City Council — April 16, 2026 FINAL

Alan Clendenin

9:08:43AM Good morning, everybody. Thank you for your patience while we resolved a couple of issues. I would like to call this meeting to order and recognize my coworker here, Councilwoman Naya Young, for the invocation.

Naya Young

9:08:57AM Thank you very much. So today we have Pastor Timothy J. Kemp, Pastor Timothy J. Kemp is president and CEO of Peace Progressive Community Church located in the heart of East Tampa where he has faithfully served with outreach and evangelism over 26 years. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to community transformation, meeting people where they are, and creating opportunities for faith, growth and empowerment. He earned his associate degree in theology from Florida Theological And Culture Seminary, actively associated with the Hillsborough Organization For Progress And Equality. The Department Of Juvenile Justice Center, and the East Tampa civil and business association, extending his influence across both spiritual and civic arenas. Pastor Kemp is married to ursula k., Owner and operator of ursula history shop in Tampa park plaza. Together, they represent a dynamic partnership grounded in service, cultural preservation and community uplift. Each playing a vital role in strengthening the historical and cultural fabric of the Tampa community. Pastor Kemp, would you please lead us in the invocation? Let us pray. O Lord, our Lord, this is the day that the Lord have made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Father, we welcome your spirit in the midst of this meeting, and we ask, father God, that you would touch all of the council representatives. God, be with the mayor of this city. Be with the Chief Of Police. Be with the fire chief, be with all of the city workers. Lord, let us transcend, God, let us love one another as Christ have loved us. Let everything be said and done this day be done decent and in order for the betterment of our community. We pray these prayers in your name and for your sake, in all of those in the assembly, amen.

Alan Clendenin

9:10:59AM Pastor Kemp, would you lead us in the pledge of allegiance? [Pledge of allegiance]

9:11:16AM Thank you, sir. Good morning, Clerk, would you call the roll?

Charlie Miranda

9:11:23AM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

9:11:23AM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

9:11:24AM Here.

Naya Young

9:11:25AM Here.

Luis Viera

9:11:26AM Here.

Bill Carlson

9:11:27AM Here.

Alan Clendenin

9:11:28AM Here.

The Clerk

9:11:29AM We have a quorum.

Alan Clendenin

9:11:30AM Thank you very much. I would like to get a motion to adopt the minutes from April 2, 2026, and the evening session held April 9, 2026. Sorry. April 9. You have an old one there. They retyped it with a typo. I have a motion from Councilman Miranda, a second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Lets do approval of the agenda. Got a request for item number 57 to continue it to May 7. Can I get a motion? It is a public hearing. We have a motion from Councilman Carlson, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. I have a request from staff for item -- actually, thats not. Huh. Sam, on this one, staff reports. 67, okay. We have a request for 67 to continue to April 23rd, 2026. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

9:12:37AM I just want to say that one of the reasons they want to move it is because thats next week is our workshop on trees. So it kind of goes a little bit better together.

Alan Clendenin

9:12:45AM Can I get a motion? We have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thats 67 moving to April 23, 2026. Very good. Anything else on the agenda?

Luis Viera

9:12:58AM I have a question, if I May. On item 57, Councilwoman Hurtak, I know you were inquiring on it. I should have spoken with Mr. Brody on this. I had some Private Sector stuff this week that took a lot of time. Is this entailing with your suggested changes?

Lynn Hurtak

9:13:14AM No, not yet. I am working on it. But, no, this just came across.

Luis Viera

9:13:19AM Im fine. Im good with it. All good. Just wanted to make sure. Thank you, maam.

Alan Clendenin

9:13:23AM Okay. Very good. Anything else on the agenda? Can I get a motion to adopt the agenda? Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:13:29AM For item -- I apologize here. For item 66, I had a good long meeting with Staff yesterday on it. Ill talk to Council about the results of this. I think we have something thats workable, that were moving forward on. But I do not need a presentation on this. Mr. Brody does not need to be here on this or anybody from Staff, unless Chief Bennett or somebody wants to talk about it.

Alan Clendenin

9:14:00AM Staff reports.

Luis Viera

9:14:01AM Sorry.

Alan Clendenin

9:14:01AM Staff reports. So 66, weve got -- 59. Since he started on 66. We do not need Staff on 66. Everybody concurs with that, unanimous consent? No Staff. Lets start back at the beginning. 59, 60, and 61 go together. We kind of talked about this ad nauseam. Do We need Staff on this?

9:14:29AM Very good. So no staff. 62.

Guido Maniscalco

9:14:35AM No.

Alan Clendenin

9:14:36AM 63 which goes with 62. Yeah, no Staff. 64. Yes. 65, Staff is going to -- do we -- we dont need Staff on that, do we? For 65. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

9:14:58AM [Inaudible]

Alan Clendenin

9:14:58AM Okay.

Guido Maniscalco

9:15:01AM [Inaudible]

Alan Clendenin

9:15:02AM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

9:15:03AM [Inaudible]

Alan Clendenin

9:15:06AM You want staff here on 65? Yes on 65. We already said 66 is no. 67 no. 67 is continued. 68 is a written.

Lynn Hurtak

9:15:20AM Have an administrative update?

Alan Clendenin

9:15:22AM We do not. No administrative update. We have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco, second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it to receive and file 68. We have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco to approve the agenda. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. [Indiscernible] so lets do that. Just for public awareness, I want to read the open board and commission positions for council appointments. We have vacancies in the board of Architectural Review Commission for an Alternate ARC Member. Barrio Latino Commission for BLC Architect. A Barrio Latino Commission for resident of Ybor City historic district. Community Benefits Advisory Council At Large, also an ad hoc project specific position, actually two of those, ad hoc project specific positions and Historic Preservation Commission and Urban Planner. So if you fit any of those qualifications and you wish to apply to those -- or know anyone -- please go to the City Of Tampa website and fill out the application for those board appointments. We have approved the agenda. We are on to our commendation. Councilman Miranda. They are here today not to ask for money. It is a team effort. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

9:17:13AM Thank you, Mr. Chairman, honorable members of Tampa City Council. Its my honor to be here this morning with one of the most needed departments in any city in the world. And thats the Water Department. Today, we are recognizing May 3rd through May 9, 2026 as drinking water week and honoring the Tampa Water Department for the work they do every day and provide the safest drinking reliable water for our community. Clean drinking water is one of the basic and most important services any city can provide. As you well know, it takes a team behind the scenes every day to make this happen. This commendation is also a reminder that water is limited and a valuable resource, and that protecting it both strongly and with a great utility team and a community committed to conservation, that means all of us, not only the elected officials, the employees that make the work, the leaders who do that, but the citizens also have to participate to make sure that we have quality drinking water for what were going through. Thats called a drought. So its my honor this morning to bring up and invite the water director, Rory Jones, to share a few words on the importance of conservation.

Rory Jones

9:18:32AM Thank you. Rory Jones with the Water Department. I guess before I jump in, im going to piggyback a little bit on your conservation. It takes everybody. I want to thank our community, if I could share at least the elmo. I want to thank our community for contributing. We have a finite resource, and we are really thin on that reservoir water resource. I ask your continued support and the communitys continued support for conservation efforts. If anything, walk away from here knowing your watering day. We have one day per week watering restriction. I ask that you know your watering day and help us conserve our most precious water resource here. Before I hand it over, too, I want to recognize the individuals behind me. As youve mentioned before, this is a team effort, and these men and women behind me represent huge dedication to the community. They operate the treatment plant 24/7/365 days a year. Hurricanes, holidays, they eat, breathe, and sleep there. Without their dedication, we wouldnt have the utility and quality water we have today. Additionally, they are being recognized on a state and national level as well. We have just learned we received -- or they have received the American Water works association award, which is the most improved treatment plant operator award for 2025. And additionally, they received the Department of Environmental Protection award as the regional plant of excellence award. Its all due to their dedication and wanted to give an opportunity for Paul Nosky to introduce the individuals. Paul is the head operator. He is the one that holds our class a license at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Ill hand it over to you. Thank you. First, I want to quickly acknowledge the folks here in the room today. Ill go one by one. Brad Man. Kristen, Mark, Eric, Darren, Aj. You know, these awards we just got -- thank you -- its a collective effort of the hundreds of people that work around the plant. Weve got other divisions. Our Field Quality Group, Laboratory Staff, maintenance and instrumentation technicians. This is a reflection of like rory said, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and just consistency in production. So thank you. [ applause

Charlie Miranda

9:21:33AM Its important for me and all the Council members, sure you all do it The Same Way we do. We have to conserve. In order to get through what we have today, a drought situation in the whole area, we must conserve water because we cannot produce it, we cant make it without it coming to us. Dig it, buy it, do whatever we have to do. These individuals, the leaders, make the decisions where to buy, not to buy. The very worry is not where it is at. If it does, we only have water there for 18 days, something to that degree. Thank you very much to Council for always giving support to the Water Department. It is a pleasure for me to represent you today on this thing. I appreciate all the work. This is a sample of what works there. All of them make it work, but they have to work together, we, the citizens, have to provide less drinking water to somewhere else. If not, you wont have it. Thank you very much, gentlemen, and ladies. [ applause

Alan Clendenin

9:22:33AM Councilwoman Hurtak, Councilman Maniscalco, and Councilman Viera.

Lynn Hurtak

9:22:37AM I want to say thank You so much. Water is one of the things that people just expect. You expect to get it. We do hear when You clean the systems and You use chlorine, We do hear about that. Otherwise, We dont hear from people about water and water quality. And thats because of You all behind the scenes doing exactly the things We need to do. I wanted to again plug, please make sure You are watering on your watering day. If You dont need to, dont. Ive got a st. Augustine lawn. Im just not watering. What happens, happens. Also, just conserve. Make sure that You are not using the water that You dont need to use because at some point, its just -- were going to have to charge more. I dont want to think about that day. I really do appreciate what You all do in this area that seems to have so much water and how were really looking down. It looks like the summer is going to be kind of dry. This is not going away any time soon. Thank You.

Alan Clendenin

9:23:47AM Thank you very much. Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

9:23:48AM Thank you. I want to thank you and your team. You are behind the scenes. Without you guys, gals, ladies and gentlemen, people dont understand the importance of it. Councilman Miranda talked, about things that we dont talk about, water. So quick question. Hand watering is prohibited between 8 and 6. What about if I wash my car in the driveway? Washing the car but only on your watering day. And you have to use --

Luis Viera

9:24:26AM Thank you, Councilman Miranda, for bringing this forward. Wanted to salute all of you all as public servants. We appreciate the hard work you do. You guys have wonderful leadership and good people at top and good people in the middle and good people all throughout. Like other folks have said, we never hear about watering. Thats just to your-alls credit. God bless you guys.

Alan Clendenin

9:24:52AM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

9:24:53AM Thank you to all of you and to everybody in the facilities or in the field right now who might be watching. We thank all of you. Like My Colleague said, we hardly ever hear complaints about the Water Department, because that means you do a good job. Whenever something goes wrong, your team jumps in and fix the problems immediately. Weve given individual awards to some of the individuals. There was one case which we talked about a couple of months, I made a call and the guy was there before I Could Even Drive over there. That is incredible customer service. Thank you all for creating a system thats reliable and creates great customer service. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:25:32AM Thank you very much for your service. Appreciate it. Thank you so much. [ applause next presentation, I would like to recognize Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

9:25:48AM Ill just wait a second while folks file out. Okay. I guess, yeah, youre right. I do these so rarely.

Alan Clendenin

9:26:07AM Get up there. Get your moment in the sunshine.

Lynn Hurtak

9:26:32AM I am honored to be here today with some folks from Zoo Tampa. Mark Haney of Zoo Tampa reached out to my office when Florida panther Lucy passed away and asked if City Council could pass a resolution honoring Lucy. In that process, and as my time on the Zoo Tampa board, I have learned how Lucy, among other things, acted as an ambassador for Zoo Tampa to teach the importance of protecting floridas natural habitat. I was happy to bring the motion to council and now representatives from Zoo Tampa are here to share some of lucys story. We do not have an actual physical thing. Well pass a resolution today, because it hasnt passed, I dont have it with me. Well send it to them afterwards. Ill introduce Mark Haney, and hell introduce his colleagues.

Alan Clendenin

9:27:22AM Good morning, mr. Haney. Im Mark Haney, chief external relations officer for Zoo Tampa. Im going to let Chris Massaro, who is our chief zoological officer, and Molly Lippincott, who really worked with Lucy the most and oversees our Florida realm, talk.

9:27:42AM Start with your name first for our record. I want to start by thanking you all. We really appreciate the honoring of Lucy today. Lucy was an absolute icon, capturing the hearts of everybody who works at Zoo Tampa and the millions of guests that have visited Zoo Tampa over her 18 plus years. Also, globally through our work with National Geographic Wild and the Joe Sartore Photo Ark where her image was projected on landmarks. She was a global icon, a true, the epitome of what a true ambassador to her species is, bringing worldwide recognition for the plight of the Florida panther and the conservation work here in Florida. But her legacy continues, and continues with new residents at the Zoo. Introduce Molly. We actually just recently have a new panther who came to the Zoo and whats interesting he arrived on lucys birthday last July. And then we made an effort, he had been hit by a car. Had two broken legs and made an effort to try to recover him. He actually went to another institution. Unfortunately, due to his habituation with people and injuries, they declared he was non-releasable. So he returned to us and made his debut right after Lucy passed. We do think in some capacity She kind of brought him to us to help with us mourning her loss. I worked with Lucy for 18 years. Ive been at the Zoo for 19. She was an incredible animal. So many people came to the Zoo. She would take selfies with a lot of people. She loved to be on camera. Very honored to represent her and the species here today. So thank you very much. His name is Loper. He is a really young animal about two years old. Definitely come visit him.

9:29:48AM Very nice. One, you know, im a sucker for animals. Two, I really appreciate the work that you all do on rehabilitation and taking care. It is a big responsibility for us as human beings to be able to be kind. Its our responsibility to ensure we share the world with these amazing creatures. They create that symbiotic balance in the universe and in the world for us. Thank you so much for the work that you do. I used to love to go to the zoo and see Lucy. I havent seen Loper yet, but looking forward to seeing him and appreciate the work you all are doing. Thank you so much. Thank you, Councilwoman Hurtak, for bringing this before Council. Councilwoman Hurtak, would you like to move the resolution?

Lynn Hurtak

9:30:37AM Yes. What number is it?

Alan Clendenin

9:30:40AM It is number 2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa --

Lynn Hurtak

9:30:46AM Ill move the resolution.

Alan Clendenin

9:30:47AM It is a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Lucy, Florida been a then, ambassador at Zoo Tampa and recognizing her extraordinary contributions to conservation, education, and wildlife awareness, expressing appreciation to Zoo Tampa's animal care professionals, veterinarians and varieties and conservation partners for their continued dedication to protecting endangered species and inspiring our community.

Lynn Hurtak

9:31:14AM I move the resolution.

Alan Clendenin

9:31:15AM Thank you. We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from Councilman Viera. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you so much. [ applause

9:31:27AM Appreciate seeing you guys here this morning. Councilman Maniscalco, youre up.

Guido Maniscalco

9:31:31AM Thank you very much. All right. Its my pleasure to introduce Chief Tripp from Tampa Fire Rescue. Shes got a team with her who will be making a brief presentation. Good morning, Chief Tripp.

Alan Clendenin

9:31:44AM Good morning, Chief.

Chief Tripp

9:31:47AM Good morning, council. Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue fire chief as well as the emergency manager for the City Of Tampa. I have my team with me today to give you an overview of the post-development -- redevelopment plan that we wanted to present to you all. I will going to need and let raleigh start off. We have Chris as well who will assist us. He is the consultant that helped us put this together. I believe you all have the powerpoint presentation.

Alan Clendenin

9:32:19AM Start with your name, please. Riley Tuff, lead emergency planner for the City Of Tampa. Thank you, council. Thank you to the administration, thank you Chief Tripp for this opportunity and, of course, thank you to the Residents of the City Of Tampa. Following the impacts of the 2024 hurricanes, the Tampa Bay region as a whole made a collaborative effort to respond and recover. Through those efforts, we had valuable lessons learned that would help us build our resiliency. To capitalize on that the City Of Tampa acquired a regional catastrophic preparedness grant to help us develop post-disaster redevelopment plans. A post disaster redevelopment plan or pdrp is a forward leaning document that focuses on resiliency, especially helping to restore housing, to restart the economy, rebuild infrastructure and support communities through long-term recovery efforts. The basic components of the pdrp is a basic plan, a comprehensive risk assessment, a capacity analysis, a post disaster funding analysis and improvement strategies. For the City Of Tampa specifically, our goals were to implement and maintain an enhanced resilient infrastructure and natural resources to support a resilient and thriving economy that bounces back quicker after a disaster, create a resilient community with a high quality of life, provide timely and equitable access to city resources and information. Finally, enhance resources for recovery and redevelopment. There is a standardized process that we go through to develop an effective pdrp, and to facilitate that process we acquired contractor Vhb. They worked with the City Of Tampa and all of our partnering jurisdictions to go through these efforts and develop pdrps. As we said, it was a region wide effort that required collaboration from multiple agencies across multiple lines of businesses. Vhb worked with these partners to understand what the infrastructure within our community looked like as they built these pdrp plans. Additionally, within City Of Tampa, we developed stakeholder groups, focused on specific mission areas. City Of Tampa Employees supported these stakeholder groups and allowed them a chance to contribute information and to evaluate the information that was being collected by Vhb. As we mentioned, one of the main efforts, one of the main components of a pdrp is the comprehensive risk assessment. Vhb utilized multiple modeling systems, including hazus, slosh, and floodplain, to develop a profile for the City Of Tampa, understanding where the high risk areas and where we are likely to face a variety of different impacts, including the existing building stock, the development of the debris, possible social impacts and economic loss. In addition to this, they conducted a capacity analysis, where they looked through our current plans, policies, and programs and compared against best practices to identify potential strengths and possible opportunities. What I can say about this slide is that this was developed last year. Since then, we have seen developments and improvements to some of the listed items on there, including Solid Waste and their debris management plan which has been updated as well. In addition to this, a major component of a pdrp is not just to get the agencies and the Employees, but to reach out to the general public and to get their feedback. So we hosted two public sessions that allowed Residents to come in to provide their insights and their experiences as they contribute toward the pdrp effort. Finally, utilizing the public input, the partner information, our stakeholder groups, and the previously existing pdrp plans, Vhb took all that information and developed 65 strategies that can help to improve our resiliency. In closing, what we presented today is just skinning the top of the document. There are over 440 pages in total. Complete data can be found within the plan and the appendices. For City Of Tampa Employees, find it on the inet underneath emergency management and emergency plans. If Residents want to check it out, it can be found at the website created by Vhb, which is listed on the screen. As a reminder, this focused solely on the City Of Tampa's pdrp plan. That regional catastrophic preparedness grant that the city acquired actually supported the efforts for hernando county, pinellas county, and Hillsborough County to do the same efforts. In addition to that, they developed an overarching plan that assessed the Tampa Bay region as a whole. So in total, five plans were developed utilizing this grant. Finally, as a representative of the Emergency Management Team, I would be remiss if I didnt talk about hurricane preparedness. The season begins on June 6, which is right around the corner. Now is the time -- June 1st. Thank you, Chief. June 1st is the official start of hurricane season. So now is the time for staff and Residents to take their steps to be prepared, which include building a kit which can last up to seven days. Having a plan, which means knowing your evacuation zone and the local shelters and where you May need to go if you need to evacuate. Finally, staying informed by following the City Of Tampa social media and registering with Alert Tampa to receive notifications. With that, I thank you for your time today. That concludes my presentation.

