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November 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting 25-0416
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:36
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:40
  4. 4 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:45
  5. 4 ALSO PRESENT
  6. I. RECOGNITION
  7. 6 Mayor's Pillar of the Community Award, Presented to Edmund B. Campbell Jr. 25-0417
  8. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour.
  9. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:45
  10. 8 Mayor's Pillar of the Community Award, Presented to Edmund B. Campbell Jr. 25-0417
  11. A. CITY ATTORNEY
  12. 10 Approval of Settlement Agreement for Unsafe Building at 287 Outer Drive 25-0418 approved on the Consent Agenda
  13. B. CITY CLERK
  14. 12 Minutes of the October 28, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0419 approved on the Consent Agenda
  15. C. CITY MANAGER
  16. 14 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Real Estate Donation Agreement Between the City of Venice and Warfield Grove, LLC 25-0414 approved on the Consent Agenda
  17. 15 Engineering
  18. 16 Authorize the Mayor to Execute Cooperation Agreement Between the United States of America and the City of Venice, Florida and the Certification of Lands to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for the Venice Segment of the Sarasota County, Florida, Shore Protection Project 25-0405 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:23
  19. 17 Authorize the Mayor to Accept a Utility Easement from Waterford Master Owners Association, Inc., for a Water Main Associated with the Hawthorn Hollows Utility Turnover 25-0420 approved on the Consent Agenda
  20. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  21. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  22. A. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  23. 21 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-46RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation of the Property Generally Located at 2001 Laurel Road from Commercial General (CG) to Laurel West (LW); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-36 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 10:37
  24. 21 Authorize the Mayor to Execute Cooperation Agreement Between the United States of America and the City of Venice, Florida and the Certification of Lands to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for the Venice Segment of the Sarasota County, Florida, Shore Protection Project 25-0405 ▶ jump to 9:23
  25. 22 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Submitting to the Electors of Venice a Proposed Amendment to the City Charter to Provide for the Annual Selection of the Vice-Mayor; Providing Instructions to the City Clerk; Establishing a Ballot Title and Question; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and Effective Dates ORD. NO. 2025-40 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 44:10
  26. 23 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Providing an Annual Update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Including a Long-Range Schedule of Capital Improvements for Years 2031-2035 Contained in the Appendix of the City of Venice 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-43 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 56:31
  27. 24 Page break
  28. B. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  29. 25 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-46RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation of the Property Generally Located at 2001 Laurel Road from Commercial General (CG) to Laurel West (LW); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-36 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 10:37
  30. 26 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan Pursuant to Petition No. 24-35CP to Comply with the Seven Year Evaluation and Appraisal Process Resulting in the Update of Data, Maps, and Text as Required by Florida Statutes; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith to the Extent of Such Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-14 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 79:12
  31. 27 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 88, Building Regulations, by Adding Section 7, Milestone Inspections, for Condominiums and Cooperative Buildings Three Stories or More in Height, to Comply With the Requirements of Section 553.899, Florida Statutes, as Amended in the 2025 Legislative Session by House Bill 913; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-41 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 90:41
  32. 27 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Submitting to the Electors of Venice a Proposed Amendment to the City Charter to Provide for the Annual Selection of the Vice-Mayor; Providing Instructions to the City Clerk; Establishing a Ballot Title and Question; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and Effective Dates ORD. NO. 2025-40 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 44:10
  33. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  34. A. ORDINANCES
  35. 29 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Providing an Annual Update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Including a Long-Range Schedule of Capital Improvements for Years 2031-2035 Contained in the Appendix of the City of Venice 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-43 ▶ jump to 56:31
  36. 30 An Ordinance Of The City Of Venice, Florida, Amending The Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Personnel, Article III, Pensions And Retirement, Division 3, Municipal Police Officers' Pension Trust Fund, By Amending Section 50-161, Share Plan; Use Of Chapter 185 Premium Tax Revenues, To Allow Use Of Chapter 185 Premium Tax Revenues; Providing For Repeal Of All Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-42 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 92:19
