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January 28, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·*There is an Executive Session at Noon*

Community Hall Room 165

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Agenda — 73 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 25-0031
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:13
  4. 4 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:57
  5. 5 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:09
  6. 5 ALSO PRESENT
  7. I. RECOGNITION
  8. 7 2024 Holiday Card Winner: Felicity Miller, Grade 4, Venice Elementary School 25-0032 ▶ jump to 1:53
  9. 8 Proclaim January 17, 2025 as "Florida Arbor Day", Presented to Jim Yelverton, City Arborist and Scott Gorski, Tree Crew Leader 25-0033 ▶ jump to 5:31
  10. 9 City of Venice Trail Town Recognition, Presented to Darlene Culpepper, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator 25-0034 ▶ jump to 9:33
  11. 10 Retirement Tribute, Charlie Thorpe, Police Chief 25-0035 ▶ jump to 13:12
  12. 11 2024 Employee of the Year: Executive Assistant Cordy Crane 25-0036
  13. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour. ▶ jump to 34:09
  14. 13 page break
  15. 13 2024 Employee of the Year: Executive Assistant Cordy Crane 25-0036
  16. III. CONSENT SECTION:
  17. A. CITY CLERK
  18. 16 Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0037
  19. B. CITY MANAGER
  20. 18 Airport
  21. 19 Approve the Non-Aeronautical Land Lease Agreement with Clancy & Theys Construction Company in Support of the Renovation Project at Village on the Isle (VOTI) 25-0038
  22. 20 Engineering
  23. 21 Authorize the Mayor to Execute Grant Agreement Number 25ST1 between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Venice for the Next Renourishment Event of the Venice Segment - Sarasota County Shore Protection Project for $4,510,780 25-0039 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:21
  24. 22 Utilities
  25. 23 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) General Appropriations Grant for $750,000 for Utilities Intracoastal Waterway Second Force Main project. 25-0040 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:03
  26. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  27. V. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  28. 26 Lloyd Weed, Chair of the Citizen Advisory Board: Board's Annual Report and Council Approval of 2025 Proposed Agenda Priorities 25-0041 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:17
  29. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  30. A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ORDINANCES FIRST READING
  31. 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 41:19
  32. 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 48:25
  33. B. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  34. 32 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Amending Table 2.3.5.2, South Trail Areas of Unique Consideration, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-29AM, by Allowing the Assisted Living Units to be Converted to Independent Living Units at a Specified Ratio; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-01 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 60:07
  35. 32 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 48:25
  36. 33 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, Table 1.1., Summary of Decision Authority by Application Types, Table 1.2., Summary of Application Types with Administrative Approvals, Section 1.7.3, Planned District Zoning Amendments, and Section 1.7.4., Decision Criteria, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-54AM, to Revise and Clarify the Requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applications; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-02 approved and adopted
  37. 33 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 ▶ jump to 48:25
  38. 34 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Providing an Annual Update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Including a Long-Range Schedule of Capital Improvements for Years 2030-2034 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. 2025-03 approved and adopted
  39. 35 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 $398,928 and Total Expenditures by $398,928; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-06 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 71:00
  40. VII. NEW BUSINESS
  41. A. RESOLUTIONS
  42. 37 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, Table 1.1., Summary of Decision Authority by Application Types, Table 1.2., Summary of Application Types with Administrative Approvals, Section 1.7.3, Planned District Zoning Amendments, and Section 1.7.4., Decision Criteria, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-54AM, to Revise and Clarify the Requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applications; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-02 approved and adopted Pass
  43. 38 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 2024-25, Which Provides for the Temporary Waiver of Certain Building Permits and Fees for Properties Affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton, to Extend the Expiration Date; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-02 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 72:18
  44. 39 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, Adopting an Amended Policy for Board Appointments; Superseding Resolution No. 2023-05; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-03 denied Fail
  45. 39 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Providing an Annual Update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Including a Long-Range Schedule of Capital Improvements for Years 2030-2034 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. 2025-03 approved and adopted Pass
  46. B. PRESENTATION
  47. 41 Assistant City Manager James Clinch and Assistant City Engineer Jon Kramer: Resiliency Presentation 25-0042 ▶ jump to 77:37
  48. C. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION - Continued
  49. 43 Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Federal Legislative Priorities 25-0043 approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:24
  50. 44 Appoint Walter Boloczko to the Citizens Tax Oversight Committee to Serve a Term from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029 (Mr. Engelke Requested to Keep the Application Pool Open) 25-0044 approved ▶ jump to 103:36
  51. 45 Request the Appropriate Charter Officer to Obtain the Necessary Support and Approval for a Marked Crosswalk at Service Club Beach (Mr. Howard) 25-0045 approved ▶ jump to 108:36
  52. 45 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, Adopting an Amended Policy for Board Appointments; Superseding Resolution No. 2023-05; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-03 approved and adopted
  53. 46 Approve Funds for the Mayor to Hire a Consultant for the City Manager Hiring Process (Mayor Pachota) 25-0046 approved ▶ jump to 120:36
  54. 46 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, Adopting an Amended Policy for Board Appointments; Superseding Resolution No. 2023-05; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-03 approved and adopted Pass
  55. VIII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  56. 47 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, Adopting an Amended Policy for Board Appointments; Superseding Resolution No. 2023-05; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-03
  57. 48 City Attorney
  58. 49 City Clerk ▶ jump to 132:20
  59. 50 City Manager
  60. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS
  61. 52 Council Member Engelke ▶ jump to 138:59
  62. 53 Council Member Farrell ▶ jump to 141:15
  63. 53 Appoint Walter Boloczko to the Citizens Tax Oversight Committee to Serve a Term from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029 (Mr. Engelke Requested to Keep the Application Pool Open) 25-0044 approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:36
  64. 54 Council Member Howard ▶ jump to 142:59
  65. 55 Council Member Smith ▶ jump to 143:34
  66. 55 Request the Appropriate Charter Officer to Obtain the Necessary Support and Approval for a Marked Crosswalk at Service Club Beach (Mr. Howard) 25-0045 approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:36
  67. 56 Council Member Frank
  68. 57 Vice Mayor Boldt ▶ jump to 144:05
  69. 57 Approve Funds for the Mayor to Hire a Consultant for the City Manager Hiring Process (Mayor Pachota) 25-0046 approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:36
  70. 58 Mayor Pachota
  71. X. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  72. XI. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 147:57
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