Council Regular
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · August 1, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, August 1, 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 9:01 a.m. on this the
1st day of August, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order. Members present
upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco, constituting a
quorum, with Henderson being absent.
Invocation provided by Chaplin Jason Sowell.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Brittney Sandoval Soto, Deputy City Clerk, recording
secretary for these proceedings.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That Council moves to accept and approve the minutes from the
meeting of July 18, 2024, regular session; and the evening sessions held on July 25, 2024. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council approves the agenda. Motion carried unanimously
with Henderson being absent.
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COMMENDATIONS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
Councilmember Viera presented commendation to Sergeant Joe Lteif.
2. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the ATU Local 1464 Employee of the Month
Stephen Simon, Local ATU President, introduced Daryl Russell and presented him with
an award for his brave actions ;Councilmember Clendenin presented commendation
to Daryl Russell.
3. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.
Councilmember Viera presented commendation to Captain Rush Roberts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Angela Alderman Wynn
Nick Stocco
Tim Stromsnes
Bobby Creighton
Valerie Bullock
James Shaw
Stephanie Poynor - submitted documents
Aileen Henderson
Tony Daniels (Mentesnot)
Robin Lockett
Connie Burton
Daryl Hych
Michael Randolph (remote)
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 5):
4. File No. CM24-7049 (To be heard with item #64)(Hurtak no; Henderson absent)
City Council Attorney to provide a draft resolution confirming Joe Greco to the
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on
June 27, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Joe Greco approached and gave an overview of his qualifications and history with the
City of Tampa.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-703
Resolution confirming the appointment of Joe Greco to the City Council Citizens
Advisory Budget and Finance Committee, providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Hurtak voting no and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Carlson) That Council moves to waive the eligibility requirements of
residency for appointment to the City Council Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance
Committee for Andy Scagilone. Motion carried with Hurtak voting no and
Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard with item #64.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
5. File No. BA24-7473 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-663
Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of
Catherine Coyle, as a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (non-
profit provider of affordable housing), for a three (3) year term commencing on
August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2027; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6 THROUGH 47):
Public Safety Committee (Items 6 through 13)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
6. File No. PS24-6811 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-664 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a Master Walkaway Lease Agreement, Amendment to Master
Walkaway Lease Agreement, and a Self-Insurance Addendum to Master Walkaway
Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enterprise FM Trust and a Service
Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. in the
estimated amount of $218,757; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
7. File No. PS24-7187 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-665 (Henderson absent)
Resolution authorizing modification of terms related to the FY23-FY24 State
Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E) Initiative through the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement and City of Tampa Police Department (TPD); 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
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unanimously with Henderson being absent.
8. File No. PS24-7214 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-666 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of a Letter of Agreement and Contract between the
University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of
Police Technology and Management (IPTM), and the City of Tampa (Vendor) for
pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement in the reimbursable amount of up to
$121,751.37; 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 Henderson being absent.
9. File No. PS24-7217 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-667 (Henderson absent)
Resolution authorizing a Modification #2 to subgrant agreement (Contract Number
R0590) between the Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa to
modify the agreement related to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI);
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 Henderson being absent.
10. File No. PS24-7218 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-668 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEF17.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats, & Other Equipment of one (1) Road
Rescue 2025 Freightliner M2 Ultramedic Rescue Vehicle from REV RTC, Inc. dba Hall-
Mark RTC, in the amount of $456,178, for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue 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 Henderson being absent.
11. File No. PS24-7220 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-671 (Clendenin & Carlson no; Henderson
absent)
Resolution approving the Photo Enforcement Services Agreement; School Zone Speed
Safety Camera Systems between the City of Tampa and American Traffic Solutions,
Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility, ("Verra Mobility") for implementation of a photo
enforcement program ("Program"); 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 moves to remove said agenda item from
consent agenda and that it be heard under Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Clendenin and Carlson voting no and Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
pulled for discussion.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
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carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
12. File No. PS24-7240 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-669 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement
between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and City of Tampa Fire Rescue;
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 Henderson being absent.
13. File No. PS24-7250 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-670 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $31,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for Operating Capital Expenses involving Marine related upgrades;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 14 through 23)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
14. File No. NCA24-7193 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-672 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Commercial Energy Specialists, LLC, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of
Custom Fit Pool Heat Retention Blankets in the estimated amount of $200,000 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: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
15. File No. NCA24-7216 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-673 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and
Sentry Event Services, Inc., without a price escalation, for the provision of Building
and Event Security Services at the Tampa Convention Center in the estimated amount
of $1,060,000 for use by the Tampa Convention Center; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
16. File No. NCA24-7219 (Part 1 of 2)(See item 17) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-674
(Henderson absent)
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida accepting a donation from the Davis Islands
Civic Association for twelve (12) commercial aluminum umbrellas valued at five
thousand dollars ($5,000) to be used at the Roy Jenkins Pool located at 154 Columbia
Dr, Tampa, Fl and a monetary donation of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to
supplement the cost of a new hitting wall at the Sandra Freeman Tennis Complex
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located at 59 Columbia Dr, Tampa, Fl; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to
execute the acceptance of said donation; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
17. File No. NCA24-7257 (Part 2 of 2)(See item 16) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-675
(Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $1,000 within the General Fund for use by the Parks & Recreation
Department to supplement the cost of a new tennis hitting wall; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
18. File No. NCA24-7239 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-676 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a second amendment to an agreement between the City of
Tampa and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for the Purity Springs Restoration Project
extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025; Authorizing execution by
the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
19. File No. NCA24-7246 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-677 (Henderson absent)
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building
and/or structure from the following property: 1716 E Kirby St, after the determination
that said building or structure 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: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
20. File No. NCA24-7247 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-678 (Henderson absent)
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) 4724 W Iowa Ave, and (2)
2402 E Palifox St; 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: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
21. File No. NCA24-7249 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-679 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and
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Community Stepping Stones, Inc., A Florida not for profit corporation to provide
funding in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to support after-school
programs operating at the Sulphur Springs location; authorizing the execution thereof
by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
22. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Tampa Pig Jig- Laurel St. (between Doyle and Boulevard) and
Green St.- Saturday, October 19, 2024
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Onbikes Winter Wonder Ride- Brorein, Little Bayshore and
Bayshore Blvd.- December 14, 2024
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
Infrastructure Committee (Items 24 through 26)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
24. File No. INF24-7185 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-680 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Tanner
Industries, Inc., without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Anhydrous Ammonia
in the estimated amount of $400,000 for use by the Water Department; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
25. File No. INF24-7256 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-681 (Henderson absent)
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tampa
and HSW Consulting, LLC regarding Contract 21-D-00043 Sulphur Springs Flow
Augmentation Feasibility Study in the amount of $89,990; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said Amendment on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing for funding
thereof; and providing an effective date.