Lynn Hurtak

9:38:11AM Thank you, especially for the information at the end to get people prepared. Is there somewhere they can go to find out all that information in one spot? Like where their evacuation zone is, what the list you recommend would be? Need to be prepared for disasters.

9:38:34AM Thank you so much. Of May, which will allow Residents to engage and come in and see all the collaborators that contribute to our hurricane efforts.

9:38:45AM Im sorry. I was doing a photo for Lucy in the remembrance. I also wanted to give you all a chance to make a plug for folks who want to help. There is a group that they can do some training for? Tampa Fire Rescue hosts the Community Emergency Response Team, which is an eight-week program, 24 hours of instruction in total that helps residents become prepared for the disaster basics that May impact their communities.

9:39:15AM Do you have one coming up? Well be scheduling another one in the fall.

9:39:23AM Wonderful. They can find out about that on that hurricane page as well? Also tampagovcert.

Chief Tripp

9:39:34AM Thats what I was going to say. A lot of people here cert as opposed to Community Emergency Response Team. To piggyback off what Riley said, May 30, we will have a hurricane expo and a lot of information will be given out to the community as well. It will be -- Al Lopez Park, Hunt Center. It will be there from 10 to 2. We have a lot of vendors. We have a lot of stakeholders that will be there, if anyone has information. And were possibly going to be doing the sandbags as well. Well keep everybody informed.

Alan Clendenin

9:40:15AM [Inaudible]

Bill Carlson

9:40:17AM Thank you for presenting this. After I started eight years ago, some of the first storms that came through Folks complained because the lines were long to get sandbags and they had to go out and shovel them and City Council pushed for automated machines that other cities had and you all bought I think two or three of them. In between the storms a couple of years ago, those machines werent used. That created lines again. I found out later that was because of a shortage of sand. I hope as you all are looking at the post analysis that you all can tweak some things like that because I think the storm was going to hit on Wednesday and the sand was offered on Sunday but the new sand came in on Monday. I dont know why FEMA didnt help us. They were here taking photo ops. Dont know why they didnt help to get more sand in. Two or three sand stations isnt enough. People dont want to stand in long lines. Its great for a photo OP for us to try to help Folks, we all were helping in different ways, it would be great if it just moved really fast and wouldnt have to worry about it. I know you cant keep sandbags for too long because they get bacteria in them. If we can help you -- theres new leadership at FEMA now, but help get FEMA to move or somebody to move so we can have the stuff pre-staged. Same thing with tarps and water and food. Get them pre-staged, needs to be a couple of stations. People were at a time when gas was running out, People were sitting in cars five, SIX hours in heavy traffic all around britton plaza providing get in. Some of the People going to the East Tampa and East Tampa was busy. Anything we can do to be customer service oriented. Constituents are scared and already worried about their facilities. As you know, the tarps are important because the sandbags, the water can go between them if they dont have the tarps. Some places we ran out of tarps. As were preparing, I think its not enough to have a grab bag to go or to collect water, People need to know how to protect their homes. Some of the homes that didnt get much water could have been protected. Others where the storm surge came in at SIX feet and couldnt have been. But anything you all can do to help that would be great. Anything we can do to help. The same thing with debris. About three years ago, there was a storm, I cant remember the names. We had this two outsource companies that were supposed to help us clean the debris. My understanding is a couple of weeks before the storm it was reduced down to one. Debris cleanup Was Taking Way longer than it should have. The second outsource company came back in. I dont know why that decision was made or who made it, but thats when People get really, really upset. You know, a lot of the neighborhoods in South Tampa were hit by huge storm surge and places like culbreath bayou. I drove through, knocking on doors talking to People. They had everything they owned sitting out in front of it. You May remember Steve Otto from Tampa Tribune, he lives a couple of streets down from me. His house was flooded. He just moved back in a month ago. And there are so many People like that. There are other issues that we have to deal with, with stormwater there. Anything we can do to help. He lost his house but he had his debris sitting there. The People around him were picked up and he wasnt for a long time. We had to call and make that happen. Hes just a big name but there are a lot of People that face that. Im not complaining, just saying in the future anything we can do -- I know we brought out a lot of resources. Had we pre-staged it, FEMA, or the National Guard had trucks waiting for us, FEMA told us everything was pre-stationed while taking photo ops, but shortage of sand, machines were not working, not enough tarps, not enough food and no pre-staged debris cleanup and then we ran out of fuel also. Were lucky, because we havent let People build condos at the port, we still have the regional supply of gasoline so we get filled back up fast. Pre-staging gasoline supplies. Thats something FEMA should help us with, The State help us with. We need to make sure that People help get back to normal as soon as possible. When they are in their most vulnerable moment, lost their house, lost everything, if they get frustrated with us, then that just compounds everything that they face. We really have to focus on the experience that the Folks have. I know you are on the front row and saw that. Anything we can do. If we need to have those two companies or three companies instead of one, we need to not look at whatever Lobbying Firm somebody is using. We need to look at whether they are good at cleaning up and whether they can get the job done. If you all need help calling The State or any other agencies to help, please let us know. Were here to help as well. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:45:36AM Thank you. Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

9:45:39AM One, thank you all for the presentation. I just wanted to plug that Cert is actually going to be at the East Tampa town hall on Monday. Representatives from the program will be there. If you are in the audience or watching, and youre interested in the Cert program, they will be at fair oaks on Monday for the town hall. Is it free?

9:46:03AM Its free.

Alan Clendenin

9:46:06AM Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:46:07AM Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you all for your presentation. Thank you, Councilman Maniscalco, for bringing this forward. I see the smile. Just from Milton and Helene, the great work that you all did, I couldnt imagine the stress you all have and the police officers and everybody during that tragedy and many of your members were personally affected by that, going out there. I did want to comment on something and just make sure, which is we have a sandbag location, if God forbid were impacted or prospectively impacted in North Tampa, even though a lot of that is zone x, number one, what folks went through in 2024, but alternatively, Councilman Carlson mentioned folks from South Tampa coming to East Tampa, it will give People Another Avenue where they can go get sandbags at the very least. Thats only a request I would make. Thank you all for your presentation. We appreciate you. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:47:01AM Thank you very much. Anything else?

Bill Carlson

9:47:04AM You brought up another point. I know its not your area. Speaking to anybody else listening. There were areas in South Tampa, I think some areas in his district the same, where there were bowls, where water naturally flows to. Folks will come to us and say im in x flood zone, why is that happening? Thats because the water, thats because of storm surge, not because of the freshwater. Like I mentioned Steve Otto's house, his house is in a bowl. The city put a pump there a few years ago but the pump wasnt strong enough to pump the water out because we also had storm surge. We need to be mindful of educating people that an x flood zone doesnt mean youre not going to get flooded if you are in a bowl and you might need all the paraphernalia because people think they are safe when they are really not. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:47:53AM Thank you very much. Thank you, Chief Tripp. Thank you very much for coming out and bringing this to our awareness. Hopefully it will be information we do not ultimately have to use, but its always better to be prepared and not need it. Thank you so much.

Lynn Hurtak

9:48:05AM Knock on that wood.

Alan Clendenin

9:48:06AM Yeah, thank you. Very good, Mr. Shelby, if you can hear me, please return to your pit. It is time. Somebody took that rope off of you. Mr. Shelby, its time for public comment. Could you please read Tampa City Council rules on public comment?

Martin Shelby

9:48:39AM Thank you, mr. Chairman. Good morning, City Council. Good morning, members of the public. Martin Shelby, City Council attorney, to talk briefly about the rules of decorum for todays meeting. Now, if you wish to speak during general public comment, you should have filled out a speaker card and placed it in the box outside the room. One card per speaker. Please print legibly. Names that cannot be read will not be called and per councils rules, preference is given in order to those speaking on agenda items. Members of the public are allowed a reasonable opportunity at the beginning of todays meeting to address any item on the agenda before City Council takes official action on the item. A three-minute time limit applies to all speakers providing public comment. Speakers and members of the public, please be reminded to refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks or making or causing disruptive noises or sounds or displaying signs or graphics. Direct your comments, please, to the entire City Council rather than individual members. And the chair will rule out of order any person who speaks without being recognized or attempts to address the council from outside the speaker area at the podium. Persons failing to comply with the council rules May also be ruled out of order and at the discretion of the chair, May be removed from the chambers and asked to leave the old city hall for the remainder of todays meeting. Now, if you are here to speak on an item set for a public hearing and once again, I have to see what numbers those are on the agenda, but they are listed as public hearings. You will have that opportunity when the item is heard later in the agenda. No public comment will be taken later during staff reports. The time to speak on those items and items on the consent agenda is now during general public comment.

Lynn Hurtak

9:50:33AM 51 through 56.

Martin Shelby

9:50:35AM The numbers 51 through 56 are public hearings. If you wish to speak to those, there is a separate sign-in sheet outside. Your time to speak on those items -- thank you, Councilwoman -- the time to speak to those items are when they are called up individually. Finally, City Council members should refrain from engaging a speaker under public comment, and the public should be aware that City Council does not take questions or have a dialogue during general public comment. This is your opportunity to express your position to City Council. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:51:05AM Thank you, Mr. Shelby. Well start public comment. Ill start with the folks that have filled out public comment cards that are speaking to items that are on the agenda followed by folks that have filled out cards that are off agenda. Pam Cannella, item number 46. Good morning, pam. Start with your name, please. Im here on 46, Flow Tech. Flow Tech provided stormwater drain cleaning service in 2025. Its on the agenda today. Im concerned They did not do their job efficiently in Palma Ceia pines. The question is, what is the citys process for auditing the project and ensuring contract compliance? My understanding when cleaning these drains, it usually takes a minimum of four hours, usually a day or more. I observed Flow Tech truck in Palma Ceia pines from June 6 to July 3. On June 6, the first day of work, They were sitting By The Road in the air condition. I spotted them more than once. I actually saw them clean SIX drains from June 6 to July 3 during that month. I looked for their location every day, and I did note down, and I have pictures and documentation of what They did on what day. Im not going to tell you about them today. Some days They spent looking into drains, and I was looking at one of the -- I guess this. Were charged for them looking? They did a lot of looking, and we got charged for it. I think They did more looking than cleaning because They are getting paid to not do any work. I went back to check on those drains that I had reported that needed cleaning, and I found no changes. These drains still had debris, trash, leafs and asphalt. So my concern is now. Should you rehire Flow Tech? They have no cameras. How do They do their inspections? They just open it up and look in. Thats what I saw. Are They going to clean all the drains? Is there a plan? How are They determining which ones need cleaning? And if theres water in the drain, does it still get cleaned? Because I heard that excuse that there was water and They couldnt clean that day. There are some that have x marked on the spot on the top of the drain, and I was told that those were done in June -- excuse me, September 2024. So when They looked in 2025, They looked in, it was done in 2024, did it get done? I dont think so. So lets go back to the contract compliance and auditing the project. Lets make sure the job gets done. Our lives depend on it. Thank you.

9:54:28AM Thank you, Pam. The next speaker is Kella Mccaskill. Kella Mccaskill. I so wish we had a Pam Cannella in East Tampa when we were forced to pay $300,000 to walk around a pond. Nevertheless, im here this morning. I heard the hurricane preparation. So often its associated with water, flooding, sandbags. Im still not in my home because of a tree. Hopefully, I dont know where that department is because im not very familiar with it. I never thought that I would still be displaced because of a tree. Is there someone that can come in and talk to us about preparing for the hurricane as it relates to trees? I was in southeast Seminole Heights. Thats where I live. A tree from a neighbor came into the home. I still dont understand why they are not responsible for it. Somebody gave tips on what to look for, for trees or how to prepare for hurricane as it relates to trees and also the storm. But like I said, I dont know where that is. Im sure you can figure that out. Im here today because most of you are familiar with the community cleanups that I host in mostly marginalized communities. So several years ago, I did three cleanups at one home for the senior who was about to have some significant Code Enforcement fines. In fact, a demo order. As a result of a tree, fell into his home, and then the home sat and sat and sat and sat and sat and sat for years while we wait for the owner occupied rehab. But im not complaining today. I actually want to say, send some thank yous and say them by name. Too often I come up here and everything is wrong. But today, im here to thank Abbye Feeley, Cedric McCray, Belix Parks, and Marquez Mcghee for telling me last year that they will put everything they have into figuring out how this can work. Already said what they cant do. They came back and said they would work through and figure out how they can make this work. Today its on the agenda as agenda item number 43. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart, but I want to ask you to support this agenda item. This was a very long process, and then come back because I have another mr. Braxton right over in ybor off of Nebraska. But it worked. Hes able to be placed in his home because they will build him a new one. Today you get to approve that. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart and im asking you all to support 43. Thank you.

9:57:22AM Thank you, Kella. Next speaker, Ashley Morrow. Were on off-agenda items now. Im Alice Moore.

9:57:39AM Im sorry. I thought you said that.

9:57:47AM Youll be number four. Ashley Morrow followed by James Adair. Hello. My name is Ashley Morrow. I will be sharing tampas Black history. Last week we started off talking about the story of arthur -- the lynching Of Arthur St. Clair. It was reported by a Black woman named Mary R. Tanner. Well continue that story. Last week, she was on horseback and he was walking alongside the horse and a group of White men came and basically ambushed them. Im going to start from -- where we left off. He Said St. Clair, damn you, dont run. He said im not going to run. He then cocked his gun. Then St. Clair said hi, hold on. What do you mean? He, cross, then rode back to the party who by this time formed themselves on horses in a circle completely surrounding mr. St. Clair and recognizing some of them, called them out by name. Mr. Saxton, Mr. Rhodes, mr. Center, Mr. Mcintosh, Mr. Hennis, Mr. O'berry, let me talk to you. I know all of you. They immediately drew their hats over their faces. Cocked the gun, st. Clair backed toward my horse. Sung out, oh, my God. Mr. Rose, will you kill this man after hiring him to come here and do work? They laughed. The Reporter, You Say St. Clair called the names you just mentioned but do you know whether they were correctly named or not? Yes, sir. I live in brooksville. I have lived there all my life, that is. I am now living in fort dade but we call it brooksville. I know the man full well. The Reporter then said, then you are certain those were the men. Yes, sir, quite certain. And others who I have not named, they are mr. William Nix and Robert Nix. Is Mr. Cross a White man? Yes, they were all White men and I know them full well. George Cross leveled his Gun At St. Clair and another man who I cannot swear to also leveled his gun, cross fired, the other men fired, but I dont think either of the shots killed him immediately. As they started to run, saying oh my Lord im gone. When fired, saw the flash of light Blaze On St. Clairs head. The whole party, after him, White attention was turned in his direction, I took The Opposite Way and made my escape. I started on my horse, but my saddle not being girded, I could not get along as fast as I wanted. I got off and took to my feet. Heard several shots fired in the direction the party took. The Reporter said do you know anything about the killing of Lloyd, another person lynched around that time, no, sir, I didnt hear it until the next morning. Reporter, are you willing to go to tallahassee before a court and swear to all of this? Okay. Thats the part next week. Thank you so much.

10:01:26AM Thank you, Ashley. Always appreciate it. James Adair followed by Pastor Williams. James Adair, the neighbor who cares. I want to introduce a new idea. This is called the no call back bingo. So when we have e-mails, text messages, public records requests, and it sits on somebodys desk and been, oh, I dont know, three, four weeks or whatever, were going to start putting names down here. Everybody starts with a fresh line today. Were not going to write anybody down. I am waiting for things from Finance. I was trying to get some CIT information so that in a Timely Way we would have educated information to the public about the rays proposal, et cetera. Hagar put together a phenomenal presentation for the Budget Committee. Without that, you would have no consolidated source of information. One thing im learning through a lot of these conversations is that in many ways, we assume as the public that everybody else in the City and up here already has the information. What im finding out is thats not true. The things were discovering, you get to discover as well. I hate to come to this, but as we go through many weeks sometimes of no callbacks, well have a no callback bingo. If you dont want to end up on this, please return calls, messages, e-mails. Youll know if you have been put on notice by searching, check, microphone test, does this thing work. I send that out as a reminder to say im waiting on an answer. I really try not to be a jerk about these things. Before I go public with the videos or accountability type conversations I have given people opportunities to speak up about the issues. Either they choose not to educate me on the issue so that I can be more educated to tell folks, but at the end of the day, we do need some accountability. If weve got to do it This Way, we will. Because I have a minute, I will say this, many people will be working on a project and they say, oh, im working on it now. At least respond to the e-mail and say youre doing that. Otherwise they believe it is in the Black hole. Sandbags, wasnt my topic, but I know a heck of a lot about it. They are mostly useless unless deployed properly. City doesnt have the bandwidth or capacity to give out enough to make it work right. Perfect example, Friend I helped 1:30 in the morning, bail out of his house, get his dog. Sandbagged everything, great, he forgot he had a dryer vent. Still flooded. At the end of the day, sandbags are useless thing. But people need to feel like they are doing something. Five bags aint going to do it. I appreciate why it is there, but the reality is its not functional. Staff, listen, I know it sounds tough sometimes, many of you do an amazing job.

