurtak no)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 4314 West Gray Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Clendenin-Viera on April
11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and respectfully requested
approval.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried by
recorded roll call vote of 6-1 with Hurtak voting no.
45. File No. REZ-24-19 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-48 (UNAN)
(Ordinance presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 803 and 809 West Linebaugh Avenue, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to
PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an
effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 11,2024)
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II, appeared remotely and presented on said agenda
item. Todd Pressman, applicant’s representative, appeared remotely.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 7-0.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the correspondences received in
support/opposition for said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 46)
46. File No. DA24-3934
Second Public Hearing relating to the Ybor Harbor Development Agreement between
the City of Tampa and Banana Docks, LLC, relating to the property generally located to
the east of Channelside Drive, to the south of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, to the
west of 19th Street, and to the north of East Harbor Street and New Sahlman Drive;
Providing for two notices of intent to consider said agreement; Providing for an
effective date. (Motion adopting resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated
by Miranda-Clendenin on March 28, 2024)(First public hearing was held on April 11,
2024)
Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and presented on said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-383
Resolution approving the Ybor Harbor Development Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Banana Docks, LLC, relating to the property generally located to the East
of Channelside Drive, to the South of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, to the West of
19th Street, and to the North of East Harbor Street and New Sahlman Drive, Tampa,
Florida; 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. (Said resolution adopted after second public hearing)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 47 THROUGH 56)
47. Administration Update
- No updated provided
48. File No. PW24-4308 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-384
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Kemira
Water Solutions, Inc., without a price increase, for the provision of Liquid Ferric
Sulfate in the estimated amount of $5,000,000 for use by the Water Department;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
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Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
49. File No. PW24-4844 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-385
Resolution accepting the proposal of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC pertaining
to Contract 21-C-00022 E/W Green Spine Cycle Track - PH 3B from 7th Ave to 13th
Ave and E/W Green Spine Cycle Track - PH 3C from 13th Ave to 21st Ave - Rebid, in
the amount of $4,439,734.42; authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor
of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
50. File No. CM24-2874
Administration to provide a report on potential funding to support the non-profit
organization, Stepping Stones, in Sulphur Springs. (Original Motion initiated by Viera-
Carlson on January 18, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to May 16, 2024 under
Staff Reports and Unfinished Business; further, that a written report be provided in
lieu of an appearance. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Ocea J. Wynn, E.I., MPA, CPM, Administrator of Neighborhood
& Community Affairs, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
51. File No. CM24-2876
Parks and Recreation Department and Legal staff to appear and report as to the
ownership and management of the Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park. (Original motion
initiated by Carlson-Viera on January 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Tony Mulkey, Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation,
transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
52. File No. CM22-77457
Italian Club to report on their findings regarding the pending cemetery issues that
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exist on 30th and Sligh, Italian Club, and College Hill. (Updated motion initiated by
Gudes-Viera on December 15, 2022)(Update motion initiated by Miranda-Maniscalco
on April 20, 2023)(Updated motion initiated by Hurtak-Carlson on July 13,
2023)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on March 28, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to August 1, 2024
under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera requesting that said agenda item be
continued to August 1, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
53. File No. CM24-3309
Legal staff to provide a draft ordinance codifying Section 6.01 and section 6.03 of the
City Charter that will define proof of residency as homestead property, voter
registration and/or affidavit testifying the individual primarily lives at the City of
Tampa address; require notice within 30 days of any address changes; and establishes
a penalty for making false statements resulting in immediate termination and
prohibition from returning to the City of Tampa as an employee or consultant for a
period of one year following termination. (Motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on
February 8, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on March 28, 2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said agenda item be continued to May 16, 2024
under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to May 16, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
54. File No. CM24-4303
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, to
appear and report on the Land Development Code Reform Process. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on March 28, 2024)(Next monthly report to be
provided on June 6, 2024)
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Director for Development and Economic Opportunity, appeared
remotely and provided a brief report on said agenda item.
55. File No. CM23-999
Mobility Staff to provide an update on the Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on November 16, 2023)
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to the workshop
session on June 27, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
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Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to June 27, 2024 workshop session.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
56. File No. CM23-84341
Staff to discuss how to specifically increase height limit in the Westshore overlay
district. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on September
28,2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to the workshop
session on June 27, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Stephen Benson, AICP, City Planning Director, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to June 27, 2024 workshop session.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
57. File No. CM24-5118
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Staff be requested to present a communications
plan for the City’s Workforce Development Strategy, and release and
implementation of the Good Jobs, Great Careers Collaborative Workforce
Ecosystem Plan; further, that said plan be presented on July 18, 2024 under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
58. File No. CM24-5119
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Staff be requested to provide a written report
regarding a historical marker or plaque to be placed on 7th Avenue and 16th Street in
Ybor City, recognizing the life and legacy of Officer Maurice Lopez who was killed in
action 75 years ago; further, that said plan be presented on June 6, 2024 under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
59. 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
adjourned said meeting at 12:26 p.m. on this the 2nd day of May, 2024.