26. File No. INF24-7475 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-682 (Henderson absent)
Resolution to adopt the city of Tampa’s Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Update in
support of the city’s Community Rating System; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Finance Committee (Items 27 through 30)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
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Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
27. File No. F24-6649 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-683 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving a first amendment to the Global Master Services Agreement
between the City of Tampa, Florida and ADP, Inc., providing for distribution of
Payment to employees using payroll cards in Lieu of paper checks at no additional
cost; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing
an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
28. File No. F24-7197 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-684 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving Ordering Document CPQ-3382562-1 for the provision of Five (5)
Twelve-month Oracle Learning Subscriptions under the Public Sector Agreement for
Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), as amended, between the
City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. in the estimated amount of $24,975 for use by
the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said
Ordering Document CPQ-3382562-1; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
29. File No. F24-7199 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-685 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving Professional Services Ordering Document US-16782547 for the
renewal of Oracle Mission Critical Support for SaaS in the estimated amount of
$74,709.59 and for Oracle Cloud Service Units in the estimated amount of $21,600 for
a cumulative total estimated amount of $96,309.59 under the Public Sector
Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), as amended,
between the City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. for use by the Technology and
Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Ordering Document;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
30. File No. F24-7208 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-686 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the
City of Tampa and Patrick’s Uniforms of Florida, Inc. for the provision of Citywide
Uniforms in the estimated amount of $200,000 for a cumulative total of $800,000 for
use by various Departments; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 31 through 43)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
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31. File No. DEO24-7181 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-687 (Henderson absent)
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) 2705 E Palifox St, and (2) 1705 E
Nome 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-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
32. File No. DEO24-7210 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-688 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $145,938.98 within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Grant Fund to appropriate program income for SHIP Grant Program activities;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
33. File No. DEO24-7243 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-689 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $144,086.77 within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) Grant Fund to appropriate program income for HOME Grant Program
activities; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
34. File No. DEO24-7244 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-690 (Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $10,876.02 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fund to appropriate program income for CDBG program activities; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
35. File No. DEO24-7300 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-691 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
interest in and to those public and private utility easements reserved by multiple
vacating ordinances as referenced herein that encumber the real property located at
3601 E. 3rd Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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36. File No. DEO24-7302 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-692 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Dedicated Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of those easements dedicated by the Re-Plat of Drew
Park that encumber the real property located at 4217 N. Manhattan Avenue in
Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
37. File No. DEO24-7303 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-693 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the utility easement reserved by Vacating
Ordinance No. 5797-A that encumbers the real property located at 8600 N. Rome
Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
38. File No. DEO24-7304 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-694 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the utility easement reserved by Vacating
Ordinance No. 7455-A that encumbers the real property located at 3614 W. Lykes
Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
39. File No. DEO24-7472 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-695 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing the replacement of an existing
historic sign attached to a building located at 2117 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor City to
encroach over a portion of the City of Tampa’s 7th Avenue and 21st street rights-of-
way in the area and manner identified herein; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
40. File No. DEO24-7480 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-696 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of a grant of transportation easement from
Tampa Palms Shopping Plaza, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, to the City of
Tampa for the installation of Transportation improvements, including signalization,
over a portion of property located at 6210 Commerce Palms Drive, Tampa, Florida;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
41. File No. AAP24-7535 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-697 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving and adopting the HUD Fiscal Year 2025/Program Year 2024
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Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs; approving
the submission to the appropriate agency; providing an Effective Date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
42. File No. BF24-7646
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to announce the date, time, and location of a public hearing to be held for the
Proposed Brownfield Area Designation located in the vicinity of 2302 East
Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
The following announcement of a public meeting was read:
A public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Brownfield Area Designation for
the rehabilitation and redevelopment of approximately 13.42 acres on one parcel,
located in the vicinity of 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
This public hearing will be held at the Meridian Pointe Apartments Club Room
located at 2450 East Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610, on August 15,
2024, at 5:30 p.m. until not later than 6:30 p.m.
43. File No. BF24-7647
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to announce the date, time, and location of a public hearing to be held for the
Proposed East Ybor Development Area Brownfield Area Designation located in the
vicinity of 2606 East 10th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
The following announcement of a public meeting was read:
A public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Brownfield Area Designation for
the rehabilitation and redevelopment of approximately 0.51 acres, located in the
vicinity of 2606 East 10th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
This public hearing will be held in the Manteiga Meeting Room in the Hilton Garden
Inn Tampa Historic Ybor City, located at 1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida
33605, on August 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. until not later than 6:30 p.m.
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 44 through 47)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
44. File No. MAM24-7207 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-698 (Viera absent at vote; Henderson
absent)
Resolution approving a First Amendment to an Agreement between the City of Tampa
and ParkMobile, LLC for the provision of the Pay-By-Phone/App Services for Parking
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for use by the Mobility Department/Parking Division; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said Agreement: providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote and Henderson being absent.
45. File No. MAM24-7301 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-699 (Viera absent at vote; Henderson
absent)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Parking Use
Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s
Witnesses Inc, authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote and Henderson being absent.
46. File No. MAM24-7478 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-700 (Carlson abstain; Viera absent at
vote; & Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
an easement in favor of Peoples Gas Systems, Inc. for the installation of natural gas
facilities at Fire Station 6 located at 311 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, Florida; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Carlson abstaining; Viera being absent at vote and Henderson
being absent.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That the voting conflict form submitted by
Councilmember Carlson be received and file. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
47. File No. MAM24-7479 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-701 (Viera absent at vote; Henderson
absent)
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from
TampaBay Custom Door, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and Dai T. Nguyen to
the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, operating,
repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of 5113 E. Broadway
Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to open public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote and Henderson being absent.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 48) (Non-
Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
48. File No. E2024-8 CH 26 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-77 (Viera no; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, pertaining to utilities; amending City of Tampa Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 26-Utilities, Article II-Water, Section 26-97-Water Conservation;
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providing for one day per week irrigation; providing for enforcement and penalties for
violations; providing for protection from penalties for compliance; providing for
definitions; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve
said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on June 6,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney II; Rory Jones, Water Department Director;
Sarah Burns, Water Planning Manager; and Ileana Hernandez, Environmental
Specialist I; appeared and presented on said agenda item.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried by
voice roll call vote of 5-1 with Viera voting no and Henderson being absent.
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – PETITIONS TO VACATE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS – (ITEMS 49 THROUGH 50)
49. File No. VAC-24-14 (Ord. approved on 1st reading - UNAN; Henderson absent)
Public hearing on application by Luigi Novembre requesting to vacate the alley lying
North of E Washington St, South of E Jackson St, East of N Brush St, and West of N
Nebraska Ave.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway
located North of Washington Street, South of Jackson Street, East of Brush Street, and
West of Nebraska Avenue, within the plat of Drew's Addition to Town of Tampa
Subdivision, in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully
described in section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions
as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for
violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing
for severability; providing an effective date.
