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May 13, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 67 items

  1. 1 *An Executive Session Will be Held at Noon or Immediately After the Council Meeting*
  2. 2 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting 25-0184
  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 Proclaim the Week of May 11-17, 2025 as "National Police Week" Presented to Acting Police Chief Eric Hill, Master Police Officer Paul Joyce, and Police Officer Brett Woodworth 25-0185
  9. 8 Proclaim the Week of May 17-23, 2025 as "National Safe Boating Week" Presented to Master Police Officer Paul Joyce, Police Officer Brett Woodworth, and Representatives from: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND), United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Venice Flotilla 86, Sea Tow Venice, and Venice Sail and Power Squadron 25-0186
  10. 9 Proclaim the Week of May 18-24, 2025 as "Public Works Week" Presented to Public Works Director Ricky Simpson, Assistant Public Works Director Ashlee Castle, Utilities Director Javier Vargas, Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio, and Their Staff 25-0187
  11. 10 Proclaim May 2025 as "Historic Preservation Month," Presented to the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board 25-0188
  12. II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION will be limited to one hour.
  13. 11 Proclaim the Week of May 18-24, 2025 as "Public Works Week" Presented to Public Works Director Ricky Simpson, Assistant Public Works Director Ashlee Castle, Utilities Director Javier Vargas, Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio, and Their Staff 25-0187
  14. III. CONSENT SECTION: approved
  15. A. CITY CLERK
  16. 14 Minutes of the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting 25-0189
  17. 15 Affirm the Reappointment of Police Officer Brett Woodworth to the Police Pension Board of Trustees to Serve a Term Until October 31, 2028 25-0190
  18. B. CITY MANAGER
  19. 17 Approve Lease Agreement with Black Gold Coffee Roasters, LLC, for Management of the Lord-Higel's Coffee House 25-0191 approved
  20. 18 Human Resources
  21. 19 Approve Grievance Settlement Agreement Between the City of Venice, Jessica Chappa, and the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Inc. in the Amount of $14,500 25-0192 approved Pass
  22. IV. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
  23. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  24. 21 Approve Lease Agreement with Black Gold Coffee Roasters, LLC, for Management of the Lord-Higel's Coffee House 25-0191 approved Pass
  25. 22 page break
  26. A. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  27. 24 *Ordinance Continued from the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting* 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. 24-60CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on the Property Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Auburn and Border Road, South of I-75, from Low Density Residential (LDR ) to Moderate Density Residential (MODR); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-16 consensus Pass
  28. 25 *Ordinance Continued from the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting* An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-61RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation of the Property Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Auburn and Border Road, South of I-75 (10.73 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Rural (OUR) to City of Venice Residential, Multi-Family 2 (RMF-2); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-17 consensus Pass
  29. 26 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 consensus Pass
  30. B. ORDINANCES – FINAL READING
  31. 28 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 and adopted
  32. 29 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-36RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Properties Generally Located at 3520 Laurel Road East (15.58 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate-1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Laurel East (LE); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-15 approved and adopted
  33. 30 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 $1,494,951 and Total Expenditures by $1,494,951; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-18 approved and adopted
  34. VI. NEW BUSINESS
  35. 31 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 denied
  36. A. RESOLUTIONS
  37. 32 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 denied Fail
  38. 33 A Resolution of the City of Venice, Florida, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Emergency Medical Aid Fees Consistent with Section 30-41 of the City Code of Ordinances; Superseding Resolution No. 2023-31; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2025-13
  39. 33 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 and adopted Pass
  40. B. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
  41. 34 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
  42. 35 Appoint a Student Member to the Citizens Advisory Board to Serve a Term from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 25-0193 approved Pass
  43. 36 Direct the Appropriate Charter Officer to Schedule a Presentation on the Police Department's Efforts to Address Homelessness in the City (Mr. Smith) 25-0194
  44. 36 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-36RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Properties Generally Located at 3520 Laurel Road East (15.58 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate-1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Laurel East (LE); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-Judicial) ORD. NO. 2025-15 approved and adopted Pass
  45. 37 Discuss Time Limits for Third-Party Presentations to City Council (Mayor Pachota) 25-0195 approved
  46. 38 Consider an Honorary Name for Venice City Hall Park, 401 W. Venice Avenue (Mayor Pachota) 25-0196 approved Pass
  47. 38 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 $1,494,951 and Total Expenditures by $1,494,951; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-18
  48. 39 Appointment and Swearing in of Seat 1 City Council Member 25-0197
  49. 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 $1,494,951 and Total Expenditures by $1,494,951; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-18 approved and adopted Pass
  50. VIII. CHARTER OFFICER REPORTS
  51. 41 City Attorney
  52. 42 City Clerk
  53. 43 City Manager
  54. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS
  55. 45 Council Member Smith
  56. 46 Council Member Engelke
  57. 46 Direct the Appropriate Charter Officer to Schedule a Presentation on the Police Department's Efforts to Address Homelessness in the City (Mr. Smith) 25-0194 approved Pass
  58. 47 Council Member Frank
  59. 47 Direct the Appropriate Charter Officer to Schedule a Presentation on the Police Department's Efforts to Address Homelessness in the City (Mr. Smith) 25-0194 approved Pass
  60. 48 Council Member Howard
  61. 49 Vice Mayor Boldt
  62. 49 Discuss Time Limits for Third-Party Presentations to City Council (Mayor Pachota) 25-0195 approved Pass
  63. 50 Mayor Pachota
  64. X. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  65. 51 Consider an Honorary Name for Venice City Hall Park, 401 W. Venice Avenue (Mayor Pachota) 25-0196
  66. XI. ADJOURNMENT
  67. 53 *********

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