10:04:12AM Pastor Williams. Welcome. I also learned that if you live on a slab, it seeps between the slab and the wall. Sandbag your door, unless you sandbag the whole house, its not going to work. Pastor Williams, start with your name. You have three minutes. Good morning. Scott Street, now I am in on home on shadow lawn. Big hole in the middle Of The Street. You cant miss it. Shadow lawn and 30th street. Been like that for about a month now. You know what, I basically come here to talk about what you all call the jackson house. That Place looks so bad over there. I pass by there every morning I have to come here. What going to do about the jackson house? We need that thing tore down. We need it to be demolished. I called about demolishing, you know what he told me, I got to get a permit. You know what the permit cost, $12,000. Just to get a permit to tear the damn thing down. I dont know why come down to people of color when we aint got no money. We aint got enough money. Its all in your pocket. We have to understand, take it out of your pocket and spend it for good use. Thats what it is all about. We just keep complaining, keep complaining, nobody do a damn thing. Isnt that something? I dont care. Act like when we come up to make a complaint, you all got clamps on your mouth. You cant say nothing. But I want you all to talk back to me. If you dont want to talk back to me, get your counselor to talk to me. He dont want to do nothing for me. But one thing about us, were going to keep complaining. Tear it down. Until you get some money, you got the money. How the tax money so high and so ridiculous now, we can hardly pay that no more. I got a piece of property which My Daddy left to me. He died in '85. You know what, I paid enough taxes to be -- thats The Way they all do things. So sad and nobody seem to care about people of color. We only think about White people getting things done. You know what? Next week, come down here, ill come as a White man. Maybe I get some results. Thats The Way life is in the united states. Nobody care. Some of you all walk out here -- is that thing ringing for me already?

10:07:37AM It is. Thank you, Pastor Williams. Thank you. Alice Moore, you are up. And then followed by Stephanie Poynor and then Robin Lockett. Good morning, Alice. Sorry for the confusion. Good morning start with your name. Can you hear me now?

10:08:02AM Its upside down. Like a projector. The Black history that was in -- that is in downtown Tampa. Ive written a book and a lot is mentioned. We always talk about the jackson house. We talk about the housing project. And we talk about the longshoremen part thats there, and no one ever mentions that the Black Community downtown had a community. They were more than just the jackson house, Central Avenue, and the housing projects. And thats been left out. Ive written a book with pictures to Show Morgan Street, Scott Street. On Morgan Street was once a vocational high school with the basketball team, taught trades, different trades, welding, both carpentry. It also drivers ed, tailoring, a number of others. If you can see the book, there is a list of opportunities that was done. We never mentioned when we talk, White folks, they mention the jackson house. They Mention Central Avenue and once a housing project. Now the shrubs, they mentioned that because condos are there. We need to make more emphasis on that. On Scott Street, theres nothing, absolutely nothing that shows any of this houses. Different homes there, What The Street once looked like, in the book you only see on The Scott Street is the sign to get ready to go on the interstate. There you also have a church when youre going to 275 and 75, you see the back of a church. Its 132 years old. This is right in the downtown area, right where we all live, and there was once a grocery store there. Everything is left out. And theres so much in our community that no one ever mentions, plus no one ever says this was a predominant Black neighborhood. Theres nothing to show that we were anywhere from palm -- Adamo Drive, around part of Ybor City And Florida Avenue. And, of course, I have to mention Armature Works, which people once lived. Thats where, know that was once the Water Department. My main thing is in reference to the area that was homes, that the school, when thompson closed, it is now Blake High School. And it was blake in '56, then they close, they build blake on the water, not the new blake. The older blake. This is to bring more knowledge and reference to our Black neighborhood and just pretend only four things in the area. It was a great community and last part, there is going to be a marker where don thompson school is. Like I said it is a parking lot and bus terminal. November, December, they already have a picture of the school. Im the only person with a complete picture of the don thompson school thats there. Just for information, please change our areas and make it more known.

10:11:20AM Thank you, Alice. Appreciate it. Stephanie Poynor. The only thing on the agenda I want to talk about today is number 65, the $650,000 that was gifted to the city by TECO because they put in an easement on mccoy and south of Gandy. That $650,000 was put into small Parks in June of last year. When it came up, I included that in my agenda review, but I was not here that week. That money came from Port Tampa being dug up and the money needs to go back to Port Tampa. It was put into small Parks. It needs to be added to the money that should have went into aj palonis park on Gandy. Theres no reason for it not to. We lost out on things because it got slow-rolled at getting done. We waited five years, so we get less stuff. This money was generated from south of Gandy and it should go back south of Gandy. Other than that, lets see, you all see me each week. I come up here and talk. You know I live here and Love The Place. I have an abnormal obsession with it. But there is somebody else in the city who does a lot of work. He is a digger. He is somebody who is always on it. Its Michael Bishop. Michael Bishop writes a column called the Tampa Monitor. Hes going to shut it down because He needs some support. Im blessed I have a husband and I have a job that makes it easy for me to spend a lot of time here but He doesnt. I would like for everybody to start following his page. Yes, He said He was going to shut it down, but I think we already raised a little bit of money to keep him up and running. If you would buy ads from him, but his in-depth investigation is the sole reason we ended up with the extra money to start paving the streets. Had He not found the state statutes that we could use parking money for paving, we wouldnt have had it. Hes the guy. It would not have happened had it not been for him. To allow this valuable resource, if you go on his website, theres all kind of data, data I could never put together that I know very few people can actually do. So please support the Tampa Monitor. Please take some time and read about it. Hes got links on there where you can buy ads. But we need people like that in our city who really are committed. I also want to talk about the public services done by the City Council. This is the most offensive thing ive seen in a long time. For Bob Buckhorn at his whatever it was, hes announcing, to say that City Council members need to stay in their lanes, that is the rudest, most disrespectful thing ive ever seen. You guys keep busting your humps and doing your job. You are working for the citizens of the City Of Tampa and nobody else. I cant say that about him.

Lynn Hurtak

10:14:35AM Thank you very much. Robin says no, so well go to Surgret Doss followed by Julie Mcgill. Julie Mcgill will be our last speaker other than our online. Im sorry. It is his turn. I wonder why im not speaking.

10:15:00AM Got to sign up a card. No one there and no cards available. Ive been here. There were no cards available, no one there. And you guys were late. So whats going on.

Alan Clendenin

10:15:15AM In accordance with City Council rules, You have to fill a public comment card prior to the start of public comment. I would ask You to take a seat, please. Disruptive behavior, please take a seat.

10:15:29AM No, the rules are -- Mr. Shelby. No one there.

10:15:37AM Sir, we can talk about this after City Council. Would you like to read the rule please, Mr. Shelby?

Martin Shelby

10:15:43AM Yes, sir. Im reading from rule -- sounding gavel

Alan Clendenin

10:15:52AM Mr. Doss, you are out of order. You see him in here.

10:15:59AM Mr. Doss, you are out of order. Please sit down. I can say what I want to during my time. If I want to speak on his behalf, The Same Way I was willing to lay my life down for the damn country, ill speak to it. Do your job.

10:16:16AM Mr. Doss, if you would like to use your three minutes. About, but to watch you take this mans time from him while hes standing here is utterly disrespectful. Now, as a Black man, I would never let you all do that to somebody while im sitting here watching it. I dont agree with everything he says, but he has the right to say it! For you all to sit here and play this game with this man is disrespectful! Because you all give them the variance to do it! I cant believe what im witnessing in this country. If somebody had told me this, what are we in, 2026, 41 years ago, that 41 years later, 41 years ago I walked into a station to join the military. Under a set of principles that I watch you all disregard! On a regular basis! Ive had you people try to put me in prison. You say nothing. This city, ive watched judges over there not do their job. Ive watched the Second District Court of appeals now recently gave me a reversal, but ive had your attorneys -- I filed an appeal, and every time I ask the city and the other attorneys who are representing the people who should be asking in prison, yeah, we agree, agree. Yesterday, filed writ of certiorari, ask for a state of mandate, everybody rejected it. You all have something in your hands that outlines everything I was going through for the past two decades. My train of thought is so off because I cant believe what I just witnessed. For anybody to say its okay to include the seven of you all, everybody who is listening, if -- when its time to vote again, if you vote for people who will watch somebody in your city be disrespected, you are the problem. You have to lack ancestral integrity. You have to lack cultural integrity and racial integrity to sit around and watch what gets done to Black people and the marginalized on a regular basis. For those of you who say nothing, because its easier to jump on Black folks than Democrats and other people, if you are afraid, if you are scared, just say you are God damn scared. But stay out of The Damn Way! And to what you said, its crazy, because that same dude sent me a text message asking me to donate to him. The same guy running for mayor wants me to donate to him. Let me tell you something, before I donate to the guy who stole my properties, I would, the greatest institution in the history of Tampa, university of Thomas Jefferson high school. You all should be a damn shame of yourselves.

10:19:20AM Thank you, Mr. Doss.

Lynn Hurtak

10:19:21AM I make a motion to allow Him to speak.

Alan Clendenin

10:19:25AM Mr. Shelby, would you please read the rule?

Lynn Hurtak

10:19:29AM Im making a motion to override the rule.

Alan Clendenin

10:19:32AM I want to read the rule first. Ive got your motion and second.

Martin Shelby

10:19:35AM Motion and second on the floor. Read the rule. Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Ill read from rule 5b regarding this matter. Members of the public requesting to be heard on an item that is not set for public hearing on the regular meeting agenda shall each submit a speaker card prior to general public comment, clearly identifying themselves by name for the record. The process shall give preference to those speaking on agenda items and permit the chair to know the number of speakers in advance. Each person will be recognized by name to approach and given three minutes to speak. There is a motion and second on the floor.

Lynn Hurtak

10:20:17AM The reason I had this motion is because I disagreed with this to begin with. The cards are ridiculous. I think We just let people stand up and speak.

Alan Clendenin

10:20:25AM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

10:20:26AM I just dont know if there are cards there or no cards there. Im not trying to get involved in the situation. I understand this has been going on for some period of time, rightly or wrongly, I dont know. If the cards arent there and supposed to sign one and not there, I say let the Gentleman speak.

Alan Clendenin

10:20:47AM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

10:20:49AM I believe in the right for citizens to be able to speak. I dont agree with everything that folks present, but I think they have the right to speak. I dont know what were doing to -- if theres no person out there, I dont know what were doing to educate people --

Alan Clendenin

10:21:04AM The cards were there until the start of public comment per our rules.

Bill Carlson

10:21:08AM I dont know how people would know what the rules are. I second it, but ID like to add if possible, if were going to keep this system, We can talk about that later, but if We keep the system, I think We should make this clear it is a one-time exception unless were going to do away with the rule altogether.

Alan Clendenin

10:21:26AM This is my position, and ill respect councils decision. As we are aware, we have had issues, including legal issues with this. It is our responsibility as representatives of government to, without prejudice, enforce our rules. In other words, one rule for one person is a rule for all. And if we have a rule, I cant, as the chair, I cant pick and choose who im going to enforce the rules for and who I am not. Which rules im going to enforce or which rules I dont want to enforce. Thats where were going to get in trouble. If we make a decision to not enforce a rule because of whatever reason, im telling you, City Council followed their procedures. We had staff at the podium with cards until the start of public comment per City Council rules. Now, if this council wants to go down the slippery slope of choosing which rules we want to enforce and which rules we dont want to enforce, thats up to the City Council. I will stand behind the vote of City Council. That being said, I think it is a bad precedent to set because if you want your chair to make a determination based on who I prefer to enforce rules or who I prefer not to enforce rules on, got help us all. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

10:22:45AM Its a bad rule and thats why im making the motion.

Alan Clendenin

10:22:48AM Bad rule or not, its still a rule.

Lynn Hurtak

10:22:50AM But its a bad rule. Thats what you do in this country. If you dont like a law, you fight to change it. This is my trying to fight to change this City Council rule that I didnt vote for, that I didnt agree with and I still dont agree with. My motion stands, not change, but I would probably say we should have somebody stand there and say you missed your time. I was vehemently opposed to this to begin with, still am.

Alan Clendenin

10:23:16AM I think that is a reasonable suggestion to have someone there. Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

10:23:22AM Understanding the rules, but as Councilman Carlson was saying, just for this one time, does it still apply? Can we just make this one time?

Alan Clendenin

10:23:35AM I said what I said. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

10:23:37AM I appreciate the situation You are in. You are the chair. Thats the rule. However, I dont know whats going on. I dont know if theres no parking outside. I dont know if They are trying to find a parking spot. Your job youre doing. I appreciate that and appreciate your stance. However, another complication problem, very little parking outside. They have to park somewhere. They have to walk here. They have to make it by the time, its a bad rule, good rule, forget about the rule. Its either good or bad for all of us. If that rule is over there, maybe put it inside, the line goes out so we can see who is doing, who is not doing. Still, You have the right to speak to a Government. I dont care who You are, what color You are, what race, how high You are, how thin You are, how good looking You are, how not good looking You are, and im not talking about myself. What im trying to say we all live together, all work together, all play together, that makes the city better. So lets not argue together. Okay?

Alan Clendenin

10:24:35AM We have a motion and we have a second. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

10:24:37AM I want to explain my vote if I May. I support the chair. Youve been put in a difficult position in many, many ways. I think we should all acknowledge that in the position that You have taken is born out of that difficult position, one that I have great, great respect for on many, many levels. My position is that the juice is not worth the squeeze with regards to precluding this individual from speaking. I wish to state, though, I think everybody agrees with this, the comments that have been made by this individual I repudiate strongly, which is why im going to be voting for this. But I do want to acknowledge with great passion and great deference and great respect the position that youre in that I respect. I just wanted to say as a professional courtesy and a friend.

Alan Clendenin

10:25:27AM We have a motion and second to waive the rules. This is waiving the rules -- somebody wants to make an amendment -- Councilman Carlson, you said to make an amendment?

Lynn Hurtak

10:25:37AM I do not accept the amendment.

Bill Carlson

10:25:40AM Ill make an amendment.

Alan Clendenin

10:25:43AM We have a motion to amend the motion to have it as a one-time exception. Is there a second on one-time exception? Councilman Maniscalco.

Martin Shelby

10:25:53AM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Just for the purposes of this, the one-time exception that all is aware of and the public is aware of, just for the record, just know that what the exception is, is to the rule I actually read. While the gentleman in question is present hearing that rule as I read it, so that everybody is on notice. And the public is on notice through the discussion as to what that rule is.

Alan Clendenin

10:26:19AM We have a motion to grant a one-time exception, waiving the rules for Tony Daniels to be able to speak at this particular City Council meeting. We have a motion. We have a second. All those in favor say aye. This is the amendment.

Lynn Hurtak

10:26:39AM Just the amendment.

Alan Clendenin

10:26:41AM Clerk.

Charlie Miranda

10:26:46AM Were making a difficult decision more difficult. Youre going to regret saying one time only or whatever it is. You either change a rule, but dont make an exception to the rule. If You go before somewhere else, they will tell You, why are You doing this?

Alan Clendenin

10:27:04AM Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

10:27:05AM Two seconds, in response to Councilman Miranda's well-founded comments. One-time exception is proper. If we wish to change the rules permanently, that can come up during motion time.

Naya Young

10:27:17AM It sounds like it needs to be a larger conversation about just the whole process in general, which We cant talk about right now because were literally in the middle of public comment.

Alan Clendenin

10:27:30AM Councilwoman Hurtak, followed by Councilman Carlson.

Lynn Hurtak

10:27:34AM Inherently its a one-time. Lets just do it.

Bill Carlson

10:27:39AM The proposal to make it one time is just so its obvious it is not a precedent, not for this individual but for anybody that its a one-time thing. If We just -- if We break the rules once, then it looks like We could do it anytime. I agree that We should have a discussion about the rules later, but my amendment --

Martin Shelby

10:28:00AM The Clerk reminds me there was a vote on the amendment that hasnt been announced.

Alan Clendenin

10:28:05AM Because it wasnt announced, ill call for the vote again for clarification on the amendment. This is a vote on the amendment for the one-time exception. The amendment was to grant a one-time exception to the public comment rules that Mr. Shelby wrote, one-time exception for todays meeting for Tony Daniels to speak at this meeting. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Go ahead and roll call.

Guido Maniscalco

10:28:42AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

10:28:43AM No.

Naya Young

10:28:44AM Yes.

Luis Viera

10:28:46AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

10:28:47AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

10:28:48AM No.

Alan Clendenin

10:28:50AM Yes.

The Clerk

10:28:52AM The motion passes with Hurtak and Miranda voting no.

Alan Clendenin

10:28:59AM That was to amend the motion. Now we have the motion on the floor is what we basically just voted on. Can we have a roll call on that one, please? The motion is to grant a one-time exception to Tony Daniels to be able to speak -- if this passes, what im going to do ask anybody that hasnt registered for cards to have an opportunity to register for cards today. Will you accept that as a friendly amendment?

Lynn Hurtak

10:29:31AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

10:29:32AM This is a motion that will allow anybody that has not registered for public speaking today to fill out a card and address City Council today during public comment. Roll call, please.

Lynn Hurtak

10:29:42AM Yes.

Naya Young

10:29:43AM Yes.

Luis Viera

10:29:44AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

10:29:45AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

10:29:46AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

10:29:47AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

10:29:48AM No.

The Clerk

10:29:51AM Motion passes with Clendenin voting no.