Ross Samons, Right-of-Way & Mapping Coordinator, appeared and presented on said
public hearing.
Scott Gilner, applicant’s representative, approached and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by
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title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent. (Second reading and adoption to be
held on August 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
50. File No. VAC-24-15 (Ord. approved on 1st reading – UNAN; Henderson absent)
Public hearing on application by Frank Logan requesting to vacate the alley lying
South of Ida St, North of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, East of Short 30th St and West of N. 30th St.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway
located North of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, South of Ida Street, East of Short
30th Street, and West of 30th Street, within the plat of North Campobello Subdivision,
in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in section 2
hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly
set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for
definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability;
providing an effective date.
Ross Samons, Right-of-Way & Mapping Coordinator, appeared and presented on said
public hearing.
Frank Logan, owner, approached and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by
title only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent. (Second reading and adoption to be
held on August 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEMS 51 THROUGH 54) - (Quasi-
judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-
667)
51. File No. SU1-24-25-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by Daniel Feinman, owner, requesting a
review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-24-0000025,
pertaining to the property located at 3416 Harbor View Avenue. (Original motion to
schedule said review hearing initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 6, 2024)
Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney III, appeared and presented on said
review hearing. Laura Marley, Zoning Administrator, appeared remotely and
presented on said review hearing. Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager,
appeared remotely and answered questions from Council.
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Daniel Feinman, applicant’s representative, approached and presented on said review
hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council moves to overturn the Zoning
Administrator’s denial of SU1-24-25 for the property located at 3416 W Harbor View
Avenue because Petitioner provided competent and substantial evidence to waive
the specific requirement in City of Tampa code section 27-132 and grant the request
to allow an extended family residence to be in a nonconforming accessory structure
for the following reasons: de minimis impact. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the correspondences in support/opposition, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the documents submitted by Daniel Feinman, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
52. File No. VRB-24-15-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by Patrick Blair, owner, requesting a
review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-24-15,
pertaining to the property located at 2510 Guy N Verger Blvd and 1597 Leham Street.
(Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 6,
2024)
Susan Johnson Velez, Senior Assistant City Attorney II; and Steven Eyster, Urban
Planner II, approached and presented on said review hearing.
Ricky Peterika, applicant’s representative; Patrick Blair, applicant’s representative;
and Jose De Jesus, applicant’s representative, approached and presented on said
review hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Alison Date
Keith (name inaudible)
Nancy Stevens
Carol Ann Bennett
Lorraine Parrino
Stephanie Poynor
Steven Eyster, Urban Planner II; Susan Johnson Velez, Senior Assistant City Attorney II;
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Ricky Peterika, applicant’s representative; Patrick Blair, applicant’s representative;
Jose De Jesus, applicant’s representative, approached and provided rebuttal on said
review hearing.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council moves to affirm the VRB’s decision to deny the
variances requested in Application No. VRB 24-15 for the property located at 2510
Guy N Verger Blvd and 1597 Letham St due to the failure of the petitioner to meet
the burden of proof to provide competent and substantial evidence in the record
and at this public hearing of an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty when
considering the five hardship criteria set forth in Section 27-80 of the City Code, and
the standards for grand tree removal set forth in Section 27-284.2.5 of the City
Code, specifically that: both of the reconsiderations were reasonable. Motion
carried with Carlson voting no and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That all ex-parte communications, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the speaker waiver form submitted by Carol Ann
Bennett, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the documents submitted by Carol Ann Bennett, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
53. File No. BLC-22-185-C
Review hearing on Petition for review filed by Mark Bentley, Applicant's
Representative, aggrieved person, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of
the Barrio Latino Commission, BLC-22-185, pertaining to the property located at 1715
E 4th Ave., (1411 N 17th St., 1707 E 4th Ave.)(Original motion to schedule said review
hearing initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on April 18, 2024)(Continued from June 20,
2024 due to mis-notice)
Dana Crosby Collier, Senior Assistant City Attorney II; Ron Vila, Historic Preservation
Specialist, appeared and presented on said review hearing.
Mark Bentley, applicant’s representative of aggrieved persons, approached and
presented on said review hearing.
Jim Shimberg, applicant’s representative of owner; and Stephanie December Gaines,
applicant’s representative of owner, approached and presented on said agenda item.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Matthew Campo
Andy Scagiloni
Carol Ann Bennett
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Stephanie Poynor
Frank Capitano
Dana Crosby Collier, Senior Assistant City Attorney II; Ron Vila, Historic Preservation
Specialist, approached and provided rebuttal on said review hearing.
Mark Bentley, applicant’s representative of aggrieved persons, approached and
provided rebuttal on said review hearing.
Jim Shimberg, applicant’s representative of owner, approached and provided rebuttal
on said review hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That Council moves to affirm the decision of the BLC in
approving the certificate of appropriateness requested in the Application No. BLC 22-
185 for the property located at 1715 E 4th Ave., 1411 N 17th St., 1707 E 4th Ave, for
the construction of a new 4 level apartment complex over a one level parking and site
improvements because the new construction and the site improvements are
consistent with the City Code, the Ybor City design guidelines and the secretary of
interior standards. Motion failed with Carlson, Viera, Miranda, Maniscalco voting no
and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council moves to overturn the decision of the BLC and
deny the certificate of appropriateness requested in the Application No. BLC 22-185
for the property located at 1715 E 4th Ave., 1411 N 17th St., 1707 E 4th Ave, , for the
construction of a new 4 level apartment complex over a one level parking and site
improvements because the new construction and the site improvements are not
consistent with the City Code, the Ybor City design guidelines and the secretary of
interior standards for the following reasons: due to not having the required amount
of parking as there is a termination clause in the lease which doesn’t meet the
guidelines. Motion carried with Hurtak and Clendenin voting no and Henderson
being absent.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That all ex-parte communications, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the correspondences in support/opposition, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the documents submitted by Mark Bentley, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
54. File No. E2024-8 CH 27
Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages
pursuant to Land Development Code Section 27-318, for the property located at 7700
Courtney Campbell Causeway. (Original motion to schedule said public hearing
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initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on June 27, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Carlson) That said public hearing be continued to September 19,
2024, at 1:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote and
Henderson being absent.
Email from Jim Porter, applicant’s representative, requesting that said agenda item
be continued.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR FIRST READING CONSIDERATION (ITEM 55)
55. File No. E2024-8 CH 18
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, repealing City of Tampa code of Ordinances Section 18-8, Citizen
Review Board for the Tampa Police Department; providing for severability; providing
for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That said agenda item be continued to November 7, 2024.
Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 56 THROUGH 69) - (UP TO FIVE [5] MINUTES
PER AGENDA ITEM)
56. Administration Update
Chair Maniscalco, read information regarding sandbags for the potential tropical
disturbance for the record.
57. File No. NCA24-7206 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 704 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
General Facility Care LLC, with a 4.1% price escalation, for the furnishing of Janitorial
and Conversion Services at Tampa Convention Center in the estimated amount of
$3,060,000 for use by the Tampa Convention Center; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Bailey Morris, TCC, Contracts & Development Manager,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
58. File No. INF24-7191 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-708 (Carlson no; Henderson absent)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
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appropriation of $17,100,000 within the Solid Waste Operations Fund for use by the
Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for additional
landfill and contractual hauling expenses; providing an effective date.
Larry Washington, Solid Waste Director, appeared remotely and answered questions
from Councilmembers.
Dennis Rogero, Chief Financial Officer, appeared and answered questions from
Councilmembers.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried with
Carlson voting no and Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That the Solid Waste Department be requested to
present an in-person report on September 19, 2024 under Staff Reports and
Unfinished Business, on the status of the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy
Retrofit/Upgrade Project; further, that said report include an explanation of the
recent construction delay, added costs associated with any delays, and the
anticipated additional time needed for the project completion. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Michael D. Perry, Budget Officer; and Larry Washington, Solid
Waste Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.)
59. File No. INF24-7212 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-705 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving contract Change Order 2 adding $6,500,000 to the contract
between the City of Tampa and RTD Construction, Inc. for Contract 22-C-34001,
Construction of Citywide Meter, Hydrant and Valve Installation and Replacement;
authorizing execution of said change order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
60. File No. INF24-7255 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-706 (Henderson absent)
Resolution accepting the proposal of RTD Construction, Inc., pertaining to Contract
24-C-00026 Water Service Line Inventory, in the adjusted amount of $4,000,000;
authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
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Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
61. File No. INF24-7298 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-707 (Henderson absent)
Resolution approving Contract Change Order 1 adding $3,828,116.73 to the Contract
between the City of Tampa and C. W. Roberts Contracting, Incorporated for Contract
22-C-00051, construction of Full Depth Reclamation (Citywide); authorizing execution
of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
62. File No. F24-4711 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-709 (Clendenin, Miranda absent at vote;
Henderson absent)
Resolution approving agreements between the City of Tampa and Austin Construction
Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction Co., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting,
Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp., George G. Solar & Co., Inc., Gibraltar
Construction Company, Inc., and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for the provision of
Job Order Contracting for Multi-Services in the estimated amount of $2,000,000 per
agreement for the estimated total amount of $16,000,000 for use by various
departments; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreements; providing an
effective date.
John Bennett, Chief of Staff, approached and presented on said agenda item. DeAnna
Faggart, Director of Purchasing, approached and presented on said agenda item.
Katrina House, Certified Procurement Analyst, approached and presented on said
agenda item.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Clendenin and Miranda being absent at vote and Henderson
being absent.
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That staff be requested to prepare a quarterly written
report on the JOC Program to include the following data points: Prime Contractor
name, job order name/title; total award amount; type of utilization (SLBE & W/MBE
categories); anticipated utilization amounts; and department name, on February 6,
2025 under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and
Miranda being absent at vote and Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director; Adriana Colina, Director
of Logistics & Asset Management; Rory Jones, Water Department Director; Tony
Mulkey, Director of Parks & Recreation; and David Ingram, Executive Director of
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Tampa Convention Center transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
63. 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)(Continued
from May 2, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be removed from the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard first under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business after lunch.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
64. File No. CM24-7491 (To be heard with item #4) –
Resolution to be presented to amend the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee
Resolution to include someone who is a resident of the city; business or property
owners in the city; or former city employees over the last 10 years. (Original motion
initiated by Viera-Henderson on July 18, 2024)
Resolution expanding the eligibility criteria for appointment to the City Council
Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee to include someone who is a
resident of the City of Tampa, or a business or property owner in the City; or a former
employee of the City over the last ten years; providing for an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Carlson) That Council accepts the substitute resolution submitted by
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak
voting no and Henderson being absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-702
Substitute Resolution allowing for a waiver to the eligibility requirement of residency
for appointment to the City Council Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee
upon a majority vote of City Council; providing an effective date.
Motion (Viera-Carlson) That Council adopts said substitute resolution. Motion
carried with Hurtak voting no and Henderson being absent.
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Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be heard with item #4 under Board
and Administration Appointments. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson
being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard with item #4 under Board and Administration Appointments.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the substitute resolution submitted by Martin Shelby,
City Council Attorney, be received and filed. Motion carried with Hurtak voting no
and Henderson being absent.
65. File No. CM24-3453
Staff to provide a brief 5-minute report on the results of the Six-Pilot Project. (Original
motion initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on February 15, 2024)(Rescheduled from May
16, 2024 on April 18, 2024)
Sarah Burns, Water Planning Manager, approached and presented on said agenda
item.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
66. 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 September 5, 2024)
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity,
appeared remotely and provided a report on said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the documents submitted by Rebecca Johns, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
67. File No. CM24-4510
Staff to report on the review of any applicable ordinances and statues that protect
whistleblowers and the processes the City uses to protect them. (Original motion
initiated by Carlson-Henderson on April 4, 2024)(Continued from June 20, 2024)
Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney III, approached and answered questions from
Councilmembers.
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Council discuss on January 30, 2025, workshop
session, regarding whether Council should look at an objective 3rd party solutions
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for employee grievances or whistleblower issues. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Kelly Austin, Director of Human Resources and Talent
Development; Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit; and Rebecca Johns,
Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
68. File No. CM24-5292
Legal Department to report on the appropriate means by which the Mayor can
reframe, and City Council can approve the application of 6.01 to be limited to only
those that report directly to the Mayor. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-
Henderson on May 9, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on June 6,
2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to November 21,
2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business; further that said motion be
amended to state “the application of Section 6.01 of the City Charter”. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to November 21, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
69. File No. CM24-7047
Staff to provide a budget amendment resolution for the Racial Reconciliation
Committee facilitator in the amount of $50,000 total for FY24 and FY25. (Original
motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on June 27, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Justin Vaske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, providing an
explanation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion) - (ITEMS 70 THROUGH 75)
70. File No. E2021-8 CH 11 & 18
Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue to provide a written report on what
is in the proposed budget for Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue as
part of the Public Safety Master Plan. Further, that the City of Tampa Fire Chief be
requested to be present for questions on the written report. (Original motion initiated
by Viera-Clendenin on May 16, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on
June 27, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to August 5, 2024,
budget workshop session and August 19, 2024, budget workshop session. Motion
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carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
continued to August 5, 2024, and August 19, 2024) .
