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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER LINDA SAUL-SENA,
CHAIRMAN
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Reading, correction and adoption of minutes
DEPARTMENT HEADS AND CITY EMPLOYEES:
1. File No. E2003-15
Presentation of commendation honoring Jill Buford, President of the Civic
Association of Port Tampa, for serving the neighborhood for four consecutive
years. (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Alvarez)
2. File No. V03-30
Division of Code Enforcement and Land Development Coordination to appear and
provide a report regarding the review of the history of the property at 1801
N. 52nd Street (south of East Broadway Avenue between 50th and 57th Streets)
including the illegal tree clearance. (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Harrison)
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DEPARTMENT HEADS AND CITY EMPLOYEES CONTINUED:
10:00 A.M.
3. File No. E2003-8 CH 22
Department of Public Works, Construction Services Center, and Land
Development Coordination to appear and provide a report regarding any plans
to install parking meters or do any on-street parking on Parker Street
between Platt and Cardy on either side of the
street and to also provide a report regarding any plans to maintain the
one-way west bound from Parker Street in accordance with the traffic
management plan that was approved for St. Johns School and Publix.
(Original motion initiated by Alvarez-Harrison) (Continued from the session
held on October 2, 2003)
REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION BY THE PUBLIC
AGENDA AUDIENCE (3 minutes per person to speak on any matter on the agenda)
PROPOSED ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30
A.M. (Items 4 through 8)
4. File No. V03-66
An ordinance approving a special use permit (S-2); approving a church and
school in an RS-50 zoning district; in the general vicinity of 3704, 3706 and
3712 El Prado Boulevard in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and as more particularly described in Section 1 hereof; reducing the
required 40 western side setback to 5 for existing structure; reducing the
required 40 eastern side setback to 8 for existing structure; reducing the
required 40 rear setback to 2 for dumpster enclosure and to 25 for
existing structure; reducing the required parking for church use from 108
parking spaces to 80 parking spaces; allowing access to a local street
(Kensington Avenue); providing an effective date.
5. File No. Z03-111
An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 15902 Morris Bridge
Road, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in
Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) AS-1 agricultural
single-family (Hillsborough County zoning) to PD (single-family residential
detached/semi-detached); providing an effective date.
6. File No. Z03-122
An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2506-2510 W. Platt
Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in
Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (business/professional
office) to PD (business/professional office); providing an effective date.
7. File No. Z03-124
An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 918 Channelside Drive and 105-117 North 12th Street, in the
City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from
zoning district classification(s) CD-1 to CD-3 (mixed use
retail/multi-family); providing an effective date.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 9:30 A.M. (CONTINUED):
8. File No. Z03-127
An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2117 West Palmetto
Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in
Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 to PD (single-family
detached); providing an effective date.
APPEAL HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
9. File No. E2003-8 CH 27
Appeal hearing on petition of Brenda Haskew
pertaining to a decision of the Architectural Review Commission, ARC 03-200, pertaining to property at 305 E. Hillsborough
Avenue.
10. File No.V03-72
Continued appeal hearing from September 25, 2003 on petition of Gail
Best-Rouse regarding the decision of the Zoning Coordinator denying the S-I
petition for a congregate living facility with 19 beds at 1903 E. Hanna
Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 10:00 A.M.:
11. File No. V03-68
Continued public hearing from September 25, 2003 on petition of ACTS Inc.
requesting SU-II, professional residential treatment facility in the CG &
CI districts and off-street parking in the RS-50 District, at 6806 N.
Nebraska Avenue.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. File No. B2004-2 (Placed on the agenda for Council action pursuant to
Rule 5A, Councils Rules of Procedure)
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the Legal Department be requested to prepare a
resolution increasing Councils salary to $35,600 beginning with the Fiscal
2004 Budget as of October 1, 2003. Motion was not adopted with Dingfelder, Harrison and Ferlita voting no and Saul-Sena
being absent.
B. File No. E2003-8 CH 3
Legal Department to present an ordinance with special exemptions for the
hours of selling alcoholic beverages at Tampa International Airport to begin
at 7:00 a.m. - (Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White)
Legal Department to present an ordinance for first reading incorporating the
recommendations made by counsel regarding the issue of Council imposing
conditions as opposed to having the petitioner proposing conditions.
(Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White)
Legal Department to
address ordinance pertaining to the criteria dealing with revocation of an
alcoholic beverage zoning when an alcoholic beverage establishment has
violated other City Codes. - (Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:
C. File No. E2003-8 CH 11
Administration to appear and discuss the progress being made regarding first
responder issues. (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Harrison)
(Continued from the July 17, 2003 session.)
Memorandum from Darrell Smith, Chief of Staff, indicating that the
Administration is requesting a continuance of this matter until a further
date until the New Emergency Task Force can provide a report making
recommendations on emergency services throughout the City and the County.
(To be R/F)
D. File No. E2003-8 CH 11
City Attorney Frederick B. Karl, Legal Department, to appear and provide a
report regarding the status of training of fire personnel at the Jim Walters
Corporation. (Original motion initiated by Ferlita-Alvarez.)
E. File No. E2003-8 CH 26
Administration to appear and provide a report regarding their position on the
City starting a two day per week watering cycle. (Original motion initiated
by Ferlita-Dingfelder)
F. File No. V03-67 (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED)
Public hearing on petition of Hupp Realty Advisors,
Inc. requesting SU-II, drive-through window for pharmacy and bank, at 3010
Gandy Blvd.
Motion: (White-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Motion: (Dingfelder-Ferlita) That said petition be
denied since the general standards contained in Section 27-269, City of Tampa Code, have not been met.
Motion was not adopted with Harrison and White voting no, Alvarez being
absent at vote and Miller being absent.
10:30 a.m.
G. File No. E2003-16
Interviews of applicants interested in serving on the Hillsborough County
City-County Planning Commission. (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Harrison)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety Committee
Rose Ferlita, Chair and John Dingfelder,
Vice-Chair
12. File No. B2003-18
Resolution approving memorandum of agreement for the City to accept an
armored command post carrier from the United Stated Government for use by
Tampa Police Department upon payment of administrative fees in the amount of
$1,500.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
Mary Alvarez, Chair and Kevin White, Vice-Chair
13. File No. B2003-10
Resolution authorizing execution of highway landscape maintenance memorandum
of agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Blvd. Section 10340, S.R. 574.
14. File No. B2003-10
Resolution authorizing execution of highway landscape maintenance memorandum
of agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for Florida Avenue,
Section 10020, S.R. 685.
15. File No. Y2001-5
Resolution approving final payment in the amount of $500 to the contract with
Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc. for Project PW6016, Woodland
Terrace Community Center. DPW
16. File No. Y2003-35
Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for Project PW6745, Wellswood Park Parking Lot Improvement. - DPW
Public Works Committee
John Dingfelder, Chair and Rose Ferlita,
Vice-Chair
17. File No. X2003-885
Resolution approving bid of Polydyne, Inc. for
liquid methanol (re-bid), estimated amount $1,335,890. Wastewater/AWT Plant
Finance Committee
Kevin White, Chair and Gwen Miller, Vice-Chair
18. File No. B2003-46
Resolution approving sixteenth amendment to agreement with Smith & Tozian, P.A. for provision of legal services in
connection with litigation against the City, in an amount not to exceed
$25,000.
19. File No. B2003-46
Resolution approving seventh amendment to agreement with Gray, Harris,
Attorneys at Law, for provision of legal services in connection with Citys
Pension Plan and other services as may be required by the City, in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.
20. File No. E2003-8 CH 2
Resolution granting permission to Hillsborough County to use a facsimile of
the Official Seal of the City of Tampa on workshop schedules
of the Small Business Information Center to be held in October
and November 2003.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
21. File No. B2003-6
Pete Williams, District Manager for Grand Hampton Community Development
District, transmitting the adopted budget for the 2002/2003 Fiscal Year, the
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2003/2004, a certified copy of Resolution
2003-07 designating the Districts Agent and Registered Office address, and a
certified copy of Resolution 2003-09 identifying the Fiscal Year 2003/2004
meeting schedule for the newly established South Ford Community Development
District. (To be R/F)
22. File No. B2003-6
Denise M. Cain, Administrative Assistant for Grand Hampton Community
Development District, transmitting the adopted Fiscal Year 2003/2004 meeting
schedules for said District. (To be R/F)
23. File No. B2003-6
Amy E. Clark, District Accountant for Cory Lakes Community Development
District, transmitting the Districts Audited Financial Statement for the
Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2002. (To be R/F)
24. File No. WZ03-155
Petition of Carrollwood Sertoma,
Inc. requesting temporary one-day wet-zoning, 2(COP-X), on October 25, 2003 at 1423 E. 7th Avenue.