Alan Clendenin

10:29:54AM Very good. If you are in Council today, and you have not filled out one of these cards, if you wish to address Council, please go out to the podium. If staff would please bring cards out to the podium so people can fill out cards, hopefully somebody from staff is hearing that. Please bring cards to the podium so people can fill them out. We have one in person and one online. Well have those filled out by then. Julie Mcgill. How is that for a preclude to your public speaking? Come up and start with your name, please. Then well have the one online speaker. Julie Mcgill. I just have a few things I wanted to bring up to put them back in the limelight. Ballast Point pier. Ive spoken to residents over there. They are all up in frustration. Its been a year and a half. The pier still sits like it is. They dont have any answers. Maybe we can get them some answers or at least get something started on that pier. If it hasnt fallen down yet after the hurricane, I really dont think its going to. It was condemned, completely demolished and its not. Sulphur Springs pool, I was there yesterday. Residents are wondering why its completely blocked off now. They cant see anything going on. Fence from the river All The Way around the springs with blue tarp in it. Cant see anything. I dont see any workers around. I did some videos over the top of it. Pool is still drained. I know that you guys passed almost $2 million to fix it. Its still sitting there. Were almost in summer. That neighborhood deserves answers on that. El prado, this one boggles my mind. Why are we all of a sudden deciding it needs to go down To One Lane for a bike path? I drive the city all the time. The amount of bikes that I see dont warrant the amount of bike paths that we have and that were still trying to put. So that neighborhood doesnt want it for the most part, everybody I spoke to, they are saying that will cause a lot of congestion on el prado. South howard, since I was here last, the USF Professor also deemed that Palma Ceia pines will not be helped at all by that project. Im not sure all of Palma Ceia pines knows that. Maybe they need to be aware of that. I dont know how to get that message out to them. But that project is not going to help them at all. Were spending all that money on the south howard project that now weve whittled down the amount of homes even more. That money could go to other areas along with the $56 million sidewalk they are doing on west river. Can you imagine that amount of money being put into East Tampa, Sulphur Springs, and other neighborhoods that really need it. We still need some answers on these things. I appreciate the time. Im not going to take my whole three minutes because we already spent a lot of time. Thank you.

10:32:57AM Thank you, Julie. Michael Randolph, are you online? Good morning.

10:33:09AM Good morning, Mr. Randolph. Start with your name. You have three minutes. My name is Michael Randolph. Want to talk about the upcoming workshop thats unique. Whats unique about this workshop and leadership that is coming up, it does not depend on dei but on nei. From the streets to the boardroom, a leadership training program born directly from the voice of young people in East Tampa, West Tampa, progress village, and grant park in Sulphur Springs. East Tampa, most advocates are coming out of East Tampa. They told us clearly we dont want to be spoken for. They want to lead. Housing insecurity, economic disinvestment, and political exclusion demand bold solutions. Surviving in marginalized communities to becoming architect of empowered neighborhood. We focus on age 17 to 18, ready to influence. Participants learn affordable housing development, including front door strategies like ownership and access, and backdoor strategies like policies, zoning, finance that protect legacy residents. Programs grounded in lived experience, strengthened by evidence-based thinking. Grass root organizing, coalition building and fiscal planning. They explore economic and community development, entrepreneurship, cooperative and community -- build on leadership. We train them in negotiations, critical thinking, political insight, giving them the tools to navigate power structure and influence decision making. In 2006, we witnessed the rise -- a generation of next leaders emerging in our community and ready to move on the streets to the boardroom and redefine leadership. Thank you.

10:35:28AM Thank you, Mr. Randolph. The next speaker is in person, Mentesnot. Start with your name. You have three minutes. Want to say uhuru. Uhuru means freedom in swahili. We as african people should never, ever stop thinking about our freedom. Thousands of years we havent been free, but millions of years we were free and an evolving people. Im not intimidated by this had I trade. Its racial hatred. You all try to intimidate people. You understand in they try to send a message to african people, get back in your n-er Place, nothing more, nothing less. They try to intimidate all african people. See what they did with the Assistant Police Chief, a woman who dedicated her life to you all scumbags and they fired her publicly, said that her role wasnt whatever, whatever. And me talking in reference to supporting the police never happened, but me talking out against injustice happens all the time. And we see and happen today. We see some people that came out and said, hey, thats unfair. Sitting my Black ass in the chair there the whole time. Sitting there the whole time. And the lazy people, including yall couldnt even get to work on time. The 50th largest city in the united states out of 20,000 cities, and your City Council members cant even get to work on time. One time they have to come to work on Thursday morning, cant get to work on time. They cant start a meeting on time and then tried to admonish me and ridicule me and all this other stuff, like I want special favor or special attention or mentally retarded and cant follow instructions. There were no cards outside. And they have to just shows how inefficient government is. Spend 20 minutes talking about nothing. But it is the hatred for african people and how they try to intimidate us. Intimidate us to accept gentrification, accept slow negro genocide. Accept ruthlessness, accept being or not being a human being for your entire duration of your life. Stinking talking about a panther at Lowry Park zoo. They talking about a panther at Lowry Park zoo. Come up here and get more recognition than all the people sleeping out in the streets and step right outside this building and see the offensive nature of how people are living. Im not begging for anything. I thank the people who stood up. Thats real democracy at work. Who stood up to a Clown, to the center Clown, and the other Clown that ill put a lawsuit on because of the conspiracies to have me arrested. Yes, youll see my name with a lawsuit on it. You and you. And you sitting in the center. You will see my name with a lawsuit on it, and your name on it personally. Not worried about the City Of Tampa. Worried about the conspiracy nonsense youre doing.

10:38:41AM Thank you very much. Have a beautiful day. That concludes public comment. We are on to board administration appointments. Can I get a motion to move items 4, 5, 6? We have a motion from Councilman Miranda. A second from Councilwoman Young. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

10:38:56AM I just wanted to say I thought we were going to do these individually. I just want to say that Tarah Bluma has been a really great addition to the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. I was there on Friday. It was a really good discussion, and she just dove right in. Im excited about it. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

10:39:17AM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

10:39:18AM I want to say the same for Edwin Narain who we all know. He is a wonderful person.

Lynn Hurtak

10:39:27AM He wasnt there.

Guido Maniscalco

10:39:27AM No, no. Hes going to be fantastic. Im glad to see His name.

Luis Viera

10:39:32AM I want to salute again, when Board member or Councilwoman Young nominated the honorable Ed Narain, what a good guy and great public servant and real asset to the Board. Just always a big fan of his.

Alan Clendenin

10:39:47AM We have a motion and second. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Any public requests for reconsideration of legislative matters? Hearing none. Committee consent agenda. Councilman Viera, move 7 through 14, please. Motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. Councilwoman Young, would you move 15 through 22?

Naya Young

10:40:08AM I move items 15 through 22.

Alan Clendenin

10:40:11AM Motion from Councilwoman Young, second from Councilman Maniscalco. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

10:40:14AM I just wanted to say im thrilled Cornerstone Kids is on here because they will get the matching grant from the county and do a lot more good for a lot more kids.

Alan Clendenin

10:40:24AM Motion and favor. All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have IT. Infrastructure Committee.

Guido Maniscalco

10:40:29AM I move items 23 through 33.

Alan Clendenin

10:40:32AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Finance Committee.

Charlie Miranda

10:40:41AM Move 34 through 37.

Alan Clendenin

10:40:43AM Motion from Miranda, second from Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Carlson, would you move items 38 through 44 for Development And Economic Opportunity Committee.

10:40:53AM We have a motion from Councilman Carlson, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilwoman Hurtak, would you move 45 through 48.

Lynn Hurtak

10:41:01AM I move items 45 through 48.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:03AM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Guido Maniscalco

10:41:07AM Motion to set 49 and 50.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:09AM We have a motion to set public hearings on 49 and 50 from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

Guido Maniscalco

10:41:16AM Move to open 10 and 10:30 public hearings.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:19AM Motion to open the public hearings from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Carlson. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. 1000 public hearings are now open. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

10:41:29AM I just wanted to say for items 51 and 52, I was absent but I have reviewed hearings and im ready to vote.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:36AM Councilman Carlson, you were absent on 52, same for you?

Bill Carlson

10:41:39AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:40AM Very good. Well open up 51. Staff, please. Who will present 51?

Luis Viera

10:41:50AM While were at it, if I May, same thing obviously for 55.

Alan Clendenin

10:41:53AM Very good. Who is here for 51? Somebody? Any staff online, q.? They are coming up. Thank you. Okay, Ross.

Ross Samons

10:42:56AM Had some technical difficulties there. Ross Samons, Development Coordination, presenting file vac-26-05 for second reading and adoption. Im available if you have any questions.

Alan Clendenin

10:43:07AM Council have any questions? Hearing none, is there an applicant? Is there an applicant for 51? Hearing none. Anybody in the public that wishes to speak to item 51? Motion to close, please? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Viera. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Carlson, would you read 51, please?

Bill Carlson

10:43:30AM Sure, move item 51, file vac-26-05, ordinance presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City Of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion Of Ross Avenue right-of-way located North Of Palm Avenue, South Of Park Avenue, East Of North Boulevard and West Of Massachusetts Avenue as dedicated by the plats of Craig And Jamieson's riverview subdivision and dills subdivision in the City Of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions, and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein, providing for enforcement and penalties for violations, providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

10:44:16AM Motion from Councilman Carlson. Second from Councilman Miranda. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

10:44:31AM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

10:44:33AM Thank you. Item 52, staff? Im here for a second reading and adoption For Honorary Street naming in honor of tony garcia, jr. It is for the placement of An Honorary Street naming sign at the northwest corner of North Howard Avenue and West Cherry Street in Tampa. Im available if you have any questions.

10:45:00AM Thank you. Council have any questions?

Guido Maniscalco

10:45:02AM Real quick. Im really happy to see this for Mr. Garcia. I made a lot of comments on the first hearing in the first presentation. Its well deserved. He did a lot for the Community. The effects are still being felt. So we appreciate it.

Alan Clendenin

10:45:16AM Thank you. Very good. Anybody in the public that wishes to speak to this item? Motion to close from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you. Councilman Viera, would you please read item 52.

Luis Viera

10:45:31AM Yes, sir, honor to read this, as Councilman Maniscalco said, great man, great american, and great tampe o. Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an Honor Rather Street naming sign at the northwest corner of North Howard Avenue and West Cherry Street in Tampa, Florida, to honor Tony Garcia, junior, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

10:45:54AM Motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

10:46:04AM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

10:46:05AM Thank you. The rest of the public hearings are quasi-judicial proceedings that require you to be sworn in. If you are here to testify or speak to any of the items for the public hearings, please stand, raise your right hand and be sworn in by our Clerk. [Oath administered]

10:46:27AM Thank you. Item 53, Staff.

Stephanie Pope

10:46:32AM Good morning. Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Item 53 is rez 26-02. This item is a rezoning request for the property located at 1008 West Lasalle Street. The request is to rezone from RS 50 residential single-family, to PD, planned development for residential single-family semi detached uses. At the March 12, 2026 public hearing, it was requested for The Applicant to utilize the alley. The Applicant made those changes and I would like to show you the plan right now. The Applicant did utilize the alley here, and -- here is la salle. He had the entrances off of la salle and now they have the entrance off of the alley as requested by council. This application is before you for a second reading. Revisions have been completed and certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. Im available if you have any questions.

Alan Clendenin

10:47:35AM Council have any questions? I want to disclose a little bit of ex parte thing, between the times we heard this and yesterday, with myself and my legislative aide, did I a site visit because I was curious about these alleys. I drove through them for my own observation. I wanted to be able to understand what was happening with the alleys. Again, just for clarity, make sure that everybody understood that I went out there with my own eyes to look at the alleyways. Thank you so much. Applicant. James Lascara, Applicant. Were able to make all the requested revisions between first and second reading. Were encouraged to receive initial approval at first reading. Im available for any questions should you have any.

10:48:22AM Council have questions? Hearing none, anybody in the public that wishes to speak to this item? We have a motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. Like to say first, thank you for accommodating councils request to flip this. I know that is not an easy endeavor. Costs you money, but I think using that alley was important. I appreciate you working with Council to do that. Motion from Councilman Maniscalco, second from Councilman Miranda. We have a motion to close. All in favor, aye. Anybody in the public wishing to speak to the item? Motion to close, all in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilwoman Young, would you please read item 53?

Naya Young

10:49:08AM File rez-26-02, file rez-26-02, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1008 West Lasalle Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, semi detached, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

10:49:44AM Motion from Councilwoman Young. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

10:49:57AM Motion passed with Carlson voting no.

Naya Young

10:50:01AM Now I move the resolution.

Alan Clendenin

10:50:03AM Motion from Councilwoman Young. Second from Councilman Maniscalco to move the attached resolution. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Sorry. Councilman Carlson voted no. Would you announce the vote, please? Of the resolution.

The Clerk

10:50:19AM Resolution passes with Carlson voting no.

Alan Clendenin

10:50:22AM Thank you so much. Councilwoman Hurtak. You are young.

Lynn Hurtak

10:50:29AM Appreciate that. I know we normally do it right after approvals, is it okay to approve these things now, the staff report things, 59, 60, 61.

Alan Clendenin

10:50:41AM Lets get through the hearings first. Item 54, Staff. Going back to first.

Stephanie Pope

10:50:58AM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Item 54 is rez 26-03, this item is a rezoning request for the property located at 1307 West Lasalle Street. The request is to rezone from RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD for residential single-family semi detached uses. Council, you May recall at the March 12, 2026 public hearing, Council requested the Applicant to change the vehicle access from the front along West Lasalle Street to provide access from the alley to the rear. The Applicant agreed to make the changes between first and second reading. Since that hearing, the Applicant has changed their mind and decided to go with their original design, which has front load access from West Lasalle Street. I provided you with the site plan of record which shows the front access as on the original site plan. Since no change was made, instead of this being a second reading, this would now be a first reading. I have the plan to show you and I also passed it out so that you can see what the original site plan proposed. Here is the alley, and here is west la salle, and this has the access coming from west la salle still. This is a vehicle access to the units designed through new concrete driveway with access from West Lasalle Street. There is an existing sidewalk adjacent to west la salle with pedestrian access. This is -- the Applicant is here and can explain why they are reverting back to the original plan. I am available if you have any questions.

Alan Clendenin

10:52:32AM Thank you. Council have questions? Hearing none, applicant, please. James Lascara, owner and applicant for rez 26-03. Encouraged by staff finding of consistency and encouraged to speak before you today. Following councils recommendation and request from the first hearing, we agreed to assess the property using the alley for vehicle access. In the process we identified key information that warrants bringing this back to City Council for first hearing consideration. To refresh ourselves, I would like to first review what code says on the issue. If an existing lot -- kind of small, sorry -- if an existing lot is adjacent to an open and used public alley, vehicular access to the site shall be provided from the alley as a primary vehicular access point, provided it meets minimum standards referenced in 27-283.12. Additionally, I want to note staffs finding on this particular alley. That was an e-mail from transportation saying they are unpaved and show no apparent evidence of regular vehicle use. Because of these existing conditions, I recommend the city support the applicants request for a waiver of the alley access requirement for these sites. I would like to share what we found upon additional time spent on deeper examination of the site and having opportunity to obtain additional information simply not available to us at the previous first hearing. In doing so, I will show a few reasons why the alley does not meet criteria for open and used alley as described in code 27-241 in earnest gesture to propose projects that are not just thoughtful for our neighborhoods, but also buildable. The alley is, in fact, not a viable solution for this proposed development. We reference the kimley-horn alley study published in October 2025.

10:54:22AM Push it up a little bit more.

Lynn Hurtak

10:54:27AM And its not up on the screen. We reference this kimley-horn alley study which you see a screen shot here, freshly published in October 2025. Luckily the specific alley in question was assessed in that study. Here are the findings. Alley was assessed as non-vehicular in the study. The alley is noted as semi obstructed with less than 14 feet of width as platted, is not used for anyone on the block, noting the private use reference and has encroachments along both of the sides and the height. Items ive circled in red here. ID like to note also that this study was done by an objective third party on behalf of the city and is, in fact, published on the West Tampa CRA web page hosted by the city as a resource. Additionally, we coordinated with FDOT. For this areas right-of-way map. Which ive shown here. The area in question is circled and enlarged. Zoomed in version the area in red is FDOT. Ownership as part of i-275. In yellow is the alley. Here is the issue. The area that adjoins the alley is the edge of what is reserved by FDOT. For i-275 use. Would you like me to leave this up longer? We were able to confer with transportation staff on this exact finding. I would like to read their response. Hi, James, yes, I see what youre referencing. The section you circled appears to show that the existing FDOT. Right-of-way cuts into that area so there does not appear to be a Clean Way to extend alley improvements from 1307 lasalle west to Oregon as a typical city alley connection. In other words, that tie-in looks blocked by the existing FDOT. Right-of-way configuration. That was this week. We were able to identify that there is no curb cut where the alley joins willow, and now previously I was referring to the west portion of the alley. Now im referring to the east portion of the alley. So theres no curb cut where the alley joins willow. And I am unsure -- I would argue that it would be hard to make a case that the alley is used if theres no curb cut supporting that it is used. How can we consider an alley to be considered open use if theres no curb cut for it? Lastly, we engaged a Surveyor to obtain a complete updated and certified survey that contained all the tree, typography, and boundary information needed for this particular alley. This was completed just last week. Ill zoom into particular portions of the survey. I have separated the survey portions up in two parts. The area to the east and the area to the west. I would like to look at the survey to the east first because its important we understand the boundary lines of how the alley is actually platted and what area of land it is really referencing.

