Tallahassee public meetings in 2021

Independent Ethics Board

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will hold a closed executive session at 3 p.m. to discuss pending complaints, followed by a public meeting at 4 p.m. The board will consider reappointing Chair Carlos Rey for a second three-year term, elect officers, and discuss ethics reform recommendations including disallowing no-bid contracts and imposing a lifetime ban on vendors convicted of certain crimes. A report on campaign signs is also on the agenda.

• Exec session to consider pending complaints (closed per Fla. Stat. 112.324(2))
• Board consideration of Carlos Rey for second three-year term as chair
• Election of officers
• Old business: ethics reform recommendations – disallow no-bid contracts, apply lifetime ban to vendors convicted of certain crimes
• Agenda item on campaign signs

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will decide on a second amendment to a grant agreement for Phase I improvements to Chuck's Place at 2011 South Adams Street, extending the completion deadline to December 31, 2022 and providing $111,225 (50% of the grant) upfront. The board will also receive an update on downtown sidewalk enhancements on Monroe Street, where staff may request up to $100,000 to expand the project two blocks north to Call Street. Consent items include approval of October 28 meeting minutes.

• Approval of 2nd amendment to CRA-C&B Enterprise grant for Chuck's Place: $222,450 total, extension to Dec 2022, $111,225 upfront
• Update on Monroe Street sidewalk enhancements: $250,000 already approved, potential request for up to $100,000 to include two additional blocks to Call Street
• Approval of summary minutes from October 28, 2021 CRA Board meeting
• Presentations from GFS and DRC chairs (no written material provided)

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes, acceptance of the FY2021 Annual Performance Report, and appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee. The annual report details $51 million in infrastructure investments, over 4,500 jobs from the Amazon and Danfoss projects, and $18.3 million in COVID-19 relief for local businesses. The board will also vote on reappointments for two CAC members and appoint Fred Varn to represent the senior community.

• Acceptance of FY2021 Annual Report covering $51M in infrastructure, Amazon robotics fulfillment center, Danfoss Turbocor facility, and $18.3M in CARES Act small business grants
• Reappointment of Sean McGlynn to a second three-year term on the Citizens Advisory Committee (Big Bend Environmental Forum representative)
• Reappointment of Jim McShane to a second three-year term on the Citizens Advisory Committee (Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce representative)
• Appointment of Fred Varn to the Citizens Advisory Committee representing the senior community, replacing Linda Vaughn
• Approval of September 27, 2021, Board meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including a $4.75 million contract for airport terminal rehabilitation, a $2.33 million property insurance renewal, and several other contracts and grants. They will also recognize Arbor Day, the 2021 Communicator of the Year, Neighborhood Leadership Academy graduates, and present a proclamation for Dr. Walter L. Smith, Sr.

• Terminal Rehabilitation Phase III at Tallahassee International Airport, contract award to Cook Brothers, Inc. for $4,749,780
• Renewal of property insurance coverage for $2,333,199
• Continuation of Stormwater Right of Way grant for $1,400,000
• Approval of 911 equipment purchase for $501,638
• Presentation of Arbor Day Proclamation and recognition of Alison Faris as FMCA 2021 Communicator of the Year

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on three items: approving 2022 meeting dates, extending a $222,450 grant for Chuck's Place to December 2022, and donating CRA-owned property at 524 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd valued at $310,000 to the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association. Public comments will be accepted in person or via video conference.

• Approval of 2022 CAC regular and optional meeting dates with alignment to CRA Board schedule
• Second amendment to grant agreement with C&B Enterprise extending Chuck's Place Phase I completion to Dec 31, 2022
• Proposed donation of CRA property at 524 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd valued at $310,000 to Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association
• Consent agenda includes approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment period open for agenda items

The committee postponed a decision on donating property to the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association pending a business plan and financial data. The committee also approved the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes and a grant agreement amendment for Chuck’s Place.

• Approved August 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Amendment to CRA-C&B Enterprise, LLC Grant Agreement for Chuck’s Place (unanimous)
• Postponed donation of property at 524 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd to Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association

Downtown District CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting & Summary

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission is holding a special meeting with a presentation from Fairmount Development, LLC on the Washington Square project. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Presentation by Kenneth McDermott of Fairmount Development, LLC on the Washington Square project

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will discuss updates on recommendations made to the City Commission and the Campaign Contribution Refund Program. They will also consider board jurisdiction over outside agencies and proposed ethics reform recommendations. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Update on recommendations to the City Commission (Item 7A)
• Update on Campaign Contribution Refund Program (Item 7B)
• Discussion of Board Jurisdiction Concerning Outside Agencies (Item 8)
• Ethics Reform Recommendations (Item 9)
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021

CRTPA Board Meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) board will consider consent items (minutes, 2022 calendar, appointment of John Dunn to the Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee) and take roll call votes on amending the FY2022–2026 Transportation Improvement Program to add two rail safety projects. Other actions include a discussion of the FY2023–2027 Draft Tentative Work Program, a rail discussion, a Strategic Intermodal System update, and a proposal to move $750,000 in Urban Attributable funding from the Monticello Trail Extension to a US 90 Multi-Use Trail feasibility study. The board will also elect a new chair and vice-chair for 2022.

• Amend TIP to add rail safety projects: Cleveland Street crossing #625589H and Adams Street crossing #625587U, both in Leon County
• Move $750,000 in Urban Attributable (SU) funds from Monticello Trail Extension design to US 90 Multi-Use Trail feasibility study (contingent on future board approval)
• Approve appointment of John Dunn to Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee
• Approve 2022 CRTPA meeting calendar
• Elect new board chair and vice-chair for calendar year 2022

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission is deciding on two consent items: a leave buyback option for police and fire union employees (with 300 hours of community service exchanged) and a $900,000 contract for HVAC building automation systems. A special presentation will honor former FAMU football coach Rudy Hubbard with a Key to the City. One item (interlocal agreement with CRTPA) was deleted from the agenda.

• Leave buyback option for firefighters (IAFF) and police (FPBA) unions, fiscal impact $583,000, with 300 hours of community service
• Approval of $900,000 continuing contract for HVAC building automation systems to Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. and FSM Controls, LLC
• Special presentation recognizing former FAMU coach Rudy Hubbard's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame; Key to the City to be presented
• Deleted: Interlocal Agreement with Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) removed from agenda

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission will hold the first and only public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 162 acres on Thomasville Road and Lawton Chiles Lane from Rural to Bradfordville Hills Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. The PUD would allow single-family, mixed-use, and open space conservation uses. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the October 5 meeting.

• Rezoning 162 acres from Rural to Bradfordville Hills PUD on west side of Thomasville Road including 6920 Lawton Chiles Lane
• Proposed land uses: Single Family Residential (max 4 du/ac), Bradfordville Hills Office/Residential (max 16 du/ac), Open Space/Conservation Easement (~57 acres)
• Approval of October 5, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (consent item)

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will meet in person to receive an update on FY 2022 Promotional and Special Event and Large Event grants totaling $175,000 awarded to community organizations. Presentations will include the City Arborist on tree management, the $700,000 REVIVE Revolving Loan Fund for women/minority-owned small businesses, and FSU student proposals for CRA-owned sites. The committee will also consider approving its 2022 meeting dates.