DISCLAIMER
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considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
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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.
Video recordings of a limited number of more recent City Council Meetings may be viewed under
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https://www.tampa.gov/city-council. The closed captioning transcripts for the hearing impaired
are also available on the same webpage, under the Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM
REGULAR FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
Guido Maniscalco, Chair - District 2 At-Large
Alan Clendenin, Chair Pro-Tem - District 1 At-Large
Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large
Bill Carlson, District 4
Gwendolyn Henderson, District 5
Charlie Miranda, District 6
Luis Viera, District 7
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMPA.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“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 – SHIRLEY FOXX-KNOWLES, CITY CLERK
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Election of Chair of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
2. Election of the Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
3. Election by City Council for the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA).
4. Election by City Council for the Vice-Chairman of the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA).
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – CHAIR
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Adoption of Minutes
• (Minutes of the regular session held on April 18, 2024; and the workshop session held on
April 25, 2024.)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
5. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
6. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.
7. File No. CM24-4063
Presentation of commendation to the Water Department acknowledging “Drinking
Water Week – May 5 -11, 2024.” (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Viera on
March 21, 2024)
8. File No. CM24-4655
Presentation of commendation to David Llanos, City of Tampa's Solid Waste driver,
who assisted a distraught mother in finding her lost child. (Original motion initiated by
Maniscalco-Miranda on April 11, 2024)
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9. File No. CM23-82265
Representatives of the Jackson House Foundation, Tampa History Center, and the
University of South Florida to provide an update on plans of renovation for the
Jackson House. (Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on August 24,
2023)(Continued from November 2, 2023; December 7, 2023; and February 15, 2024)
Memorandum from Alis Drumgo, Deputy Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to May 16,
2024. (To be R/F)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: - (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR ANY MATTERS OTHER THAN PUBLIC
HEARINGS – PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO SPEAKERS WISHING TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA.)
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as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
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“Request Type” that you wish to speak live during the public comment period. You will then be
contacted with additional instructions on how to participate live through the use of CMT.
Registration for speaking remotely must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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equipped with a camera and microphone that will enable you to be seen (video) and heard (audio)
by the City Council and all other participants.
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for assistance.
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matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing
or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 10 THROUGH 34):
Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 10 through 11)
10. File No. E2024-8 CH 17.5
(Ordinance being presented on first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, pertaining to affordable housing; Amending the title to Article I of
Chapter 17.5 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances to include “Compliance and
monitoring fees for affordable housing developments”; Adding Section 17.5-14 to
Article I of Chapter 17.5 to provide for compliance and monitoring fees to be paid by
private developers to reimburse the City of Tampa for costs incurred by the City in
monitoring affordable housing units constructed pursuant to bonus provision
agreements approved pursuant to City of Tampa Code or as authorized by Section
166.04151, Florida Statutes; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; Providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
11. File No. VAC-22-06
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 2022-166, passed and ordained by the City Council of The City of
Tampa on September 15, 2022, which vacated, closed, discontinued and abandoned
that alleyway described below, to correct two scrivener’s errors that are contained in
the first recital clause and Section 2 thereof; repealing conflicts; providing for
severability; providing an effective date.
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Public Safety Committee (Items 12 through 13)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
12. File No. PS24-4309
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEL31.0: Pursuit, Administrative and Other Vehicles of seven (7) Chevrolet
Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles from Starke Motorcars, LLC dba Duval Chevrolet at a
unit price of $54,340 for six (6) vehicles and $54,389.75 for one (1) vehicle, for a
cumulative amount of $380,429.75 for use by the Tampa Police Department;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
13. File No. PS24-4860
Resolution approving a Financial Assistance Agreement between the City of Tampa
Police Department (TPD) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for
State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) Initiative; authorizing execution
thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing
an effective date.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Committee (Items 14 through 19)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
14. File No. PRC24-4285
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Merion Landscape Services LLC, with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase, for the provision of East Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned
Properties Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated
amount of $321,464 for use by the Parks & Recreation Department; providing an
effective date.
