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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Community Hall Room 165 (Limited Seating)
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25-0008 1 CC Meeting Instructions 1.14.25AgreementInstructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting   Not available Not available
25-0009 1 Swearing In Police Chief LeisenringRecognitionSwearing In: Police Chief Andy Leisenring   Not available Video Video
25-0009 1 Swearing In Police Chief LeisenringRecognitionSwearing In: Police Chief Andy Leisenring   Not available Video Video
25-0010 1 Swearing In Firefighter/EMT LopezRecognitionSwearing In Firefighter/EMT Jorge Lopez   Not available Video Video
25-0011 1 Swearing In Firefighter/PM HinzRecognitionSwearing In Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hinz   Not available Not available
25-0012 1 Lobsinger Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service, Samantha Lobsinger, Firefighter/Paramedic   Not available Video Video
25-0013 1 Morell Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service Award, Donald Morrell, Firefighter/Paramedic   Not available Not available
25-0014 1 Spinweber Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service Award, Barry Spinweber, Firefighter/Paramedic   Not available Not available
25-0015 1 Unruh Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service Award, Ruth Ann Unruh, Firefighter/Paramedic   Not available Not available
25-0016 1 Lauffer Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service Award, Paul Lauffer, Firemedic   Not available Not available
25-0016 1 Lauffer Service AwardRecognition5-Year Service Award, Paul Lauffer, Firemedic   Not available Not available
25-0017 1 12/10 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
25-0018 1 Lloyd Weed PARC AppointmentAppointmentNominate Lloyd Weed to Serve as the City of Venice Representative on the Sarasota County Parks Advisory Recreation Council (PARC) to Complete the Unexpired Term of John Hinshaw from January 14, 2025 to September 30, 2026   Not available Not available
25-0025 1 MOU with IAFF for EMS Supervisor PositionAgreementApprove Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Venice and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local Chapter 2546 for the New EMS Supervisor Position   Not available Not available
25-0019 1 Convey City ROW to Sarasota CountyAgreementAuthorize the Mayor to Execute the Quit Claim Deed and Settlement Agreement Conveying a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 3560 Laurel Road East, and a Portion of Land Located within the Public Right-of Way, to Sarasota County for the Widening of East Laurel Road   Not available Not available
25-0019 1 Convey City ROW to Sarasota CountyAgreementAuthorize the Mayor to Execute the Quit Claim Deed and Settlement Agreement Conveying a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 3560 Laurel Road East, and a Portion of Land Located within the Public Right-of Way, to Sarasota County for the Widening of East Laurel Road   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-01 1 24-29AM Village on the IsleOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Amending Table 2.3.5.2, South Trail Areas of Unique Consideration, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-29AM, by Allowing the Assisted Living Units to be Converted to Independent Living Units at a Specified Ratio; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-01 1 24-29AM Village on the IsleOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, by Amending Table 2.3.5.2, South Trail Areas of Unique Consideration, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-29AM, by Allowing the Assisted Living Units to be Converted to Independent Living Units at a Specified Ratio; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-02 1 24-54AM PUD LDR Text AmendmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, Table 1.1., Summary of Decision Authority by Application Types, Table 1.2., Summary of Application Types with Administrative Approvals, Section 1.7.3, Planned District Zoning Amendments, and Section 1.7.4., Decision Criteria, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-54AM, to Revise and Clarify the Requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applications; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-02 1 24-54AM PUD LDR Text AmendmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, Table 1.1., Summary of Decision Authority by Application Types, Table 1.2., Summary of Application Types with Administrative Approvals, Section 1.7.3, Planned District Zoning Amendments, and Section 1.7.4., Decision Criteria, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-54AM, to Revise and Clarify the Requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applications; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-02 1 24-54AM PUD LDR Text AmendmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, Table 1.1., Summary of Decision Authority by Application Types, Table 1.2., Summary of Application Types with Administrative Approvals, Section 1.7.3, Planned District Zoning Amendments, and Section 1.7.4., Decision Criteria, Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-54AM, to Revise and Clarify the Requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Applications; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-03 1 24-39AM CIS 5-Year Annual UpdateOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Providing an Annual Update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Including a Long-Range Schedule of Capital Improvements for Years 2030-2034 Contained in the Appendix of the City of Venice 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-04 1 24-04CP Baruk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-04 1 24-04CP Baruk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-04 1 24-04CP Baruk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-04 1 24-04CP Baruk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Venice, Florida, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-04CP by Changing the Future Land Use Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail from High Density Residential (HDR) to Mixed Use Corridor (MUC); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-05 1 24-05RZ Barsuk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-05RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail (1.44 ± Acres), from Residential, Multi-Family 3 (RMF-3) to South Trail Area 2 (ST-2); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-judicial)   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-05 1 24-05RZ Barsuk Island HotelOrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Florida, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-05RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation on a Portion of the Property Located at 705 South Tamiami Trail (1.44 ± Acres), from Residential, Multi-Family 3 (RMF-3) to South Trail Area 2 (ST-2); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (Quasi-judicial)   Not available Video Video
ORD. NO. 2025-06 1 Ord. No. 2025-06 BA#2 FY25OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2024-25, Which Adopted the Official Budget of the City of Venice, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 and Ending September 30, 2025; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $398,928 and Total Expenditures by $398,928; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
RES. NO. 2025-01 1 Res. No. 2025-01 640 W. Venice AveResolutionA Resolution by the City of Venice, Florida, Approving a 100 Percent Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Ten Years for Qualified Improvements to the Property Located at 640 W. Venice Avenue Listed in the Local Register of Historical Resources; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Video Video
25-0020 1 Memorial Plaque - Union Missionary Baptist ChurchAgreementRequest the Appropriate Charter Officer to Provide a Staff Report on the Memorial Plaque Naming all 52 Families of the Blackburn Quarters (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0020 1 Memorial Plaque - Union Missionary Baptist ChurchAgreementRequest the Appropriate Charter Officer to Provide a Staff Report on the Memorial Plaque Naming all 52 Families of the Blackburn Quarters (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0021 1 New Shoreline ProtectionAgreementRequest the Appropriate Charter Officer to Provide a Staff Report on Vendors and Pricing to Consult on New Shoreline Protection Techniques as Passed by City Council on April 23, 2024, Following the Presentation by Mara Skadden of the Marine Resources Council (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0022 1 FEMA Exemption RequestAgreementPermission to Send a Letter Signed by the Mayor, Council Members, and the Chief Building Official, Requesting a FEMA Exemption for Health and Safety to Specifically Include Air Conditioning (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0022 1 FEMA Exemption RequestAgreementPermission to Send a Letter Signed by the Mayor, Council Members, and the Chief Building Official, Requesting a FEMA Exemption for Health and Safety to Specifically Include Air Conditioning (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0022 1 FEMA Exemption RequestAgreementPermission to Send a Letter Signed by the Mayor, Council Members, and the Chief Building Official, Requesting a FEMA Exemption for Health and Safety to Specifically Include Air Conditioning (Ms. Farrell)   Not available Video Video
25-0023 1 Board Appointment Selection ProcessAgreementDiscuss Board Appointment Selection Process (Mayor Pachota)   Not available Video Video
25-0024 1 Appointments to Planning CommissionAppointmentAppointment of Four Members to the Planning Commission to Serve a Term from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2028 (Mrs. Frank and Mayor Pachota Requested to Keep the Application Pool Open)   Not available Video Video