25. File No. WZ03-156
Petition of Italian Club of Tampa, Inc. requesting temporary one-day
wet-zoning, 2(COP-X), on October 25, 2003 at 1731 E. 7th Avenue (ROW).
26. File No.WZ03-158
Petition of Lynn Sowers Foundation requesting temporary one-day wet-zoning,
4(COP-X), on October 10, 2003 at 2223 West Shore
Blvd.
27. File No. WZ03-159
Petition of Lynn Sowers Foundation requesting temporary one-day wet-zoning,
4(COP-X), on October 11, 2003 at 2223 West Shore
Blvd.
28. File No. WZ03-160
Petition of Lowery Park Zoo requesting temporary one-day wet-zoning,
4(COP-X), on October 12, 2003 at 2223 West Shore
Blvd.
Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee
Gwen Miller, Chair and Shawn Harrison, Vice-Chair
29. File No. B2003-41
Resolution approving second modification to an interlocal
agreement with Hillsborough County and the Community
Redevelopment Agency regarding creation and expansion of Community
Redevelopment Areas to modify the boundaries of the proposed Drew Park and Ybor City 2 Community Redevelopment Areas.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
30. File No. C03-30
Resolution setting closure public hearing on November 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
on petition of Margaret Luckey to vacate certain
right-of-way (all that portion of 24th Street lying south of Linebaugh Avenue, north of 99th Avenue, east of 22nd
Street and west of 26th Street) in Revised Map of Temple Highlands, a
subdivision in the City.
31. File No. D2003-4
Resolution vacating Lot 5, Block 20, Courier City (at property located on
South Melville Street); approving replat of same to
be known as Antartica Townhomes.
32. File No. E2003-40
Resolution releasing any claim of any sanitary sewer easement(s) located in
or crossing over certain private properties at 1301 E. 7th Avenue (R03-34)
33. File No. E2003-40
Resolution releasing any claim of any sanitary sewer easements(s) located in
or crossing over certain private properties at 4708 N. Hubert
Avenue. (R03-36)
34. File No. E2003-40
Resolution releasing any claim of any utility easement(s) located in or
crossing over certain private properties at 4845 West Sunset Blvd. (R03-39)
35. File No. E2003-46
An ordinance authorizing the construction and erection of a certain proposed
encroachment (canopy) over a portion of the public right of way known as East 7th Avenue, as more particularly
described herein; subject to certain terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements as more particularly described herein; providing an effective
date. (ENC03-14)
36. File No. F2003-208
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Justin Vaske,
Legal Department, transmitting information regarding the submission of an
application from Aardvark Automation, Inc. for a brownfields
designation for a site located at 1608 North 43rd Street and also requesting
the Chairman of City Council by motion announcing that a public hearing for
the proposed brownfields designation will be held
at the Oak Park Community Center, 5400 East 51st Street, Tampa on October 16,
2003 at 6:30 p.m.
Transportation Committee
Shawn Harrison, Chair and Mary Alvarez, Vice-Chair
37. File No. B2003-45
Resolution approving Work Order No. 46 in the amount of $32,000 for provision
of professional engineering services by HNTB in connection
with Project PW4913, OBrien: Cypress to Boy Scout
Connector. DPW
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
38. File No. B2003-53 (Original not received in the Office of the City
Clerk by Oct. 3rd)
Resolution approving license and hold harmless agreement by and between
Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc., as licensee, and City of
Tampa, as licensor, allowing Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc.
to use portions of Tampa Union Station, 601 N. Nebraska Avenue for certain
related events to the Bombardier Jet Train on October 15, 2003.
