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January 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Community Hall Room 165 (Limited Seating)

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  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 25-0008
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 3:43
  4. 4 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:58
  5. 5 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 4:13
  6. 5 ALSO PRESENT
  7. I. RECOGNITION
  8. 7 Swearing In: Police Chief Andy Leisenring 25-0009 ▶ jump to 5:08
  9. 8 Swearing In Firefighter/EMT Jorge Lopez 25-0010 ▶ jump to 17:17
  10. 9 Swearing In Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hinz 25-0011
  11. 9 Swearing In: Police Chief Andy Leisenring 25-0009 ▶ jump to 5:08
  12. 10 5-Year Service, Samantha Lobsinger, Firefighter/Paramedic 25-0012 ▶ jump to 24:37
  13. 11 5-Year Service Award, Donald Morrell, Firefighter/Paramedic 25-0013
  14. 12 5-Year Service Award, Barry Spinweber, Firefighter/Paramedic 25-0014
  15. 13 5-Year Service Award, Ruth Ann Unruh, Firefighter/Paramedic 25-0015
  16. 14 5-Year Service Award, Paul Lauffer, Firemedic 25-0016
  17. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour. ▶ jump to 29:56
  18. 16 page break
  19. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:41
  20. 17 5-Year Service Award, Paul Lauffer, Firemedic 25-0016
  21. A. CITY CLERK
  22. 19 Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting 25-0017
  23. 20 Nominate Lloyd Weed to Serve as the City of Venice Representative on the Sarasota County Parks Advisory Recreation Council (PARC) to Complete the Unexpired Term of John Hinshaw from January 14, 2025 to September 30, 2026 25-0018
  24. B. CITY MANAGER
  25. 22 Human Resources
  26. 23 Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Venice and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local Chapter 2546 for the New EMS Supervisor Position 25-0025
  27. 23 Page break
  28. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  29. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  30. A. QUIT CLAIM DEED AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  31. 27 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Quit Claim Deed and Settlement Agreement Conveying a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 3560 Laurel Road East, and a Portion of Land Located within the Public Right-of Way, to Sarasota County for the Widening of East Laurel Road 25-0019 approved
  32. 28 page break
  33. B. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  34. 30 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 ▶ jump to 45:24
  35. 31 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading ▶ jump to 70:02
  36. 31 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Quit Claim Deed and Settlement Agreement Conveying a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 3560 Laurel Road East, and a Portion of Land Located within the Public Right-of Way, to Sarasota County for the Widening of East Laurel Road 25-0019 approved Pass
  37. 32 page break
  38. 32 Page break
  39. 33 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 76:32
  40. 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 postponed ▶ jump to 96:17
  41. 35 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 postponed ▶ jump to 151:52
  42. 35 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 45:24
  43. 36 page break
  44. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  45. 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 70:02
  46. A. ORDINANCES
  47. 38 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 ▶ jump to 70:02
  48. 39 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 on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass ▶ jump to 169:07
  49. B. RESOLUTIONS
  50. 40 Page break
  51. 41 A Resolution by the City of Venice, Florida, Approving a 100 Percent Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Ten Years for Qualified Improvements to the Property Located at 640 W. Venice Avenue Listed in the Local Register of Historical Resources; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-01 approved and adopted Pass ▶ jump to 170:22
  52. C. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  53. 42 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 Fail ▶ jump to 96:17
  54. 43 Request the Appropriate Charter Officer to Provide a Staff Report on the Memorial Plaque Naming all 52 Families of the Blackburn Quarters (Ms. Farrell) 25-0020 ▶ jump to 171:20
  55. 43 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 ▶ jump to 96:17
  56. 44 Request the Appropriate Charter Officer to Provide a Staff Report on Vendors and Pricing to Consult on New Shoreline Protection Techniques as Passed by City Council on April 23, 2024, Following the Presentation by Mara Skadden of the Marine Resources Council (Ms. Farrell) 25-0021 ▶ jump to 181:53
  57. 44 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 ▶ jump to 96:17
  58. 45 Permission to Send a Letter Signed by the Mayor, Council Members, and the Chief Building Official, Requesting a FEMA Exemption for Health and Safety to Specifically Include Air Conditioning (Ms. Farrell) 25-0022 approved ▶ jump to 189:29
  59. 46 page break
  60. 46 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 continued Pass ▶ jump to 151:52
  61. 47 Discuss Board Appointment Selection Process (Mayor Pachota) 25-0023 approved ▶ jump to 214:29
  62. 48 Appointment of Four Members to the Planning Commission to Serve a Term from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2028 (Mrs. Frank and Mayor Pachota Requested to Keep the Application Pool Open) 25-0024 approved ▶ jump to 230:59
  63. VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  64. 50 City Attorney ▶ jump to 244:37
  65. 51 City Clerk ▶ jump to 244:39
  66. 52 City Manager ▶ jump to 244:42
  67. VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
  68. 54 Council Member Frank ▶ jump to 246:02
  69. 55 Council Member Howard ▶ jump to 246:03
  70. 56 Council Member Engelke
  71. 56 Permission to Send a Letter Signed by the Mayor, Council Members, and the Chief Building Official, Requesting a FEMA Exemption for Health and Safety to Specifically Include Air Conditioning (Ms. Farrell) 25-0022 approved Pass ▶ jump to 189:29
  72. 57 Council Member Farrell ▶ jump to 247:34
  73. 58 Council Member Smith ▶ jump to 248:19
  74. 58 Discuss Board Appointment Selection Process (Mayor Pachota) 25-0023 approved Pass ▶ jump to 214:29
  75. 59 Vice Mayor Boldt ▶ jump to 251:30
  76. 60 Mayor Pachota ▶ jump to 251:47
  77. 60 Appointment of Four Members to the Planning Commission to Serve a Term from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2028 (Mrs. Frank and Mayor Pachota Requested to Keep the Application Pool Open) 25-0024 approved Pass ▶ jump to 230:59
  78. IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ▶ jump to 254:04
  79. 62 page break
  80. X. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 263:40
  81. 63 Page break
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