• Update on $175,000 in FY 2022 event grants: $50,000 for Promotional and Special Event and $150,000 for Large Event grants awarded to multiple Frenchtown/Southside organizations
• Presentation from City Arborist on tree management and maintenance program in rights-of-way
• Presentation from Apalachee Regional Planning Council on $700,000 REVIVE Revolving Loan Fund for women/minority-owned small businesses
• FSU urban planning students present hypothetical development proposals for CRA-owned sites in Frenchtown
• Approval of 2022 meeting dates (Jan 10, Mar 7, May 9, Jul 11, Sep 12, Nov 7) at Smith Williams Service Center

The committee unanimously accepted an update on FY 2022 promotional and special event grants. A motion to approve 2022 meeting dates was withdrawn pending a request for staff to align the schedule with CRA Board meetings. Members discussed potential by-law changes and recruitment strategies for new representatives.

• Accepted FY 2022 GFS Promotional, Special Event, and Large Event Grants update (Unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to approve 2022 meeting dates pending staff alignment with CRA Board schedule

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will vote on an amended Business Facility Improvement Program grant adding $8,500 (total $30,750) for exterior roof repairs at 319 N. Macomb Street. Other business includes approval of September 9 meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule, and a presentation from the GFS chair.

• Approve amended BFIP grant for $8,500 (total $30,750) for roof repairs at 319 N. Macomb Street (Geraldine Roberts)
• Approve summary minutes from the September 9, 2021 CRA Board meeting
• Approve 2022 CRA Board meeting dates (six meetings scheduled)
• Presentation on GFS Update by GFS Chair Dr. Minjee Kim

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will meet to consider consent agenda items, including authorizing an application for a U.S. EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant up to $500,000 for environmental assessments in priority areas. They will also vote on accepting a $1,483,584 FDOT Block Grant for StarMetro operations and receive the Independent Ethics Board 2021 Annual Report. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Authorizing application for up to $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant for assessment and cleanup planning in areas including Greater Southside, FAMU Central, and Greater Frenchtown
• Adopting Resolution 21-R-33 to accept $1,483,584 FDOT Block Grant for StarMetro public transit operating needs
• Presentation of Independent Ethics Board 2021 Annual Report by Ethics Officer Dwight Floyd

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will hold a regular meeting on October 19, 2021. They will discuss a City Wide Employee Cost of Living Increase and consider a Campaign Contribution Refund Program. The board will also elect a vice chair, receive office and budget reports, and hear public comments.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Campaign Contribution Refund Program discussion
• City Wide Employee Cost of Living Increase discussion
• Office Report with summary, budget, and issues reports
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021

CRTPA Retreat

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) holds a retreat to discuss several transportation topics. Items include a safety review of multiuse trails, a discussion on rail, an update from FDOT, a StarMetro transit plan update, and a roadway safety audit of West Pensacola Street. No decisions will be made; this is a discussion and information session.

• Multiuse trail safety review requested after Thomasville Road study
• Rail discussion by FDOT Freight and Multimodal Operations Office
• StarMetro update on transit development plan and comprehensive operations analysis
• Pensacola Street roadway safety audit from Appleyard Drive to Stadium Drive
• FDOT presentation on transportation trends

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider a $140,000 settlement for a personal injury claim from a pedestrian who tripped on exposed screws. Other consent items include approval for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare to demolish and rebuild a childcare facility on leased property, acceptance of a donation of artwork, and proclamations recognizing various weeks.

• Settlement of $140,000 for Mary Echols and Timothy Echols trip-and-fall claim
• Approval for TMH to remove improvements and build new childcare facility at 1200 E. 6th Avenue
• Acceptance of donation of Ron Yrabedra signature artwork 'Rainforest'
• Presentation of proclamation for Public Power, Public Natural Gas and Customer Service Weeks
• Presentation of proclamation for Paralegal Week

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Southwood Planned Unit Development concept plan, changing a 3.4-acre portion from industrial to educational use. The commission will also consider approving the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-28 to amend Southwood PUD concept plan
• Approval of August 3, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Change of 3.4 acres from Mixed Use Industrial-1 to Mixed Use Educational/Institutional
• Reduction of 221,000 square feet of industrial entitlements to 20,000 square feet
• Proposed development of a daycare on the site at Artemis Way and Tram Road

Downtown District CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission & Summary

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission will meet on October 5, 2021, to handle procedural items including approval of past meeting minutes, acceptance of a project status report, and setting 2022 meeting dates. An informational update on the adopted FY 2022 budget, with estimated tax increment revenue of $2.67 million, will be presented but requires no action. The meeting will also include the introduction of new CRA Executive Director K. Stephen Cox II.

• Introduction of new CRA Executive Director K. Stephen Cox II
• Approval of April 6, 2021 meeting minutes (consent)
• Acceptance of Downtown District project report covering Challenger Learning Center IMAX renovations, Forty North development, bike/pedestrian enhancements, and infrastructure projects
• Approval of 2022 meeting dates (Feb 1, May 3, Aug 2, Nov 1)
• Informational update on FY 2022 adopted budget: $2,673,404 tax increment revenue, $6,157,656 total available funding

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider three consent items: approving July meeting minutes, amending the Economic Vitality Leadership Council bylaws, and accepting the FY 2021 Office of Economic Vitality Annual Report. The annual report details major economic developments including Amazon's robotics fulfillment center (3,600 jobs, $200 million capital investment) and Danfoss Turbocor's expansion (950 total jobs). The board will also receive informational items including committee minutes and a Blueprint Infrastructure Community Engagement Update.

• Acceptance of FY 2021 OEV Annual Report: Amazon fulfillment center (3,600 jobs, $200M investment) and Danfoss Turbocor expansion (950 jobs)
• Approval of amendments to EVLC Bylaws: extend member terms from 2 to 3 years, add election/succession procedures, clarify public comment rules
• Approval of July 15, 2021 board meeting minutes
• Receipt of draft committee minutes (CAC, EVLC) and Blueprint Infrastructure Community Engagement Update
• Agenda modification file attached (2,531 KB)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission meets to consider consent agenda items including awarding $1M in hazardous materials abatement contracts and applying for a $300,000 federal transit grant to study service improvements in Griffin Heights and Frenchtown. Also on the agenda are a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and appointments to city boards. A resolution supporting reproductive healthcare has been removed from the agenda.

• Award of three-year contracts for asbestos, lead, and mold abatement to Cason Environmental and Lang Environmental, totaling up to $1,000,000
• Application for a $300,000 Federal Transit Administration Areas of Persistent Poverty grant for transit planning in Griffin Heights and Frenchtown
• Presentation of proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
• Appointments to the Downtown Improvement Authority and Citizens Police Review Board
• Removal of Resolution No. 21-R-30 supporting reproductive healthcare from the agenda

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will consider approving its 2021 annual budget, review a three-year strategic plan, and evaluate the ethics officer. The board will also take up an advisory opinion and hear an update on recommendations previously made to the City Commission.

• Approval of the 2021 annual budget
• Review of the three-year strategic plan
• Evaluation of the ethics officer
• Advisory opinion on an ethics matter (details not specified)
• Update on recommendations to the City Commission

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will consider several action items, including approving a new contract for legal services with the Williams Law Group, amending the Unified Planning Work Program to include federal transit funds, and increasing funding for the CR 159 Salem Road Bridge replacement. The Board will also receive presentations on the federal certification of the agency and the Thomasville Road Multiuse Path feasibility study, and vote on the FY 2022 budget and amended roadway priority list.