10:57:49AM Can you move it up a little, please? Boundaries of the alley. What youll see is that all the trees are positioned in the middle of the alley and further within the alley than originally understood, resulting in the actual space that is passible being far less than the actual alley boundaries are with areas of less than SIX feet of passible space. What youll note is that as is right now to the east of the site, there are a total of 13 trees blocking the alley. That are in the middle of the alley. Of those trees, ten are oaks and three are palms. Ive shown this view, overlaid with the survey -- ive shown the view of where the alley area faces willow with the edge of the alley marked with the plot line lies. Entail less than SIX feet of passible space. I want to make it clear that its not the fence. The fence is built more northerly than the plat line. That is FDOT. Space for i-275. Portion to the west, three conflicts. The previously mentioned FDOT. I-275 area. Preservation quality grand live oak in which the proposed alley improvement would encroach closer to SIX feet to the trunk and well within minimum 15-foot protected root zone. FDOT. Fence in the middle of the alley that obstructs the alley multiple feet, less than eight foot passible section from what is platted. Here is the image overlay where the alley would be. Thats the preservation quality grand live oak, 35-inch diameter breast height size tree. Then here is the fence encroachment. I went out and measured. This was the past week I received the measurements. The encroachment from one side of the fence is over seven feet. Encroachment on another is over five feet on the other side of it. Here is my measurement where the fence encroaches into the alley now. The area marked with the dashed yellow is the edge of where the alley plat. In other words, this view is looking south and southerly, that is the property line. If they wanted to move their fence further in, they could move it about a foot and a half there. Generally what we are -- while not opposed to using alleys in general as we have done in previous proposals where the alleys are demonstrated open and used in accordance with the West Tampa guidelines, ill mention a few specific projects weve done this already. La salle, nassau and arch, multiple On Each Street. In this case, it is simply not a feasible solution given the current constraints. We explored all reasonable alternatives. At this point, there are no other viable options. As a result, without the Waiver For Street facing parking, this proposal becomes an unbuildable product. Demonstrated information that the alley adjacent to 1307 west la salle cannot be considered open and use per City Of Tampa code, we would like to bring the proposed project back for first reading consideration. To conclude, four unit site that historically consisted of two buildings, two units each. Proposed to keep it four units, two buildings, two units, so not in increase in density from what existed before. Letters of support from nearby neighbors with no written opposition. I think genuineness, theres something to be said about genuineness. I never want to come across as disingenuous. We had the time to evaluate and gain more information on a key aspect of which we would have Had No Way of knowing before. That is the reason for bringing this back around to first reading consideration. Respectfully request your approval for this proposal. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Alan Clendenin

11:02:34AM Thank you. Like I said, I did a site visit yesterday. I have a large suv. I was able to pull -- I think part of the information you disclosed today is new information. That is the FDOT. Easement. Of everything you presented today, I think thats probably the game changer as far as my vote or my support on this project. Public comments. Anybody in the audience wishing to speak to this item? Ms. Sanchez.

11:03:03AM Come to the front. You start with your name and you have three minutes. I live Off Arch Street, street south of La Salle. Walk my dog. I have an alley myself, not a big fan of them because no one uses them On My Street. Im definitely a big supporter of James and what they are doing in the area. Its pretty consistent through all the development going on. All in all, I dont think the alley, Especially Arch Street and La Salle arent really being used, even though they are open. In support of the development.

11:03:40AM Thank you for coming out. Ms. Sanchez, start with your name, please. I wasnt planning to speak on this, but --

11:03:50AM Start with your name. Start with your name. We know who you are, but you have to tell us who you are. I didnt plan to speak on this, but you all know how involved I am with West Tampa overlay and with the alleys. We understand that there are situations where the alley is not plausible, and We expect mobility to allow that waiver to go through. This is a perfect example that it should not go through. The evidence is there, and it should not happen. My concern is mobility is not consistent with what they say and what they do. And thats one of the things the new land development plan that I have requested that there are clear and concise standards for something being clear and something being used, usable or was used. Those are the concerns. There are problems, for example, this Developer built a home, 2711 West State Street. He did what he was supposed to do. He built a four bedroom town house with a one-car garage, but nevertheless, there is not room for that car to make a turn. That should not have happened. And those are the inconsistencies that I look at when I talk about the alleys, and if they should or should not happen. We know that it shouldnt be all the time. We try to tell land development code that two years ago, and those of us who worked in the overlay and worked on the alleys were supposed to meet again and We never did. Because We understand, We dont expect all of them to be approved or denied. We just want fairness. This is legitimate. This should not happen. I just wanted to support him to understand that its not just because I think We should use alleys. I just think mobility should be consistent. Thank you.

11:05:57AM Thank you. Mr. Michelini, start with your name, please. Steve Michelini. The problem as Sandy pointed out, the code for overlay says shall. Doesnt say May. It doesnt even give you an explanation about what do you do when the technical standards conflict with the must use the alley. So frequently when we come before you with projects in this area, we have to ask for that waiver. And then when you get into the design side of the urban design side, they want you to design something with that access on the alley, even though its not practical, not usable, and not even possible. When you want us to remove these waivers and exceptions, you have to look at what is forcing that to happen. And its the code. Several years ago, I tried to change that portion of the code, and representatives from the West Tampa district came and opposed it. So we withdrew that request. Now youre back in the same position as you were before, when you have the requirement to use an alley that doesnt meet technical standards that is obstructed and is unusable or you have collapsed water and sewer lines in the alley that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, that you have to fix. It simply makes the housing that youre asking to be included to be more affordable, it makes it unaffordable. Anyway, I just echo what the others have said. You have impractical requirements that are contained in the code, that dont match your technical standards, and it needs to be looked at and revised. Thank you.

11:07:43AM Thank you, Mr. Michelini. Anybody else in the public wish to speak to the item? Hearing none, motion to close? You want rebuttal? James Lascara, the applicant. I live two blocks away. Walk The Street every day. I have never seen somebody in this alley. Never seen a vehicle in this alley. I know no neighbors who have mentioned seeing anyone in this alley. Being somebody who lives in the neighborhood, its clear to me that this alley is not used. We have used previous alleys. Right in this area. 1320 arch, 1318 arch -- la salle, all projects that demonstrated open and used capacity and we used those. I dont have a reservation of doing it. I have a reservation of doing it when it doesnt comply with the code guidelines, and we might get approved a project we cannot execute. Thank you.

11:08:41AM Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Im going to try not to provide testimony in the case. Like I said earlier, I think the evidence submitted about the FDOT. Easement is a critical piece of evidence that wasnt submitted to us in the first hearing on this issue. I will say that the encroachment, I did observe the encroachment from the light pole at the fence in the alley. That being said I think we have to divide this into two different things. One, the issue before us today and as we move forward, I urge our land development people that are interpreting this code, I believe this council has been very clear and what the Overlay District has been very clear about the intent of the City Of Tampa of repurposing and utilizing these alleys. If the alley is, in fact, usable, I think we need to enforce that. I think there seems to have been a shift in our land development code and interpretation of use versus usable. I think if an alley is usable, we should be using the dang alley. I think -- anybody listening, jonathan and anybody else, if an alley is usable, they should be using it. I have the code in front of me. Seems to be very clear and the shall is correct. If we have a usable alley, shall be using the alley. I Could Drive my suv, larger suv through the alley yesterday when I did it, I think the FDOT. Easement is an important piece of evidence we did not have on the first one. I will be voting to move this to second as submitted with the access on la salle instead of the alley. You want to read it. Councilwoman Hurtak. Go ahead.

Lynn Hurtak

11:10:28AM Im also a giant proponent of alleys, especially in West Tampa. But it very clearly is an instance where the alley is not useful. Thank you so much for bringing the information and thank you so much for the residents that spoke out. File rez 26-03, ordinance being presented for first reading consideration, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1307 West Lasalle Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, semi detached, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:11:13AM We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. We have a second from Councilman Maniscalco. Please record your vote --

Lynn Hurtak

11:11:20AM This is a first reading. We have to go back to voice vote. Im sorry. With the changes that need to be made between first and second reading, accepting the new site plan.

Alan Clendenin

11:11:42AM We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak with the changes, with the new site plan. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. We can do voice. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Please call the vote with --

The Clerk

11:11:58AM Motion passes with Carlson voting no. Second reading and adoption May 7, 2026, 10 am., Old city hall, third floor, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33602.

Alan Clendenin

11:12:12AM Were going to take a physiological break. Lets take a five-minute break. 1117. Back at 11:17. [ sounding gavel [break]

Charlie Miranda

11:21:29AM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

11:21:29AM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

11:21:30AM Here.

Naya Young

11:21:31AM Here.

Luis Viera

11:21:32AM Here.

Bill Carlson

11:21:34AM Here.

Alan Clendenin

11:21:35AM Here.

The Clerk

11:21:35AM We have a quorum.

Alan Clendenin

11:21:37AM Item 55, Staff, please.

Martin Shelby

11:21:39AM Yes, Mr. Chairman, Martin Shelby, City Council attorney, item 55 is rez 26-29. It has returned to Council today because at the last hearing on April 9, they failed to get the required four votes to take official action. It got a 3-2 vote to approve with Carlson and Miranda voting no and Viera being absent at vote and Clendenin being absent. The hearing was reopened for the opportunity for the Council members who were absent to review the record and if they have any questions to raise them at this time. Otherwise, Council, that being said, if you are prepared to vote, ill ask each of you if you are prepared to vote. Having reviewed the record, then the hearing could be closed and the motion, whatever it is, can be read again and passed.

Alan Clendenin

11:22:29AM Okay. I have reviewed. I watched the hearing. I am familiar with the issues and ready to vote. Councilman Viera, I believe you said the same.

Luis Viera

11:22:40AM Yes, sir. I was. I had to leave last minute because of something with My Son and his car. Yeah, im ready to go. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

11:22:48AM Very good. Do we have to open it up for public comment again?

Martin Shelby

11:22:56AM Unless there are questions specifically by the members who were absent, theres no reason to take additional testimony. Its first reading. If it does pass, the public should be aware it would come back for second public hearing, adoption public hearing, announced by the Clerk.

Alan Clendenin

11:23:11AM Very good. Motion to close from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. We left off with you reading the last one. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

11:23:25AM I have something to say. Every now and again I have a vote where I go home and im woken up in the middle of the night because I didnt do the right thing. For Me, its not the planned development part. Its the alley part. I cant do it. My vote will be no when it was yes last time. For Me, it is just simply an alley issue. It is not a PD issue. I know that was something raised by the public, but my issue to this is the alley.

Alan Clendenin

11:23:59AM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

11:24:00AM The same thing with me. Just overall, I mean, we talked about it earlier, but, you know, whatever, you know, we can set it, but to have a conversation about the alleys and the use of them. Same thing. Just simply because of the alley.

Martin Shelby

11:24:23AM I dont know whether the public hearing needs to be reopened for this. Can we reopen the public hearing?

Alan Clendenin

11:24:28AM Motion to reopen the public hearing, Councilman Maniscalco, second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor aye. Opposed? Ayes have it unanimously. Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

11:24:36AM Just a reminder, Council, there have been written communications as there are in a lot of cases that May have been accepted and made available for public inspection. The issue is that ID like you to receive and final them at this time.

Alan Clendenin

11:24:53AM Motion to receive and file written communication from Councilman Viera, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Before we close, the information divulged from Councilwoman Hurtak and Councilwoman Young, shouldnt that be on the record during the public hearing?

Lynn Hurtak

11:25:15AM For Me its not new evidence. I slept on it and I made the wrong decision. Its a reconsideration for Me. Sometimes we change between first and second reading. I would have changed even if this was a second reading. For Me, the alley issue we had a lot of conversations about alleys. Alleys to Me are just -- they are really important and this just wasnt the right thing to do.

Martin Shelby

11:25:41AM If You would, Councilwoman, for the purposes of the record, an explanation to rely or refresh the record with what is the competent substantial evidence that You had heard that You are basing your vote upon? Because You are changing your vote. I want to make sure that is clear, that You have a basis for changing your vote.

Lynn Hurtak

11:26:00AM Yes. It was the photos and the ability for folks -- for People To Drive in the alley.

Martin Shelby

11:26:08AM Okay. Also, I want to ask if there have been any ex parte verbal communications with Anybody outside, if Anybody has any, please disclose them now.

Lynn Hurtak

11:26:19AM No.

Alan Clendenin

11:26:20AM I did a site visit with the alley as well.

Martin Shelby

11:26:23AM You did do a site visit with the alley as well. Do You wish to disclose that on the record?

Alan Clendenin

11:26:28AM Yes.

Martin Shelby

11:26:29AM What, if anything -- are You planning on stating what it is You saw that would influence your decision? I want to share with You that if You do, I believe the Applicant May have the opportunity to rebut. Certainly.

Alan Clendenin

11:26:45AM I dont believe I need to provide -- I wont provide testimony in the case. I would say I had a site visit.

Martin Shelby

11:26:53AM Does it have an impact on your vote?

Alan Clendenin

11:26:56AM Yes. The site visit is that it was a passible alley. I was Able To Drive through the alley.

Martin Shelby

11:27:02AM Thats on record, fine and clear, purpose of the disclosure of ex parte communication is. My recommendation is that you give the Applicant an opportunity to address this before you close the public hearing. Based on what we disclosed.

Alan Clendenin

11:27:15AM Based on the testimony that I provided, Applicant, would you like to provide testimony?

Martin Shelby

11:27:21AM Its not really testimony. Its disclosure of a site visit. James Lascara, applicant. Entire presentation planned but I get the sense its not what We want to dive into. Im required to abide by code. For a Developer, its our guide book. I understand the intent of the West Tampa overlay. This project would mark our 12th development within the West Tampa overlay. When it comes to code, I try to be as Black and White as possible. Understand that there are shades of gray in there. Going back to what the code says, if its an existing lot, adjacent to open and used public alley, vehicular access shall be provided. The challenge that We have is really time. Ill explain what I mean by that. I walked the site several times each month since November, so ive been there probably about eight times since November. January when I was walking the site to get photos, I was in the alley. A neighbor was surprised to see me in the alley. I surprised her and she said, ive never seen somebody walking in that alley. These are photos from February. You have overgrowth, debris not from our site, just on either side. You have trees encroaching on the alley. These are photos that I took at one of our recent site visits and current as of February. So I believe the nice woman provided testimony a week ago saying that she called in a crew to clean up the alley, and I guess the question I find myself asking is why do We need to clean up an alley thats open and used? If its used, why would it need cleaning up? Where I get my information for that is the codebook says that it should be opened and used. Again, clearly understand the West Tampa overlay guidelines. Not opposed to abiding by those guidelines I think where it makes sense. Respectfully, I dont think this is the case. We engaged with neighbors, and I would like to mention a signed petition from five of the neighbors, all of which live on That Exact Street, not different areas of the block, but on That Exact Street. Here is the signed -- five signed signatures. Some of these neighbors have been in the neighborhood for many decades. Their whole lives. I would like to read that now. To whom it May concern, this is from last week, to whom it May concern, I am a longtime resident of this neighborhood. Im an active member of the community. Im writing to share my perspective regarding the proposed development at 2414 West State Street. I live on the same block. The alley South Of State Street, due West Of Armenia Avenue, has not been in active use for over 25 years. Based on my long-term experience in the area and living in this community, utilizing this alley would be inappropriate in this area of the neighborhood. The alley is neither open for use nor used, and all vehicles access parking for the houses From The Street not the alley. The alley is not in accessible condition. We appreciate the Developer taking time to meet with members of the neighborhood and discuss any concerns. While We support the proposed development overall, We do not support the use or reopening of the alley. Despite being an alley that is not open as well as unused, allowing vehicles access through the alley would introduce increased traffic safety concerns, particularly where it connects To Armenia Avenue. We feel confidently this would negatively impact us and surrounding neighbors. For these reasons, We respectfully request the alley remain unused as it historically has been.

Alan Clendenin

11:31:18AM Pause one second. Mr. Shelby, would you remind Council about evidence of signed petitions?

Martin Shelby

11:31:18AM Though they dont constitute competent, substantial evidence, so you could take it for what it is, which is the opinion of the people who do, but there is really -- its a petitioners case. But the Courts have found that petitions do not constitute in and of itself competent, substantial evidence.

Alan Clendenin

11:31:50AM The evidence required in a quasi-judicial procedure is competent substantial evidence.

Martin Shelby

11:31:54AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:31:56AM Thank you. Continue. One last point that I would like to make is traffic safety in terms of where the alley abuts Armenia. So I did a little bit of research with this, with the Driver's Research Institute. The rate of -- the speed limit is 40 miles per hour On That Road. The rate of speed and feet per second 58.7 Feet per second. We get into a scenario because this is not yet constructed, but it is approved for a PD with nine foot setback at the boundary. The line of sight is not greater than hundred feet to see this car. There Is Street parking marked in blue. By the time the vehicle in b has to make a decision to pull out, its insufficient time pulling out of the alley and there will be a collision. Theres not a vehicle that can stop in time. In the inverse manner, when a vehicle b is traveling eastward and vehicle a would be pulling into the alley, then they be coming around this blind corner and there is a high potential for collision there as well. Lastly, I would like to show a photo of a utility pole. That is in the apron of The Alley Drive. Now, this itself on its own is not, I dont think, very substantial, but it is further evidence that justifies that this alley is not used. ID have a hard time pulling into that, making a right turn From The Road.

11:33:35AM Questions for you. Because ive disclosed that I did visit this, obviously those pictures you have are not representation of what the alley looks like today because of the cleanup. It is a wide open alley. It has pavement. It is literally a wide open alley today. I guess we could probably concede that. How it got there, I dont know. The alley I drove down is a paved, clean, no weeds, no debris, no nothing. Just open wide alley.

Martin Shelby

11:34:03AM Are you asking him to address that?

Alan Clendenin

11:34:06AM Yes. Be. As an Applicant, im not able to go to the site every single week to get new photos. So to me, its a logical conclusion that people who might oppose a proposal like this intentionally went in and cleaned it up to demonstrate that, oh, look, it is in use, when every evidence leading up to that is that its not.

11:34:38AM I have a question for staff, because I have a code, West Tampa overlay, section 27-2,412.5.1 -- or 2.5-i. Access to all residential development shall be configured to minimize driveway proliferation, limit additional conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians and prioritize safety of pedestrians. I, if an existing lot is adjacent to an open and used public alley, vehicular access to the site shall be provided from the alley as primary vehicular access point provided it meets minimum standards referenced in 27-283.12 Off-street parking space standards. What is the discrepancy between what im reading here and what we see in this case?

Christopher Demanche

11:35:28AM We do have the memo from Urban Design.

Alan Clendenin

11:35:31AM Start with your name.

Christopher Demanche

11:35:33AM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Urban Design addressed this particular section of the code in their memo for this application. Based on their review of the application and a visit by mobility, they support the waiver on the part of the applicant.

Alan Clendenin

11:35:54AM Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

11:35:55AM Council, To Circle back to your previous question, that report does constitute competent, substantial evidence.