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
71. File No. CM23-83117
Staff to provide a written update on the HIVE on accessible, disability friendly housing
with the City of Tampa. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on August 3,
2023)(Continued from November 2, 2023 and January 11, 2024)(Updated motion
initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 27,2024)
Memorandum from Kayon Henderson, Director of Housing and Community
Development, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
72. File No. CM24-4065
Staff to provide a written report on the repaving of 30th Street. (Original motion
initiated by Viera-Miranda on March 21, 2024)(Rescheduled from June 6, 2024 to
August 1, 2024 by Viera-Clendenin on May 23, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by
Viera-Miranda on June 27, 2024)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
73. File No. CM24-4507
Legal Department to present a draft ordinance 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; in addition, that a discussion on parking be included. (Original motion initiated
by Viera-Miranda on April 4, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to October 3,
2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously
with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to October 3, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
74. File No. CM24-4991
Staff to provide a written report with an update regarding vacancies in the Parks &
Recreation Department which are creating delays in the New Tampa Recreation
Center. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on April 25, 2024)(Continued
from June 20, 2024)
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Memorandum from Tony Mulkey, Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation,
transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
75. File No. CM24-6828
Legal staff and the Administration to provide a written report regarding whether the
City can and should do what Pasco County did and opt-out of the Property Tax
Exemption for affordable housing in the 80%-120% range of AMI. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Carlson on June 20, 2024)
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That the Legal department be requested to prepare a
resolution containing the appropriate findings, on September 19, 2024, under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business; further, that the Clerk advertise the resolution in a
newspaper per Sec. 50.011(1), Florida Statutes, prior to adoption. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
76. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
BAPS on 50 years; further, that said commendation be presented off-site on August
4, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
77. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
Eagle Scout Braden Harris; further, that said commendation be presented off-site at
a date to be determined. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
78. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That the motion “That the Administration be requested
to include audits for both the sidewalk funds and tree funds in the audit plan for
FY2025”, be amended to two non-audit services. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
79. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
Homegrown Hillsborough, for their work on promoting healthy eating, economic
support for small local farms and neighborhood farmers markets to be presented
off-site on August 4, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
80. File No. CM24-7924
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Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That staff be requested to provide a report on August
22, 2024, under Written Staff Reports, regarding the sidewalk update report,
specifically including the number of sidewalks and linear feet build with sidewalk in
lieu fee funds, for City Council that can be used to inform Council decisions moving
forward with the adjustment of the sidewalk in lieu fee. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent.
81. File No. CM24-7925
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That the Planning Commission be requested to present
“By 2050 81% of Tampa’s Population Outside Coastal High Hazard Area” on January
30, 2025, workshop session. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
82. File No. CM24-7533
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That the motion ”That City Staff be requested to create
a resolution to adjust the sidewalk in lieu fee to reflect the actual cost of building
sidewalks;” be rescheduled from August 22, 2024 to January 9, 2025, under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being
absent.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
83. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the speaker sign-in sheets and cards presented by
Chair Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with
Henderson being absent.
84. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the memorandum submitted by Councilmember
Henderson, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson
being absent.
85. Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That the documents submitted by Stephanie Poynor, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Henderson being absent.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco adjourned
said meeting at 5:47 p.m. on this the 1st day of August, 2024.
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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
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, August 1, 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 – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Adoption of Minutes
• (Minutes of the regular session held on July 18, 2024; and the evening session held on July
25, 2024.)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
COMMENDATIONS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
2. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the ATU Local 1464 Employee of the Month
3. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.
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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Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
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Members of the public can attend in person in City Council chambers in Old City Hall or virtually
participate in this public meeting by using what is referred to by State of Florida statutes and rules
as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
TO SPEAK REMOTELY DURING PUBLIC COMMENT WITH THE USE OF CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED:
Complete the form at https://www.tampa.gov/PublicComment AND state on the form under
“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.
TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY IN PUBLIC HEARINGS USING CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
Comments specific to a public hearing will be heard when it appears on the agenda. Instructions for
participating in quasi-judicial and legislative public hearings are available at:
https://www.tampa.gov/document/instructions-participate-virtual-public-hearing-34621
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Please note: In order to participate in quasi-judicial matters remotely via CMT, cell phones and
smartphones are not compatible as they will not allow you to share your camera when
connected. You must have access to a communications media device such as a tablet or a computer
equipped with a camera and microphone that will enable you to be seen (video) and heard (audio)
by the City Council and all other participants.
Persons requiring help in accessing these means of public participation should call 813-274-8397
for assistance.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Tampa City Council with respect to any
matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing
or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 5):
4. File No. CM24-7049 (To be heard with item #64)
City Council Attorney to provide a draft resolution confirming Joe Greco to the
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on
June 27, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Resolution confirming the appointment of Joe Greco to the City Council Citizens
Advisory Budget and Finance Committee, providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard with item #64. (To be R/F)
5. File No. BA24-7473
Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of
Catherine Coyle, as a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (non-
profit provider of affordable housing), for a three (3) year term commencing on
August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2027; Providing an effective date.
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6 THROUGH 47):
Public Safety Committee (Items 6 through 13)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
6. File No. PS24-6811
Resolution approving a Master Walkaway Lease Agreement, Amendment to Master
Walkaway Lease Agreement, and a Self-Insurance Addendum to Master Walkaway
Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enterprise FM Trust and a Service
Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. in the
estimated amount of $218,757; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
7. File No. PS24-7187
Resolution authorizing modification of terms related to the FY23-FY24 State
Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E) Initiative through the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement and City of Tampa Police Department (TPD); authorizing
execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk;
providing an effective date.
8. File No. PS24-7214
Resolution approving the renewal of a Letter of Agreement and Contract between the
University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of
Police Technology and Management (IPTM), and the City of Tampa (Vendor) for
pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement in the reimbursable amount of up to
$121,751.37; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and
attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
9. File No. PS24-7217
Resolution authorizing a Modification #2 to subgrant agreement (Contract Number
R0590) between the Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa to
modify the agreement related to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI);
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
10. File No. PS24-7218
Resolution approving a purchase under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.
FSA23-VEF17.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats, & Other Equipment of one (1) Road
Rescue 2025 Freightliner M2 Ultramedic Rescue Vehicle from REV RTC, Inc. dba Hall-
Mark RTC, in the amount of $456,178, for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue Department;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
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11. File No. PS24-7220
Resolution approving the Photo Enforcement Services Agreement; School Zone Speed
Safety Camera Systems between the City of Tampa and American Traffic Solutions,
Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility, ("Verra Mobility") for implementation of a photo
enforcement program ("Program"); authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
pulled for discussion. (To be R/F)
12. File No. PS24-7240
Resolution approving a Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement
between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and City of Tampa Fire Rescue;
Authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by
the City Clerk; Providing an effective date.