• Approve a new legal services contract with the Williams Law Group (Item 4B)
• Amend FY 2021-2025 TIP to increase funding for Project 439374-1 – CR 159 Salem Road Bridge replacement (Item 4D)
• Accept the FY 2020 financial statements (Item 6B)
• Adopt the amended FY 2023-2027 Roadway Project Priority List (Item 6D)
• Consider the FY 2022 CRTPA Budget (Item 6E)

CRA Board Meeting (5:00 Public Hearing) & Summary

The CRA Board will consider proposed changes to the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program, including raising the maximum grant to $7,500 and expanding eligibility for neighborhoods with limited property in the district. The board will also receive an update on FY 2022 Promotional and Special Event Grants for the GFS and Downtown districts, and vote on approving meeting minutes from July and August 2021.

• Approval of summary minutes from July 1 and August 17, 2021 CRA Board meetings
• Proposed increase of Neighborhood Partnership Grant maximum award to $7,500
• Expansion of grant categories to include neighborhood enrichment projects for partially-included neighborhoods
• Update on FY 2022 GFS and DT Promotional and Special Event Grants, with $18,500 and $25,000 to be returned to respective master funds
• Presentation on GFS Update from GFS Chair Dr. Minjee Kim

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on consent items including a $444,560 contract for a new passenger information display system at Tallahassee International Airport and a $125,000 settlement in an employment lawsuit. The meeting also includes ceremonial proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, National Recovery Month, Hunger Action Month, and Florida Civics Week. Public input is accepted in person or via video conference.

• Approval of $444,560 contract with PM Technologies for Multiple-User Passenger Information Display System at Tallahassee International Airport
• Approval of $125,000 settlement in employment litigation Murray vs. City of Tallahassee
• Ceremonial proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, National Recovery Month, Hunger Action Month, and Florida Civics Week

CRTPA Executive Committee Meeting

The CRTPA Executive Committee will discuss and recommend action on several items, including accepting the FY 2020 financial audit, approving the FY 2022 budget, adopting a new finance policy, and amending the Transportation Improvement Program to increase funding for a bridge replacement project. The committee will also consider the composition of the Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee, negotiate a new attorney contract, and evaluate the executive director.

• Acceptance of FY 2020 financial statements for the period October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020
• Approval of the FY 2022 CRTPA Budget
• Recommendation to approve a new CRTPA Finance Policy
• Amendment to the FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program to increase construction funding for the CR 159 Salem Road Bridge over Swamp Creek in Gadsden County (Project No. 439374-1)
• Consideration of a new contract with the Williams Law Group for CRTPA legal services

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will meet to approve minutes, hear an office report, discuss old business including updates on recommendations to the City Commission, consider Advisory Opinion 2021-5, and review a draft of the 2021 Annual Report. Public comment will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of Advisory Opinion 2021-5
• Update on recommendations to the City Commission
• Draft 2021 Annual Report presented for review
• Office Report including monthly budget and issue tracking
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting

CRA Board Special Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee CRA Board holds a special meeting to interview five candidates for the Executive Director position. Following interviews, board members will rank their top candidates for selection. A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Interview of five candidates: Jeff Burton, J. Stephen Cox II, Sherri Curtis, Ricardo Noguera, Paul White
• Board ranking of top candidates for selection
• Public comments: no written comments received

Local Planning Agency

The only substantive action is approval of meeting minutes from seven past Local Planning Agency meetings dating back to 2014 and as recent as March 2021. Staff have compiled minutes that were previously unapproved or missing. The item is a consent agenda with no fiscal impact.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2014 LPA workshop
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2014 LPA public hearing
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2014 LPA public hearing (item 2014-1)
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2014 LPA public hearing (item 2014-11)
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2015, February 7, 2017, and March 2, 2021 meetings

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 21-Z-25, which would rezone 9.14 acres at 5701 and 5723 Thomasville Road from Leon County Residential Preservation (RP) to City of Tallahassee Residential Preservation-2 (RP-2) following the recent annexation of the Oxford Gates subdivision. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 1, 2021 meeting minutes. No other major items are scheduled.

• First and only public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-25: rezoning 9.14 acres at 5701 and 5723 Thomasville Road from County RP to City RP-2
• Annexation of the Oxford Gates subdivision (approved June 16, 2021) necessitated the rezoning
• Proposed rezoning would maintain allowed uses (single-family, two-family, recreation, community services) and density (up to 6 du/ac)
• Consent agenda: approval of June 1, 2021 Planning Commission minutes

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will discuss the proposed FY2022 GFS District budget totaling $5,619,391 in available funding. They will also consider recommending a FY2021 budget amendment to return a $60,000 grant for architectural design services for the South City Business and Job Incubator back to the Medium and Large Contingency Project, after the CRA Board voted not to proceed with the project. The committee will vote on approving the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Presentation of draft FY2022 GFS District budget with $4,122,131 tax increment revenue
• Consideration of returning $60,000 grant for South City Business and Job Incubator design services to Medium and Large Contingency Project
• Approval of June 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of proposed five-year budget plan alignment with GFS Strategic Investment Plan and CRA Redevelopment Plan priorities
• $500,000 commitment for Magnolia Oaks affordable housing development (110 units) in FY2022 budget

The committee approved the Draft FY2022 GFS Budget Update and a $20,000 grant for the Tallahassee Urban League's building repairs. Members also recommended increasing the maximum Neighborhood Partnership Grant award to $7,500. A pre-application from PlayBig was discussed but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Draft FY 2022 GFS Budget Update and $60,000 budget amendment (4-1)
• Approved $20,000 BFIP grant for Tallahassee Urban League (Unanimous)
• Approved Neighborhood Partnership Grant updates, including increasing max award to $7,500 (Unanimous)

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The board will consider ratifying ten actions from its May 27 budget workshop, including allocating over $14 million in infrastructure and economic development funds. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, an employment trends presentation, and election of the board's vice chair.

• Ratify allocation of $1,066,571 for Magnolia Drive Trail
• Ratify allocation of $2,687,832 for Northeast Corridor Connector: Bannerman Road project
• Ratify allocation of $7,547,732 in ARPA funding to Bannerman Road project
• Ratify $1,000,000 to repay Leon County and City for BRIF advance funding
• Election of board vice chair

Joint City/County Workshop

The Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission are holding a joint workshop. They will discuss a $6.272 million plan to address homelessness using ARPA funds, including street outreach and shelter support. They will also hear updates on the Orange Avenue Apartments redevelopment and a report on the local residential real estate market.

• Discussion of $6.272 million in ARPA funding for homelessness services
• Proposed partnership with BBCoC for coordinated street outreach and rapid rehousing
• Report on Tallahassee Housing Authority and Orange Avenue Apartments redevelopment
• Status report on Tallahassee-Leon County residential real estate and construction market
• Three options for action on homelessness (Options #1, #2, #3)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss and potentially approve the proposed FY22 budget, including a tentative millage rate of 4.1000 mills, a total operating budget of $758.3 million, and a $273 million capital budget. The agenda also includes authorization for the City Manager to expend Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds and to negotiate a contract with Motorola for 800 MHz radio replacement.

• Proposed FY22 operating budget of $758,369,376.00
• Tentative millage rate of 4.1000 mills (unchanged for six years)
• Up to 11.7% increase in take-home pay for employees with family health coverage
• Authorization to expend $18 million in COVID-19 relief funds for homeless shelters, affordable housing, and neighborhood resilience
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate contract with Motorola for 800 MHz radio replacement

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider several action items, including the sale of CRA-owned property for the Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace project, consent to financing for Independence Landing, and the sale of the Chevron and Johns parcels to Valencia Development Corporation. The agenda also includes presentations of a national utility award and a proclamation for Frederick S. Humphries Sr., and items pulled from consent such as a sole source agreement with Vector Airport Systems for an automated landing fee system.

