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February 11, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Community Hall Room 165 (Limited Seating)

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Agenda — 71 items

  1. 1 Due to construction in Council Chambers, meetings have been temporarily relocated to Community Hall. Since there is limited seating capacity, residents who will not be speaking, or presenting a case, are encouraged to view the meeting online. To view the meeting live, log onto www.venicegov.com, click on meetings, find today's meeting and click "in progress".
  2. 2 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting 25-0065
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:35
  5. 5 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:47
  6. 5 ALSO PRESENT
  7. I. RECOGNITION
  8. 7 Proclaim February 25, 2025 as "World Spay Day" and February 2025 as "Spay/Neuter Awareness Month," Presented to Madelyn Canty, Girl Scout 25-0066 ▶ jump to 2:33
  9. 8 Proclaim the Week of February 16-22, 2025 as "Engineers Week," Presented to Assistant City Manager James Clinch, PE, Assistant City Engineer Jon Kramer, PE, Stormwater Engineer Steve Berens PE, Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio, PE and Utilities Project Manager Jeff Sweater, PE 25-0067 ▶ jump to 5:35
  10. 9 Swearing in: Sergeant Diana Kaouris Promoted to Lieutenant 25-0068 ▶ jump to 18:26
  11. 10 Swearing in: Lieutenant Louis White Promoted to Captain 25-0069 ▶ jump to 13:17
  12. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour. ▶ jump to 52:43
  13. 12 page break
  14. 12 Swearing in: Sergeant Diana Kaouris Promoted to Lieutenant 25-0068 ▶ jump to 18:26
  15. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:27
  16. A. CITY CLERK
  17. 14 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour. ▶ jump to 52:43
  18. 15 Minutes of the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0070
  19. B. CITY MANAGER
  20. 17 Utilities
  21. 18 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement WW580490 Between the City of Venice and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency for Utilities Intracoastal Force Main Project 25-0071
  22. 19 Approve First Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with the Rustic Oaks Community Development District Regarding Construction of Knights Trail Sewer Force Main 25-0072
  23. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  24. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  25. A. EASEMENT
  26. 23 Consider Dedication of Easement to Florida Power & Light (FPL) Concerning Property at 580 Gene Green Road to Provide Access for the Installation of Electrical Services for the City's New Water Booster Station Project 25-0073 approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:16
  27. 24 page break
  28. B. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  29. 26 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-31CP by Amending Strategy LU-IS 1.1.3 Mixed Use Corridor (MUC), and Related Future Land Use Tables, to Allow Additional Residential Capacity in the MUC and to Allow the Conversion of Nonresidential to Residential for Properties Located East of Avenida Del Circo, South and West of Ringling Drive, and North of Base Avenue; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-07 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 86:42
  30. 26 Consider Dedication of Easement to Florida Power & Light (FPL) Concerning Property at 580 Gene Green Road to Provide Access for the Installation of Electrical Services for the City's New Water Booster Station Project 25-0073 ▶ jump to 85:16
  31. 27 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Amending Table 2.3.6., Airport Avenue Development Standards, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-32AM, by Allowing a Height Exception up to 85 Feet for Parcels Located in the Airport Avenue Zoning District East of Avenida Del Circo, South and West of Ringling Drive, and North of Base Avenue; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-08 consensus Pass ▶ jump to 148:03
  32. C. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  33. 29 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-04 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 150:31
  34. 29 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-31CP by Amending Strategy LU-IS 1.1.3 Mixed Use Corridor (MUC), and Related Future Land Use Tables, to Allow Additional Residential Capacity in the MUC and to Allow the Conversion of Nonresidential to Residential for Properties Located East of Avenida Del Circo, South and West of Ringling Drive, and North of Base Avenue; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-07 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 86:42
  35. 30 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-05RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail (1.44 ± Acres), from Residential, Multi-Family 3 (RMF-3) to South Trail Area 2 (ST-2); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-05 approved and adopted ▶ jump to 156:30
  36. 30 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-31CP by Amending Strategy LU-IS 1.1.3 Mixed Use Corridor (MUC), and Related Future Land Use Tables, to Allow Additional Residential Capacity in the MUC and to Allow the Conversion of Nonresidential to Residential for Properties Located East of Avenida Del Circo, South and West of Ringling Drive, and North of Base Avenue; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-07 ▶ jump to 86:42
  37. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  38. A. ORDINANCES
  39. 33 An Ordinance Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2024-25, Which Adopted the Official Budget of The City of Venice, Florida for The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 and Ending September 30, 2025; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $500,000 and Total Expenditures by $500,000; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-10 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 161:06
  40. 34 page break
  41. 34 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-04 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 150:31
  42. B. PRESENTATION WITH ACTION
  43. 36 Police Chief Andy Leisenring and Captain Louis White: Speed Enforcement in School Zones 25-0074 approved Pass ▶ jump to 162:11
  44. 36 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-05RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail (1.44 ± Acres), from Residential, Multi-Family 3 (RMF-3) to South Trail Area 2 (ST-2); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-05 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 156:30
  45. C. PRESENTATION
  46. 38 Finance Director Linda Senne: Quarterly Financial Update (10 min.) 25-0075 ▶ jump to 185:46
  47. D. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  48. 40 Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer: Consider the Citizen Advisory Board's Recommendation for City Council to Approve Placement of a John Nolen Statue at the Southeast Corner of Centennial Park 25-0076 approved ▶ jump to 193:36
  49. 41 Appoint Two Members to the Citizens Advisory Board to Serve a Term from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028 25-0077 approved ▶ jump to 198:44
  50. 42 Discuss Bayshore Road Project (Mayor Pachota) 25-0078 approved ▶ jump to 200:30
  51. 43 Request Approval of Funds for Venice Theatre Matching Grant (Mayor Pachota) 25-0079 approved ▶ jump to 259:26
  52. VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  53. 45 City Attorney ▶ jump to 273:21
  54. 46 City Clerk ▶ jump to 275:18
  55. 46 Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer: Consider the Citizen Advisory Board's Recommendation for City Council to Approve Placement of a John Nolen Statue at the Southeast Corner of Centennial Park 25-0076 approved Pass ▶ jump to 193:36
  56. 47 City Manager ▶ jump to 275:24
  57. VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
  58. 48 Appoint Two Members to the Citizens Advisory Board to Serve a Term from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028 25-0077 approved Pass ▶ jump to 198:44
  59. 49 Council Member Howard
  60. 49 Appoint Two Members to the Citizens Advisory Board to Serve a Term from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028 25-0077 ▶ jump to 198:44
  61. 50 Council Member Engelke
  62. 51 Council Member Smith ▶ jump to 279:05
  63. 51 Discuss Bayshore Road Project (Mayor Pachota) 25-0078 approved Pass ▶ jump to 200:30
  64. 52 Council Member Frank ▶ jump to 279:32
  65. 53 Council Member Farrell ▶ jump to 279:58
  66. 53 Request Approval of Funds for Venice Theatre Matching Grant (Mayor Pachota) 25-0079 approved Pass ▶ jump to 259:26
  67. 54 Vice Mayor Boldt ▶ jump to 281:11
  68. 55 Mayor Pachota ▶ jump to 281:41
  69. IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  70. X. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 284:04
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