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April 14, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting 26-0563
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:31
  4. 4 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:46
  5. 4 ALSO PRESENT
  6. I. RECOGNITION
  7. 6 Ceremonial Swearing ins: Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Todd, Tyler Bailey, Jovani Santiago and David Cunningham 26-0564 ▶ jump to 2:53
  8. 7 Ceremonial Swearing ins: Firefighter/EMT Gavin Hornberger and Adam Kosianowski 26-0565 ▶ jump to 9:03
  9. 8 Pastor Tom Hodge Retirement Recognition 26-0566 ▶ jump to 12:35
  10. 9 Proclaim the Week of April 19-25, 2026 as "Crime Victims' Rights Week", Presented to Autumn Roppolo, Victim Advocate Supervisor, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, and Officer Courtney Chaco and Detective Seth Kenny, Venice Police Department 26-0567 ▶ jump to 23:19
  11. 10 Proclaim the Month of May 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month", Presented to Mirna Marcia of Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) and Officer Courtney Chaco and Lt. Jason Adams, Venice Police Department 26-0568 ▶ jump to 26:13
  12. 10 Pastor Tom Hodge Retirement Recognition 26-0566 ▶ jump to 12:35
  13. 11 page break
  14. 11 Pastor Tom Hodge Retirement Recognition 26-0566 ▶ jump to 12:35
  15. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour. ▶ jump to 30:12
  16. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:48
  17. A. CITY CLERK
  18. 14 Proclaim the Month of May 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month", Presented to Mirna Marcia of Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) and Officer Courtney Chaco and Lt. Jason Adams, Venice Police Department 26-0568 ▶ jump to 26:13
  19. 15 Minutes of the March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting 26-0569
  20. B. CITY MANAGER
  21. 17 Approve Barstool Open Special Event at Centennial Park on August 22, 2026 26-0570
  22. 18 Approve Resolution Run 5K Special Event at Legacy Park on January 1, 2027 26-0571
  23. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  24. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  25. A. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  26. 22 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 25-63CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation for Specific Real Properties Generally Located at 490 Substation Road from High Density Residential (HDR) to Industrial (IND); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-13 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 31:37
  27. 23 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-64RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Generally Located at 490 Substation Road (2.0 ± Acres), from Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF-1) to Industrial (IND); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2026-14 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 75:20
  28. B. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  29. 25 An Ordinance of the City Of Venice, Florida, Annexing Certain Lands Lying Contiguous to the City Limits, Pursuant to Petition No. 25-19AN by iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc., Into the Corporate Limits of the City of Venice, Florida, and Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City to Include Said Addition; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-08 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 98:30
  30. 26 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 25-20CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation for a Portion of Specific Real Property Generally Located at 282 North Auburn Road from Sarasota County Moderate Density Residential to City of Venice Mixed Use Residential (MUR); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-09 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 100:01
  31. 26 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 25-63CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation for Specific Real Properties Generally Located at 490 Substation Road from High Density Residential (HDR) to Industrial (IND); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-13 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 31:37
  32. 27 page break
  33. 28 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-21RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for a Portion of the Property Generally Located at 282 North Auburn Road (10.12 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate 1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Planned Unit Development (PUD); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2026-10 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 101:39
  34. 29 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Establishing the Venice Grand Oaks Community Development District Pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; Providing for the District’s External Boundaries; Providing for Functions and Powers of the District; Providing for the Initial Board of Supervisors for the District; Addressing Correction of Scrivener’s Errors; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-12 ▶ jump to 104:48
  35. 30 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article IV, Finance, Division 3, Travel; by Amending Section 2-240, In General, Section 2-241, Prepaid Travel Expenses, Section 2-242 Expenses Approved for Reimbursement, and Section 2-243, Submission Requirements; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-15 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 112:21
  36. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  37. A. ORDINANCES
  38. 32 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-21RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for a Portion of the Property Generally Located at 282 North Auburn Road (10.12 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate 1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Planned Unit Development (PUD); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2026-10 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 101:39
  39. 33 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending Chapter 50, Personnel, Article III, Pensions and Retirement, Division 2, Municipal Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund; Adding New Section 50-110, Deferred Retirement Option Plan; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability of Provisions; Repealing All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-17 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 115:12
  40. 34 page break
  41. 34 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Establishing the Venice Grand Oaks Community Development District Pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; Providing for the District’s External Boundaries; Providing for Functions and Powers of the District; Providing for the Initial Board of Supervisors for the District; Addressing Correction of Scrivener’s Errors; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-12 ▶ jump to 104:48
  42. B. RESOLUTIONS
  43. 35 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Establishing the Venice Grand Oaks Community Development District Pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; Providing for the District’s External Boundaries; Providing for Functions and Powers of the District; Providing for the Initial Board of Supervisors for the District; Addressing Correction of Scrivener’s Errors; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-12 continued Pass ▶ jump to 104:48
  44. 36 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Modifying Irrigation Restrictions; Superseding Resolution No. 2007-21; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-08 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 116:22
  45. 37 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Violations and Penalties Consistent with Section 2-333 of the City Code of Ordinances; Superseding Resolution No. 2024-07; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-09 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 118:44
  46. 37 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article IV, Finance, Division 3, Travel; by Amending Section 2-240, In General, Section 2-241, Prepaid Travel Expenses, Section 2-242 Expenses Approved for Reimbursement, and Section 2-243, Submission Requirements; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-15 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 112:21
  47. 38 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Rededicating Centennial Park in Honor of the City of Venice Centennial; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-10 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 123:43
  48. C. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  49. 40 Approve Venice Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2027 26-0572 continued Pass ▶ jump to 126:51
  50. 41 Letter of Support Designating the Myakka River as a Component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Mayor Pachota) 26-0573 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:57
  51. VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  52. 43 City Attorney ▶ jump to 151:37
  53. 43 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Modifying Irrigation Restrictions; Superseding Resolution No. 2007-21; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-08 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 116:22
  54. 44 City Clerk ▶ jump to 151:42
  55. 45 City Manager ▶ jump to 151:47
  56. 45 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Violations and Penalties Consistent with Section 2-333 of the City Code of Ordinances; Superseding Resolution No. 2024-07; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-09 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 118:44
  57. VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
  58. 47 Council Member Engelke ▶ jump to 153:33
  59. 47 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Rededicating Centennial Park in Honor of the City of Venice Centennial; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-10 ▶ jump to 123:43
  60. 48 Council Member Weed ▶ jump to 155:53
  61. 49 Council Member Howard
  62. 50 Council Member Smith ▶ jump to 156:27
  63. 51 Council Member Frank
  64. 51 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Establishing the Venice Grand Oaks Community Development District Pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; Providing for the District’s External Boundaries; Providing for Functions and Powers of the District; Providing for the Initial Board of Supervisors for the District; Addressing Correction of Scrivener’s Errors; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-12 continued Pass ▶ jump to 125:50
  65. 52 Vice Mayor Boldt ▶ jump to 159:22
  66. 53 Mayor Pachota ▶ jump to 159:50
  67. IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ▶ jump to 165:47
  68. X. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 170:24
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  70. 65 Page break