15. File No. PRC24-4288
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Nelson’s Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc., with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase for the provision of Special Events Parks, and Other City Owned Properties
Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of
$278,400 for use by the Parks & Recreation Department; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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16. File No. PRC24-4307
Resolution approving the bid of Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the provision
of Channel District Area Median Landscape and Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered
Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $107,250 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.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
17. File No. PRC24-4409
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., with a 3.4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price
increase for the provision of North Parks, Playgrounds and Other City Owned
Properties Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated
amount of $348,713 for use by the Parks & Recreations Department; providing an
effective date.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
18. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Events Code)
Special Event Permit: SOCOM Demonstration-Franklin St., Water St., Harbor Island
Bridge- May 7 & 8, 2024
19. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Afrocan Fest- Harrison St. from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.-
June 16, 2024
Public Works Committee (Items 20 through 22)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
20. File No. PW24-4310
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEH21.0: Heavy Trucks & Buses of one (1) Freightliner M2 Peterson Grapple
TL3 Truck from Tampa Truck Center LLC in the amount of $226,343.70 for use by the
Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
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21. File No. PW24-4324
Resolution approving the bid of Emerald Facility Management, LLC for the furnishing
of Janitorial Services for Water Distribution (Re-Bid) (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in
the estimated amount of $143,760 for use by the Water Department; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
22. File No. PW24-4857
Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to Contract 19-C-00020 Forest Hills Park
Improvements - Rebid, between the City of Tampa and David Nelson Construction Co.,
an increase of $15,179.02, and final payment in the amount of $40,179.02;
authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Finance Committee (Items 23 through 25)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
23. File No. F24-4713
Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of
Susan Klaus Smith (Architectural Historian), as a member of the Barrio Latino
Commission, for a three (3) year term commencing on May 2, 2024, and ending May
1, 2027; Providing an effective date.
24. File No. F24-4859
Resolution granting a one-year residency waiver to: Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police; Alis
Drumgo, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity; David
Ingram, Executive Director of the Tampa Convention Center; Erica Moody, Director of
the Community Redevelopment Agency; Richard Mutterback, Director of the Contract
Administration Department; and Barbara Tripp, Fire Chief, pursuant to Section 6.01 of
the City of Tampa Charter; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Councilmember Miranda, requesting that said agenda item, in
conjunction with Item 25, be heard after the conclusion of public comments. (To be
R/F)
25. File No. F24-4911
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Employment Agreement between the City
of Tampa and Lee Bercaw; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Councilmember Miranda, requesting that said agenda item, in
conjunction with Item 24, be heard after the conclusion of public comments. (To be
R/F)
Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, and Andrea Zelman, City Attorney,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee (Items 26 through 34)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
26. File No. BZP24-4581
Resolution authorizing Execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a
Second Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Agreement
between the City of Tampa and the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa; making
available up to $75,000 of additional funding during the 2024 fiscal year for the
provision of services in support of Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of
$865,828.16 during FY2024, and $2,352,628.16 over the 3-year agreement term;
providing an effective date.
27. File No. BZP24-4582
Resolution amending Resolution No. 2022-449 by correcting a Scrivener’s error in
Section 2 of said Resolution by correcting the date therein and approving a First
Amendment to Agreement between the City of Tampa and Amerinational Community
Services, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company authorized to do business in the
State of Florida under the name Amerinat, LLC, to provide for a renewal term of five
years for the provision of Mortgage and Portfolio Management Services in the
estimated amount of $350,000 for use by the Development & Growth Management
Department; authorizing the Mayor to Execute said First Amendment to Agreement;
providing an effective date.
28. File No. BZP24-4710
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building(s)
and/or structure(s) from the following properties: (1) 1705 E Nome St, and (2) 2918
Chipco St, after the determination that said buildings or structures satisfied the
criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove
same or failed to do so prior to the city incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of
the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force
and effect of a notice of assessment of lien; providing an effective date.
29. File No. BZP24-4712
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) 307 W Jean St, (2) 4106 W
Montgomery Ter, (3) 1607 E 19th Ave, (4) 3005 N 15th St, and (5) 6617 S Richard 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.
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30. File No. BZP24-4720
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 $250,000 within the General Fund for a Consulting Service
agreement pertaining to the Land Development Code Overhaul Project; providing an
effective date.
31. File No. BZP24-4851
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 $89,852.80 within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) Grant Fund to appropriate program income for HOME Grant Program
activities; providing an effective date.
32. File No. BZP24-4853
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 $75,699.76 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fund to appropriate program income for CDBG program activities; providing an
effective date.