• Sale of CRA-owned real property for Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace project (item 15.04)
• Sale of Chevron and Johns parcels (5.09 acres) to Valencia Development Corporation (item 13.02)
• Consent to mortgage and land use restrictions for Independence Landing loan up to $500,000 (item 9.01)
• Sole source agreement with Vector Airport Systems for Automated Aircraft Landing Fee Collection System (item 10.01, pulled from consent)
• Appointments to Downtown Improvement Authority and Environmental Board (items 11.04, 11.05)

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including a feasibility study for a South City Business and Job Incubator. Staff recommends not accepting the study due to sustainability concerns raised by the citizen advisory committee. The board will also consider approval of community benefit agreements and funding for Frenchtown plans and TLH Arts.

• South City Business and Job Incubator Feasibility Study – staff recommends not accepting; $75,000 budgeted for Phase I and II
• Approval of Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace Community Benefit Agreement – amended to remove reference to federally qualified health center
• Adoption and Initial Funding Request for Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan – includes updated/final plan
• Approval of TLH Arts, Inc. funding agreement – revised based on additional discussions
• Approval of summary meeting minutes from May 13, 2021 CRA Board meeting

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on two investment policy items: revisions to the Non-Pension Investment Policy (234) to increase diversification and flexibility, and a waiver to the Pension Investment Policy (236) to retain Wedge Capital as Small Cap Value manager. A presentation will recognize Mayor John Dailey and City Manager Reese Goad as Home Rule Heroes. The agenda also includes a deletion of a Board of Adjustment and Appeals appointment and other procedural items.

• Revisions to Non-Pension Investment Policy (234) to allow more flexibility and diversification in operating fund investments
• Waiver to Pension Investment Policy (236) to retain Wedge Capital as Small Cap Value manager despite exceeding 10% asset concentration limit
• Presentation of Home Rule Hero Awards to Mayor John Dailey and City Manager Reese Goad from Florida League of Cities
• Deletion of item 11.01: Board of Adjustment and Appeals appointment from agenda

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider approving the Draft Final Northeast Gateway Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, which recommends extending Welaunee Boulevard and Shamrock Street with two roundabouts. Approval would allow staff to submit the study to FDOT and pursue a State Infrastructure Bank loan. The item also examines impacts of delaying the decision, including potential loss of low-interest financing and a future I-10 interchange.

• Approval of the $2M PD&E Study for the Northeast Gateway project, including Welaunee Boulevard extension to Roberts Road and Shamrock Street extension with roundabouts at Centerville Road and the Welaunee/Centerville/Roberts/Bradfordville intersection
• Staff recommends Option 1: approve the study to proceed with SIB loan application and design; delay could jeopardize the June 30, 2021 loan deadline and future I-10 interchange
• Project aims to relieve congestion on canopy roads (Centerville, Miccosukee), Thomasville Road, and US 90, and accommodate growth in the 7,000-acre Welaunee Critical Area Plan
• Potential economic development impact of $2.2B to $8.2B in the area, per FSU Center for Economic Forecasting
• No fiscal impact for this agenda item; total project cost will be refined during design

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2021, to discuss and potentially approve several items. These include a proposed revision to the City Ordinance on Misuse of Position, an advisory opinion (AO 2021-4), and a summary of the Inspector General's Ethics Audit. The board will also receive office reports and define the term 'procurement employee'.

• Revision to City Ordinance on Misuse of Position (21-ORD-01)
• Approval of Advisory Opinion AO 2021-4
• Summary of Inspector General's Ethics Audit
• Defining 'Procurement Employee'
• Monthly Budget Report and Issue Report

CRTPA Board Meeting & Regional Mobility Plan Amendment Public Hearing

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) Board will hold a public hearing on amending the Regional Mobility Plan (RMP) and then consider consent items including approval of the FY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). They will also vote on seven FY 2023-2027 Project Priority Lists covering roadways, bicycle/pedestrian, trails, transit, system management, intelligent transportation systems, and the airport. Other actions include amending the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and certifying the agency to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

• Public hearing on the Connections 2045 Regional Mobility Plan Amendment
• Adoption of the FY 2022–2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of FY 2023–2027 Regional Mobility Plan Roadways Project Priority List
• Approval of FY 2023–2027 Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Priority List
• UPWP amendment to add Iron Bridge Road Trail Feasibility Study and authorize $176,880 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds

Joint Public Hearings on 2021 Cycle Comprehensive Plan Amendment

The joint city-county commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency's (CRTPA) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) into the Tallahassee-Leon County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendment, TTA2021004, would add a new policy (Policy 1.1.14) to the Mobility Element, supporting the BPMP's implementation. The amendment has no fiscal impact and state review agencies had no objections.

• Adoption of text amendment TTA2021004 to incorporate the CRTPA Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by reference
• Creation of new Policy 1.1.14 in the Mobility Element to support BPMP implementation
• No fiscal impact identified for this amendment
• Options include adoption by either Leon County Ordinance or City of Tallahassee Ordinance No. 21-O-20
• State Land Planning Agency and review agencies had no objections or comments

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will discuss the proposed FY2022 budget and consider a budget amendment to rescind a $625,000 loan for the Urgent Care Clinic, which is no longer part of the Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace project. The committee will also vote on approving the May 3, 2021 meeting minutes. The draft FY2022 budget projects $5.5 million in total available funding, including $4.16 million in tax increment revenue.

• Proposed FY2022 GFS District budget with $5.5 million in total available funding
• FY2021 budget amendment to rescind $625,000 loan for Urgent Care Clinic (Frenchtown Quarters project)
• Approval of May 3, 2021, regular meeting summary minutes
• SoMo Walls/South Monroe St. grant payment of $112,000 (first of five-year payments)
• Update on Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace project (CRA Board approved $6.5 million on May 13)

The committee approved the Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan and an initial spending plan totaling $5,571,838. It also accepted the FY2022 draft budget with additions for public safety and large projects, and approved funding for the Norman J. Clement Center.

• Approved FY2022 draft budget with $200,000 added for Public Safety and $200,000 for Medium and Large Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved rescinding the $625,000 loan for the Urgent Care Clinic (Unanimous)
• Recommended CRA Board adopt Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan and its $6.4M infrastructure investment (Unanimous)
• Recommended CRA Board transfer budgeted funds to the City of Tallahassee for tasks approved by the Frenchtown CAT Team (Unanimous)
• Recommended CRA and City staff work with Frenchtown CAT to develop policies for Community Engagement Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $300,000 in CRA Large Project funding over two fiscal years for Norman J. Clement Center renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2021 summary meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will meet June 2, 2021 at 3 p.m. to consider ratifying the Officers and Investigators collective bargaining agreement with the PBA, accept the FY2020 annual financial report that received an unmodified opinion, and decide on a special magistrate's recommendation that the City's denial of a land use change at Southwood Golf Course was reasonable. The agenda also includes a presentation of a Pride Month proclamation and a presentation from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with Big Bend Chapter of Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Financial Report with unmodified audit opinion
• Special magistrate recommendation on Southwood Golf Course parcel — upholds City's denial of land use change from PR to LDR
• Presentation of proclamation recognizing Pride Month
• Acceptance of award from Big Bend Healthcare Coalition for purchase of ToxMedic box refill (item incomplete in agenda)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a first and only public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-21 to rezone 3.009 acres at 3611 and 3613 Woodville Highway from Office Residential (OR-2) to General Commercial (C-2). The commission may recommend adoption to the City Commission based on findings. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 4, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3.009 acres at 3611 and 3613 Woodville Highway from OR-2 to C-2 (Ordinance 21-Z-21)
• Consent agenda: Approval of May 4, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment options: in-person, written via email, or virtual registration by May 28

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider approving a $2,565,299 incentive package from the Office of Economic Vitality to support Project Mango, a potential expansion of a Fortune 500 logistics company. The project would bring a 650,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center, $200 million capital investment, and 1,000 new jobs paying at least $15/hour. The incentive is performance-based and the company is also considering other locations. The board will also address confidentiality of company information during site selection.

