City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 92 items
- 1 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting
- 2 Broadcast
- 3 CALL TO ORDER
- 4 ROLL CALL
- 5 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 ALSO PRESENT
- I. RECOGNITION
- 7 Swearing in: Firefighter/Paramedics Saul Tapia, Michael Meiser, and Maria Orozco
- II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour.
- III. CONSENT SECTION:
- 9 Swearing in: Firefighter/Paramedics Saul Tapia, Michael Meiser, and Maria Orozco
- A. CITY CLERK
- 11 Minutes of the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting
- 11 Audience Participation
- 12 page break
- 13 Appoint Robert Young to the Planning Commission to Complete the Unexpired Term of Jon Preiksat from August 27, 2024 to January 31, 2026
- B. CITY MANAGER
- 15 Fire
- 16 Approve the 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- 17 Human Resources
- 18 Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and Between the City of Venice and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1718
- 19 Police
- 20 Accept Grant Award and Approve Agreement with the University of North Florida and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Education and Enforcement Campaign
- IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
- V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- A. CONTRACT
- 24 Consider the Purchase of a 23,800 Square Foot Parcel of Vacant Land Located Adjacent to 200 Warfield Avenue North (Parcel ID No. 0407160007) from Leslie Park Development Co. Inc., for a Purchase Price of 30,000
- B. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
- 26 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 27 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, to Add Section 1.1.7. Inactive or Repealed District Application Process, to Amend Section 1.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 1.7.3. Planned District Zoning Amendments, Section 1.9.3. Specific Application Requirements, Section 1.10.1. Preliminary Plat (Quasi-Judicial Application), Section 2.2.5. Inactive Districts, Section 3.1.1 Building Height, Section 3.1.9. Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 3.2 Mixed Use Districts Frontage Requirements, Section 3.4. Streets and Sidewalks, Section 3.4.2. Sidewalks, Section 3.6.5. Design Standards, Figure 3.7.5.4 Encroachment into Divider Medians, Section 6.2.4. Telecommunications Towers, Section 7.8.1. Certificate of Architectural Compliance (CAC), Section 7.10.5. Roofs, Figure 7.10.5 Permitted Roof Materials, Chapter 89, Environmental Regulations, Section 2.3. Unique Habitats and Protected Species, All Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-34AM, by Correcting Clerical Errors, Clarifying Certain Provisions, and Addressing Other Regulatory and Procedural Issues; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- 28 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Annexing Certain Lands Lying Contiguous to the City Limits, Pursuant to Petition No. 24-01AN by Abdelrahman Ayyad and Sara Ayyad, 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
- 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. 24-02CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Specific Real Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane from Sarasota County Moderate Density Residential to City of Venice Institutional Professional (IP); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- 29 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, to Add Section 1.1.7. Inactive or Repealed District Application Process, to Amend Section 1.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 1.7.3. Planned District Zoning Amendments, Section 1.9.3. Specific Application Requirements, Section 1.10.1. Preliminary Plat (Quasi-Judicial Application), Section 2.2.5. Inactive Districts, Section 3.1.1 Building Height, Section 3.1.9. Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 3.2 Mixed Use Districts Frontage Requirements, Section 3.4. Streets and Sidewalks, Section 3.4.2. Sidewalks, Section 3.6.5. Design Standards, Figure 3.7.5.4 Encroachment into Divider Medians, Section 6.2.4. Telecommunications Towers, Section 7.8.1. Certificate of Architectural Compliance (CAC), Section 7.10.5. Roofs, Figure 7.10.5 Permitted Roof Materials, Chapter 89, Environmental Regulations, Section 2.3. Unique Habitats and Protected Species, All Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-34AM, by Correcting Clerical Errors, Clarifying Certain Provisions, and Addressing Other Regulatory and Procedural Issues; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- 30 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-03RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane (5.0 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate 1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Office, Professional and Institutional (OPI); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 30 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, to Add Section 1.1.7. Inactive or Repealed District Application Process, to Amend Section 1.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 1.7.3. Planned District Zoning Amendments, Section 1.9.3. Specific Application Requirements, Section 1.10.1. Preliminary Plat (Quasi-Judicial Application), Section 2.2.5. Inactive Districts, Section 3.1.1 Building Height, Section 3.1.9. Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 3.2 Mixed Use Districts Frontage Requirements, Section 3.4. Streets and Sidewalks, Section 3.4.2. Sidewalks, Section 3.6.5. Design Standards, Figure 3.7.5.4 Encroachment into Divider Medians, Section 6.2.4. Telecommunications Towers, Section 7.8.1. Certificate of Architectural Compliance (CAC), Section 7.10.5. Roofs, Figure 7.10.5 Permitted Roof Materials, Chapter 89, Environmental Regulations, Section 2.3. Unique Habitats and Protected Species, All Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-34AM, by Correcting Clerical Errors, Clarifying Certain Provisions, and Addressing Other Regulatory and Procedural Issues; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- C. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