33. File No. BZP24-4856
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Tampa, The School Board of
Hillsborough County, Florida, Ybor City F.C., LLC and Florida Community Events, LLC;
Providing for an encroachment of soccer facilities onto land owned by the City of
Tampa located along the west side of the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Blake High
School; Providing for obligations of Ybor City F.C., LLC and Florida Community Events
regarding construction of a portion of the West River District Multi-Modal Trail and
planting and maintenance of trees; Providing an effective date.
34. File No. BZP24-4849
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 $142,775.93 within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Grant Fund to appropriate program income for SHIP Grant Program activities;
providing an effective date.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 35 THROUGH 37):
35. File No. DE1-24-93-C
Petition for review filed by Florida Trustee Services LLC as trustee, owner, requesting
a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, DE1-24-93,
pertaining to the property located at 3206 E. Emma Street. (Review hearing to be
scheduled on June 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.)
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36. File No. VRB23-53-C
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter, in Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor,
Tampa, FL 33602, for City Council consideration of a Recommended Order relating to
a Petition for Review for VRB 23-53 for the property located at 109 East 26th Avenue;
Directing the City Clerk to provide a copy of the Recommended Order and Notice of
Hearing; Providing an effective date.
37. File No. AAP24-4031
Resolution setting a public hearing on May 23, 2024, at 5:01 p.m., in Old City Hall,
Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602, to consider a Substantial
Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan For
Housing And Community Development Programs; Providing An Effective Date.
9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 38) -
(Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution
No. 2004-667)
38. File No. TA/CPA 22-28 (Hurtak no)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance
amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use
Map, for the property located at folio numbers 189779.0000, 189778.0000,
189777.0100, 189777.0000, 189774.0000,
189775.0000,189776.0000,189780.0000,189864.0000, 189863.0100, 189863.0000,
189862.0000, 189864.0100, 189865.0000, 189866.0000, 189870.0100, 189872.0100,
189872.0000, 189871.0000, 190093.0000, 190087.0100, 189598.0000 and
189577.0020, from General Mixed Use-24 (GMU-24), Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy
Industrial (HI) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35) and Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-
60); providing for repeal of all ordinance in conflict; providing for severability;
providing an effective date. (Continued from July 20, 2023, November 9, 2023, January
18, 2024, and March 21, 2024)(Original motion to approve said ordinance was
initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 11,2024)
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9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 39
THROUGH 45) - (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying
pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
39. File No. REZ-23-34 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 610 Harbor Street, 1705 East Adamo Drive,
1616 And 1625 East Penny Street, 608 and 1026 North 19th Street, 1821 East Sahlman
Drive, Units 101 and 102, and Folio Number 190093-2106, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) PD (Planned Development), CD-2 (Channel District-2) and IH
(Industrial Heavy) to PD-A (Planned Development, Alternative) and CD-2 (Channel
District-2), (Residential, Multi-Family And All Commercial Intensive Uses); providing an
effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Viera-Miranda on April 11,2024)
Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Banana Docks, LLC and
the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-23- 34 for the property located at 610 Harbor
Street, 1705 East Adamo Drive, 1616 and 1625 East Penny Street, 1026 North 19th
Street, 608 North 19th Street, 1821 East Sahlman Drive, Units 101 and 102, and Folio
Number 190093-2106; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second
public hearing and adoption of ordinance)
40. File No. REZ-23-39 (Henderson, Clendenin & Maniscalco no)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5309 and 5311 East Columbus Drive, in the
City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning
District Classification(S) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned
Development, Storefront Residential and All Commercial General Uses); providing an
effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was
initiated by Viera-Miranda on April 11,2024)
41. File No. REZ-23-78 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4212 West North B Street, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Clendenin-Viera on
April 11,2024)
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42. File No. REZ-23-112 (Carlson, Henderson & Maniscalco no)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1324 West Fig Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-
Family); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on
first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Viera on April 11,2024)
43. File No. REZ-23-119 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 213 South New Jersey Avenue, in the City
of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Viera on April
11,2024)
44. File No. REZ-24-11 (Henderson & Hurtak no)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4314 West Gray Street, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development,
Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Clendenin-Viera on April
11,2024)
45. File No. REZ-24-19 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 803 and 809 West Linebaugh Avenue, in
the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning
District Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) and PD (Planned
Development) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-
Detached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on
first reading was initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 11,2024)
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10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 46)
46. File No. DA24-3934
Second Public Hearing relating to the Ybor Harbor Development Agreement between
the City of Tampa and Banana Docks, LLC, relating to the property generally located to
the east of Channelside Drive, to the south of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, to the
west of 19th Street, and to the north of East Harbor Street and New Sahlman Drive;
Providing for two notices of intent to consider said agreement; Providing for an
effective date. (Motion adopting resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by
Miranda-Clendenin on March 28, 2024)(First public hearing was held on April 11,
2024)
Resolution approving the Ybor Harbor Development Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Banana Docks, LLC, relating to the property generally located to the East
of Channelside Drive, to the South of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, to the West of
19th Street, and to the North of East Harbor Street and New Sahlman Drive, Tampa,
Florida; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of The City Of Tampa;
providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second public
hearing)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 47 THROUGH 56) - (UP TO FIVE [5] MINUTES
PER AGENDA ITEM)
47. Administration Update