39. File No. Y2003-36
Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for Project PW5239, FY03 Hartline Sidewalk Construction Citywide. DPW
40. File No. E2003-8 CH 25
Special Event Permits:
a) National Conference for Community & Justice November 8, 2003 Revision to Route Downtown Area.
b) Ybor Extraordinaire Antique & Collectible
Market November 8, 2003 Ybor City Area.
41. File No. E2003-8 CH 25
Right-of-Way Permit:
a) Greater Bethel MB Church Youth Ministry
Fun Festival October 18, 2003 Downtown Area.
INFORMATION REPORTS (10 mins. - Councilmembers
serving on boards/committees)
NEW BUSINESS
Wet-zoning petition to be scheduled for public hearing on November 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
42. File No. WZ03-139
Petition of Tony and Larry Scaglione requesting the
sale of alcoholic beverages, 4(COP), at 2007 N. 22nd Street.
43. File No. WZ03-153
Petition of Crescent Resources, LLC requesting the sale of alcoholic
beverages, 2(COP-R), at 2551 N. Dale Mabry
Highway.
44. File No.WZ03-154
Petition of Eva Villalba DBA
Las Cascades, Inc. requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2(COP-R), at 5004 N. Armenia
Avenue.
GENERAL AUDIENCE AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
FINAL ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to 6:00 p.m. this date
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
CANCELLATION OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:
Canceled: Thursday, Nov. 27th @ 9:00 a.m. - Thanksgiving
Canceled: Thursday, Dec. 25th @ 9:00 a.m. Christmas
Canceled: Thursday, Jan. 1st, 2004 @ 9:00 a.m. New Years Day
EXCEPTIONS DUE TO UPCOMING HOLIDAYS, SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATES FOR THE AGENDA
ITEMS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
Tuesday: Nov. 25th @ 10:00 a.m. FOR Thursday, Dec. 4th @ 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday: Dec. 30th @ 10:00 a.m. FOR Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 @ 9:00 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENING SESSIONS OF COUNCIL:
Thursday: Oct. 9th @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Oct. 23rd @ 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: Nov. 13th @ 5:30 p.m. (Limited to 15 petitions)
Thursday: Dec. 11th @ 6:30 p.m. (Limited to 15 petitions)
**COUNCIL INFORMATION**
COUNCIL MEETINGS
All Council meetings are open to the public and are held each Thursday at
9:00 a.m. Zoning hearings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at
6:30 p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled by Council.
CTTV VIEWINGS:
(LIVE) Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - (REPLAYED) Thursdays 6:00 p.m.;
Saturdays 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and Midnight; Sundays 8:00
a.m. for evening public hearings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address Council for three minutes regarding any
matter on the agenda, except public hearings, during the Agenda Audience
section. The speaker shall first identify the item and restrict all comments
to matters relevant to that item. Comments not relevant shall be ruled out of
order by the Chair and continued irrelevant comments shall result in the
speaker being denied further audience time. The public may also address
Council for three minutes regarding any matter during the General Audience
and Comments from the Floor section. When addressing Council, state your name
and address. Please observe the time limit.
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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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.
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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.
SPECIAL DISCUSSION/STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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as-needed basis prior to the regular session of Council, in the Mascotte Room. Documentation of these meetings are made by Council staff and are open to the public.
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the public in the Office of the City Clerk. The draft agenda for the
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. session is available
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working days prior to the meeting. The draft agenda for the night meeting
held the second and fourth Thursday of each month is available at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, eight working days prior to the
meeting. Draft/action agendas are available on the Internet (E-mail: ci.tampa.fl.us) and are also available by providing the
Clerk's Office with stamped, self-addressed envelopes for this purpose.
ADA INFORMATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statute, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to
participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at least
five (5) days 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 $1.25 per hour with a maximum of $ 7.00 for the day.
The Jackson Street Lot has 130 spaces and is located between Florida/Marion
and Jackson/Kennedy. Entrances are on both Jackson and Kennedy. The fee for
parking is $1.25 per hour with a maximum of $7.00 for the day.
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
Phone: 274-8397
Fax: 274-8306
E-Mail: ctyclerk@ci.tampa.fl.us
Land Uses or Zoning Categories: Land Development Coordination
Phone: 274-8405.
Plan Amendments: Planning Commission
Phone: 272-5940.
Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications
Phone: 274-8217
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