Council Workshop
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · August 29, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Workshop
Thursday, August 29, 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 9:03 a.m. on this
the 29th day of August, 2024 with Guido Maniscalco, Chair, presiding. Members present upon roll
call were: Carlson, Clendenin, Henderson, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco, constituting a quorum.
Hurtak was absent.
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.
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WORKSHOPS
1. File No. CM24-5698
Council to discuss the concentration of alcohol licenses, and whether they should be
regulated or prevented. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on May 16, 2024)
Council discussed the concentration of alcohol licenses, and whether they should be
regulated or prevented.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Tony Daniels
Stephanie Poynor
Frank Williams
Stephen Michelini
2. File No. CM22-76884
Administration to appear and provide a report regarding the request to look into
having the City of Tampa’s elections in even years as opposed to odd years, to be
consistent with the general elections; further, Staff to explore options for expanding
turnout in City election. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on August 18,
2022)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on September 28, 2023)(Continued
from April 25, 2024)
Council discussed City of Tampa’s elections in even years as opposed to odd years.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Humaira Afzal
Stephanie Poynor
Stephen Michelini
Tony Daniels
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3. File No. CM23-2101
Legal staff to discuss drafting a possible ordinance that would require Purchasing,
Contract Administration, and Real Estate to get at least three bids for items that
exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000). (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak
on December 7, 2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by
Carlson-Hurtak on April 18, 2024)(Rescheduled from June 27, 2024)
John Bennett, Chief of Staff; Richard Mutterback, Director of Contract Administration;
and DeAnna Faggart, Director of Purchasing, approached and answered questions
from Council members.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Tony Daniels
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That all four ordinances related to amendments to
Chapter 2, proposed by the Legal Department, be set for first reading consideration
on October 3, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That agenda items #3-5 be heard together. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
4. File No. CM24-3880 (See Item #3)
Legal Staff to present a draft ordinance that will require City staff to disclose to
Council other contractor prices that were used in the selection process when the City
enters into piggy backing contracts. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on
March 7, 2024)(Continued from June 6, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
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5. File No. CM24-3881 (See Item #3)
Legal Staff to present a draft ordinance that will require consultants (or service
providers) cannot be engaged on work orders that total more than $100,000 in a
calendar year without Council’s approval. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak
on March 7, 2024)(Continued from June 6, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
6. File No. CM23-1803
Council to have a discussion on the rules regarding artificial turf and the
environmental impact. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on November 16,
2023)(Continued from April 25, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 30, 2025,
workshop session. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
Memorandum from Council member Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to January 30, 2025.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
7. File No. CM23-83645
USF MUMA College of Business to present a report on the inputs to the poverty and
homeownership rates, and recommendations to make positive change using
predictive analytics.(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on August 31,
2023)(Continued from February 22, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to August 28, 2025,
workshop session. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
Memorandum from Council member Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to August 28, 2025.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
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8. File No. CM23-999
Mobility Staff to provide an update on the Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on November 16, 2023)(Continued from May 2,
2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 30,
2025, workshop session. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Mobility Director requesting that said agenda item
be continued to January 30, 2025.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
9. File No. CM24-8549
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That the Legal Department be requested to provide an
update on Ordinance No. 2021-33, regarding apprenticeships, and to provide a status
on October 3, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
10. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That the speaker sign-in sheets presented by Chair
Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being
absent.
11. Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That the voting conflict form for Item 105, that was heard
on August 22, 2024 submitted by Councilmember Carlson, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Hurtak being absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 10:57 a.m. on this the 29th day of August, 2024.
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DISCLAIMER
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter
to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The Office of the City Clerk does not prepare verbatim transcripts of the proceedings of the City Council.
Upon request, a DVD of the actual proceeding is available from the Office of Cable Communication for a
fee. Their telephone number is (813) 274-8217.
Video recordings of a limited number of more recent City Council Meetings may be viewed under the Quick
Link for “Meetings on Demand” on City Council’s webpage at: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council. The
closed captioning transcripts for the hearing impaired are also available on the same webpage, under the
Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Workshop
Thursday, August 29, 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
WORKSHOPS
1. File No. CM24-5698
Council to discuss the concentration of alcohol licenses, and whether they should be
regulated or prevented. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on May 16, 2024)
2. File No. CM22-76884
Administration to appear and provide a report regarding the request to look into
having the City of Tampa’s elections in even years as opposed to odd years, to be
consistent with the general elections; further, Staff to explore options for expanding
turnout in City election. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on August 18,
2022)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on September 28, 2023)(Continued
from April 25, 2024)
3. File No. CM23-2101
Legal staff to discuss drafting a possible ordinance that would require Purchasing,
Contract Administration, and Real Estate to get at least three bids for items that
exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000). (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak
on December 7, 2023)(Continued from February 1, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by
Carlson-Hurtak on April 18, 2024)(Rescheduled from June 27, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item. (To be R/F)
4. File No. CM24-3880
Legal Staff to present a draft ordinance that will require City staff to disclose to
Council other contractor prices that were used in the selection process when the City
enters into piggy backing contracts. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on
March 7, 2024)(Continued from June 6, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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5. File No. CM24-3881
Legal Staff to present a draft ordinance that will require consultants (or service
providers) cannot be engaged on work orders that total more than $100,000 in a
calendar year without Council’s approval. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak
on March 7, 2024)(Continued from June 6, 2024)
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written report for
said agenda item. (To be R/F)
6. File No. CM23-1803
Council to have a discussion on the rules regarding artificial turf and the
environmental impact. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Hurtak on November 16,
2023)(Continued from April 25, 2024)
Memorandum from Council member Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to January 30, 2025. (To be R/F)
7. File No. CM23-83645
USF MUMA College of Business to present a report on the inputs to the poverty and
homeownership rates, and recommendations to make positive change using
predictive analytics.(Original motion initiated by Carlson-Clendenin on August 31,
2023)(Continued from February 22, 2024)
Memorandum from Council member Bill Carlson, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to August 28, 2025. (To be R/F)
8. File No. CM23-999
Mobility Staff to provide an update on the Mobility/Multi-Modal Impact Fee Study.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on November 16, 2023)(Continued from May 2,
2024)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Mobility Director requesting that said agenda item
be continued to January 30, 2025. (To be R/F)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS INFORMATION: (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
The public and citizens of the City of Tampa will be able to watch, listen or view this meeting on:
Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
Frontier Channel 15
Internet: https://www.tampa.gov/livestream
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”).
Public comment on the subject of the workshop will be taken at the end of the workshop.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO SPEAK VIRTUALLY DURING PUBLIC COMMENT WITH THE USE
OF CMT:
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.
Persons requiring help in accessing these means of public participation should call 813-274-8397 for
assistance.
For additional information, please contact City Council Attorney Martin Shelby at
Martin.Shelby@tampa.gov or 813-274-7719.
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
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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.
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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
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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