48. File No. PW24-4308 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Kemira
Water Solutions, Inc., without a price increase, for the provision of Liquid Ferric
Sulfate in the estimated amount of $5,000,000 for use by the Water Department;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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49. File No. PW24-4844 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution accepting the proposal of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC pertaining
to Contract 21-C-00022 E/W Green Spine Cycle Track - PH 3B from 7th Ave to 13th
Ave and E/W Green Spine Cycle Track - PH 3C from 13th Ave to 21st Ave - Rebid, in
the amount of $4,439,734.42; authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor
of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
50. File No. CM24-2874
Administration to provide a report on potential funding to support the non-profit
organization, Stepping Stones, in Sulphur Springs. (Original Motion initiated by Viera-
Carlson on January 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Ocea J. Wynn, E.I., MPA, CPM, Administrator of Neighborhood
& Community Affairs, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
51. File No. CM24-2876
Parks and Recreation Department and Legal staff to appear and report as to the
ownership and management of the Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park. (Original motion
initiated by Carlson-Viera on January 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Tony Mulkey, Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation,
transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
52. File No. CM22-77457
Italian Club to report on their findings regarding the pending cemetery issues that
exist on 30th and Sligh, Italian Club, and College Hill. (Updated motion initiated by
Gudes-Viera on December 15, 2022)(Update motion initiated by Miranda-Maniscalco
on April 20, 2023)(Updated motion initiated by Hurtak-Carlson on July 13,
2023)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on March 28, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera requesting that said agenda item be
continued to August 1, 2024. (To be R/F)
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53. File No. CM24-3309
Legal staff to provide a draft ordinance codifying Section 6.01 and section 6.03 of the
City Charter that will define proof of residency as homestead property, voter
registration and/or affidavit testifying the individual primarily lives at the City of
Tampa address; require notice within 30 days of any address changes; and establishes
a penalty for making false statements resulting in immediate termination and
prohibition from returning to the City of Tampa as an employee or consultant for a
period of one year following termination. (Motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on
February 8, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on March 28, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to May 16, 2024. (To be R/F)
54. File No. CM24-4303
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, to
appear and report on the Land Development Code Reform Process. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on March 28, 2024)((Next monthly report to be
provided on June 6, 2024)
55. File No. CM23-999
Mobility Staff to provide an update on the Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on November 16, 2023)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to June 27, 2024 workshop session. (To be R/F)
56. File No. CM23-84341
Staff to discuss how to specifically increase height limit in the Westshore overlay
district. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on September
28,2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024)
Memorandum from Stephen Benson, AICP, City Planning Director, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to June 27, 2024 workshop session. (To be R/F)
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
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COUNCIL AND CRA INFORMATION
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for presentation to City Council are required to notify the Chair, the City Clerk’s office and the City
of Tampa Cable Communication Department (CTTV) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. The
electronic media must be delivered to CTTV at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to broadcast.
COUNCIL AND CRA MEETINGS
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or by the CRA.
Council Regular sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CRA regular sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Council Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage sessions are held the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
at 5:01 p.m.
Council Workshop session is held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
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available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
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are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
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approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
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available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
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Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
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limit is otherwise established, each member of the public shall be limited to three minutes. Members of
the public addressing Council shall observe all time limitations that may apply.
Speakers shall refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks.
Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
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making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
The Chair shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak without being recognized or
who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. No person shall
approach the dais of the City Council during meetings except Council members and employees of the
City, unless invited by a member of Council.
All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with Council rules. Persons failing to do
so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
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(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
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their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public
hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
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used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee
and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a
member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item
will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
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that the hearing will be held.
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finalized and printed.
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by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
The updated Council/CRA Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City
Hall and are also available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line Repository on the City of Tampa’s website
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between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting
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maximum of $15.00 for the day.
Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include
Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting
Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located
north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.
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Phone: 813-274-8397
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