Council Workshop
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · June 27, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Workshop
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 AM
WORKSHOP 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 workshop session at 9:01 a.m. on this
the 27th day of June, 2024 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair, presiding. Members present upon roll call
were: Carlson, Hurtak, Henderson, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco, constituting a quorum.
Clendenin arrived at 9:02 a.m.
Moment of Silence.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Charline Soto-Quintana, City Clerk Support Technician,
recording secretary for these proceedings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
David Alan
Tony Daniels
Frank Williams
Carroll Ann Bennett
Stephanie Poynor
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WORKSHOPS
1. File No. CM22-78126
Administration to provide an update on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October 20, 2022)(Rescheduled from
May 23, 2024)
Jean Duncan, Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility; Brandon Campbell,
Transportation Engineering Manager; Ruth Cate, Deputy Chief of Police; Larry
Washington, Solid Waste Director; Tony Mulkey, Director of Parks & Recreation, Eric
Weiss, Director of Wastewater; and Rory Jones, Water Department Director,
appeared and presented a PowerPoint presentation on said agenda item.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Carroll Ann Bennett
Valerie Bullock
Tony Daniels
Memorandum from Jean Duncan, Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility,
transmitting PowerPoint presentations for the Capital Improvement Project update
for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said PowerPoint presentations, be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
2. File No. CM24-4068
Planning Commission and City Planning staff to provide an update on the 2045 Future
Land Use update. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Viera on March 21, 2024)
Jennifer Malone, Planning Commission Staff, appeared and presented a PowerPoint
presentation on said agenda item.
David Hey, Planning Commission Staff; Susan Johnson-Velez, Senior Assistant City
Attorney; and Stephen Benson, City Planning Director, approached and answered
questions from Councilmembers.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Carroll Ann Bennett
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That the Planning Commission come back with an
update on the 2045 Future Land Use on September 19, 2024, under Staff Reports and
Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Melissa Zornitta, Executive Director of the Hillsborough County
City-County Planning Commission, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3. File No. CM23-83602
Planning Commission to report on the 2013 University Square Terrace Park planning
study and updates as a city on areas to include traffic, housing, density, code
enforcement, pedestrian safety and crime be provided on what was done 10 years
ago. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on August 31, 2023)(Rescheduled
from May 2, 2024 on April 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Melissa Zornitta, Executive Director of the Hillsborough County
City-County Planning Commission, transmitting a written report for said agenda
item.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. File No. CM23-84341
Staff to discuss how to specifically increase height limit in the Westshore overlay
district. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on September
28,2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024 and May
2, 2024)
Stephen Benson, City Planning Director, appeared and presented Evan Johnson, Chief
Planner.
Evan Johnson, Chief Planner appeared and presented a PowerPoint presentation on
said agenda item.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Carroll Ann Bennett
Stephanie Poynor
Micheal Marino
Tony Daniels
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That the Planning Commission Staff, move forward with
the recommendations presented regarding the height limit in the Westshore
overlay. Motion carried unanimously.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said PowerPoint presentation, be received and
filed. Motion carried unanimously.
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5. File No. CM24-4658
Council to discuss Council salary for the next Council term (effective May 2027).
(Original motion initiated by Henderson-Viera on April 11, 2024)
Justin Vaske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, approached and answered questions from
Council members.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Carroll Ann Bennett
Valerie Bullock
Tony Daniels
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That staff be requested to prepare a resolution to set
City Council salary at $75,190 beginning October 1, 2024, for FY25 and include an
annual increase based on the ATU negotiated increase; that said salary only be set
for the duration of the current election term; further, that Staff come back with said
resolution on September 5, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business.
Motion carried via voice roll call vote of 4-3 with Carlson, Viera and Miranda voting
no.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council moves to discuss on February 27, 2025,
Workshop session; the Council salaries for the future election cycle beginning May
1, 2027, and what said salary should be tied to; further, that Councilmembers
present their ideas during said discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. File No. CM24-4657
Council to discuss Sulphur Springs. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on
April 11, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to April 24, 2025,
Workshop session. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to March 27, 2025.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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7. File No. CM23-81307
Staff to provide an update on Indian Rocks Beach’s regulations pertaining to short
term rentals. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on April 13, 2023)
(Continued from August 31, 2023, February 22, 2024, and April 25, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to September 26,
2024, workshop session. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney and Dana Crosby
Collier, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be continued to
August 29, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. File No. CM24-3587
A discussion as to how and why Design Exceptions are made to projects after City
Council has approved rezonings. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on
February 22, 2024)(Rescheduled from May 23, 2024 on May 16, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to September 26,
2024, workshop session. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to August 29,
2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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9. File No. CM23-84886
Staff to have City Council approve contract or parking plans with public input for
major construction projects. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October
26, 2023)(Continued from April 25, 2024)(Rescheduled from May 23, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to September 26,
2024, workshop session. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to August 29,
2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
10. File No. CM24-7045
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Planning Commission be requested to provide a
written report on November 21, 2024, under Written Staff Reports, with information
on the next steps for the Fowler Vision Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
11. File No. E2024-8 CH 27
Motion: (Maniscalco-Miranda) That Council moves to set a public hearing on August
1, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd
Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, 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. Motion carried unanimously.
12. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to schedule a Special Call Budget
Workshop to be held on August 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025
Capital Improvement Projects Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
13. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to schedule a Special Call Budget
Workshop on August 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating
Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
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14. File No. CM24-7047
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That staff be requested to provide a budget amendment
resolution for the Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator in the amount of
$50,000 total for FY24 and FY25 on July 18, 2024, under Staff Reports and Unfinished
Business. Motion carried with Clendenin voting no.
15. File No. CM24-7049
Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That City Council Attorney be requested to provide a
draft resolution confirming Joe Greco to the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee on
July 18, 2024, under Board and Administration Appointments. Motion carried
unanimously.
16. File No. CM24-7050
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to schedule a discussion on
Planned Developments on September 26, 2024, workshop session. Motion carried
unanimously.
17. File No. E2024-48 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-582
Resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the appointment by The City Council of
the City of Tampa of Tammy A. Haylock-Moore, to the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee, Representative of Employers Member for a three-year term commencing
June 6, 2024, and ending June 6, 2027; approving, ratifying and confirming the
appointment by The City Council of the City of Tampa of Juawana Colbert, to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Real Estate/Affordable Housing member, for
a three-year term commencing June 6, 2024, and ending June 6, 2027; providing an
effective date
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
18. File No. E2024-48 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-583
Resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the appointment of Richard Leroy
Cahill, Jr, as a member of the Barrio Latino Commission, to the building contractor
position for a three-year term commencing June 6, 2024, and ending June 6, 2027;
providing an effective date
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
19. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That the speaker sign-in sheets presented by Chair
Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
20. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Stephanie
Poynor, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
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21. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Justin Vaske,
Senior Assistant City Attorney, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
22. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Councilmember
Charlie Miranda, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
23. Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That the documents submitted by Councilmember
Gwen Henderson, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 1:37 p.m. on this the 27th day of June, 2024.
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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.
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closed captioning transcripts for the hearing impaired are also available on the same webpage, under the
Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Workshop
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 AM
WORKSHOP FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
Guido Maniscalco, Chair - District 2 At-Large
Alan Clendenin, Chair Pro-Tem - District 1 At-Large
Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large
Bill Carlson, District 4
Gwendolyn Henderson, District 5
Charlie Miranda, District 6
Luis Viera, District 7
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMPA.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the Office of the City Clerk at (813) 274-8397 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
date of the meeting.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, CMC
City Clerk
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR:
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
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Complete the form at https://www.tampa.gov/PublicComment AND state on the form under
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assistance.
For additional information, please contact City Council Attorney Martin Shelby at
Martin.Shelby@tampa.gov or 813-274-7719.
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WORKSHOPS
1. File No. CM22-78126
Administration to provide an update on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October 20, 2022)(Rescheduled from
May 23, 2024)
Memorandum from Jean Duncan, Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility,
transmitting PowerPoint presentations for the Capital Improvement Project update
for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
2. File No. CM24-4068
Planning Commission and City Planning staff to provide an update on the 2045 Future
Land Use update. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Viera on March 21, 2024)
Memorandum from Melissa Zornitta, Executive Director of the Hillsborough County
City-County Planning Commission, transmitting a written report for said agenda
item. (To be R/F)
3. File No. CM23-83602
Planning Commission to report on the 2013 University Square Terrace Park planning
study and updates as a city on areas to include traffic, housing, density, code
enforcement, pedestrian safety and crime be provided on what was done 10 years
ago. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on August 31, 2023)(Rescheduled
from May 2, 2024 on April 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Melissa Zornitta, Executive Director of the Hillsborough County
City-County Planning Commission, transmitting a written report for said agenda
item. (To be R/F)
4. File No. CM23-84341
Staff to discuss how to specifically increase height limit in the Westshore overlay
district. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on September
28,2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Continued from March 7, 2024 and May
2, 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)
5. File No. CM24-4658
Council to discuss Council salary for the next Council term (effective May 2027).
(Original motion initiated by Henderson-Viera on April 11, 2024)
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6. File No. CM24-4657
Council to discuss Sulphur Springs. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on
April 11, 2024)
Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to March 27, 2025. (To be R/F)
7. File No. CM23-81307
Staff to provide an update on Indian Rocks Beach’s regulations pertaining to short
term rentals.(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on April 13, 2023)
(Continued from August 31, 2023, February 22, 2024, and April 25, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024. (To be R/F)
Memorandum from Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney and Dana Crosby
Collier, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be continued to
August 29, 2024. (To be R/F)
8. File No. CM24-3587
A discussion as to how and why Design Exceptions are made to projects after City
Council has approved rezonings. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on
February 22, 2024)(Rescheduled from May 23, 2024 on May 16, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024. (To be R/F)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to August 29,
2024. (To be R/F)
9. File No. CM23-84886
Staff to have City Council approve contract or parking plans with public input for
major construction projects. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on October
26, 2023)(Continued from April 25, 2024)(Rescheduled from May 23, 2024)
Memorandum from Councilmember Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to September 26, 2024. (To be R/F)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to August 29,
2024. (To be R/F)
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INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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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
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available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
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are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
CRA Draft Agenda for the regular session held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are available
approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
Council Draft agendas for the evening sessions held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the evening session.
Council Draft agenda for the workshop session held on the 4th Thursdays of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REGULAR SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
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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.
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Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
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making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
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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.
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so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
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(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
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hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
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CONSENT AGENDA
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used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee
and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a
member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item
will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
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finalized and printed.
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by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
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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.
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E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
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