Alan Clendenin

11:36:03AM Thank you. Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

11:36:07AM More so of a statement I guess. We kind of mentioned earlier, but the difference between what is currently being used, what is usable but, you know, maybe it just needs, you know, the grass to be cut but it is able to be used, I think We really need to -- again, this is probably another conversation, but if We have the West Tampa overlay, We have, you know, an alley study by Kimley-Horn. Then We have the code. I mean, I think We really need to figure out what is, you know -- We need to really drill down, okay, this is usable. For us -- I dont know for us -- but for me, I want to have all the information. And if were saying were using the West Tampa overlay but then We go back and say, well, no, this isnt usable. You Can Actually Drive your car, We need some kind of continuity or something.

Martin Shelby

11:37:00AM Councilwoman, could I ask specifically, ive heard the terms usable and used, both stated. I also heard the code read. Could we please have the staff say exactly what the standard is under the code?

Alan Clendenin

11:37:19AM I just read it.

Martin Shelby

11:37:20AM I know You just read it. You want to put it on the screen. Thats You reading the code. Thats not competent, substantial evidence. I would prefer to have the Staff Expert tell what is the standard.

Alan Clendenin

11:37:34AM Do you guys have it in front of you? I have what I have.

Naya Young

11:37:38AM The reason I bring that up, also, I want to understand, the West Tampa overlay is what the community wants to see. I want to be sensitive to that as well. So im --

Alan Clendenin

11:37:49AM Here we have it here. Everybody can see that? Can you read that into the record for us, please?

Christopher Demanche

11:37:56AM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. We have on the overhead here section of the code stating if an existing lot is adjacent to an open and used Public Alley Way, vehicular access to the site shall be provided from the alley as the primary vehicular access point provided it meets minimum standard reference in section 27-283.12, Off-street parking space standards.

Martin Shelby

11:38:21AM May I inquire, Mr. Chairman? Within that code, where is the word "usable" used? Because ive heard that expressed. The word "usable" as opposed to "use." Where is the word usable? Where in the code relative to this. I just want to know. I want the record to be clear because it was read into the record. I want testimony to be clear as to what is the standard according to the code?

Alan Clendenin

11:38:51AM LaChone Dock.

LaChone Dock

11:38:55AM Good morning, Council. LaChone Dock, Development Coordination. So the word "usable" is not specific in this overlay language. So it says if its an existing lot adjacent to an open and used alley, public alley. And it just states open and used. So mobility goes out, takes a look, and then they determine not only is it open, and this is speaking to vegetation, overgrowth, is it being used. So they are trying to make a determination as to if it is used. Are vehicles utilizing that alley? And thats when they determine it is, in fact, used, or if they dont see any evidence that vehicles are utilizing that alley, they determine that it is not used. So while it May be open, it just May not be used. In that case, it is up to the Applicant. The Applicant can either design their product to access the alley or they can request Staff to take a determination of this alley, is it open and used? And if Staff determines it is not used, its not both, then it is on Council. Council can ask the Applicant to provide it, and the Applicant has to agree to provide that access, or they will go by code.

Alan Clendenin

11:40:22AM Satisfied with the answer? Council have any other questions on this item. We have a motion to close from Councilman Viera. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. I think youre thinking about public comment. Mr. Shelby, would you like to address that, please?

Martin Shelby

11:40:39AM Well, the hearing is closed. Do you want to address the public comment? Shes good. She has declined. Im going to open the public hearing to inquire whether public comment -- to inquire whether public comment is sufficient at this point. I might --

Alan Clendenin

11:40:59AM What is your legal opinion on public comment. Different than what briefed?

Martin Shelby

11:41:04AM If there is Somebody here who is in the noticed area who received notice as an affected person and feels They need to have to speak at this time, then I would suggest They have the opportunity. They would then have because They are in the noticed area, then They would have greater standing to be able to get due process in this case. So unless -- if you want to make inquiry, Somebody in the noticed area and received notice, then I would suggest They be allowed to speak.

Alan Clendenin

11:41:36AM Anybody in the public within the noticed area? Hearing none, we have a motion to close and second. All in favor, aye. Ayes have it. Very good. Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

11:41:50AM I have an ordinance being presented for first reading consideration. An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2414 West State Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification rm-16, residential, multifamily, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, semi-detached, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:42:10AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Is there a second?

11:42:15AM We have a second from Councilman Viera. Lets do a roll call, please.

Lynn Hurtak

11:42:20AM No.

Naya Young

11:42:22AM No.

Luis Viera

11:42:23AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:42:25AM No.

Charlie Miranda

11:42:27AM No.

Guido Maniscalco

11:42:29AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:42:33AM No.

The Clerk

11:42:36AM The motion fails with Hurtak, Young, Carlson, Miranda, and Clendenin voting no.

Alan Clendenin

11:42:44AM Thank you.

Martin Shelby

11:42:48AM The motion fails to get four requisite votes, am I correct, Mr. Clerk?

Alan Clendenin

11:42:54AM He read it.

Martin Shelby

11:42:57AM Now what that means is that no official action has been taken on this application.

Alan Clendenin

11:43:03AM There is the lawyer language. Anything else you want to add to the record?

Lynn Hurtak

11:43:11AM We have to have a vote to deny.

Alan Clendenin

11:43:13AM Who would like to make that motion?

Martin Shelby

11:43:16AM Of course, that requires You making findings as to competent, substantial evidence for the basis of your decision.

Alan Clendenin

11:43:23AM This sounds like a Councilwoman Hurtak motion. Who would like to make the motion, please? I need a motion of denial with competent, substantial evidence.

Martin Shelby

11:43:32AM If somebody wishes me to provide them for refreshing your recollection with section 27-136, the purpose of a planned development and section 27-139 the waivers, if Council Members would like the opportunity to take a look at those before they make their motion.

Guido Maniscalco

11:43:48AM Is there also a bonus provision in that, too?

Lynn Hurtak

11:43:53AM Yeah, but thats not relevant.

Martin Shelby

11:43:57AM Certainly the bonus provision would not pass if this does not pass. If denied, the bonus provision would not be acted upon. Am I correct? Okay.

Guido Maniscalco

11:44:06AM If no one makes a motion to deny, can I give it a shot even though I just read it.

Alan Clendenin

11:44:12AM Councilman Maniscalco. You are recognized.

Guido Maniscalco

11:44:13AM I make a motion to deny item 55, which is rez 26-29. We did hear about the alleys.

Martin Shelby

11:44:27AM Is there a waiver on the alley?

Guido Maniscalco

11:44:30AM No. There is a waiver on the site. There is a waiver on the alley.

Martin Shelby

11:44:36AM In that case, I want to refer you to the waiver criteria --

Alan Clendenin

11:44:41AM Can I ask staff to restate the waivers? Motion to reopen the hearing? Motion from Councilman Miranda. Second from Viera. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

11:44:58AM I have a question in terms of protecting the record. I get Councilman Maniscalco being collegial and trying to move this --

Guido Maniscalco

11:45:08AM Nobody raised their hand.

Luis Viera

11:45:09AM If he voted for it -- in other words, if this has life beyond this, would it be problematic.

Alan Clendenin

11:45:17AM Its not normal, but He can.

Luis Viera

11:45:23AM I know what --

Lynn Hurtak

11:45:25AM I dont have to do it all the time. Thats fine.

Alan Clendenin

11:45:29AM Please for the record state the waivers.

Christopher Demanche

11:45:32AM Development Coordination. We have one waiver with this application. It is to section 27-241. Request for clerk access for units one and two to be provided from West State Street and then in lieu of the alleyway.

Alan Clendenin

11:45:48AM Can I get a motion to close? Motion to close from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed. Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:45:56AM No one else really want to do it?

Martin Shelby

11:46:06AM What are you referencing, mr. Chairman?

Alan Clendenin

11:46:09AM The waiver he just --

Martin Shelby

11:46:12AM Reciting the number.

Naya Young

11:46:16AM I make a motion to deny file number rez 26-29 on the basis of the waiver for -- 27-241. Is that sufficient?

Martin Shelby

11:46:39AM No. Actually. Im going to ask You to cite to the waiver criteria and cite the section on the page that has the waivers that has the section code in it. And what competent substantial evidence You would say supports that. I would also refer You to the general criteria for planned development, which is 27-136 which is on the reverse side. Thats also both in the staff report and referenced.

Alan Clendenin

11:47:09AM Take your time and read through it.

Martin Shelby

11:47:19AM Council, just know that when the motion is on the floor, Council members always -- im not saying in this particular case -- im saying always have the opportunity to support the motion with the competent substantial evidence that is in the record that hasnt been raised as part of the motion that you feel is relevant and would support the decision. It doesnt have to come from just the maker of the motion.

Alan Clendenin

11:47:46AM Understood.

Naya Young

11:48:35AM Mr. Shelby, so I know why im denying, but I need assistance with deciding which one.

Lynn Hurtak

11:48:47AM Throw it out and We can help you.

Naya Young

11:48:50AM Denying because the --

Lynn Hurtak

11:48:56AM Cite the section and the number.

Naya Young

11:48:59AM Section 27-139 based on the criteria --

Lynn Hurtak

11:49:07AM Which number? 2?

Naya Young

11:49:27AM Im not sure which one that fits under. Im just being honest. I know why, but I need assistance with which one it is.

Lynn Hurtak

11:49:39AM You have to kind of look at the waivers as backwards. It is unique and therefore or isnt unique and doesnt need waiver. You could say that the waiver is not in harmony and serves the general intent and purpose of this chapter. So I would say 27-139 subsection 3. You can say You accept that. And the design of the proposed development is not unique and is not in need of waivers, subsection 1.

Naya Young

11:50:16AM Got it. Thats what I needed. Thank you very much.

Martin Shelby

11:50:26AM If I can, also then You have the 27-136 criteria in the code, because this is a planned development. If theres anything in 27-136 that You Want To Place into the record that would support your position based on the competent substantial evidence as You find it, my suggestion is that You do the best You can and attempt to do that.

Lynn Hurtak

11:50:55AM You can say You accept my recommendation. Doesnt have to redo it.

Naya Young

11:51:00AM I accept the recommendation.

Alan Clendenin

11:51:01AM I have a motion for denial -- we have a motion for denial from Councilwoman Young and a second from Councilwoman Hurtak. Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

11:51:11AM I would add, it does not promote and encourage of 27-136-6, does not promote and encourage development where appropriate in location, character, and compatibility with the surrounding impacted neighborhoods, built environment and existing geography.

Alan Clendenin

11:51:28AM Councilwoman young, would you accept that amendment?

Naya Young

11:51:32AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:51:32AM Motion with the friendly amendment from Councilwoman Young. Second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Clerk, would you please call that? Announced.

The Clerk

11:51:49AM Motion carries with Viera voting no.

Alan Clendenin

11:51:52AM Very good. We are done with this one. It is 11:52. We do not have much business in front of us. Is there any objection to pushing through?

Guido Maniscalco

11:52:04AM I want to break for lunch. We have to come back at 1:30.

Martin Shelby

11:52:09AM Mr. Chairman, if I can, with regard to the consent docket, We completed the consent docket but items that do not require staff reports according to my --

Lynn Hurtak

11:52:21AM We already went through those. Thats what were about to do right now.

Alan Clendenin

11:52:26AM Councilwoman Hurtak, ill hear a motion.

Lynn Hurtak

11:52:29AM I think we should probably split these up because I know we had different votes. 59, 60, 61, I move items 59, 60, 61.

Alan Clendenin

11:52:38AM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you.

Guido Maniscalco

11:52:46AM May I move item 62 and 63?

Alan Clendenin

11:52:50AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Viera. All in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:52:56AM And I move item 66. Isnt that the one we said --

Guido Maniscalco

11:53:03AM Motion to receive and file.

Luis Viera

11:53:05AM If I May, I need to speak on that.

Alan Clendenin

11:53:08AM Go ahead.

Luis Viera

11:53:09AM I am making a motion on this, actually. Let me give you the background on this and everything. This deals with the public safety master plan, something that weve been going on for a very long time in Tampa City Council with the Administration. I had proposed an idea to get legal vetting on to do an ordinance that essentially mandates a proper public safety master plan to be done every certain number of years. Both for police as well as fire. This caught the interest of the Administration. Weve had a number of meetings on it. And ultimately we had a meeting yesterday with Council there. We had Mr. Scott Steady there. Mr. Carl Brody there, Chief Tripp, Chief Bercaw there. We had a number of other folks there. And ultimately what we came up with is groundwork and ill continue this until May 7 and talk about moving some stuff there so it fits pursuant to our rules is, what were looking at doing, it appears that this is going to be the resolution is to have the Mayor do an executive order that will be consistent with this backed up by an ordinance by Tampa City Council stating that if that executive order is modified in any, any, Any Way possible that Tampa City Council would get proper notice. I say this because there is some binding effect with executive orders but we dont know what will happen in the future with a different Mayor who could get different advice from Council. By Council, I mean Attorney. So I want to make sure we have something there. That would also require a resolution from Tampa City Council. So were really in the weeds on this. But it will be out by May 7. Again, my intent is that there is a mandatory public safety master plan done in consultation with the Police Benevolent Association and with Local 754 to be done every certain number of years. So therefore --

Alan Clendenin

11:55:07AM Keep going.

Luis Viera

11:55:08AM Thank you. Where was I? Therefore, I motion to have this continued to May 7, and then well have staff prepare on what the proposal will be. On May 7 --

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:22AM Unfortunately, its a full agenda. So May 21.

Luis Viera

11:55:27AM No, May 7. Im working on making it unfull. On that day, on May 7 I have the in-person report on the status of the Special Needs Program as well as the Michael Phillips all abilities program, we just did that. So what im going to do is move that to a day in July.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:56AM Im saying we should probably move it first.

Luis Viera

11:55:58AM Thats what im doing. Therefore, if I May, I move to move the Special Needs Program, Michael Phillips program for a report on July 16. Thats my first motion.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:11AM We have a motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. We have four. Were good there. All in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:22AM Just a question, do we have two reports there? Is that the same thing?

Luis Viera

11:56:27AM Yes, maam. I moved both of them. Duplicative, I guess.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:31AM So we have a motion to move the staff report on the Special Needs Program to July 16 as well.

Luis Viera

11:56:37AM Yes, Sir.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:39AM They are the same thing. Should we take a moment to consolidate?

Alan Clendenin

11:56:43AM A motion to consolidate both of those items on the July 16 agenda. Is there a second? Second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

11:56:55AM As Finance Chair, im all for this. However, We can plan all We want but We dont know what will happen with the CIT tax. We dont know whats going to happen with the problems were having now in negotiations. We dont know so many things going on. We dont know if well have the money to Survive The Way weve been surviving if these things pass. I dont know whats going to happen with the Government, what they are going to do from tallahassee down to here. You May get there and straighten it out but im not going to be there. So many unknown factors. We can plan all We want, but somewhere in there you have to have a caveat how you will fund it. Ill vote for it, but if theres no funding, I cant do it.

Alan Clendenin

11:57:37AM Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

11:57:38AM Councilman Miranda, the Public Safety Master Plan discussing for five years is a proposed vision of funding priorities. It doesnt fund them.

Charlie Miranda

11:57:49AM Funding, if we dont have it, what will we do then?

Luis Viera

11:57:52AM Good for us to know our deficits.

Charlie Miranda

11:57:55AM Were finding ourselves -- if We give away our money, there is nothing for funding there.

Luis Viera

11:58:03AM Well taken. Yes, Sir. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

11:58:05AM Now we have original motion from Councilman Viera to continue item 66 to May 7, 2026, now that the agenda has been cleared. Is there a second? Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Luis Viera

11:58:18AM Thank you, Council.

Alan Clendenin

11:58:20AM Is there Staff available for item 64?

Lynn Hurtak

11:58:27AM Thats going to be long.

Alan Clendenin

11:58:29AM You think so?

Lynn Hurtak

11:58:30AM Yeah, they have a powerpoint.

Alan Clendenin

11:58:32AM How long do you think your presentation will be?

11:58:36AM Here we go. Good morning, council. I am detective Andrew Washington, Tampa Police Department. Im here to do a report on cm 26-21835, safety and compliance report convenience stores within the City Of Tampa. The Tampa Police Department focused on the mission statement. Mission statement of the Tampa Police Department is to work in partnership with our community to reduce crime, improve the quality of life and make Tampa safer together. With that in mind, a couple of the residents had questions about going into local stores and witnessing and purchasing and seeing expired food on the shelves versus sex toys being displayed. In the State of Florida, food inspection authority is the State of Florida. Local Police Department typically cannot enter convenience store and conduct a regulatory food safety inspection. Regulatory and permitting authority over establishments is generally the state, meaning state agencies in the State of Florida are legally mandated to inspect food on shelves, not local police departments. In order for that, the Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, located at plaza level 10, the capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, tallahassee, Florida. They can be reached at 1-800-435-7352. If a resident wants to make a complaint, they can go to the website. On the website, they will choose which complaint to make. You have food illness, restaurant complaints, regulatory food businesses and food products, which is the food products one is mainly why I am here today is for retail service, bakeries, grocery stores, convenience stores, meat, slash, seafood. Markets, Health Food Stores, and daily -- they have a form. There is also a bar code -- excuse me, a qr code that they would use. You go to that, make a complaint. I provide You guys with a copy. Basically self-explanatory. You go down the line. Consumers information. Then You go to the food establishment information. Then You state your complaint.

12:01:36PM Waiting for the presentation back up? Then also for drug paraphernalia and other items that are displayed, if you want to make a complaint about that, it is the Florida Department Of Business And Professional Regulations. Same, customer contact center. 2601 Blair Stone Road, tallahassee, Florida. Phone number, 850-487-1395, or myfloridalicensecom. Go to their website, click on complaint, they have a complaint form on there, and it is the same process. Name, consumer complaint, location of establishment, and then you put in what your complaint is going to be. Now, as far as the stores go itself, the Tampa Police Department takes all reports and observations of unlawful offenses and violations on business' property very seriously. Any incidents occurring on the premises or within the business will be thoroughly investigated ensuring compliance with the law and the safety of the community. So as in saying, the Tampa Police, our officers, when they observe information and violations being committed, we can also do like a referral form for the Public Nuisance Abatement Board. And with that, if the business goes in front of the Public Nuisance Board, the store, property owner and Store Manager could be held liable for the conduct thats occurring inside or outside on the property. I also provide you guys a form. With this referral, it could be completed by Tampa Police Department, and there is -- there are steps that you have to follow. So once we get enough to bring the store business owner or the Store Manager to the -- in front of the board, they will be coming in front of the board for hearing and theyll have a chance to hear the complaints against their establishment and offer some feedback, et cetera, and the opportunity to work with us. The Tampa Police Department is not in the business of shutting down businesses. Were in the business of making sure that the community that the business is located in is run productive and respectful establishment and safe and fair to the consumers that purchase up there. So our goal is to keep the business in property but also to change the conduct happening on there. Any questions?

