Tallahassee public meetings in 2022

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider agenda modifications and take public comment on unagendaed items. The only scheduled public hearing, for a Type B Site Plan to operate a transitional residential facility at 1709 Mahan Drive, has been continued by an uncontested motion to a later date. The meeting is largely procedural with no decisions expected.

• Item D.1 continued: Application for Type B Site Plan for transitional residential facility at 1709 Mahan Drive

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Independent Ethics Board. Items include approval of previous minutes, office reports (summary, budget, issue), recognition of board members from FSU, FAMU, and the Public Defender's office, election of chair and vice chair, and a review of the documentary 'All the Queen's Horses'. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Recognition of Board Member appointments: President of FSU, Public Defender 2nd Jud. Cir., President FAMU
• Review of documentary: 'All the Queen's Horses'
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• Office Reports: Summary, Monthly Budget, Monthly Issue

Blueprint Intergovernmental Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider authorizing a $75,000 historical survey of the New Hope community and cemetery, tied to the Northeast Gateway road project. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting. Informational items include an update on community engagement, draft committee minutes, and a Q4 2022 project status report.

• Authorization to procure a $75,000 New Hope Community Historical Survey
• Approval of September 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receipt and file of Blueprint Infrastructure Community Engagement Update
• Receipt and file of Draft Citizens Advisory Committee November 16, 2022 minutes
• Receipt and file of Blueprint Infrastructure Q4 2022 Project Status Report

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider accepting the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's 2022 Report of Recommendations, a state-required step that does not commit the city to adopt the recommendations. The agenda also includes presentations of an Arbor Day proclamation and recognition of 13 Neighborhood Leadership Academy graduates. Most other items are procedural (call to order, invocation, pledge, etc.).

• Acceptance of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's 2022 Report of Recommendations
• Presentation of Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor John E. Dailey
• Recognition of 2022 Neighborhood Leadership Academy graduates (13 residents)
• Recommendations include increasing education on basic unit preservation and code enforcement compliance

City Commission Reorganization & Summary

This is a procedural meeting for the City Commission reorganization. The agenda includes only the meeting summary attachment with no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting agenda is limited to the reorganization and summary, with no substantive items listed.

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

This is a routine meeting of the Independent Ethics Board with procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of minutes from October 18, 2022. The board will receive office reports (summary, budget, issue report), discuss an advisory opinion, and review a documentary titled "All the Queen's Horses." Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are scheduled, followed by member discussion and directives.

• Approval of minutes from 10/18/2022
• Office Reports: Summary Report, Monthly Budget Report, Monthly Issue Report
• Advisory Opinion report (see AgendaItem 8_Advisory Opinion.pdf)
• Discussion of documentary "All the Queen's Horses" (ethics-related)
• Public comments on agenda items and non-agenda items

CRTPA Board Meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) board will consider amending its 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add two projects: a safety project on Apalachee Parkway and a truck parking expansion on I-10 in Jefferson County. The board will also vote on approving the Tallahassee to Havana Trail Feasibility Study, selecting a preferred alternative for the Stadium Drive at Lake Bradford Road intersection, and supporting US 90 SUN Trails applications. Additionally, the board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2023.

• Amend TIP to add $154,855 for design and construction of safety project on Apalachee Parkway/Capps Highway from east of Kaptian Drive to Madison County Line
• Amend TIP to add $1.3 million for PD&E and design of additional truck parking at I-10 Jefferson County Rest Area
• Approve Tallahassee to Havana Trail Feasibility Study for a multi-use trail connection
• Recommend approval of Alternative 8B (Eppes Extension and Quadrant Reduced Build) for Stadium Drive at Lake Bradford Road intersection
• Approve resolution supporting US 90 SUN Trails applications for PD&E and design funding

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will consider action on two major funding requests: a $100,000 grant for the LeMoyne Art Foundation's Studios at LeMoyne project and a request for $70,000 additional funds for the MLK Jr. Boulevard Sidewalk Project. The board will also approve consent items including meeting minutes and 2023 meeting dates, and receive updates from advisory committees.

• Consideration of $100,000 grant to LeMoyne Art Foundation for 'The Studios at LeMoyne' project at 415–425 E. Call Street/125 N. Gadsden St.
• Request for additional $70,000 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Sidewalk Project (budget not yet allocated)
• Approval of summary minutes from September 8, 2022 CRA Board meeting
• Approval of 2023 CRA Board meeting dates (bi-monthly starting February 23, 2023)
• Presentations: Recognition of Service, Greater Frenchtown/Southside CAC update, Downtown Redevelopment Commission update

The CRA Board approved funding for the LeMoyne Art Foundation and the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sidewalk Project. The board also authorized a joint agreement with the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority for event programming. Meeting minutes from September 2022 and 2023 meeting dates were approved.

• Approved $100,000 grant for LeMoyne Art Foundation 'The Studios at LeMoyne' (4-1)
• Approved $70,000 additional funding for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sidewalk Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 annual funding for FY 23-25 for TDIA Business Event grant program (Unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2022 summary meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 CRA Board meeting dates (Unanimous)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including approval of a $475,000 federal grant for StarMetro's non-urbanized area transit services, an annual update of the StarMetro Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, and award of contracts for real estate brokerage and right-of-way acquisition services. Two items were pulled from consent for separate discussion: installation of gas main and electric conduits, and acceptance of FDOT highway safety funding. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Independent Ethics Board 2022 annual report.

• Approve $475K FTA Section 5311 grant for rural transportation (Resolution 22-R-36)
• Adopt StarMetro's Public Transit Agency Safety Plan update (Resolution 22-R-35)
• Award contract to five firms for real estate brokerage and right-of-way acquisition (RFSQ 068-22-CG)
• Pulled: Approve award to Equix Energy Services for gas main and electric conduits (RFP 082-22-CG)
• Pulled: Accept FDOT FY2023 Highway Safety Plan subgrant funding

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

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside Citizens Advisory Committee will meet in person on November 7, 2022, at the Renaissance Center. The committee will consider consent items including approval of meeting minutes from July 2022 and adoption of 2023 meeting dates. The main action item is electing a chair and vice chair for FY 2023 following the resignation of the current chair.

• Approve summary minutes from July 11, 2022 GFS CAC meeting
• Approve 2023 meeting dates: Jan 9, Mar 13, May 8, Jul 10, Nov 6
• Elect chair and vice chair for FY 2023 (Nov 7, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023)

The committee elected a new Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2023 and approved the 2023 meeting dates. Members also approved the meeting minutes from July 11, 2022. The session included discussions on potential funding criteria revisions and CRA Board restructuring.

• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Elected Walter McDonald as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected LaRoderick McQueen as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-30, which would rezone 0.95 acres at the northwest corner of Pablo Avenue and Centerville Road from Light Industrial (M-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to allow restaurant and retail uses. Staff recommends finding the proposal consistent with the comprehensive plan and recommending adoption. A separate proposed historic preservation overlay for 2021 Holton Street has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• First and only public hearing on rezoning 0.95 acres at Pablo Avenue and Centerville Road from M-1 to C-1 for restaurant and retail
• Applicant LaPete Properties, LLC seeking change to allow commercial uses not permitted under current industrial zoning
• Planning staff recommends Option 1: find consistent with comprehensive plan and recommend City Commission adoption
• Ordinance 22-Z-28 for historic designation of 2021 Holton Street withdrawn by applicant
• Consent agenda includes approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider approving revisions to the Pension Investment Policy (236) that adjust target asset allocations for domestic equity, bonds, private equity, and private credit to improve expected returns and reduce volatility. The agenda also includes a proclamation recognizing Joe Bullard. The remainder of the meeting is procedural.

• Presentation of proclamation recognizing Joe Bullard by Mayor John E. Dailey
• Approval of revisions to Commission Policy 236, Pension Investment Policy, including new target allocations: Domestic Equity 35.5%, Domestic Bonds 16.5%, Private Equity 7.5%, Private Credit 7.5%
• Staff recommends allowing Private Equity allocation (currently 15.9%) to remain above the proposed maximum range of 15% to self-correct

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

This meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and minutes approval, along with substantive discussions and decisions. The board will consider approving the annual report, the three-year strategic plan, and an ethics course for newly elected officials, as well as an advisory opinion.

• Approval of Annual Report
• Approval of Three-Year Strategic Plan
• Adoption of Ethics Course for Newly Elected Officials
• Advisory Opinion
• Office Report and Monthly Budget Report

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will vote on amendments to the FY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, adding over $35 million in funding for bridge replacements and transit services. The board will also discuss the Florida Department of Transportation's update on the Strategic Intermodal System Cost Feasible Plan. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, an audit contract extension with James Moore and Company, and modifications to the Unified Planning Work Program.

• High Bridge Road (CR 268) over Little River Bridge replacement: $19,280,389 in funding for FYs 23-26
• Hannah Mill Pond Road over Hanna Pond Bridge replacement: $13,882,847 in funding for FYs 23-27
• Big Bend Transit operating funding: $884,126 from CRRSAA federal funds
• StarMetro transit operating funding: $309,228 from CRRSAA federal funds
• Audit contract extension with James Moore and Company for FY 2022 and 2023 audits

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will introduce Ordinance 22-O-29, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, and set a public hearing for October 26. The consent agenda includes approval of a $564,802 annual FDOT maintenance agreement for mowing and litter removal on state roadways, and acceptance of $309,228 in federal transit operating assistance for StarMetro. Presentations include proclamations for Hispanic Heritage, Careers in Construction, Disability Employment Awareness, and LGBTQ+ History months. The Citizens Police Review Board will also present its annual report.

• Introduction of Ordinance 22-O-29 (Police Benevolent Association agreement) with public hearing set for Oct 26
• Approve FDOT rights of way maintenance agreement ($564,802 annually) for mowing, litter removal, and planting on Apalachee Parkway
• Accept $309,228 in FTA CRRSAA Section 5311 funding for StarMetro operating assistance, no local match required
• Annual report from Citizens Police Review Board
• Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Careers in Construction Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month, and LGBTQ+ History Month

City Commission Workshop & Summary

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and give direction on gun violence intervention programs. Staff will present analysis of successful models and three community proposals: the Capital Area Justice Ministry's Group Violence Intervention (GVI) proposal ($300,000 over two years), the Community Roundtable of Tallahassee Interrupter Program, and the Council on the Status of Men and Boys funding proposal. The Commission previously set aside $1 million per year for five years for this initiative.

• Capital Area Justice Ministry GVI proposal requesting $200,000 in year one and $100,000 in year two
• Community Roundtable of Tallahassee Interrupter Program proposal
• Tallahassee-Leon County Council on the Status of Men and Boys funding proposal
• $1 million per year for five years previously set aside for gun violence reduction
• Discussion of Group Violence Intervention strategy including call-ins and focused deterrence

CRA Downtown District Redevelopment Commission Meeting & Summary

The Downtown District Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and 2023 meeting dates, elect a chair and vice chair for FY2023, and decide on a $100,000 grant request from LeMoyne Art Foundation for 'The Studios at LeMoyne' phase of their Art for Always project. The grant would fund renovations at 415–425 E. Call Street and 125 N. Gadsden Street.

• Approve August 2, 2022 DRC meeting minutes
• Approve 2023 meeting dates (Feb 14, May 9, Aug 8, Nov 14)
• Elect DRC Chair and Vice Chair for FY2023
• Consider $100,000 grant to LeMoyne Art Foundation for 'The Studios at LeMoyne' project at 415–425 E. Call Street

The Commission approved several funding requests for downtown art, events, and infrastructure. It also elected its leadership and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved $100,000 grant for LeMoyne Art Foundation 'The Studios at LeMoyne' project (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 annual funding (FY23-25) for TDIA Downtown Event Programming (unanimous)
• Approved additional $70,000 for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Elected Kyle Phelps as Chair and Jeff Billingsley as Vice Chair for FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2022, summary meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency Meeting

This is largely a procedural meeting, with one substantive item: whether to initiate a potential 2023 Comprehensive Plan map amendment for the Lambert Heights and Merrivale subdivisions. The amendment would change the land-use designation from Residential Preservation to University Transition and the zoning from RP-1 to UT. The LPA will give direction; initiation does not approve the change, only starts the public-review cycle.

• Initiation of potential 2023 Comprehensive Plan map amendment for Lambert Heights subdivision (Chapel Ridge) – property owner Steven Leoni requests change from Residential Preservation to University Transition land use and RP-1 to UT zoning.

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider consent items including approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes, the 2023 meeting schedule, and appointments to the Economic Vitality Leadership Council and Citizens Advisory Committee. The board will also receive informational updates on infrastructure and economic vitality. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Approval of 2023 Blueprint meeting schedule (dates listed through November 2023)
• Appointment of Richard Darabi, Adrienne Johnson, Kimberly Crowell, Tom Barron, and incoming MWSBE CAC Chair to Economic Vitality Leadership Council
• Appointment of Hollie Myers (Network of Entrepreneurs) and Whitney Doyle (Disability Community) to Citizens Advisory Committee
• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting and budget workshop minutes
• Receipt and file of infrastructure community engagement update and Q3 project status report

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider a lease and development agreement with Burrell Aviation Tallahassee, LLC, added via agenda modification. Consent items include two FDOT grants totaling $1.5 million for airport passenger loading bridge replacement and taxiway rehabilitation. Proclamations for Good Neighbor Day and Suicide Prevention Month will also be presented.

• Agenda addition: Item 12.03 – Approval to finalize negotiations and execute lease/development agreements with Burrell Aviation Tallahassee, LLC
• Consent item 8.01: $546,754 FDOT grant for Terminal PLB Acquisition and Installation at TLH Airport
• Consent item 8.02: $950,000 FDOT grant for Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation at TLH Airport
• Presentation of proclamation for Good Neighbor Day (Mayor John E. Dailey)
• Presentation of proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month (Mayor John E. Dailey)

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will hold a routine meeting with procedural items and discussions. Key agenda items include approval of August minutes, office reports, and discussions on self regulation, public relations staffing, and a three-year strategic plan update. The board will also discuss the 2022 annual report and conduct the annual evaluation of the Executive Director/Ethics Officer.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022
• Office reports: Summary, Budget, and Monthly Issue
• Discussion on Self Regulation
• Three-Year Strategic Plan Update
• Annual Evaluation of Executive Director/Ethics Officer

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

The CRA Board will hold a public hearing at 5:00 PM on the proposed FY 2023 operating and capital budgets. The board will also vote on a $50,000 Business Facility Improvement Program grant for facade and site improvements at 1215 S. Monroe Street. Consent items include approval of June 23 meeting minutes and acceptance of the FY 2021 CRA audit report.

• Public hearing on FY 2023 CRA operating and capital budgets
• Approval of $50,000 BFIP grant for exterior improvements at 1215 S. Monroe St. (Orion Weddington, applicant)
• Acceptance of FY 2021 CRA audit report with unmodified opinion from MSL, P.A.
• Approval of summary minutes from June 23, 2022 CRA Board meeting
• Updates from GFS CAC and DRC committees (no written material)

The CRA Board approved a $50,000 facility improvement grant for 1215 S. Monroe St and increased funding for large event grants in both the GFS and Downtown districts. The board also accepted the FY 2021 audit report and the June 23, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved $50,000 BFIP grant for façade and site improvements at 1215 S. Monroe St (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing FY 2023 GFS Large Event grant funding by $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing FY 2023 DT Large Event grant funding by $7,885 (Unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2021 CRA Audit Report (Unanimous)
• Approved summary minutes from June 23, 2022, meeting (Unanimous)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1,006,094 contract to relocate the airport's perimeter access road and security fence to support FDOT widening of Capital Circle SW. Also on the agenda is a proposal to remove five static billboards in exchange for two digital signs, reducing the total billboard count by three. The meeting will begin with several proclamations and recognitions.

• Approve $1,006,094 contract to M of Tallahassee, Inc. for perimeter road and fence relocation at Tallahassee International Airport (IFB 009-22-CC)
• Approve removal of five double-faced static billboards in exchange for two single-faced digital signs (Lamar Advertising)
• Recognize City of Tallahassee All Star Baseball Teams for winning World Series championships
• Proclamation for National Recovery Month accepted by Joshua White of Oxford House
• Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week accepted by Tallahassee Fire Department

Board Meeting

This is a regularly scheduled board meeting with procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval) and public comment. The board will take action on the monthly budget report and monthly issue tracking report, and discuss public relations staffing and an advisory opinion.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022
• Monthly budget report (action item)
• Monthly issue tracking report (action/discussion)
• Advisory opinion (file attached)
• Discussion on public relations staffing

CRA Downtown District Redevelopment Commission Meeting & Summary

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission will discuss and recommend the proposed FY 2023 Downtown CRA Operating and Capital Budget, which projects $3,039,538 in tax increment and total available funding of $5,738,616. The budget includes personnel costs, contractual commitments such as Cascades Parking Garage debt service, and a $200,000 consultant for updating the DT Redevelopment Plan. The Commission will also approve meeting minutes and accept a project update. The budget will be presented to the CRA Board for adoption on September 8.

• Recommendation of proposed FY 2023 DT CRA Operating and Capital Budget ($5.7M total funding, $3M tax increment, 14% increase from FY2022)
• Approval of draft minutes from February 1, 2022, and May 3, 2022 DRC Regular meetings
• Acceptance of Downtown District project update status report (financial summary as of April 15, 2022)
• Proposed $200,000 consultant for updating the DT Redevelopment Plan and creating a Strategic Investment Plan
• FY2023 budget includes $593,648 for Cascades Public Parking Garage debt service and $227,770 for operating expenses

The Commission recommended the FY 2023 Downtown CRA Operating and Capital Budget. This recommendation includes a $50,000 allocation for Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Association (TDIA) events and a proposed three-year Memorandum of Understanding between the TDIA and CRA.

• Approved February 1, 2022, and May 3, 2022, summary meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Downtown District Project Update Report (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Proposed FY 2023 DT Budget including $50,000 for TDIA Events (Unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding between TDIA and CRA with $50,000 first-year funding (Unanimous)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-21 to rezone the 264.68-acre Killearn Country Club and golf course from Residential Preservation-1 and -2 to Open Space. The change is intended to support reinvestment in the golf course and clubhouse. The commission will then recommend whether the City Commission should adopt the ordinance.

• First and only public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-21 to rezone 264.68 acres along Tyron Pass between Shamrock North, South, East, and West from RP-1 and RP-2 to Open Space (OS) zoning district

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on consent items including a resolution authorizing up to $36 million in utility system refunding bonds, an interlocal agreement with Leon County to use County SHIP housing funds within city limits, and a transfer of iPads to the fire department's urban search and rescue task force. The agenda also includes a modification renumbering the bond item and an update to a planning commission appointment.

• Resolution No. 22-R-21 authorizing issuance of up to $36,000,000 in Taxable Consolidated Utility System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2022
• Interlocal Agreement with Leon County for use of County SHIP funds (City allocation $1,904,718, County $936,449) for affordable housing within city limits
• Memorandum of Agreement to transfer five Apple iPads and Otterbox cases from State Fire Marshal to Tallahassee Fire Department Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 7
• Appointment to Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission (Item 11.01 materials updated)

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

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee will meet to discuss three policy items: an update on the Neighborhood Partnership Grant program (original budget $50,000, $30,668.53 remaining), a pre-application from Simply Soul Food Inc. for kitchen suites at 614 Eugenia Street, and a $123,500 funding request for wayfinding signage on FAMU Way. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting.

• Funding request for $123,500 for FAMU Way wayfinding signage between S. Adams Street and Lake Bradford Road
• Pre-application for E.K. Kitchen Suites: five professional kitchen suites at 614 Eugenia Street
• Neighborhood Partnership Grant update: $30,668.53 remaining from original $50,000
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 CAC meeting
• Public comments on agenda items accepted in-person or via video conference

The GFS CAC voted unanimously to deny a funding request for wayfinding signs along FAMU Way. The committee approved the draft FY 2023 GFS Budget and accepted an update on the Neighborhood Partnership Grant program.

• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted update on Neighborhood Partnership Grant program (unanimous)
• Denied $123,500 in CRA funding for 11 wayfinding signs along FAMU Way (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of the Draft FY 2023 GFS Budget (unanimous)

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will meet to consider consent items including additional funding for the Providence Heart-of-the-Hill placemaking project and a draft FY 2023 budget update. One item was pulled from consent for discussion: a lease-purchase agreement for CRA-owned property at 524 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The board will also hear presentations from the DRC and GFS vice-chairs and a presentation on Floridan Residences.

• Additional $75,000 for Providence Heart-of-the-Hill placemaking project (item 5.03)
• Lease-purchase agreement for 524 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. for $257,000 (item 6.01)
• Deleted $123,500 request for FAMU Way wayfinding signage (item 5.02)
• Approval of April 21, 2022 CRA Board meeting minutes (item 5.01)
• Modifications to FY 2023 CRA Operating and Capital Budget increasing revenues to $4,867,398

The CRA Board approved several redevelopment grants for mixed-use and business projects in the Frenchtown/Southside district. The board also authorized a lease-purchase agreement for a CRA-owned property to be transferred to the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association.

• Approved lease-purchase agreement for CRA property at 524 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved $346,000 grant for JVP Lofts mixed-use development at 506 All Saints Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $294,026 for FT Squared and Community Business Solutions project at 1211 West Tharpe Street (4-1)
• Approved $75,000 additional funding for Providence Heart-of-the-Hill placemaking project (Unanimous)
• Approved summary meeting minutes from April 21, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission is considering authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute new signatory and non-signatory airline-use and lease agreements with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, and Silver Airways for Tallahassee International Airport. The agreements would secure a three-year commitment and generate an estimated $15.8 million in revenue over FY23-25. Also on the consent agenda is acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Gayla Parks State Farm for the Neighborhood Awards Program. A consent item on a Florida Department of Juvenile Justice contract for the TEMPO program has been pulled for separate discussion.

• Approval to negotiate and execute signatory airline agreements with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and FedEx; non-signatory agreement with Silver Airways (estimated $15.8M revenue)
• Acceptance of $2,500 donation from Gayla Parks State Farm for the Neighborhood Awards Program
• Item pulled from consent: Acceptance of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice contract for TEMPO program (renumbered as 10.01)
• Meeting includes procedural items: call to order, invocation, pledge, agenda modification, citizen input

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will consider approving the minutes from May 17, 2022, receive office reports including a summary, monthly budget, and issue tracking, and discuss training updates. Notable discussions include whistleblower protection and a campaign contribution refund program update. An advisory opinion is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2022
• Monthly Budget Report for May 2022
• Annual Ethics Refresher Training
• Campaign Contribution Refund Program Update
• Whistleblower Protection discussion

Joint City/County Adoption Hearing on Cycle 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The joint City/County commission will hold public hearings to consider adopting several 2022 Cycle Comprehensive Plan amendments, including text changes to the Property Rights Element, Future Right of Way Needs Map, and Urban Services Area, as well as large-scale and small-scale map amendments. Concurrent rezonings to implement certain map amendments are also on the agenda. Additionally, the board will consider accepting the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Review for submission to the state.

• Adoption hearing on Property Rights Element amendment (TTA2022004)
• Adoption hearing on Woodville Highway map amendment (LMA202202) and concurrent rezoning (LRZ220004)
• Adoption hearing on April Road map amendment (LMA202201) and concurrent rezoning (LRZ220003)
• Adoption hearing on Southwood Plantation Road map amendment (LMA202203) and concurrent rezoning (LRZ220006)
• Consideration of Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Review notification letter

City Commission Budget Workshop & Summary

The City Commission holds a budget workshop to discuss closing a projected $4 million General Fund deficit for FY23. Staff propose a 10% reduction in road resurfacing, a 20% cut in sidewalk capital expenditures, increased ad valorem tax revenue estimates, and a higher vacancy factor to reduce the deficit to about $619,000. Commissioners will provide direction on priorities and consider additional funding requests from local organizations.

• 10% reduction in road resurfacing from 50 to 45 lane miles, saving $445,300
• 20% reduction in General Fund sidewalk capital expenditures, saving $120,400
• Increased ad valorem tax revenue estimate of $1.92 million from Leon County Property Appraiser
• Proposed increase in General Fund vacancy factor from 3% to 3.5%, saving $540,275
• Additional funding requests from Animal Shelter Foundation, COCA, Oasis Center, Commission on Status of Women and Girls, St. Francis Wildlife Refuge, and TEAM expansion

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider accepting the FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which received an unmodified audit opinion, and awarding a three-year HVAC supply contract estimated at $175,000 per year. Presentations include proclamations for Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Leon County Chapter of the Charmettes. The agenda also includes a sunset review of public participation policies and introduction of a zoning map amendment for a property on Maclay Commerce Drive.

• Acceptance of FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with unmodified audit opinion
• Award of three-year HVAC supply contract to Johnstone Supply and Carrier Enterprise ($175k/year)
• Presentation of proclamation declaring June as Pride Month
• Presentation of proclamation celebrating 50 years of the Leon County Chapter of the Charmettes
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-Z-12 to rezone property at Maclay Commerce Drive and Financial Plaza from PUD to High Intensity Activity Center (first public hearing June 14, 2022)

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-18 to rezone 11.07 acres from R-5 (Manufactured Home and Single Family Detached) to OR-2 (Office Residential) at the northwest corner of West Pensacola Street and Ocala Road. The consent agenda includes approval of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes. Public comment on unagendaed items is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezoning 11.07 acres from R-5 to OR-2 at West Pensacola Street and Ocala Road
• Recommended action: find ordinance consistent with comprehensive plan and recommend adoption
• Consent agenda: approval of April 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Opportunity for public comment on unagendaed items (in-person, written, or virtual)

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board Budget Workshop

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget and the five-year capital improvement plan for FY2023-2027. The budget reflects a 12.64% increase in sales tax revenue projections due to stronger-than-expected local consumer spending. A first public hearing is scheduled for August 31, 2022, and a final hearing on September 29, 2022. The board will also vote on several enumerated budget recommendations.

• Revised sales tax revenue projection 12.64% higher than FY2022 approved budget
• $371.37 million estimated for infrastructure expenditures over five years
• $37 million allocated to City and County for sidewalks, transit, and water quality improvements
• Full funding for Office of Economic Vitality programs, including Competitive Project Fund and Future Opportunity Leveraging Fund
• Budget amendment to reallocate $751,826 from Convention Center project and $47,000 from Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund to Target Business Program for Project Mango and Project Juggernaut

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will vote on authorizing a design-build contract for the Monroe-Adams Corridor Placemaking project, estimated at $6.2 million, and approve a joint project agreement with the City of Tallahassee for underground electric utilities. The board will also accept the FY 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, allocating an $819,515 surplus to the Future Opportunity Leveraging Fund, and ratify actions from the May 19 budget workshop. Consent items include approval of March 31 meeting minutes. No agenda modifications are listed, and public comment is accepted in person, by email, or via WebEx.

• Authorization to procure design-build services for Monroe-Adams Corridor Placemaking ($6.2M estimated)
• Approval of Joint Project Agreement with City of Tallahassee for underground electric utilities
• Acceptance of FY 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with $819,515 surplus to FOLF
• Ratification of actions from May 19, 2022 Budget Workshop (materials provided at meeting)
• Approval of March 31, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

City Commission Budget Workshop & Summary

The City Commission holds a budget workshop to review the FY22 second-quarter financial update and to provide direction on FY23 budget priorities, controls, and balancing methods. Staff is requesting approval for FY22 operating and capital amendments, including allocation of Gun Violence Mitigation funds, and guidance to develop the proposed FY23 budget.

• FY22 second-quarter General Fund shows yellow status with projected expenses exceeding revenues
• Request to approve $321,144 funding source change for Aviation Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation project
• Request to approve $500,000 for Electric & Gas Utility new service installations and $500,000 for transmission/distribution retrofits
• FY23 General Fund estimated budget remains in a deficit before additional requests
• Discussion of FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update and next steps

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will review office reports and monthly budget data. The agenda includes discussions on old business items such as city employee training and a campaign contribution refund program.

• Approval of April 19, 2022 minutes
• Ethics Office Summary Report
• Monthly Budget Report for April 2022
• Monthly Issue Tracking Report
• Access to City Commission Minutes discussion

CRTPA Board Meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency will consider adopting the FY 2023–FY 2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the FY 2024–FY 2028 Project Priority Lists. The board will also vote on amending the current TIP to extend the CR 260 Silver Lake Road project, and approve the US 90 Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, the Unified Planning Work Program, and the annual joint certification.

• Adopt FY 2023–FY 2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Amend FY 2022–FY 2026 TIP to extend CR 260 Silver Lake Rd from NFR-358 to SR 20 Blountstown Hwy (2.32 to 3.18 miles)
• Adopt FY 2024–FY 2028 Project Priority Lists for roadways, bicycle/pedestrian, trails, StarMetro, TSM/safety, ITS, airport, and transportation alternatives
• Approve US 90 Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study along US 90 between Pedrick Road (Leon County) and Monticello Bike Trail (Jefferson County)
• Approve Unified Planning Work Program FY 2022/23–2023/24 and FDOT Consolidated Planning Grant Agreement

City Commission Meeting & Summary

This meeting includes presentations of proclamations for Bike Month, National Public Works Week, and the House America National Partnership. The commission will consider consent items including extending debris removal contracts with Ashbritt Inc., Ceres Environmental, and DRC Emergency Services for six additional months through November 30, 2022, and approving an amended transmission export allocation agreement with other Florida utilities. No rezonings or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Extend contracts with Ashbritt Inc., Ceres Environmental, and DRC Emergency Services for debris removal and disposal for up to six additional months
• Approve Amended and Restated Peninsular Florida-Southern Transmission Export Allocation Agreement among four Florida utilities
• Presentation of Proclamation – Bike Month by Mayor John E. Dailey
• Presentation of Proclamation – National Public Works Week
• Presentation of Proclamation – House America National Partnership

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

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a project modification for the SoMo Walls redevelopment at 1303 and 1323 S. Monroe Street, including a $560,000 construction grant and $216,000 for underground utilities. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. Other agenda items are procedural (call to order, agenda modifications, presentations, public comments).

• Recommend approval of $560,000 construction grant to Demirel International for new commercial/retail and arts destination at 1303 and 1323 S. Monroe Street
• Recommend approval of $216,000 grant to underground utilities fronting the SoMo Walls site
• Approval of March 7, 2022 GFS CAC meeting minutes

The committee recommended approval for several redevelopment grants totaling over $1.1 million for business incubators, mixed-use lofts, and restaurant expansion. Members also approved the proposed FY 2023 budget with specific increases for project funds and neighborhood grants.

• Approved project modification for SoMo Walls redevelopment ($560,000 construction grant) (4-1)
• Approved $294,026 for FTCBS minority business incubator at 1211 West Tharpe Street (unanimous)
• Approved $346,000 for JVP Lofts mixed-use development at 506 All Saints Street (unanimous)
• Approved $213,111 for Earley’s Kitchen restaurant expansion at 1458 S. Monroe Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 budget update with Medium and Large Project Fund increased from $400,000 to $1 million (unanimous)
• Approved addition of $50,000 line item for neighborhood partnership grant in FY 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

CRA Downtown District Redevelopment Commission Meeting & Summary

The CRA Downtown District Redevelopment Commission will meet to consider consent items including approval of February meeting minutes and a project update. Commissioners will discuss a pre-application from LeMoyne Art Foundation seeking $150,000–$175,000 for a multi-phased campus renovation. They will also review the proposed FY 2023 operating and capital budget, which projects a tax increment of $3,459,904 (a 30% increase) and total available funding of $6,225,658.

• Approval of February 1, 2022, DRC meeting minutes
• Accept Downtown District project update report
• Pre-application from LeMoyne Art Foundation for redevelopment at 415–425 E. Call Street/125 N. Gadsden St, with potential CRA funding of $150,000–$175,000
• Review of proposed FY 2023 DT CRA budget: $3,459,904 projected tax increment, $6,225,658 total available funding
• Presentation on Floridan Residences (no written details provided)

The Commission reviewed a presentation for a mixed-use residential project and a pre-application for the LeMoyne Art Foundation's campus improvements. Staff presented the proposed FY 2023 operating and capital budget for comment. No formal votes were taken on consent items due to the lack of a quorum.

• Tabled approval of February 1, 2022 minutes due to lack of quorum
• Tabled acceptance of Downtown District Project Update Report due to lack of quorum

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the procedures for the Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund, a $300,000 grant program for small-scale projects from the Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan. The board will also hear a project status update on the SoMo Walls redevelopment at 1303 and 1323 S. Monroe Street and consider approving the minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting.

• Consideration and possible approval of Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund procedures ($300,000)
• Project status update on SoMo Walls at 1303 and 1323 S. Monroe Street
• Approval of summary minutes from February 24, 2022 CRA Board meeting
• Presentation on GFS update by Dr. Minjee Kim

The CRA Board approved the procedures for the Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund to provide small grants for neighborhood plan projects. The Board also directed staff to investigate burying utility lines in the South Monroe Street area.

• Approved Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved summary minutes from February 24, 2022, meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to investigate burying COT utility lines in the SoMo area (Unanimous)

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider awarding contracts for disaster debris monitoring services to Tetra Tech and Thompson Consulting, with costs incurred only if activated after a storm. Several consent items have been pulled for separate discussion, including awards for concrete ready mix and real estate appraisal services, while a property sale resolution was deleted. Commissioners will also present a proclamation for Earth Day.

• Award disaster debris monitoring contracts to Tetra Tech (primary) and Thompson Consulting (secondary) via RFP BC-2022-014
• Pulled from consent: Approve award of concrete ready mix to Anytime Concrete, Smyrna Ready Mix, and Hale (Item 10.01)
• Pulled from consent: Approve supplemental contracts for real estate appraisal services to Ketcham Appraisal Group, Diskin Property Research, and Deal Consulting (Item 10.03)
• Deleted: Resolution 22-R-09 regarding property sale at 650 W. Gaines Street (previously Item 9.04)
• Presentation of Earth Day proclamation by Mayor John Dailey

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will hold its regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, office reports, and public comments. The board will discuss old business such as recommendations to the City Commission and a media relations policy. A proposed revision to the complaint form is on the new business agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2022
• Office reports: summary, monthly budget, and issue tracking
• Board recommendations to City Commission (agenda item 7A)
• Media Relations Policy (BA 2022-01)
• Complaint Form Revision

Joint City/County Transmittal Hearing on Cycle 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission will hold a joint transmittal hearing on six amendments to the 2022 cycle of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments include changes to the Property Rights Element, Future Right-of-Way Needs Map, Urban Services Area, and three land-use map amendments. Applicants include the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department and D.R. Horton.

• Amendment 1 (TTA 2022 004): Property Rights Element — joint jurisdiction
• Amendment 2 (TTA 2022 003): Future Right-of-Way Needs Map — joint jurisdiction
• Amendment 3 (LTA 2022 01): Urban Services Area — applicant D.R. Horton — joint jurisdiction
• Amendment 4 (LMA 2022 02): Woodville Highway land-use map amendment — applicant D.R. Horton — joint jurisdiction
• Amendment 5 (LMA 2022 01): April Road land-use map amendment — applicant D.R. Horton — Leon County only

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to recommend approval of Ordinance 22-Z-15, which would rezone 2.63 acres at the northwest corner of White Drive and W Tennessee Street from Medium Density Residential (MR-1) to Commercial Parkway (CP). The rezoning is needed to allow development of a convenience store, drive-thru restaurant, carwash, and retail. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the March 1 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-15: rezone 2.63 acres at 2412 W Tennessee Street from MR-1 to CP for commercial development
• Applicant: Treo Tenn LLC; proposed uses include convenience store, drive-thru restaurant, carwash, and retail fronting W Tennessee Street
• One public comment received in opposition citing traffic and noise concerns
• Consent agenda: approval of March 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on consent items including an amended interlocal agreement with Leon County for transportation disadvantaged services, estimated at $486,000 annually, and acceptance of $32,712 for a generator at Jack L. McLean Community Center. Presentations include proclamations for the FSUS boys basketball team, Nat and Cannonball Adderley, Black Maternal Health Week, and a Home Rule Hero award to the mayor and city manager.

• Authorization to negotiate amended interlocal agreement with Leon County for transportation disadvantaged program, estimated $486K in FY23
• Accept $32,712 from Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program for generator at Jack L. McLean Community Center
• Proclamation celebrating Florida High University School boys basketball team state championship
• Proclamation recognizing Nat and Cannonball Adderley
• Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

This is an informational meeting of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The board will receive presentations on the quarterly infrastructure report, a community engagement update, and a detailed historical review of the governance and structure of Blueprint and the joint City-County Department of PLACE.

• Receipt of Blueprint Infrastructure Quarterly Report
• Receipt of Blueprint Infrastructure Community Engagement Update
• Informational presentation on the structure and governance of Blueprint and the Department of PLACE

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will hold a remanded public hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment for 2.47 acres at the northeast corner of Miccosukee Road and North Blair Stone Road, changing from Office Residential (OR-2) to General Commercial (C-2). The consent agenda includes approval of a $683,677 contract for TPD uniforms and a $600,000 contract for citywide pavement management and street assessment. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, invocation, pledge, etc.).