• Approval of $2,565,299 Targeted Business Program incentive for Project Mango
• Potential $200 million capital investment in a 650,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center
• Creation of 1,000 new fulfillment and management jobs at $15+/hr
• Economic impact estimated at $451.1 million and 3,602 total jobs
• Confidentiality request under Florida statute 288.075 for company's site selection

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Budget Workshop

This budget workshop presents the proposed FY2022 operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency. Staff recommends Scenario A to fully fund 26 of 27 infrastructure projects, while Scenario B would leave several projects unfunded or delayed. The board also will consider FY2021 budget amendments involving CARES Act reimbursements, ARPA funds, and CAFR fund allocations.

• Public hearings set for September 8 (CAC) and September 23 (IA Board) to adopt the FY2022 budget
• Scenario A fully funds North Monroe Gateway by 2031, Lake Lafayette/St. Marks Linear Park by 2033, and design for Tharpe Street by 2027; Scenario B leaves no funding for College Avenue Placemaking, Alternative Sewer Solutions, FAMU Entry Points, and Animal Service Center
• Recommendation #1: Allocate $1,066,571 from Blueprint 2000 to Magnolia Drive Trail and $2,687,832 from Blueprint 2020 to Northeast Corridor Connector: Bannerman Road
• Recommendation #2-4: Allocate $1 million of CEDR CARES Act reimbursement to repay BRIF, $140,500 to Strategic Marketing, and $205,000 to Lake Lafayette/St. Marks Regional Park and Monroe-Adams Corridor Place
• Addition of a MWSBE Analyst position for contract monitoring and compliance

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will receive a second-quarter FY21 budget update and approve related amendments for operating and capital adjustments. They will also discuss the allocation of $46.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds and review the FY22-26 Capital Improvement Plan assumptions and process.

• Approve $616,697 EPA Revolving Loan Fund grant for brownfields cleanup
• Approve $470,000 for Jake Gaither bathroom and clubhouse renovations
• Approve $500,000 for Trousdell Aquatics Center locker room renovations
• Approve $1.2 million for electric distribution line replacements on Bannerman, Proctor, Richview, and Tram roads
• Approve $2 million for enhanced tree trimming reliability project

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will hold its regular meeting on May 18, 2021, including discussion of a revision to the City Ordinance on Misuse of Position and the impact of SB 1890 on City Charter Section 63. The board will also consider two advisory opinions, a revision to lobbyist language in the City Charter, and adoption of an online ethics refresher course. Public comment is accepted on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consideration of Agenda Item 9: Revision to City Ordinance on Misuse of Position
• Discussion of Agenda Item 10: Impact of SB 1890 on City Charter Section 63
• Approval of Advisory Opinions AO 2021-2 and AO 2021-3
• Old Business: Revision to Lobbyist Language in City Charter
• Adoption of Online Refresher Course: Building Trust through Ethical Behavior

CRTPA Board Meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) board will consider adopting StarMetro's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), a federal requirement, and a FY 2023–2027 Transportation Alternatives Project Priority List. The board also has a consent agenda including approval of March 2021 meeting minutes and an updated staff services agreement with the City of Tallahassee. Information items include project updates on trails and road widenings.

• Adoption of StarMetro Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Approval of FY 2023–2027 Transportation Alternatives Project Priority List
• Approval of updated Staff Services Agreement with City of Tallahassee
• Project updates: US 90 Trail feasibility study, Thomasville Road multi-use path, and Capital Circle SW widening ($58M)

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee CRA Board will decide on $150,000 in FY 2022 event grant funding for the Greater Frenchtown/Southside district, and consider extending the permit timeline for the 4Forty North development. The board will also accept project reports for GFS and Downtown districts and approve prior meeting minutes. One agenda item, the South City Business Incubator study, has been removed at the applicant's request.

• $150,000 in FY 2022 GFS event grants ($50,000 Promotional/Special Event, $100,000 Large Event)
• Extension of 4Forty North development permit deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2021
• Acceptance of Greater Frenchtown/Southside and Downtown District project reports
• Approval of summary minutes from the March 25, 2021 CRA Board meeting
• Deletion of item 7.04 – South City Business and Job Incubator Feasibility Study

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider accepting a pension actuarial report that lowers the investment return assumption from 7.5% to 7.4%, reducing the city's required annual contribution by $2,069,000. The agenda also includes ceremonial proclamations, a $12,000 donation presentation, and an update on the Orange Avenue Redevelopment. Two items have been deleted: an extension for Inspector General certification and a Resident Identification Card Program.

• Accept pension actuarial report cutting annual contribution by $2,069,000 (Item 8.01)
• Presentation of $12,000 donation from Prime Meridian Bank to Tallahassee Future Leaders' Academy (Item 13.02)
• Update on Orange Avenue Redevelopment by Tallahassee Housing Authority (Item 5.03)
• Proclamations for Bike Month, Family Day, Kim Denmark, and FAMU Golf Team (Items 5.01-5.05)
• Deletion of Resident Identification Card Program and Inspector General certification items (Items 13.06 & 9.05)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission holds a first and only public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone 3.34 acres at 4075 Buck Lake Road from Single- and Two-Family Residential (R-3) to Urban Residential (R-4). The change would allow up to 33 dwelling units (10 du/acre) instead of 26. The Commission will recommend adoption or denial to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezoning of 3.34 acres at 4075 Buck Lake Road (southeast corner of Buck Lake Road and Fallschase Parkway) from R-3 to R-4
• Proposed R-4 zoning allows multi-family dwellings and nursing homes; maximum density increases from 8 to 10 dwelling units per acre
• First and only public hearing; the Board of County Commissioners will consider the ordinance on June 8, 2021
• Public comment accepted in-person, written, or virtually; registration deadline May 3, 2021

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will discuss an updated funding request for the Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace development, including $6.5 million in CRA assistance for 130 affordable housing units and retail space. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment opportunities. One item, the Magnolia Oaks Affordable Housing Development funding request, has been pulled from the agenda.

• Updated Frenchtown Quarters & Marketplace funding request for $6.5 million, including 130 affordable residential units and 21,000 sq ft retail space
• Magnolia Oaks Affordable Housing Development funding request deleted at applicant's request
• Approval of April 6, 2021, GFS CAC meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted in person, via email, or video conference

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider consent items including four FDOT grant extensions for airport capital improvements and acceptance of the CRA's FY2020 annual report. A discussion on the ordinance adoption process has been added to the agenda. The meeting also includes proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day.

• Discussion of Ordinance Adoption Process (added item 13.08)
• Approve Resolutions 21-R-16 through 21-R-19 to extend four FDOT grant agreements for airport projects
• Accept the Community Redevelopment Agency's FY2020 annual report
• Presentation of Arbor Day proclamation
• Presentation of Earth Day proclamation

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board will hold its regular meeting with items including an office report, old business (update on lobbyist language in city ordinance and annual training refresher), advisory opinions, and a proposed revision to the city ordinance on misuse of public position. The public can comment on agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting will be streamed online with limited in-person seating.