13. File No. PS24-7250
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 $31,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for Operating Capital Expenses involving Marine related upgrades;
providing an effective date.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 14 through 23)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
14. File No. NCA24-7193
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Commercial Energy Specialists, LLC, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of
Custom Fit Pool Heat Retention Blankets in the estimated amount of $200,000 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.
15. File No. NCA24-7216
Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and
Sentry Event Services, Inc., without a price escalation, for the provision of Building
and Event Security Services at the Tampa Convention Center in the estimated amount
of $1,060,000 for use by the Tampa Convention Center; providing an effective date.
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16. File No. NCA24-7219 (Part 1 of 2)(See item 17)
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida accepting a donation from the Davis Islands
Civic Association for twelve (12) commercial aluminum umbrellas valued at five
thousand dollars ($5,000) to be used at the Roy Jenkins Pool located at 154 Columbia
Dr, Tampa, Fl and a monetary donation of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to
supplement the cost of a new hitting wall at the Sandra Freeman Tennis Complex
located at 59 Columbia Dr, Tampa, Fl; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to
execute the acceptance of said donation; providing an effective date.
17. File No. NCA24-7257 (Part 2 of 2)(See item 16)
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 $1,000 within the General Fund for use by the Parks & Recreation
Department to supplement the cost of a new tennis hitting wall; providing an
effective date. Part 2 of 2.
18. File No. NCA24-7239
Resolution approving a second amendment to an agreement between the City of
Tampa and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for the Purity Springs Restoration Project
extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025; Authorizing execution by
the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date.
19. File No. NCA24-7246
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building
and/or structure from the following property: 1716 E Kirby St, after the determination
that said building or structure 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.
20. File No. NCA24-7247
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) 4724 W Iowa Ave, and (2)
2402 E Palifox St; 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.
21. File No. NCA24-7249
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and
Community Stepping Stones, Inc., A Florida not for profit corporation to provide
funding in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to support after-school
programs operating at the Sulphur Springs location; authorizing the execution thereof
by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
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22. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Tampa Pig Jig- Laurel St. (between Doyle and Boulevard) and
Green St.- Saturday, October 19, 2024
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28 (Special Event Code)
Special Event Permit: Onbikes Winter Wonder Ride- Brorein, Little Bayshore and
Bayshore Blvd.- December 14, 2024
Infrastructure Committee (Items 24 through 26)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
24. File No. INF24-7185
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Tanner
Industries, Inc., without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Anhydrous Ammonia
in the estimated amount of $400,000 for use by the Water Department; providing an
effective date.
25. File No. INF24-7256
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tampa
and HSW Consulting, LLC regarding Contract 21-D-00043 Sulphur Springs Flow
Augmentation Feasibility Study in the amount of $89,990; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said Amendment on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing for funding
thereof; and providing an effective date.
26. File No. INF24-7475
Resolution to adopt the city of Tampa’s Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Update in
support of the city’s Community Rating System; providing an effective date.
Finance Committee (Items 27 through 30)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
27. File No. F24-6649
Resolution approving a first amendment to the Global Master Services Agreement
between the City of Tampa, Florida and ADP, Inc., providing for distribution of
Payment to employees using payroll cards in Lieu of paper checks at no additional
cost; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing
an effective date
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28. File No. F24-7197
Resolution approving Ordering Document CPQ-3382562-1 for the provision of Five (5)
Twelve-month Oracle Learning Subscriptions under the Public Sector Agreement for
Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), as amended, between the
City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. in the estimated amount of $24,975 for use by
the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said
Ordering Document CPQ-3382562-1; providing an effective date.
29. File No. F24-7199
Resolution approving Professional Services Ordering Document US-16782547 for the
renewal of Oracle Mission Critical Support for SaaS in the estimated amount of
$74,709.59 and for Oracle Cloud Service Units in the estimated amount of $21,600 for
a cumulative total estimated amount of $96,309.59 under the Public Sector
Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), as amended,
between the City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. for use by the Technology and
Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Ordering Document;
providing an effective date.
30. File No. F24-7208
Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the
City of Tampa and Patrick’s Uniforms of Florida, Inc. for the provision of Citywide
Uniforms in the estimated amount of $200,000 for a cumulative total of $800,000 for
use by various Departments; providing an effective date.
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 31 through 43)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
31. File No. DEO24-7181
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) 2705 E Palifox St, and (2) 1705 E
Nome 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.
32. File No. DEO24-7210
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 $145,938.98 within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Grant Fund to appropriate program income for SHIP Grant Program activities;
providing an effective date.
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33. File No. DEO24-7243
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 $144,086.77 within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) Grant Fund to appropriate program income for HOME Grant Program
activities; providing an effective date.
34. File No. DEO24-7244
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 $10,876.02 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fund to appropriate program income for CDBG program activities; providing an
effective date.
35. File No. DEO24-7300
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
interest in and to those public and private utility easements reserved by multiple
vacating ordinances as referenced herein that encumber the real property located at
3601 E. 3rd Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
36. File No. DEO24-7302
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Dedicated Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of those easements dedicated by the Re-Plat of Drew
Park that encumber the real property located at 4217 N. Manhattan Avenue in
Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an effective date.
37. File No. DEO24-7303
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the utility easement reserved by Vacating
Ordinance No. 5797-A that encumbers the real property located at 8600 N. Rome
Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
38. File No. DEO24-7304
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the utility easement reserved by Vacating
Ordinance No. 7455-A that encumbers the real property located at 3614 W. Lykes
Avenue in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
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39. File No. DEO24-7472
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing the replacement of an existing
historic sign attached to a building located at 2117 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor City to
encroach over a portion of the City of Tampa’s 7th Avenue and 21st street rights-of-
way in the area and manner identified herein; providing an effective date.
40. File No. DEO24-7480
Resolution approving the acceptance of a grant of transportation easement from
Tampa Palms Shopping Plaza, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, to the City of
Tampa for the installation of Transportation improvements, including signalization,
over a portion of property located at 6210 Commerce Palms Drive, Tampa, Florida;
providing an effective date.
41. File No. AAP24-7535
Resolution approving and adopting the HUD Fiscal Year 2025/Program Year 2024
Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs; approving
the submission to the appropriate agency; providing an Effective Date.
42. File No. BF24-7646
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to announce the date, time, and location of a public hearing to be held for the
Proposed Brownfield Area Designation located in the vicinity of 2302 East
Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. (To be R/F)
The following announcement of a public meeting is requested to be read:
“A public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Brownfield Area Designation for
the rehabilitation and redevelopment of approximately 13.42 acres on one parcel,
located in the vicinity of 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
This public hearing will be held at the Meridian Pointe Apartments Club Room
located at 2450 East Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610, on August 15,
2024, at 5:30 p.m. until not later than 6:30 p.m.”