12:04:35PM Council have any questions? Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

12:04:37PM One, thank you, Detective Washington. I really appreciate that. I just want to bring it back to the purpose of why I made this motion is because im hearing a lot from community members and want to, you know, cleaning up their communities. East Tampa, West Tampa, but when we initially had this conversations it was more so citywide. So thats why it ranges from violations from parking lots to food, you know, and sometimes you have community members who they just dont know. They say, oh, we see expired food items, how come TPD and Code Enforcement cant -- its addressing what you can and cannot do and The Best Way to go about it so the community knows and understands we are working towards cleaning up the communities. That was overall what I was receiving, how do we clean up the community and why isnt or how come TPD or Code Enforcement isnt. Lets have them come and explain what they can and cannot do and then tell us how to move forward with the other items. So I appreciate you for being here and just giving that information. Im going to be able to pass this forward but thank you for being here and providing that.

Alan Clendenin

12:05:56PM Susan, I see you are online. Go ahead and start with your name, please. Susan Wenrick, director of Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Enhancement. Our portion of this is regarding the parking lots. We do enforce the parking lot maintenance for the City Of Tampa under chapter 19-237. In addition, we also will do the exterior of the structural condition to make sure there are no -- it has to be sealed, painted and no ways of entry for rodents. If they would like to know how to file complaints, go to Tampa connect or they can use our customer service call center 813-274-5545.

12:06:42PM Thank you, Susan.

Naya Young

12:06:45PM This information sharing, can this be put online? Yes, maam, its online.

12:06:52PM Did you submit like a memo, presentation or something that can be put like into Onbase?

Alan Clendenin

12:07:00PM Its online on the site.

Naya Young

12:07:05PM Okay. All right. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

12:07:07PM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

12:07:10PM Im sorry.

Alan Clendenin

12:07:11PM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

12:07:12PM I want to thank you for the time you have taken to put this presentation together. To Council Member Young for leading on this because the community did come out quite a few times. And now we have clarity as to how the public -- you put the forms up and what they can do to, whether at the state level or even locally. If it is a food issue or a public nuisance issue. So im glad. Now I know and now the public knows. Its always good to see Susan Wenrick who does a great job at her department. Thats it. Thank you. Council Member Young hit the ground running on this, and were very happy to see it. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

12:07:51PM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

12:07:52PM I wanted to say the same thing. Thank you to Council Member Young and thank you to Staff for all the time you have put into this. Its very important to the community. Weve all heard a lot of comments about this, and im sure people watching appreciate you for showing all this.

Alan Clendenin

12:08:06PM Thank you very much. That concludes that.

12:08:09PM Moving on to item 65. Palonis Park. How are you doing, Mr. Fowler? How is everybody doing?

12:08:25PM Good. Start with your name, please.

12:08:30PM Like to report on what is happening with that transfer?

Ted Fowler

12:08:36PM Yeah, im here to answer questions what we could do with the money. I understood Council member Carlson made the motion a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely use that money in the Port Tampa area, wherever Council designates it to be used, we can absolutely make nice amenities in South Tampa with the $650,000.

Alan Clendenin

12:08:58PM Ms. Kopesky.

Bill Carlson

12:09:00PM I think she could help explain. Mr. Fowler, my office talked to Ms. Kopesky, I dont remember if we talked to you, Mr. Fowler. In your opinion, does Council need to do anything else other than the vote we already took to move this forward?

Ted Fowler

12:09:17PM No, I dont believe so. We can speak off-line and get the details.

Bill Carlson

12:09:21PM We talked briefly about it.

Hagar Kopesky

12:09:23PM Hagar Kopesky, City Council budget analyst. I just want to make sure im clear. During the last council meeting, I know there was an acceleration because there was a press conference. I know you made the motion. I thought there was a request to have a bit more discussion and there was not. Again, I dont mean to be controversial. I want to make sure.

Alan Clendenin

12:09:43PM Councilman Carlson, would you like to -- just so were clear, would you like to make a motion again to transfer.

Bill Carlson

12:09:49PM Can you tell us technically from what to what?

Hagar Kopesky

12:09:53PM Yes. Essentially, as Mrs. Poynor and as Councilman Carlson has discussed, probably sometime last year, there was a need to put in a gas pipeline Near Mccoy Street And Prescott Street. As a result of that, they provided the Florida gas transmission provided $650,000 for a settlement. In light of the fact that that was in Port Tampa and the fact that as Ted has said, that there are a number of things, only putting this up here to reflect what still needs to be done in the palonis and south Gandy project, the only section I want you to be interested in is right here. This was just to, again, remind all of you. Approved 1.5 GMP. That got specific things done, very structural. A number of things in the bullets still remaining and thus it would make sense to be able to redeploy the 650 from the small Parks budget into the palonis project.

Bill Carlson

12:11:02PM So moved.

Alan Clendenin

12:11:05PM I believe this is already done. Second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

12:11:11PM Do we need to ask for a funding request resolution? I make a motion to have a funding resolution brought back at the May 21 -- I guess May 7 because it can be put on --

Martin Shelby

12:11:31PM What is the deadline?

Lynn Hurtak

12:11:35PM May 21st.

Alan Clendenin

12:11:36PM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. It is lunchtime. Please be back at 1:25 so we can be ready for the 1:30 hearing. [ sounding gavel

Martin Shelby

12:11:48PM Before we do that, are we done with the staff reports? The 1:30 hearing.

Alan Clendenin

12:11:55PM 130 hearing and New Business. 125, please. [ sounding gavel [lunch recess]

Guido Maniscalco

01:31:00PM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

01:31:02PM Here.

Naya Young

01:31:02PM Here.

Alan Clendenin

01:31:04PM Here.

Clerk

01:31:05PM You have a quorum.

Alan Clendenin

01:31:07PM Left with one item on the agenda item number 56, a review hearing. I would like to recognize Legal Staff. Oh --

Charlie Miranda

01:31:17PM Mr. Chairman, I am going to have to recuse myself. I manage a 501-C-3 that has property in the vicinity, and I have to recuse myself.

Martin Shelby

01:31:27PM Would you like to receive and file.

Alan Clendenin

01:31:31PM A motion of council member Miranda to receive and file. A second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. I am assuming any ex-parte communication to be disclosed? Hearing none. Hearing none. Legal Staff, please whats that? Okay. Clerk. Anyone in the audience going to testify in this case, please stand and raise your right hand and be sworn in. You want me to swear again?

01:32:02PM Yes, only because I want to see You have to stand. [Swearing in]

01:32:09PM Yes, maam.

Camaria Pettis-Mackle

01:32:13PM Good afternoon, Camaria Pettis-Mackle from the Legal Department. On file number su-1, 25-59, West Grace Street. A review hearing submit by the property owner for the request of a single-family dwelling unit in a commercial dwelling intensive zoned property. City Staff denied that request on October 28, 2025. And they will explain in they denied that request according to code section 27-132. I provided a packet to you that included the included rules of procedure for City Council to conduct this review hearing. Code section 27-61, which governs the process for review hearings and a sample motion. Code section 27-61, subsections j-3, this is a de novo review hearing, which means that City Council can listen to witnesses and accept new evidence as part of the record in determining whether or not to approve or deny the request before City Council. You are essentially sitting in the shoes of the Zoning Administrator. So you have to follow the same code sections and analysis as the administrator did in coming to your final decision. Staff is here, as I stated, to explain why they denied the request. At the conclusion of hearing, City Council can approve the application, which would allow for a single-family dwelling unit in a commercial intensive zoned district or you can deny the request. Im here to answer any questions, but you have the code before you. And staff will be able to explain why they denied the request according to the code.

Alan Clendenin

01:34:13PM Council, have any questions regarding the procedures? Okay, very good. Staff. Let the record reflect that Council member Viera has entered.

Laura Marley

01:34:25PM Good afternoon, Council, Laura Marley, land Development Coordination. Again a petition for -- if you can put the monitor up. Push it up? Good. For 2312 West Grace Street. That petitioner and agent is Steve Michelini. Property owner is Steven Barnes. Address is 2312 West Grace Street. Zoning is commercial intensive. Special use request for dwelling single-family detached. And this is the surrounding area. The property is here in red, commercial intensive. There is PD next to it. Commercial Intensive Across Street and rm-16 adjacent to the property. There are two criteria for this special use. One is the one that is only applicable, and it is -- there needs to be two adjacent residential next to the property, and the property only has one residential next to it. As I am showing on the next slide. Across -- this is the proposed property. Next to it is single-family to the west. To the east is PD for office. To the north is CI, office. To the south is CI for light manufacturing and catty corner to the southeast is CI, for light manufacturing. Council, do you still want the slide up or are you good?

Alan Clendenin

01:36:08PM No, we are good.

Laura Marley

01:36:09PM Okay. This is what the Applicant is proposing, a single-family detached on property. This is just the surrounding zoning districts. This is the property. Again, PD for office, CI. This is also CI and next to is rm-16.

Alan Clendenin

01:36:37PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:36:42PM Thank you. Can you point out the subject property?

Laura Marley

01:36:46PM This one.

Lynn Hurtak

01:36:47PM You said one of the next doors was Single Family -- or residential. Which one is that?

Laura Marley

01:36:53PM This one.

Lynn Hurtak

01:36:55PM Zoned office but is a single-family residential.

Laura Marley

01:36:57PM Zoned CI, but there is single-family there, correct.

Lynn Hurtak

01:37:02PM Thank you. What is the PD?

Laura Marley

01:37:05PM The PD for office use.

Lynn Hurtak

01:37:08PM It is an office?

Laura Marley

01:37:10PM Correct. This is an aerial of property. Subject property which is vacant. Here is the single-family. Across is an office use. Parking lot is right across from it. Next -- next to it is a Tattoo Shop and down here is, again, CI. So it just has the one single-family adjacent. So thats why Staff denied the request, because there is only one residential use and not two. And that is the end of my presentation, if you have any questions.

Alan Clendenin

01:37:41PM Does Council have any questions of staff? Hearing none, Petitioner, please.

Laura Marley

01:37:46PM Thank you. The Petitioner. The staff didnt have any choice but to deny this because of a adjacency issue, but I wanted to show you the area. Subject property is here. The residential property is there. These are residences all along -- along That Whole Street. This is a residence. These are residences over here. This is -- this is a little bit better view. Showing you this subject property, and let me add in here, they will be using the alley, and they will be improving the alley for rear access. So that is part of their development plans that they submitted. The City just bought the land across from them on the south side. The CRA bought it. These are all zoned CI. There is a sign that says The CRA bought the land. And if you look at the -- at what they say they are going to be doing there is townhouses and residential. And they will have to go through the same process that we are going through or rezone that property. This is the subject property. This is a look Down The Street looking to the west. Subject property is here. And you can see residences all around. Problem was, they werent adjacent to the subject property. These are Across The Street. They are diagonally Across The Street. This is a diagram showing you in green all of residential properties with subject property here. These are all residential properties in use, although the zoning is not consistent, but those are the uses. And this is what The City bought -- The CRA bought ought of that immediately to the south. So, again, I dont fault the staff in terms of their conclusion. They simply had no tools to work with in terms of The City code. We respectfully request your approval. I think that we have clearly demonstrated that there is a propensity for residential use in the area, and that this would not be essentially a spot zoning. The plans have been sitting there waiting to be finished. They are over at Construction Services Center, and they have been there for several months. We didnt really realize there was an issue until fairly recently. Anyway, we are ready to move forward and respectfully request The City Council's approval, and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. A conflict in the code that is preventing them to build a single-family residence. Not town house, single-family residence redoing the alley and restoring it up to the point of their property.

Alan Clendenin

01:40:55PM What is the future land use in that area? Because seems odd to have a single-family in the hotel, place will be converted to the hotel. So except for the rm-16. So I am guessing -- I dont know off top of my head, I am guessing at least r-20 or r-35, I dont know, cmu-35. I dont know. Laura can answer that maybe. I am just guessing. But the CI had to have gotten there beforehand when the cigar factory was active. Catering By The Family was right Across The Street, and they were very active, but this is on north side of that area. And then it Is One Street over. It doesnt face Cypress. It is On Next Street over, which is Grace. And there is nothing except for corner which is the office.

01:41:51PM For the corridor, more appropriate for higher density or commercial?

01:42:01PM Howard Avenue. This is office. So your -- You are one block -- one lot in from that for this particular request. But all rest of these are all residential already.

01:42:16PM If you were looking at that block as a Developer.

01:42:26PM But it will be dense. I dont know. That is not really relevant to this. The really relevant question is, is this appropriate for that location to allow a single-family residence.

01:42:40PM Thats why it is appropriate. I am trying to figure out what would be that -- it is not likely You would get a real commercial use in there. You would have to have -- again, You have to go to a PD. It would be a number of waivers that You would have to be seeking For Local Street access. And it is small. So it is not really practical for in commercial use. You would have to assemble several of these lots in order to do it. And then, I think, just generally as a Council, You will be concerned of the toll of encroaching commercial into an established neighborhood. Most of these homes are fairly old.

01:43:25PM Thinking of redevelopment. An area to be redevelopment to a higher density area. But, then again, they will get the benefit of restored alley from this Property Owner.

01:43:41PM Okay, thank you. Any other questions from Council? Okay. Anybody in public wishes to speak to this item? Hearing none.

Guido Maniscalco

01:43:49PM Move to close.

Lynn Hurtak

01:43:53PM Second.

Alan Clendenin

01:43:53PM Motion to close. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. Very good. You want to read it.

Guido Maniscalco

01:44:04PM I would like to make a motion to overturn the Zoning Administrator's denial and move to affirm -- this is to allow him -- I move to affirm the special use application for su-29-59 for property 2312 West Grace Street because the Petitioner has competent and substantial evidence that it is located to industrial uses in two boundaries of zoning law as stated in 127-32 for following reasons: The Gentleman, the applicant here, mentioned Staff had no choice but to deny it. And I think per what our code says, Only Way -- you know he would have to come to this hearing, and we would have to overturn that denial. He talked about this is not -- this is a Residential Road. What other commercial use would you put on that? It is neighboring residential single-family homes, at least on one side. But it is not on a Main Street like cypress or howard. And, therefore, that is my motion.

Alan Clendenin

01:45:13PM We have a motion from Council member Maniscalco. Second from councilwoman Hurtak. Okay. Any discussion? I would just say -- I will go ahead and vote in the affirmative on motion, but I am concerned. I think that the area probably would be better suited and trending toward more of a higher density and intensive use as the original zoning dictates, if that is the will of Council, I will go along with it. Can we get a roll call vote, please.

Bill Carlson

01:45:45PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

01:45:49PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

01:45:50PM Yes.

Naya Young

01:45:52PM Yes.

Luis Viera

01:45:53PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

01:45:54PM Yes.

Clerk

01:45:54PM Motion carried with Miranda abstaining.

Guido Maniscalco

01:45:58PM Charlie Miranda, report back to Dais. Charlie Miranda. He asked that I call him back. [Laughter] Charlie, Charlie, Charlie, where are you Charlie, Charlie

Alan Clendenin

01:46:13PM That concludes our regularly scheduled program. Lets talk -- we can do old business first. Old business is in my absence, you guys discussed the special called workshop. We have been working diligently to try to put together a program. I will say -- let me ask you this for the -- for the location. I would like to get permission from Council to hold off on the absolute definitive until Monday. One, I want to see what the interest is with the -- with the commission meeting. How many people are showing up this afternoon. Because there is a significant cost involved in moving with both staff and actual real cost. So -- yes, Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:47:12PM I dont have a problem where having it here. We were talking about the size, but we have held large meetings here. I dont have a problem with having it here, but that was -- that was the consensus. That was just discussion that was had. Also, I dont think that using a Thursday 1:30 afternoon workshop for the county is --

Alan Clendenin

01:47:41PM A temperature gauge, at least.

Lynn Hurtak

01:47:42PM Average Person cannot take off at 1:30, and I think We pride ourselves trying to get the actual public out.

Alan Clendenin

01:47:51PM I appreciate that because I do believe we have experience of handling larger crowds. And because of the burden on staff. That is a lot -- a lot involved in this. If there is no absolute people that really want to strongly to consider that, I would rather say lets move it back to here. That will resolve a lot of issues.

Guido Maniscalco

01:48:12PM The same location --

Alan Clendenin

01:48:16PM Yeah, exactly.

Guido Maniscalco

01:48:17PM Same location.

Alan Clendenin

01:48:20PM Can I get a motion that the special called meeting will be held at Tampa city hall? A motion from Council Member Maniscalco. Seconded from Council Member Miranda. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. This is what we worked with so far of people who will be and will not be in attendance. Stakeholders, Scott Steady, John Bennett, Dennis Rogero, and Morris Massey. Tomorrow is his second to last day.

Lynn Hurtak

01:48:47PM He will be overseas.

Alan Clendenin

01:48:49PM Nancy is not able to come from tax collector and Jennifer Castro, the chief deputy tax collector. CRA, Cedric McCray, Cliff Shepard. President of Hillsborough College to attend. From the Rays Organization, Ken Babby, the CEO, Tommy Little, legal, Tom Dodgen from kimley-horn. Somebody from the Acom Organization did that -- what is it called? Economic impact study. And someone from populace, who did the design. From the West Shore Alliance, Michael Moreno. Tpo johnny will be in the audience. If we need him -- Dr. Wong will be here if we need him. He will be here and not necessarily part of program. Not attending, nobody from Hillsborough County will be attending, nobody from Tsa will be attending, and nobody from Tampa International. This is my suggestion. 30 minutes from rays, 30 minutes from the city and the CRA. Time for qa. Five minutes for each stakeholder that are part of the two principal organizations. Additional qa, public comment, and adjournments are not required, and thats it.

Guido Maniscalco

01:50:14PM I move to go with the suggestions of chair.

Martin Shelby

01:50:19PM What time does it start?

Alan Clendenin

01:50:23PM 500. 301 e. Kennedy whatever zip code, third floor.

Martin Shelby

01:50:30PM Is there a scheduled end time?

Alan Clendenin

01:50:34PM No scheduled end time because we dont know what the public interest.

Guido Maniscalco

01:50:38PM Anybody know what the crowd is like at the county?

Alan Clendenin

01:50:41PM They started just a few minutes ago.

Naya Young

01:50:43PM You want to see?

Bill Carlson

01:50:47PM He had his light on first.

Luis Viera

01:50:50PM No, but thank you. For that. What was date again for that?

Lynn Hurtak

01:50:58PM May 5.

Luis Viera

01:50:59PM If it is not there, if you say it, The Heads Of The Union if they wish. It is not to be expected but to give them five minutes to opine. I set up some meetings with them in the past with the rays. I have another one coming up next week.

Alan Clendenin

01:51:18PM Any objection for me inviting them?

Luis Viera

01:51:21PM Just an invite.

Alan Clendenin

01:51:22PM Sam, reach out of to the Pba and 754 to invite them as a stakeholder. Councilman Carlson first and then Councilwoman Hurtak.

Bill Carlson

01:51:33PM In terms of content, you have 30 minutes from The Rays, 30 minutes from CRA, and 30 minutes from Staff. I dont think the CRA needs any time. They can answer any questions.

Alan Clendenin

01:51:48PM They are together. City and CRA.

Bill Carlson

01:51:53PM From everything I have seen, the County has been driving this, not the City. I think it is a waste of time to have City come. They can comment on it, but shouldnt from 30 minutes or an hour. That will be a long presentation for nothing. What we need to do is get Somebody from the County --

Alan Clendenin

01:52:10PM They dont want to participate.

Bill Carlson

01:52:12PM They dont want to participate at all. CRA, especially we dont need that I agree with inviting the Public Safety Folks but public comment, other two teams May want to weigh in. Important to have Tsa. Other motion to have Tsa weigh in and give their opinion on it which They will do in writing beforehand.

Alan Clendenin

01:52:35PM I am on board. Tsa -- one, our executive director is out of the country for two weeks. He is out of the country and wont be back until after this vote is done. Interesting, because I keep hearing -- this is -- this is Alan pontificating about this but not as a board member, per se. I keep hearing of this Tsa. Tsa by Florida statute manages facilities held by County, sports facility. In that capacity, Tsa is responsible -- if this is approved managing maintenance of these facilities and all. But as far as decision point is really the County, the seven board members of the County commission and seven member sitting at this dais. While they have a role -- they have a role that is assign to them, like with some of these studies, Bonnie, with -- with the County had requested some things for them to do because they have subject matter expertise on this. I dont necessarily know that they have a heavy hand in this.

Bill Carlson

01:53:42PM Purpose is from talking to some of your colleagues on that Board, They have had access to information much longer than we have an been able to analyze it.

Alan Clendenin

01:53:52PM Not really. First of all, the Board Members have not. Our Executive Director has been part of sitting at the table, but no more than any of these other folks that we have coming from The City and from the rays. They were all sitting together at the table. So they should have the same -- The City should have same information that He would have had. He done have any privilege information.

Bill Carlson

01:54:17PM Nobody from county wants to come?

Alan Clendenin

01:54:19PM No, I get that. We are a totally separate Political Organization and without thing of a County Commissioner giving an Employee their --

Bill Carlson

01:54:30PM One thing I mentioned at the last meeting, and I will bring it up again. I met with three or four County Commissioners. I met with the County Administrator. I met with all kinds of folks and nobody from the city ever briefed me on anything. And I asked, and nobody else have been briefed by them. Maybe you have. And then we started to get some e-mails. E-mails from administration after I got them from the County Commission and the county. I want to make sure we have the latest information.

Alan Clendenin

01:55:01PM All the information should be public by the time we get to these points. Part of proposing will have the same principals in that room that day to provide information and they will all be here to provide -- we are all here at the exact same time. And reference -- even though I sit on board, I will tell you that I dont have -- this is part of that conflict I have with the commissioner. I was not privy to any information. Only information I was privy to was the information that hi reach out personally and asked -- like I would call Chief Bennett. I would call. I would talk to HART, Director HART from the Tsa. I talked to some of our county commissioners. Bonnie. Asking -- me reaching out to them to gather information. Nobody provided me information that I did not ask for or reached out to. I was not looped into any kind of briefings or negotiations or any of that. That was all me and kind of sort of, one, because being chair here and sitting on the Tsa board, I felt it was important for me to get as involved as I possibly could. Councilwoman Hurtak -- I dont be who had the lights on first.

Lynn Hurtak

01:56:12PM It was Me.

Alan Clendenin

01:56:13PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:56:15PM First of all, talking about what the original old business was. We need to make sure that we have time limits for Each Of These People.

Alan Clendenin

01:56:23PM I did.

Lynn Hurtak

01:56:24PM No, They are told well in advance and told that is what They will get, because We do have to keep it moving. Some I think We need to be --

Alan Clendenin

01:56:37PM I will be sure it happens and reiterate it.

Lynn Hurtak

01:56:41PM I want to make sure. As far as meetings, I reached and had a wonderful hour-long meeting with Scott Steady, with CFO and Chief Of Staff because I asked for it. I brought Hagar along, sorry, Miss Kopesky along. I went in and asked for it because that is part of my job. I am assume going each of you wants a meeting, you can reach out. Information is in flux. I didnt get any piece of paper. We just had a conversation. And it was good, and I really enjoyed it and looking forward to having another one before May 5. I recommend if you have specific questions or interests, that you reach out and set your own meeting. And as far as information, one of the things that I think we should ask for specifically from City Staff, and one of the things that I was most happy that I still had sitting right on my desk, easy to reach, was the bonding discussion we had in February. I think that was really relevant and very important. I was able to talk to Mr. Rogero about that. I would like him to bring up those type of things. Bonding. What we already agreeing to do with the CIT. For us -- for me, it is really a money question. And everything along the lines of that are -- are not just fair game but critical to what we are looking at right now. Some that would be my personal request is that we dont just say widely, you know, come and present, but that we help to continue to narrow it down to things are actually important to discuss. And its not saying that some of the other aspects of the MOU arent important. But the MOU is vague and making sure it is more specific after todays workshop with the county. It is still in flux, but I really appreciate time that folk have spent on this. I spent a lot of time researching as well. So, you know, thats my two cents.

Alan Clendenin

01:58:43PM Thank you. Council member Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

01:58:45PM I want to say that I when to a neighborhood meeting at 4107. And you listened to what was there. Commissioner Warsel was there. And he gave a presentation that I thought was correct. Maybe the facts were -- in my opinion, it was correct. Opposite from what I am hearing from the other side. When you have two sides with two opposites, very little in the mid toll digest. I dont know on is right or wrong, but I -- I like to ask -- I like to bring that presentation here on City Council that day, because it talks about side we dont listen to or see it. We listen to one side. This administration has rightly so not gotten involved with anything with us. That presentation is based on the facts that that information came from and tell where it came from and just shows the whole thing. And I am not being -- I tell facts as I see them. And really, I am not going to support this no matter what happens. No matter what happens to me, I am not worried about me. I am worried of the future bonding with the city, CIT. Tax, where is it going something in why it is going away? Four years ago they said something. Now it is reversed. I wonder why. I am not going to get involved in this government and other government. What is a game, what a joke when you are taking a building away from the clerks office that does a fantastic job. Milan. I am looking at the school, building out 50 years old. If I take every building for City Of Tampa, not a building there yet.

Alan Clendenin

02:00:33PM Ugly ones.

Charlie Miranda

02:00:35PM Talking about a building, not a face. [Laughter] I know You are joking with me. You are just like me. It takes a whole understanding of all these facts, and You go to listen to everything and then You all make up your mind. I am not bothered by these things. Happened in '96. We gave it away. Including our land. We had to deed it to the county. If not they would pay ad valorem tax. They dont pay anything and debate later on.

Alan Clendenin

02:01:06PM Thank you. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

02:01:07PM I forgot out one thing. I sat at the Budget Advisory Committee meeting last Friday, they did vote on something to say. So I believe they should be given -- they dont need five minutes but just a couple of minutes but we chose these people to look -- Miss Kopesky created a really good document. Maybe -- can you send that to all of us.

Hagar Kopesky

02:01:34PM Hagar Kopesky, City Of Tampa budget analyst. Yes, with all of your aides sent out initially and I will resend it to get to the top of the e-mail. Yes, a motion made to have an opportunity to make a statement. We can certainly make that available to the group before.

Alan Clendenin

02:01:51PM That motion in reference to the vote? I would have said that was not in order because a county and not a city issue.

Hagar Kopesky

02:01:59PM They were aware that there was likely a public meeting with these participants, and They wanted to be present to make a statement.

Alan Clendenin

02:02:08PM I have not an issue.

Lynn Hurtak

02:02:10PM So moved.

Alan Clendenin

02:02:12PM Representative from the Finance Committee motion by Councilwoman Hurtak and second from council member Viera. A motion from someone from the Finance Committee to make a statement.

Lynn Hurtak

02:02:21PM Mr. Greco will be here.

Alan Clendenin

02:02:24PM All in favor, say Aye. Opposed. Aye have it. Sam, if you were you there, invite representative -- I am sure it is Greco because I have been told that now to the meeting for special called workshop.

Lynn Hurtak

02:02:37PM Two others things We have written out as questions. How are We going to organize this agenda item wise because if We do a workshop, People can speak on each part, but We probably dont want to do that, but where We want to have different agenda items instead of one agenda items and second thing, how do We want to advertise this?

Alan Clendenin

02:03:00PM I can answer most of that with what We already presented and approved with the agenda, and that is after presentations, We -- and q &a, We will have public comment. On the advertisement, We will advertise just like any other meeting that We do. A normal City Council workshop that happens to be focused on this one agenda item.

Lynn Hurtak

02:03:27PM Yes just need to make sure we clarify at the be beginning because you know how people are with workshops.

Alan Clendenin

02:03:33PM I understand.

Bill Carlson

02:03:34PM Can You have a time for us to ask q a based on the public comment?

Alan Clendenin

02:03:40PM Do q a after public comment.

Bill Carlson

02:03:44PM We will do that anyway. We do that all the times.

Alan Clendenin

02:03:47PM 30-minute presentation for the rays, to minutes for citycra. If they use that all, doesnt matter. And then q a. Five minutes from each Stakeholder Organization, maximum of five minutes. Then qa again. Then public comment. Then Council discussion. Council discussion with Council qa and adjournment. Hearing nothing else, past old business and new business. Council Member Miranda, any new business?

Charlie Miranda

02:04:20PM No.

Guido Maniscalco

02:04:21PM None.

Lynn Hurtak

02:04:22PM Yes, we have an item on workshop agenda next week that I am going to move. I move to continue the following workshop agenda item from April 23 to May 28, 2026. The item for Council to discuss a creation of a Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Bpac and multimodal and pedestrian safety on roads, Parks, and trails only because there is a packed agenda and another important reason, Florida House And Senate pass bill 382 that addresses e-bike safety and awaiting the governors response. Part of reason we waited to find out what the state is going to do, and currently, it has not been signed by the Governor. We are hoping by May 28, we will know the outcome of that bill.

Alan Clendenin

02:05:13PM Very good. We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from.

Guido Maniscalco

02:05:16PM .

Charlie Mirandaa

02:05:18PM I want to say one thing. We have in the past given a commendation -- I mean naming of part Of The Street to alessis. And they moved to a new location. We have to pass a new one to pinpoint it at their location which -- I dont know name Of The Street. So I am just saying that.

Alan Clendenin

02:05:40PM Lets move past this motion first. We have a motion. We have a second. All in favor, say Aye. Oppose. Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

02:05:52PM I wanted to say I reached out to all the appropriate departments. Everyone has already signed off on this.

Alan Clendenin

02:05:58PM I have no doubt.

Lynn Hurtak

02:06:00PM I know, but I like to say it.

Alan Clendenin

02:06:04PM DOT your is and cross your ts.

Charlie Miranda

02:06:09PM Need to make a motion to put it on Gomez.

Alan Clendenin

02:06:13PM You want to do that now or fully flush it out.

Charlie Miranda

02:06:17PM We can do it in a number of week or so.

Alan Clendenin

02:06:20PM Make a motion.

Charlie Miranda

02:06:25PM Paddock to Gomez. A motion and a second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Anything else? Council Member Young.

Naya Young

02:06:34PM Yes. So just to give an update on the -- on -- it came up in public comment of the giant hole on 30th street and shadow lawn. Darlene and I actually saw that when we were leaving an even somewhere at hanna. We did call it in. Today, Darlene checked on it. We have a ticket number and repair is scheduled for Monday, April 20. Barricades -- there are barricades that are there and will remain until April 20. Request from management to move the date up, but preplanning and public notice, original date of April 20. Street will be closed from April 20-24. And there is a public notification that was created in addition to adding -- in addition to adding the travel link to Assist With Street closure alternatives. I did see it. It is a very large hole. We did say we dont want anyones car -- because someones car can flip over. It is pretty bad. So that -- we have that. And also, now that we have -- we had rome yard come. I think that was what, two, three meetings ago and we extend it. I would like for group to come provide an update on the community benefit of the agreement of which contractors are working, around if there have been any changes in the contractors that are working on the project.

Guido Maniscalco

02:08:07PM Second.

Lynn Hurtak

02:08:08PM Do you have dates?

Naya Young

02:08:09PM Thats what I was looking at.

Alan Clendenin

02:08:12PM May 21.

Naya Young

02:08:13PM May 21 sounds fine.

Alan Clendenin

02:08:17PM Good with everyone? We have a motion from Councilwoman Young to have related group to return back to Council Chambers to report on community benefit agreement. A second?

Naya Young

02:08:29PM Specifically the Companies and the contracts involved.

Luis Viera

02:08:32PM Second.

Alan Clendenin

02:08:33PM All in favor, say Aye. Opposed. Ayes have it.

Naya Young

02:08:37PM I have been in communication with staff and I had a meeting with them, but just to come back, because I know this is a project that people wanted to see move forward, and I have some questions. So just to make sure that we are able to address any concerns that people have. And then, also, you all know, I do a lot of things. I when to Jack And Jill Cotillion celebrating the five-year anniversary. Saw a couple cast members of 140th celebration. Rebricking is happening right now, but your businesses, sidewalks and intersections are still open. I did an adu tour which was really nice. Urban dwellings which is very cool. And also I had a meeting with Pastor Alfred "fred" Johnson Faith Action Ministry. And I went to the annual council meeting for the french quarter of library. Volunteer positions and very cool and very nice. It was very -- very cool and very nice an have alessi catering and the food was delicious.

Alan Clendenin

02:09:47PM Paid announcement from Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

02:09:51PM They were there and west riverwalk update press conference.

Alan Clendenin

02:10:00PM Council Member Viera, any new business?

Luis Viera

02:10:04PM A couple of quick ones. Many of us know Former Judge Barbas and Judge Nazaretian, the 15th year they do their sensory-friendly santa for Autism Organization. I am with -- for autism awareness month. Want to give them a commendation off premise. Clendenin will encore lot 12 a motion from Council Member Viera. Second from Council Member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye, opposed.

02:10:32PM Hearing reports of reckless driving Liberty Middle School and Freedom High School in Tampa palms. So I do a council motion for mobility to inquire with the School Board and inquire on any safety improvements that can be done and July 16 -- again, written report. If they need more time, just ask.

Alan Clendenin

02:10:55PM Motion from Council Member Viera. Seconded from Council Member Miranda. All in favor, say aye or opposed. Ayes have it.

Luis Viera

02:11:01PM Desmond, who is a wonderful person, is retiring from the Florida Rights Coalition. Many of us remember his wonderful work for amendment 4 in 2018, which would have been good, but that is a long story. But he is retiring. So I wanted to honor him from Tampa City Council. I dont think he is coming here. If we can, we will set that aside. I admire his work so much. Glad to go to orlando. I wanted to do a commendation for him.

Alan Clendenin

02:11:30PM A motion from council member Viera. Seconded from Councilwoman Young. By Way, I agree he is a real guy. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it.

Luis Viera

02:11:43PM Lastly, not a motion -- every year -- I screwed up. I always have gold star parents come for Memorial Day, and I plum forgot. What I was going to be doing is, and I dont know if anyone has an objection, he checked with Mr. Mccray, this is a fine. Five minutes at CRA Board meeting May 14. I think --

Guido Maniscalco

02:12:07PM Who are you going to invite. That okay.

Alan Clendenin

02:12:14PM Motion from Council Member Viera. Second from Council Member Maniscalco. As its CRA chair, I will defer to your guidance on your meeting. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it.

Luis Viera

02:12:25PM Thank you, Council.

Alan Clendenin

02:12:26PM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

02:12:28PM We had several folks in the community ask for us to consider adapting the rules about Code Enforcement when somebody either buys a property or somehow comes into ownership of a property that needs to be repaired. And they are in the process of repairing it. Extra burden that the fines continue. I would like to make a motion for the City Attorney's office to prepare an amendment to the existing fines and suspend liens to allow property owners without being in jeopardy of also being fined and have their property have a lien placed on it returning August 6.

Guido Maniscalco

02:13:10PM Second.

Alan Clendenin

02:13:11PM A motion from Councilman Carlson. And a second by council member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. Anything else.

Bill Carlson

02:13:23PM Thats it.

Alan Clendenin

02:13:24PM Councilwoman Hurtak, will you take the chair. I motion to continue 164 from June 18, 2026 to September 23, 2026 under staff reports an unfinished business that the Planning Commission, Planning Department, and the Legal Department other ways to restrict comprehensive plan amendments to entitlement to a planned development rezoning and outline the impacts of utilizing similar approaches from the City Of Tampa to come back for a in-person or written report. You May remember me asking about the pds.

Lynn Hurtak

02:14:01PM A motion from Chair Clendenin. Second from council member Miranda. Any comments? Okay. All in favor, say aye. Opposed.

Guido Maniscalco

02:14:11PM Motion to receive and file.

Alan Clendenin

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