• Office Report with monthly budget and issue tracking reports
• Update on revision to lobbyist language in city ordinance (Item 7A)
• Annual training refresher course: Building Trust through Ethical Behavior (Item 7B)
• Advisory opinions including AO 2021-01 (Item 8)
• Revision to city ordinance on misuse of public position (Item 9)

Joint City/County Comprehensive Plan Meeting

This joint meeting of the Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission includes public hearings on several comprehensive plan amendments and concurrent rezonings. Key items include adopting land use changes for WW Kelley Road (Rural to Suburban) and 1717 W. Tennessee Street (University Transition to Suburban), along with corresponding zoning map amendments. The meeting also covers consultant services for land use and mobility elements and a proposed community engagement strategy for the Southside Action Plan.

• Adoption hearing to change WW Kelley Road from Rural to Suburban land use
• Rezoning hearing to change LRZ200013 from Rural to General Commercial (C-2)
• Adoption hearing for 1717 W. Tennessee Street from University Transition to Suburban
• Rezoning hearing for TRZ200021 from University Transition to Commercial Parkway (CP)
• Transmittal hearing on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (TTA2021004)

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will hold a second and final public hearing to consider a substantial amendment to the Northeast Park Project. The board also considers approving a lobbying registration policy, recommended intersection treatments for the Northeast Gateway, and an adjusted 2021 meeting calendar. Several consent items include approval of prior minutes and acceptance of infrastructure project updates.

• Second and final public hearing to consider a substantial amendment to the Northeast Park Project
• Approval of Lobbying Registration Policy
• Approval of recommended Northeast Gateway intersection treatments
• Consideration of adjusted 2021 meeting calendar to separate infrastructure and Office of Economic Vitality meetings
• Acceptance of status update on Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency infrastructure projects

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes a $260,000 contract extension with Northern Trust for master custody and securities lending services, and approval of minutes from January 27, 2021. One item has been pulled from consent by Commissioner Porter for separate discussion: the approval of $68,000 in grant funds for the Tallahassee Police Department—$58,000 from the Florida Department of Emergency Management for a domestic security analyst and $10,000 from the Institute of Police Technology and Management for a pedestrian safety program. A proclamation recognizing April 9, 2021 as Karl Zerbe Day will also be presented.

• Extend master custody agreement with Northern Trust for one year at $260,000 annually
• Approve $58,000 FDEM grant to retain a public safety support specialist domestic security analyst at TPD
• Approve $10,000 IPTM sub-award grant for pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver safety program
• Commissioner Porter pulled Item 10.01 (police grants) from consent for separate discussion
• Proclamation declaring April 9, 2021 as Karl Zerbe Day

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting & Summary

The committee will hear a presentation on Magnolia Oaks, a proposed 110-unit affordable housing development at 825 East Magnolia Drive, seeking $350,000 in CRA assistance. Members are asked to provide input on potential community benefits. Also on the agenda is approval of revised 2021 meeting dates due to COVID-19 space constraints. Public comments are invited.

• Magnolia Oaks Affordable Housing Development: 110 units, $350K CRA funding request
• Discussion on community benefits for the proposed development
• Approval of revised 2021 CAC meeting dates
• Public comments accepted in person, written, or via video conference

Downtown District CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission & Summary

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission will discuss a request from the Challenger Learning Center for $615,417 in CRA Large Project grant funds to renovate the IMAX 3D Theatre, including seating, ADA upgrades, and safety improvements. The commission will consider recommending approval with or without a $100,000 match from the center. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of $615,417 grant request for Challenger Learning Center IMAX Theatre renovations (Item 6.01)
• Options include full funding, $515,417 with a $100,000 match, or no funding
• Approval of November 10, 2020 and January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (consent item 5.01)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a first and only public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-11, which proposes to rezone 2.47 acres at the northeast corner of North Blair Stone Road and Miccosukee Road from Office Residential (OR-2) to General Commercial (C-2) to allow a Tom Thumb convenience store and casual restaurant. The commission will also consider approving the March 2, 2021 meeting minutes and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-11: Rezone 2.47 acres from OR-2 to C-2 at Miccosukee Road and North Blair Stone Road for a Tom Thumb convenience store and casual restaurant.
• Property was zoned C-2 in 2017, rezoned to OR-2 for a Tallahassee Orthopedic Center that was never built, now seeks return to C-2.
• Applicant: PT I, LLC (Optionee: Junior Foods of West Florida); agent Hopping Green & Sams, PA.
• Planning staff recommends finding the ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommending adoption by the City Commission.
• 115 notices mailed; 1 letter of support received and an email from Brandt Hills Homeowners Association requesting details.

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee CRA Board will consider consent items including approval of January 28 meeting minutes and acceptance of project reports for the Greater Frenchtown/Southside and Downtown districts. The main discussion item is a status update on the 2021 Holton Street property (former Robinson's Convenience Store), where the board will consider shoring up the roof ($11,496) and obtaining a renovation cost report ($4,200) amid community concerns about demolition.

• Approval of summary minutes from January 28, 2021 CRA Board meeting
• Accept GFS and DT District project status reports, including $75,000 in grant funds for South City Business and Job Incubator Project
• Status update on 2021 Holton Street property with $11,496 roof shoring quote and $4,200 renovation cost report
• Estimated renovation cost of up to $250,000 for the former Robinson's Convenience Store building
• Community discussion on possible demolition vs rehabilitation of the Bond neighborhood property

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission meets March 24, 2021 with a largely procedural agenda. The main decision is whether to approve Resolution 21-R-12 accepting a $1,501,093 FDOT grant for terminal modernization at the airport. A second consent item is listed but its details are not provided in the agenda.

• Approval of Resolution 21-R-12 and acceptance of $1,501,093 FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Terminal Modernization at Tallahassee International Airport (Project No. 226781-6).
• Second consent item (9.02) listed as 'Approval of Funding' but no further information is given in the agenda.

Joint City/County Workshop - Comp Plan Amendments

The Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission hold a joint workshop to review proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments, including one text amendment to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, two small-scale map amendments (such as a .44-acre parcel at 1717 West Tennessee Street), and one large-scale map amendment. Commissioners may request additional information before public hearings scheduled for April 13 and June 8, 2021.

• Text amendment TTA 2021 004 to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by reference into the Mobility Element
• Small-scale map amendment TMA 2021 002 for 1717 West Tennessee Street, changing FLUM from Suburban/University Transition to Suburban
• Small-scale map amendment LMA 2021 03 in unincorporated Leon County (public comments received, with four speakers opposed)
• Small-scale map amendment LMA 2021 06 (applicant speaker at LPA hearing)
• Large-scale map amendment in unincorporated Leon County

Independent Ethics Board

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will hold a closed executive session to discuss pending complaints under Florida law, followed by a public meeting. The public meeting includes approval of minutes, an office report, discussion of an administrative procedures amendment, a complaint process review, an annual ethics training refresher, and advisory opinions. Public comment is invited on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Closed executive session to consider pending complaints (per Florida Statute 112.324(2))
• Discussion of Administrative Procedures Amendment 2021-01 (version 1)
• Review of the complaint process
• Annual training refresher course: Building Trust through Ethical Behavior
• Advisory opinions

CRTPA Board Meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) board will consider amending its FY 2021–2025 Transportation Improvement Program to include a $400,000 Federal Transit Administration HOPE Program grant awarded to StarMetro. The board will also receive updates on StarMetro's Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Transportation Development Plan, the Ride On regional commuter program, and the Florida Department of Transportation's M-CORES initiative. The consent agenda includes approving minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting.

• Vote on Resolution 2021-03-6A to amend FY 2021–2025 TIP with $400,000 FTA HOPE grant for StarMetro
• StarMetro Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Transportation Development Plan update (Action item)
• Ride On regional commuter services presentation by Apalachee Regional Planning Council
• Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) update from FDOT
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021 CRTPA board meeting

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on two consent agenda items: authorizing the sale of Del Rio Apartments (24 units at 517 Yaeger Street) and restructuring the SHIP loan into a forgivable loan to preserve affordability, and reimbursing City Manager Reese Goad $3,810 for attorney's fees after ethics complaints were dismissed. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, invocation, etc.) with no other substantive items.

• Approval of sale of Del Rio Apartments at 517 Yaeger Street and restructure of $300,088.49 SHIP loan into forgivable loan to maintain affordable units
• Reimbursement of $3,810 to City Manager Reese Goad from Risk Management Claims Fund for attorney's fees in dismissed ethics complaints

City Commission Budget Workshop

The Tallahassee City Commission holds a budget workshop to review the FY21 first quarter financial update and discuss development of the FY22 operating and FY22-26 capital budgets. Staff presents a $6.4 million budget amendment package and reports that all 14 operating funds are within budget, though four funds (General, Fire, Aviation, StarMetro) are under monitoring due to COVID-19 impacts. Commissioners are asked to accept the update, approve the amendments, and provide direction for next year's budget.

• FY21 budget amendments totaling $6,411,300 for operating and capital adjustments
• Strategic investments: $2M for 10 new sidewalks; $5.3M for sidewalk and road maintenance; $12M for Airport; $93M for utilities reliability; $1.5M for Fire ALS enhancements; $3.1M for police technology and salaries; $4.6M for CHSP and non-profits
• Four funds under monitoring: General Fund (COVID-19 sales tax uncertainty), Fire Services (no rate increase in FY21), Aviation ($4M CARES Act needed), StarMetro (reduced ridership, CARES Act funding)
• FY22 budget development assumptions to be informed by strategic plan, economic indicators, and retreat discussions
• Solid waste rates increased March 2020: residential +$1.00/month, commercial +$0.35/pickup; new recycling contract with Marpan pending

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a proposed future land use map amendment and rezoning for three contiguous vacant parcels totaling 51.1 acres on Aenon Church Road. The applicant, Mitchell Brothers, Inc., requests changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Urban Residential 2 and Governmental Operational to Industry and Mining, and rezoning from Single Family Detached, Attached Two-Family Residential (R-3) to Mining (M). Staff recommends a modified version that maintains the existing Governmental Operational designation on a high-power electric transmission line crossing the site. The hearing was continued from the February 2, 2021 meeting for additional analysis of compatibility and buffers.

• Public hearing on Large Scale Map Amendment LMA 2021 03: 51.1 acres at Aenon Church Road, request to change FLUM from UR-2 and GO to IM, and rezoning from R-3 to M (Mining).
• Staff recommends modified amendment to keep Governmental Operational (GO) designation on a power line corridor and corresponding GO zoning.
• Consent item: approval of meeting minutes from seven past meetings (Feb 2, 2021; Mar 6, 2018; Feb 6, 2018; Jan 2, 2018; Dec 5, 2017; Feb 15, 2017; Mar 24, 2011).
• Public comment options: in-person, written (by 9 p.m. Mar 1), or virtual (register by 9 p.m. Mar 1) due to COVID-19.
• No fiscal impact for any agenda item.

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 21-Z-07 to rezone a 14.39-acre parcel from General Commercial (C-2) to Single Family Residential (R-3) to allow conversion of an existing day care into a K-8 private school. The rezoning constitutes a significant downzoning. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Commission.

• Rezoning of 14.39 acres at 2344 Lake Bradford Road from C-2 to R-3
• Conversion of existing day care to a K-8 private school
• Significant downzoning from General Commercial to medium-density residential
• Public hearing with recommendation to City Commission
• Consent agenda includes approval of January 5, 2021 Planning Commission minutes

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will discuss a draft process and criteria for Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs). Staff proposes renaming current funding agreements to CBAs and applying them to medium and large projects in the district. The committee will review proposed benefit categories, including affordable housing and workforce development, and may forward the draft to the CRA Board for final direction.

• Discussion of draft Community Benefits Agreement criteria and process for CRA-funded projects
• Presentation on the H.E.L.P. Concept by Stanley Sims
• Proposed maximum home prices for affordable housing: $238,000 for new and $166,000 for existing units
• Agenda modifications removing consent items, including December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public comment instructions for virtual WebEx participation

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will hold second and final public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-28 creating a new Neighborhood Boundary-1 (NB-1) zoning district, and first public hearing on Ordinance 21-O-04AA changing the dwelling unit definition to regulate hotel/motel conversions. The consent agenda includes $850,000 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing and a pulled item on bulletproof vest fund acceptance. A proclamation recognizing Black History Month will be presented.

• Second and final public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-28 adding NB-1 zoning district to Chapter 10 of Land Development Code
• First public hearing on Ordinance 21-O-04AA amending dwelling unit definition to address hotel/motel conversions to studio/efficiency apartments
• Authorization to execute Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Dynamics 365 licensing from SHI, Inc. at $850,000 over three years
• Item pulled from consent: Acceptance of Bulletproof Vest Funds, Task Force and Donated Items (renumbered as 10.01)
• Presentation of Proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Leon County Research and Development Authority for $2.5 million in matching funds for the North Florida Innovation Labs, which leveraged $10.7 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The board will also vote on consent items including meeting minutes, project status updates, and a contract amendment. Presentations include a $1 million funding request by Tallahassee Community College and updates on infrastructure projects.

• Approval of MOU for $2.5M matching funds for North Florida Innovation Labs leveraging $10.7M from EDA
• Approval of Capital Cascades Trail Segment 3 Skateable Art Design Plan
• Consideration of Northeast Park Funding Options
• Presentation regarding $1M Blueprint Funding Request by TCC
• Authorization to procure Downtown-University Protected Bike Lane Project design and construction services

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Strategic Plan Workshop

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board is holding a strategic planning workshop to discuss local governments' public policy role and pathways to job creation. The item reviews past public investments in infrastructure like Gaines Street, Cascades Park, and Mahan Drive, and how they catalyzed private investment. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion and information session.

• Discussion of local government's role in job creation through planning, zoning, regulation, and taxation
• Review of Blueprint 20-year plan: $550 million invested since 2004, $200 million for 27 projects by 2025
• Example: Gaines Street - $33 million public investment catalyzed over $500 million in private investment
• Example: Cascades Park - $33 million public investment catalyzed over $350 million in economic impact
• Office of Economic Vitality's six core strategies for job creation

Independent Ethics Board

This meeting includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board will receive an office report and monthly budget update. It will also review the complaint process, covering legal sufficiency and probable cause hearings, and discuss a memorandum on whistleblower protection. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion and information.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021
• Office report and monthly budget report
• Review of complaint process: legal sufficiency and probable cause hearing
• Discussion of whistleblower protection memorandum
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will consider several consent items, including approval of the November 23, 2020 meeting minutes, the Connections 2045 Regional Mobility Plan report, a CMAC appointment, a UPWP amendment, and a calendar update. It will also vote on a Transportation Improvement Program amendment that adds a sidewalk on CR 268/Adams St. and extends the SR 57 trail. Additional discussion items cover the FY 2022‑2026 FDOT work program, 2021 safety performance targets, the Suncoast Parkway extension, and potential lobbying policies.