- 32 An Ordinance Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2023-34, as Previously Amended, Which Adopted the Official Budget of the City of Venice, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023 and Ending September 30, 2024; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $778,083 and Total Expenditures by $778,083; and Providing an Effective Date
- 32 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Annexing Certain Lands Lying Contiguous to the City Limits, Pursuant to Petition No. 24-01AN by Abdelrahman Ayyad and Sara Ayyad, 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
- VI. NEW BUSINESS
- A. ORDINANCES
- 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. 24-02CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Specific Real Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane from Sarasota County Moderate Density Residential to City of Venice Institutional Professional (IP); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- 35 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article II, Sidewalks, Section 62-31, Duty to Maintain Sidewalks and Area Between Sidewalk and Curb; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- 35 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. 24-02CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Specific Real Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane from Sarasota County Moderate Density Residential to City of Venice Institutional Professional (IP); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
- B. RESOLUTIONS
- 37 A Resolution Providing for the City of Venice General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to Elect Two Councilmembers for Three-Year Terms; Designating Polling Places for the Election; and Providing an Effective Date
- 37 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-03RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane (5.0 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate 1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Office, Professional and Institutional (OPI); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 38 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; Making Findings; Authorizing the Loan Application; Authorizing the Loan Agreement; Establishing Pledged Revenues; Designating Authorized Representatives; Providing Assurances; and Providing an Effective Date
- 39 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Personnel Procedures and Rules, 2020 Edition, by Amending Section 2.1, Access to Group Health Coverage; and Providing an Effective Date
- C. PRESENTATIONS
- 41 Finance Director Linda Senne and Grants Coordinator Brenda Westlake: Hurricane Ian Update
- 42 Finance Director Linda Senne: Quarterly Financial Update
- D. PRESENTATION WITH ACTION
- 44 Finance Director Linda Senne: Approve Changes to FY2025 Budget Since Budget Workshops (10 min)
- E. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
- 46 Finance Director Linda Senne: FY2025 City Manager and City Clerk Salaries
- 47 Discuss Need for Additional Budget Workshop Time (Mr. Smith)
- 47 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Personnel Procedures and Rules, 2020 Edition, by Amending Section 2.1, Access to Group Health Coverage; and Providing an Effective Date
- 48 2025 State Legislative Priorities
- 48 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the City of Venice Personnel Procedures and Rules, 2020 Edition, by Amending Section 2.1, Access to Group Health Coverage; and Providing an Effective Date
- VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
- 50 City Attorney
- 51 City Clerk
- 52 Legislative Referral Tracking Report
- 52 ORDINANCES - FIRST READING, Continued
- 53 City Manager
- 54 page break
- 54 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
- 55 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 56 Council Member Moore
- 56 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 57 Council Member Farrell
- 57 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 58 Council Member Howard
- 58 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 59 Council Member Smith
- 59 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 60 Council Member Frank
- 60 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 61 Vice Mayor Boldt
- 61 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 62 Mayor Pachota
- 62 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
- 63 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- X. ADJOURNMENT
- 64 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
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- 65 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 66 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 67 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)
- 68 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial)