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August 26, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. 1 There is an Executive Session at Noon
  2. 2 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting 25-0299
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 ROLL CALL
  5. 5 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 5 ALSO PRESENT
  7. I. RECOGNITION
  8. 7 Swearing in City Manager James Clinch 25-0300
  9. 8 5-Year Service Award: Jason Esquijarosa, Firefighter/Paramedic 25-0301
  10. 9 10-Year Service Award: Will Smith, GIS Analyst, Utilities Department 25-0302
  11. 10 15-Year Service Award: Tyler Eaton, Fire Battalion Chief 25-0303
  12. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour.
  13. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved Pass
  14. 12 10-Year Service Award: Will Smith, GIS Analyst, Utilities Department 25-0302
  15. A. CITY CLERK
  16. 14 Minutes of the June 30, 2025 Flamingo Ditch Workshop and July 8, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0304
  17. B. CITY ATTORNEY
  18. 16 Request Private Attorney-Client Session on September 23, 2025 at Noon for Patrick Lynch and Dominique Lynch v. City of Venice 25-0305
  19. C. CITY MANAGER
  20. 18 Airport
  21. 19 Approve Third Amendment to the Zachrich Hangar Lease Agreement 25-0306
  22. 20 Building
  23. 21 Approve Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the Counties of Charlotte County, and Sarasota; and the Town of Longboat Key for Mutual Aid with Building Inspections 25-0307 approved Pass
  24. 22 Engineering
  25. 23 Authorize the Mayor to Accept the Temporary Construction Easement from MAH Venice Investments, LLC for the Utilities New Water Booster Pump Station 25-0308
  26. 24 Approve Final Plat for Hawthorn Hollows and Accept the Developers Completion and Payment Bond in the Amount of $1,707,173.01 for Project Infrastructure Completion from P3 LAF Hawthorn Hollows LP, and Authorize the Mayor, City Attorney and City Engineer to Sign the Final Plat 25-01FP
  27. 25 page break
  28. 26 Human Resources
  29. 27 Approve Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement for Former Employee Ottone Guraly in the Amount of $17,600 25-0309
  30. 28 Planning and Zoning
  31. 29 Authorize the Mayor to Execute the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources Small Matching Grant Agreement (Grant #26.h.sm.200.011) for $40,600 to Complete a Historic Resources Survey of the Edgewood and Seaboard Areas 25-0310
  32. 30 Utilities
  33. 31 Approve Agreement Regarding Fence Replacement and Subsurface Utilities Installation with MAH Venice Investments, LLC for the Utilities Water Booster Pump Station 25-0311
  34. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  35. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  36. 34 ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  37. 35 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Adding Section 6.10 Affordable Housing and Amending Section 9.1, Defined Terms, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 23-66AM, to Provide Standards for Affordable Housing Development Projects and to Implement Section 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes (the “Live Local Act”); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-19 approved and adopted Pass
  38. 36 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Creating Section 2.2.4.5.D., Planned Public Hospital District (PPH), Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 25-11AM, to Establish a New Planned Zoning District to Provide Zoning Standards Appropriate for the Unique Nature of a Public Hospital Campus and Related Facilities; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-26 approved and adopted
  39. 37 page break
  40. 38 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Pursuant to Petition No. 25-27CP, by Amending Strategies LU 1.2.9 Mixed Use Category, LU 1.2.9.C, Corridor (MUC) and LU-LR 1.1.1, Mixed Used Corridor (MUC), to Recognize the Planned Public Hospital (PPH) Zoning District and Modify the Intensity Standards of the MUC for the New Zoning District; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-27 approved and adopted Pass
  41. 38 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Creating Section 2.2.4.5.D., Planned Public Hospital District (PPH), Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 25-11AM, to Establish a New Planned Zoning District to Provide Zoning Standards Appropriate for the Unique Nature of a Public Hospital Campus and Related Facilities; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-26 approved and adopted Pass
  42. 39 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 25-28RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Generally Located at 2600 East Laurel Road from Laurel West to Planned Public Hospital District (PPH) with Modification of the Binding Master Plan; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-28 approved and adopted Pass
  43. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  44. A. ORDINANCES
  45. 42 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Parks and Recreation, Article I, In General, Section 46-1, Descriptions of City Parks System; Authorized Uses, and Section 46-5, Naming or Renaming a City-Owned Facility or Park; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-29 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading
  46. 43 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, Mayor and Council, Division 2, Meetings, Subdivision I, In General, Section 2-53, Addressing Council, to Provide Time Limits for Presentations and Restrict the Number of Presentations Placed on an Agenda; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-30 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading
  47. 44 page break
  48. 44 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Parks and Recreation, Article I, In General, Section 46-1, Descriptions of City Parks System; Authorized Uses, and Section 46-5, Naming or Renaming a City-Owned Facility or Park; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-29 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass
  49. B. RESOLUTIONS
  50. 46 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Rescinding Resolution No. 2009-18 Which Established a Procedure for City Council Endorsement of Site Nominations for Consideration by the Sarasota County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program and Neighborhood Parkland Acquisition Program; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-16 approved and adopted
  51. 46 An Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, Mayor and Council, Division 2, Meetings, Subdivision I, In General, Section 2-53, Addressing Council, to Provide Time Limits for Presentations and Restrict the Number of Presentations Placed on an Agenda; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-30 approved on first reading and scheduled for final reading Pass
  52. 47 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida Authorizing the Issuance of not to Exceed $17,500,000 in Aggregate Principal Amount City of Venice, Florida Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 for the Purpose of Financing and/or Reimbursing Costs of Acquiring, Constructing and Equipping the New Fire Station #52, an EOC Storage Facility and a New Solid Waste/Recycling and Fleet Maintenance Facility within the City; Covenanting to Budget and Appropriate Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues to Provide for the Payment Thereof; Making Certain Covenants and Agreements for the Benefit of the Holders of Such Bonds; Authorizing Certain Officials and Employees of the City to Take All Actions Required in Connection with the Sale, Issuance and Delivery of Such Bonds; Taking Certain Other Actions with Respect to Such Bonds; Authorizing and Approving the Negotiated Sale of Such Bonds to the Underwriter Named Herein Subject to the Terms and Conditions Contained Herein; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and Execution and Delivery of a Final Official Statement; Authorizing Certain Officials to Deem Final the Preliminary Official Statement for Purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C2 12; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement; Appointing the Paying Agent and Registrar; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Providing Certain Other Matters Relating to the Series 2025 Bonds; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-17 approved and adopted
  53. 48 page break
  54. 49 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving an Amendment 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. 2025-18 approved and adopted Pass
  55. 49 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Rescinding Resolution No. 2009-18 Which Established a Procedure for City Council Endorsement of Site Nominations for Consideration by the Sarasota County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program and Neighborhood Parkland Acquisition Program; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-16 approved and adopted Pass
  56. 50 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Accepting Utilities and Improvements from Rustic Oaks Community Development District and Accepting a One Year Developers Maintenance Bond and Bill of Sale, and Providing an Effective Date (Magnolia Bay South Phase 2) RES. NO. 2025-19 approved and adopted Pass
  57. 51 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Accepting Utilities and Improvements from Rustic Oaks Community Development District and Accepting a One Year Developers Maintenance Bond and Bill of Sale, and Providing an Effective Date (Magnolia Bay South Phase 2) RES. NO. 2025-20 approved and adopted Pass
  58. 51 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida Authorizing the Issuance of not to Exceed $17,500,000 in Aggregate Principal Amount City of Venice, Florida Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 for the Purpose of Financing and/or Reimbursing Costs of Acquiring, Constructing and Equipping the New Fire Station #52, an EOC Storage Facility and a New Solid Waste/Recycling and Fleet Maintenance Facility within the City; Covenanting to Budget and Appropriate Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues to Provide for the Payment Thereof; Making Certain Covenants and Agreements for the Benefit of the Holders of Such Bonds; Authorizing Certain Officials and Employees of the City to Take All Actions Required in Connection with the Sale, Issuance and Delivery of Such Bonds; Taking Certain Other Actions with Respect to Such Bonds; Authorizing and Approving the Negotiated Sale of Such Bonds to the Underwriter Named Herein Subject to the Terms and Conditions Contained Herein; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and Execution and Delivery of a Final Official Statement; Authorizing Certain Officials to Deem Final the Preliminary Official Statement for Purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C2 12; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement; Appointing the Paying Agent and Registrar; Approving the Form and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Providing Certain Other Matters Relating to the Series 2025 Bonds; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-17 approved and adopted Pass
  59. 52 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving and Adopting an Updated Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Approving and Adopting Updated Rules and Regulations for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Authorizing Appropriate City Staff to File the Updated Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park with the State of Florida; Providing for Repeal of Resolution No. 904-87 and All Resolutions in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-21 approved and adopted
  60. 53 page break
  61. 53 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving an Amendment 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. 2025-18 approved and adopted Pass
  62. C. PRESENTATION WITH ACTION
  63. 55 Finance Director Linda Senne: Approve Changes to FY2026 Budget Since Budget Workshop (10 min.) 25-0312 approved Pass
  64. D. PRESENTATION
  65. 57 Finance Director Linda Senne: Quarterly Financial Update (10 min.) 25-0313
  66. 57 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Approving and Adopting an Updated Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Approving and Adopting Updated Rules and Regulations for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park; Authorizing Appropriate City Staff to File the Updated Prospectus for the Venice Municipal Mobile Home Park with the State of Florida; Providing for Repeal of Resolution No. 904-87 and All Resolutions in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-21 approved and adopted Pass
  67. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
  68. 59 MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  69. 60 Consider Mediated Settlement Agreement and Recommendation of the Special Magistrate in Response to a Request for Relief Filed by Border Road Investments, LLC and Vistera Associates, LLC Relating to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 23-63RZ for the GCCF Planned Unit Development (PUD) Located South of Laurel Road East, North of Border Road and East of I-75 25-0314 denied
  70. F. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  71. 62 Consider Request of Applicant Walt Kitonis to Attend and Participate Virtually in the September 9, 2025 Appeal Hearing for Petition No. 25-22VZ, 240 Base Avenue East 25-0315 approved Pass
  72. 63 Appoint Member to the Fire Pension Board of Trustees to Complete the Unexpired Term of Barbara Fraser from August 26, 2025 to September 30, 2026 25-0316 approved Pass
  73. 64 Appoint two Members to the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board to Serve a Term from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028 25-0317 approved Pass
  74. 65 page break
  75. 65 Consider Mediated Settlement Agreement and Recommendation of the Special Magistrate in Response to a Request for Relief Filed by Border Road Investments, LLC and Vistera Associates, LLC Relating to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 23-63RZ for the GCCF Planned Unit Development (PUD) Located South of Laurel Road East, North of Border Road and East of I-75 25-0314 denied Fail
  76. 66 Authorize the Appropriate Charter Officer to Review Charter Section 4.04(a) for Possible Referendum to Include the Assistant City Manager Selection Needing Council's Advice and Approval (Mayor Pachota) 25-0318 denied Fail
  77. VII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  78. 68 City Attorney
  79. 69 City Clerk
  80. 70 Legislative Referral Tracking Report 25-0319
  81. 71 City Manager
  82. VIII. COUNCIL REPORTS
  83. 73 Council Member Engelke
  84. 74 Council Member Weed
  85. 75 Council Member Howard
  86. 76 Council Member Smith
  87. 77 Council Member Frank
  88. 78 Vice Mayor Boldt
  89. 79 Mayor Pachota
  90. IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  91. X. ADJOURNMENT
  92. 82 *********

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