• Approve minutes of the November 23, 2020 CRTPA Board meeting (Consent Item 4A)
• Approve the Connections 2045 Regional Mobility Plan report (Consent Item 4B)
• Approve appointment of Melissa Corbett to the Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee (Consent Item 4C)
• Approve amendment to the FY 21‑22 Unified Planning Work Program (Consent Item 4D)
• Vote on TIP amendment adding a sidewalk on CR 268/Adams St. and extending the SR 57 trail (Roll Call Vote Item 6A)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider consent items including an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Leon County for the Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park, which adds a new support space and a 30-year lease for a ticket office. The agenda also includes approval of the Leval Leone subdivision plat and a utility work agreement with FDOT. Several items are procedural, and a public hearing on the comprehensive plan capital improvements schedule is scheduled for February 24.

• Third Amended Interlocal Agreement with Leon County for Capital City Amphitheater programming, including a 30-year lease at $1/year for a 313 sq ft ticket office
• Approval of Leval Leone subdivision plat, creating three lots on 0.22 acres near Plymouth Court
• Authorization for Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement with FDOT for water and sewer installation on Segment 1 Capital Circle Southwest Roadway Widening Project
• Introduction of Ordinance 21-O-06 adopting annual update to Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Schedule, with public hearing on Feb 24
• Homelessness Continuum of Care and Mahan Shelter update provided as material

Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee & Summary

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of $75,000 in CRA funding for the Heart-of-the-Hill placemaking project in the Providence neighborhood as part of an update on Frenchtown and Providence Neighborhood First plans. The committee will also vote on consent items including approval of December 2020 meeting minutes, acceptance of a status report on district projects and programs, and adoption of revised 2021 meeting dates due to COVID-19 spacing constraints.

• Approval of December 7, 2020 GFS CAC meeting minutes
• Acceptance of status report on GFS District projects and programs, including $75,000 grant for South City Business and Job Incubator planning
• Approval of revised 2021 meeting dates to accommodate COVID-19 safety spacing at Smith Williams Service Center
• Update on Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan (draft stage) and Providence Neighborhood Renaissance Plan refresh
• Recommendation to approve $75,000 for Heart-of-the-Hill placemaking project in Providence neighborhood

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on two comprehensive plan amendments and concurrent rezoning requests: one at 1717 West Tennessee Street to change land use from University Transition to Suburban and rezone to Commercial Parkway, and another on WW Kelley to change from Rural to Suburban and rezone to General Commercial. Two additional agenda items have been withdrawn and will not be considered. The agency will also consider minutes from its January 5 meeting.

• Public hearing on FLUM amendment and rezoning for 1717 West Tennessee Street (0.24 acres from UT to SUB, rezoning from UT to CP)
• Public hearing on FLUM amendment and rezoning for WW Kelley (1.6 acres from Rural to SUB, rezoning from R to C-2 for neighborhood retail)
• Consent agenda: approval of January 5, 2021 meeting minutes

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will consider approving an updated Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Plan, which will guide future CRA actions. The consent agenda includes extending the completion deadline for a $224,450 grant for Phase I improvements to Chuck’s Place at 2011 South Adams Street to June 30, 2021, due to COVID-19 and weather delays. The board will also accept project reports for the GFS and Downtown districts and the CarePoint Health & Wellness Center 2020 report.

• Approval of updated Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Plan after public engagement
• First amendment to CRA-C&B Enterprise grant agreement extending Phase I improvements to Chuck’s Place (2011 South Adams St.) deadline to June 30, 2021
• Acceptance of GFS and Downtown District project reports and CarePoint Health & Wellness Center 2020 report
• Approval of summary minutes from December 9, 2020 CRA Board meeting
• CarePoint report notes 30 employees, increased minimum wage to $15/hour, and 212 new primary care patients in 2020

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider a $146,049 settlement for injuries caused by a police vehicle running a red light. Additionally, the Commission will vote on extending a natural gas purchase agreement with Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation. The agenda includes modifications to remove a policy on discounts for youth with disabilities and update COVID-19 mitigation plans for spring events.

• Settlement of $146,049 for accident involving Alejandro Leiva and Ethan Honorat due to TPD vehicle running a red light
• Extension through Dec 2021 for natural gas purchase from Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation (Resolution 20-R-10)
• Deletion of item 13.05: Updates to City Commission Policy 224 (discounts for youth with disabilities)
• Update to item 13.02: COVID-19 mitigation plans for co-sponsored spring-time special events

Independent Ethics Board

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss pending complaints, followed by a regular public meeting. The public meeting includes approval of December 2020 minutes, office and budget reports, and a review of the complaint process. Public comment is allowed on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Executive session (closed to public) to consider pending complaints under Florida Statute 112.324(2)
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2020 meeting
• Ethics Office Report including monthly budget and complaint tracking reports
• Review of the complaint process (Alternative Complaint Resolution document attached)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021 at 4 PM in the Tallahassee Room

City Commission Retreat

The Tallahassee City Commission will hold its annual retreat to review the COVID‑19 response, public‑infrastructure projects and the Southside Strategy Area. Staff will present options for the Commission to accept the retreat report, resume special events with COVID‑19 precautions, launch a community‑outreach plan for Southside infrastructure, and consider renaming the Southern Strategy Area. The meeting will also outline a $139 million investment in roughly 150 infrastructure projects for 2021.

• Consider resuming special events, facility rentals, and indoor programming with COVID‑19 precautions
• Develop a community outreach plan for the Southside Infrastructure Investment Area
• Proceed with a name change for the Southern Strategy Area
• Accept the Annual Commission Retreat report from staff
• Plan $139 million investment across about 150 public‑infrastructure projects in 2021

Downtown District CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission & Summary

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission will consider recommending approval of $1.1 million in FY 2021 infrastructure projects, including bicycle/pedestrian connectivity and parking enhancements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 10, 2020 meeting and public comment procedures. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Proposed $1.1M in infrastructure priorities: bike/pedestrian improvements ($472,000) and parking enhancements ($655,000)
• Specific projects: MLK Jr. Blvd sidewalk extension ($125,000), replace 68 wooden benches ($87,000), Chain of Parks light fixtures ($260,000), Kleman Plaza garage entrance ($185,000), 650 W. Gaines St parking lot ($470,000)
• Consent item: approval of November 10, 2020 DtRC meeting minutes
• Public comment options: in-person, written, or virtual due to health concerns

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee‑Leon County Planning Commission will hold the first and only public hearing on Ordinance 21‑Z‑01, which proposes to amend the Wildwood Presbyterian Church Planned Unit Development to increase recreation space, add a pool complex, and update building uses. The agenda also includes two withdrawn Southwood development items and a consent action on the November 3, 2020 Planning Commission minutes. Public comment will be accepted in‑person, online, or virtually.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21‑Z‑01 to amend Wildwood Presbyterian Church PUD (increase recreation area, add pool, auditorium, community center)
• Withdrawal of Southwood Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Integrated Development Order (Seventh Amendment)
• Withdrawal of Southwood Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan – Major Amendment
• Consent action on November 3, 2020 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment on unagended items (in‑person, written, virtual)

Local Planning Agency Workshop

The Local Planning Agency will decide whether the updated Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Plan conforms to the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan. The plan includes five new community goals: neighborhood safety, infrastructure, healthy community, arts/entertainment, and historic significance. The agency will also workshop two proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments: adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by reference, and a land-use change for a 1.6-acre parcel at WW Kelley from Rural to Suburban.

• Consistency review of the updated Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Plan (action item)
• Workshop on TTA 2021 04: text amendment to adopt the Leon County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Workshop on LMA 2021 06: request to change Future Land Use Map designation for 1.6-acre parcel at WW Kelley from Rural to Suburban, with a rezoning to General Commercial (C-2)
• Approval of minutes from ten prior LPA meetings dating back to 2011