  37. 31 An Ordinance Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2025-32, Which Adopted the Official Budget of the City of Venice, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $935,168 and Total Expenditures by $935,168; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-44 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 101:29
  38. B. RESOLUTIONS
  39. 33 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Project Number 456529-1-94-01 by and Between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Venice, Florida, for the Venice Municipal Airport Runway 5-23 Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) Replacement; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials to Execute it; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-28 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 102:58
  40. 34 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Creating a Technical Advisory Panel and a Citizens Advisory Panel for Venice Municipal Airport’s Master Plan Update and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-29 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 104:44
  41. 35 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Accepting Utilities and Improvements Installed by P3 LAF Hawthorn Hollows LP, and Accepting a One Year Developers Maintenance Bond and Bill of Sale, and Providing an Effective Date (Hawthorn Hollows, FKA Curry Lane Townhomes) RES. NO. 2025-30 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 105:57
  42. 36 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving a Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Approving Revised Rules and Regulations for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Authorizing Appropriate City Staff to File the Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park with the State of Florida; Superseding Resolution No. 2025-21 and all Resolutions in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-31 approved and adopted
  43. 36 An Ordinance Of The City Of Venice, Florida, Amending The Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Personnel, Article III, Pensions And Retirement, Division 3, Municipal Police Officers' Pension Trust Fund, By Amending Section 50-161, Share Plan; Use Of Chapter 185 Premium Tax Revenues, To Allow Use Of Chapter 185 Premium Tax Revenues; Providing For Repeal Of All Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-42 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 92:19
  44. C. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  45. 38 2026 Council Liaison Appointments 25-0421 approved Pass ▶ jump to 111:41
  46. 39 Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule (Clerk Michaels) 25-0422 approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:09
  47. 40 Consider Renaming the Centennial Park Gazebo to the Robert and Susan Vedder Gazebo (Mr. Weed) 25-0423 approved ▶ jump to 120:41
  48. 40 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Project Number 456529-1-94-01 by and Between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Venice, Florida, for the Venice Municipal Airport Runway 5-23 Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) Replacement; Authorizing Appropriate City Officials to Execute it; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 102:58
  49. 41 Formalize City Sponsored Halloween Parade (Mayor Pachota) 25-0424 approved Pass ▶ jump to 124:46
  50. VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  51. 42 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Creating a Technical Advisory Panel and a Citizens Advisory Panel for Venice Municipal Airport’s Master Plan Update and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-29 ▶ jump to 104:44
  52. 43 City Attorney
  53. 44 City Clerk
  54. 44 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Accepting Utilities and Improvements Installed by P3 LAF Hawthorn Hollows LP, and Accepting a One Year Developers Maintenance Bond and Bill of Sale, and Providing an Effective Date (Hawthorn Hollows, FKA Curry Lane Townhomes) RES. NO. 2025-30 ▶ jump to 105:57
  55. 45 City Manager ▶ jump to 127:57
  56. VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
  57. 46 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving a Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Approving Revised Rules and Regulations for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Authorizing Appropriate City Staff to File the Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park with the State of Florida; Superseding Resolution No. 2025-21 and all Resolutions in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-31 approved and adopted Pass
  58. 47 Council Member Engelke
  59. 47 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving a Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Approving Revised Rules and Regulations for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Authorizing Appropriate City Staff to File the Revised Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park with the State of Florida; Superseding Resolution No. 2025-21 and all Resolutions in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-31
  60. 48 Council Member Weed
  61. 49 Council Member Howard ▶ jump to 130:41
  62. 50 Council Member Smith
  63. 51 Council Member Frank ▶ jump to 131:51
  64. 52 Vice Mayor Boldt
  65. 52 Consider Renaming the Centennial Park Gazebo to the Robert and Susan Vedder Gazebo (Mr. Weed) 25-0423 approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:41
  66. 53 Mayor Pachota ▶ jump to 134:13
  67. IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ▶ jump to 141:15
  68. X. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 151:10
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