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43. File No. BF24-7647
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to announce the date, time, and location of a public hearing to be held for the
Proposed East Ybor Development Area Brownfield Area Designation located in the
vicinity of 2606 East 10th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605. (To be R/F)
The following announcement of a public meeting is requested to be read:
“A public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Brownfield Area Designation for
the rehabilitation and redevelopment of approximately 0.51 acres, located in the
vicinity of 2606 East 10th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
This public hearing will be held in the Manteiga Meeting Room in the Hilton Garden
Inn Tampa Historic Ybor City, located at 1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida
33605, on August 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. until not later than 6:30 p.m.”
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 44 through 47)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
44. File No. MAM24-7207
Resolution approving a First Amendment to an Agreement between the City of Tampa
and ParkMobile, LLC for the provision of the Pay-By-Phone/App Services for Parking
for use by the Mobility Department/Parking Division; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said Agreement: providing an effective date.
45. File No. MAM24-7301
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Parking Use
Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s
Witnesses Inc, authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk;
providing an effective date.
46. File No. MAM24-7478
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
an easement in favor of Peoples Gas Systems, Inc. for the installation of natural gas
facilities at Fire Station 6 located at 311 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, Florida; providing an
effective date.
47. File No. MAM24-7479
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from
TampaBay Custom Door, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and Dai T. Nguyen to
the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, operating,
repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of 5113 E. Broadway
Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
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10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 48)
(Non-Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
48. File No. E2024-8 CH 26 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, pertaining to utilities; amending City of Tampa Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 26-Utilities, Article II-Water, Section 26-97-Water Conservation;
providing for one day per week irrigation; providing for enforcement and penalties for
violations; providing for protection from penalties for compliance; providing for
definitions; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve
said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on June 6,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – PETITIONS TO VACATE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS – (ITEMS 49 THROUGH 50)
49. File No. VAC-24-14
Public hearing on application by Luigi Novembre requesting to vacate the alley lying
North of E Washington St, South of E Jackson St, East of N Brush St, and West of N
Nebraska Ave.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway
located North of Washington Street, South of Jackson Street, East of Brush Street, and
West of Nebraska Avenue, within the plat of Drew's Addition to Town of Tampa
Subdivision, in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully
described in section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions
as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for
violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing
for severability; providing an effective date.
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50. File No. VAC-24-15
Public hearing on application by Frank Logan requesting to vacate the alley lying
South of Ida St, North of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, East of Short 30th St and West of N. 30th St.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway
located North of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, South of Ida Street, East of Short
30th Street, and West of 30th Street, within the plat of North Campobello Subdivision,
in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in section 2
hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly
set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for
definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability;
providing an effective date.
1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEMS 51 THROUGH 54) - (Quasi-
judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No.
2004-667)
51. File No. SU1-24-25-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by Daniel Feinman, owner, requesting a
review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-24-0000025,
pertaining to the property located at 3416 Harbor View Avenue. (Original motion to
schedule said review hearing initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 6, 2024)
52. File No. VRB-24-15-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by Patrick Blair, owner, requesting a
review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-24-15,
pertaining to the property located at 2510 Guy N Verger Blvd and 1597 Leham Street.
(Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 6,
2024)
53. File No. BLC-22-185-C
Review hearing on Petition for review filed by Mark Bentley, Applicant's
Representative, aggrieved person, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of
the Barrio Latino Commission, BLC-22-185, pertaining to the property located at 1715
E 4th Ave., (1411 N 17th St., 1707 E 4th Ave.)(Original motion to schedule said review
hearing initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on April 18, 2024)(Continued from June 20,
2024 due to mis-notice)
54. File No. E2024-8 CH 27
Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages
pursuant to Land Development Code Section 27-318, for the property located at 7700
Courtney Campbell Causeway. (Original motion to schedule said public hearing
initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on June 27, 2024)
Email from Jim Porter, applicant’s representative, requesting that said agenda item
be continued. (To be R/F)
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ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR FIRST READING CONSIDERATION (ITEM 55)
55. File No. E2024-8 CH 18
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - Ordinance of the City of
Tampa, Florida, repealing City of Tampa code of Ordinances Section 18-8, Citizen
Review Board for the Tampa Police Department; providing for severability; providing
for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 56 THROUGH 69) - (UP TO FIVE [5] MINUTES
PER AGENDA ITEM)
56. Administration Update
57. File No. NCA24-7206 (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
General Facility Care LLC, with a 4.1% price escalation, for the furnishing of Janitorial
and Conversion Services at Tampa Convention Center in the estimated amount of
$3,060,000 for use by the Tampa Convention Center; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Bailey Morris, TCC, Contracts & Development Manager,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
58. File No. INF24-7191 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
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 $17,100,000 within the Solid Waste Operations Fund for use by the
Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for additional
landfill and contractual hauling expenses; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Michael D. Perry, Budget Officer; and Larry Washington, Solid
Waste Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be
R/F)
59. File No. INF24-7212 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution approving contract Change Order 2 adding $6,500,000 to the contract
between the City of Tampa and RTD Construction, Inc. for Contract 22-C-34001,
Construction of Citywide Meter, Hydrant and Valve Installation and Replacement;
authorizing execution of said change order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
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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60. File No. INF24-7255 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution accepting the proposal of RTD Construction, Inc., pertaining to Contract
24-C-00026 Water Service Line Inventory, in the adjusted amount of $4,000,000;
authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
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)
61. File No. INF24-7298 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution approving Contract Change Order 1 adding $3,828,116.73 to the Contract
between the City of Tampa and C. W. Roberts Contracting, Incorporated for Contract
22-C-00051, construction of Full Depth Reclamation (Citywide); authorizing execution
of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; 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)
62. File No. F24-4711 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to
a motion made by Council.)
Resolution approving agreements between the City of Tampa and Austin Construction
Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction Co., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting,
Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp., George G. Solar & Co., Inc., Gibraltar
Construction Company, Inc., and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for the provision of
Job Order Contracting for Multi-Services in the estimated amount of $2,000,000 per
agreement for the estimated total amount of $16,000,000 for use by various
departments; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreements; providing an
effective date.
Memorandum from DeAnna Faggart, Purchasing Director; Adriana Colina, Director
of Logistics & Asset Management; Rory Jones, Water Department Director; Tony
Mulkey, Director of Parks & Recreation; and David Ingram, Executive Director of
Tampa Convention Center transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
(To be R/F)
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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63. 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)(Continued
from May 2, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard first under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business after lunch. (To be R/F)
64. File No. CM24-7491 (To be heard with item #4)
Resolution to be presented to amend the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee
Resolution to include someone who is a resident of the city; business or property
owners in the city; or former city employees over the last 10 years. (Original motion
initiated by Viera-Henderson on July 18, 2024)
Resolution expanding the eligibility criteria for appointment to the City Council
Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee to include someone who is a
resident of the City of Tampa, or a business or property owner in the City; or a former
employee of the City over the last ten years; providing for an effective date.
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
heard with item #4 under Board and Administration Appointments. (To be R/F)
65. File No. CM24-3453
Staff to provide a brief 5-minute report on the results of the Six-Pilot Project. (Original
motion initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on February 15, 2024)(Rescheduled from May
16, 2024 on April 18, 2024)
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
66. 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 September 5, 2024)
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67. File No. CM24-4510
Staff to report on the review of any applicable ordinances and statues that protect
whistleblowers and the processes the City uses to protect them. (Original motion
initiated by Carlson-Henderson on April 4, 2024)(Continued from June 20, 2024)
Memorandum from Kelly Austin, Director of Human Resources and Talent
Development; Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit; and Rebecca Johns,
Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be
R/F)
68. File No. CM24-5292
Legal Department to report on the appropriate means by which the Mayor can
reframe, and City Council can approve the application of 6.01 to be limited to only
those that report directly to the Mayor. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-
Henderson on May 9, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on June 6,
2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to November 21, 2024. (To be R/F)
69. File No. CM24-7047
Staff to provide a budget amendment resolution for the Racial Reconciliation
Committee facilitator in the amount of $50,000 total for FY24 and FY25. (Original
motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on June 27, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Justin Vaske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, providing an
explanation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion) - (ITEMS 70 THROUGH 75)
70. File No. E2021-8 CH 11 & 18
Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue to provide a written report on what
is in the proposed budget for Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue as
part of the Public Safety Master Plan. Further, that the City of Tampa Fire Chief be
requested to be present for questions on the written report. (Original motion initiated
by Viera-Clendenin on May 16, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on
June 27, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Viera, requesting that said agenda item be
continued to August 5, 2024 and August 19, 2024) . (To be R/F)
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71. File No. CM23-83117
Staff to provide a written update on the HIVE on accessible, disability friendly housing
with the City of Tampa. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on August 3,
2023)(Continued from November 2, 2023 and January 11, 2024)(Updated motion
initiated by Viera-Miranda on June 27,2024)
Memorandum from Kayon Henderson, Director of Housing and Community
Development, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
72. File No. CM24-4065
Staff to provide a written report on the repaving of 30th Street. (Original motion
initiated by Viera-Miranda on March 21, 2024)(Rescheduled from June 6, 2024 to
August 1, 2024 by Viera-Clendenin on May 23, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by
Viera-Miranda on June 27, 2024)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
73. File No. CM24-4507
Legal Department to present a draft ordinance 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; in addition, that a discussion on parking be included.(Original motion initiated
by Viera-Miranda on April 4, 2024)
Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to October 3, 2024. (To be R/F)
74. File No. CM24-4991
Staff to provide a written report with an update regarding vacancies in the Parks &
Recreation Department which are creating delays in the New Tampa Recreation
Center. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on April 25, 2024)(Continued
from June 20, 2024)
Memorandum from Tony Mulkey, Director of Tampa Parks & Recreation,
transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
75. File No. CM24-6828
Legal staff and the Administration to provide a written report regarding whether the
City can and should do what Pasco County did and opt-out of the Property Tax
Exemption for affordable housing in the 80%-120% range of AMI. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Carlson on June 20, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
COUNCIL AND CRA INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRESENTATIONS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to Rule 7(I) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, persons requesting to use electronic media
for presentation to City Council are required to notify the Chair, the City Clerk’s office and the City
of Tampa Cable Communication Department (CTTV) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. The
electronic media must be delivered to CTTV at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to broadcast.
COUNCIL AND CRA MEETINGS
All Council and CRA sessions are open to the public. Additional meetings may be scheduled by Council
or by the CRA.
Council Regular sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CRA regular sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Council Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage sessions are held the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
at 5:01 p.m.
Council Workshop session is held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CTTV VIEWINGS:
CTTV is viewable on Channel 640 [Bright House Networks] and on Channel 15 [Verizon].
Replays of all meetings are viewable by visiting: City Of Tampa Meetings - YouTube
AGENDA AVAILABILITY
Council and CRA draft/final/action agendas are prepared for each Council and CRA meeting and are
available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
Council Draft agendas for the regular sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
CRA Draft Agenda for the regular session held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are available
approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
Council Draft agendas for the evening sessions held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the evening session.
Council Draft agenda for the workshop session held on the 4th Thursdays of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REGULAR SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
City Council may establish time limits for members of the public to address Council. Unless such time
limit is otherwise established, each member of the public shall be limited to three minutes. Members of
the public addressing Council shall observe all time limitations that may apply.
Speakers shall refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks.
Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
No one present during a Council meeting shall engage in disruptive behavior, including intentionally
making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
The Chair shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak without being recognized or
who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. No person shall
approach the dais of the City Council during meetings except Council members and employees of the
City, unless invited by a member of Council.
All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with Council rules. Persons failing to do
so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
All persons attending the meeting are subject to search- Weapons are prohibited. Chapter 790.06
(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER'S WAIVER FORM
Only during public hearings, individuals in the audience may designate a spokesperson to speak on
their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public
hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
Council. Speaking time is one minute per name up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The COMMITTEE portion of the agenda is known as the CONSENT Agenda. It is an effective
procedure used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a
committee and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion
unless a member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases,
the item will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
CANCELLATION OF A NOTICED, SCHEDULED HEARING
There are times when a noticed, scheduled hearing will not be heard due to the petition not being
perfected. You may call the Office of the City Clerk anytime four days prior to the hearing to confirm
that the hearing will be held.
COUNCIL/CRA CALENDAR
The Council/CRA Calendar is updated by the Office of the City Clerk after the action agenda(s) has been
finalized and printed.
Items placed on the Council/CRA Calendar are the regular, evening, and workshop sessions scheduled
by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
The updated Council/CRA Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City
Hall and are also available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line Repository on the City of Tampa’s website
via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
ADA INFORMATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons
with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact
the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at (813) 274-3964, or email at TampaADA@tampagov.net at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the meeting.
PARKING FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CITY HALL
Fort Brooke has approximately 600 spaces dedicated for hourly parking. This facility is located
between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting
Street (the north module). The fee for parking is $2.00 for first hour/$3.00 every hour after with a
maximum of $15.00 for the day.
Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include
Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting
Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located
north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.
City Hall can be accessed by transit utilizing the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART).
Copy the link below to use their trip planner for the best route from your location. Bike racks are
available on the west side of the building: http://www.gohart.org/routes/plan/tripplanner.html
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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
Fax: 813-274-8306
Land Uses, Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Land Development Coordination
or Zoning Categories: Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Closure/Vacating Petitions: Right-of-Way/Mapping
Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Plan Amendments: Planning Commission
Phone: 813-272-5940
Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications
Phone: 813-274-8217
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