• Remanded public hearing on Ordinance 21-Z-11AA to rezone 2.47 acres at NE corner of Miccosukee Road and North Blair Stone Road from OR-2 to C-2
• Award of $683,677 contract to Galls, LLC for TPD uniforms, emblems, and accessories over up to five years
• Award of $600,000 contract to Hanson Professional Services Inc. for citywide pavement management and street assessment
• Agenda modification updated attachment 4 with public comments received as of March 22, 2022

Joint City/County Workshop - Comp Plan Ammendments

The Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss seven proposed amendments to the 2022 Cycle Comprehensive Plan. The amendments include a new Property Rights Element, changes to the Future Right-of-Way Needs Map, an Urban Services Area text amendment, and several map amendments for areas such as Woodville Highway, April Road, Southwood Plantation Road, and Ananeoo Trust. This is an informational workshop with no decisions being made.

• Amendment 1: TTA 2022 004 – Property Rights Element, joint city/county
• Amendment 3: LTA 2022 01 – Urban Services Area, applicant D.R. Horton, joint jurisdiction
• Amendment 4: LMA 2022 02 – Woodville Highway map amendment, applicant D.R. Horton, joint
• Amendment 5: LMA 2022 01 – April Road map amendment, applicant D.R. Horton, Leon County
• Amendment 6: LMA 2022 03 – Southwood Plantation Road map amendment, applicant D.R. Horton, Leon County

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will meet to review office reports and discuss old business including board recommendations to the City Commission, whistleblower protection, annual ethics training, and a campaign contribution refund program. New business includes a media relations policy and advisory opinion AO 2022-02. The meeting is primarily discussion and information items.

• Board recommendations to City Commission
• Whistleblower Protection discussion
• Advisory Opinion AO 2022-02
• Media Relations Policy
• Campaign Contribution Refund Program update

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will vote on amending the FY2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program to add $1,250,000 for the design phase of a multiuse path on Thomasville Road from Betton Rd. to Metropolitan Blvd. Consent items include approving meeting minutes and transmitting the draft Unified Planning Work Program for review. A presentation on the Stadium Drive at Lake Bradford Road intersection will be discussed but no action is recommended.

• Vote on TIP amendment adding $1.25M for Thomasville Road multiuse path design (Project 448868-1)
• Approve minutes of Jan 31 and Feb 21, 2022 meetings
• Approve transmittal of draft FY2022/23–FY2023/2024 Unified Planning Work Program to FDOT, FHWA, FTA
• Presentation/discussion of Stadium Drive at Lake Bradford Road intersection project (no action)
• Reports from FDOT and Executive Director

City Commission Workshop & Summary

The City Commission discusses the FY22 first quarter budget update, with all 14 operating funds within budget expectations. Staff recommends accepting the update, approving $7,901,250 in capital and operating budget amendments, and providing direction for the FY23 budget development. Amendments include funding for sewer line relocations, drainage improvements, electric substation repairs, a backup control center, a passenger loading bridge at the airport, and other projects. Also discussed are the creation of a Riley House curator position and a $140,000 reserve for the Leon County Sheriff's Proposed Council on the Status of Men and Boys.

• $1.08 million for sewer line relocation/adjustment (Project 22086/515)
• $1.7 million for Georgia-MLK Drainage Improvements (Project 2100549/607)
• $1.2 million for a new backup control center for the electric utility
• $600,000 for a fourth passenger loading bridge at Tallahassee Regional Airport
• $140,000 reserve for Leon County Sheriff's Proposed Council on the Status of Men and Boys

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will vote on terminating the sister city relationship with Krasnodar, Russia, in solidarity with Ukraine. Other business includes a sunset review of the TEFRA Host Approval policy and approval of past meeting minutes. A bond item for the Plantations at Pine Lake Apartments has been deleted and will be rescheduled.

• Terminate sister city relationship with Krasnodar, Russia
• Sunset review of Commission Policy 239 (TEFRA Host Approval)
• Approval of minutes from Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 16, and Feb 22 meetings
• Deleted bond item for Plantations at Pine Lake Apartments (rescheduled)
• Proclamations for FSU women's soccer, National MS Month, Women's History Month

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

The Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA Citizen's Advisory Committee meets in person on March 7, 2022. They will hear presentations on the city's development/redevelopment process and a status update on the SoMo Walls project. The committee will vote on recommending approval of procedures for the $300,000 Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund. They will also consider approving the January 10, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on City of Tallahassee Growth Management Development/Redevelopment Process
• Status update on SoMo Walls redevelopment at 1303 and 1323 S. Monroe Street
• Recommendation on Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund procedures ($300,000)
• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The GFS CAC unanimously recommended the approval of procedures for the Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund. The committee also reviewed pre-applications for two redevelopment projects and received a status update on the SoMo Walls project.

• Recommended approval of Frenchtown Community Engagement Fund's procedures (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Decided to increase presentation time limits for invited professionals to 10 minutes

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on four proposed comprehensive plan amendments for the 2022 Cycle. Items include a state-mandated Property Rights Element, an update to the Future Right-of-Way Needs Map, and an expansion of the Urban Services Area by 304.7 acres to enable development on April Road, Woodville Highway, and Southwood Plantation Road. The board will also consider a Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning on 154.09 acres along Woodville Highway.

• Public hearing on text amendment TTA2022004 to adopt a Property Rights Element as required by HB 59
• Public hearing on text amendment TTA2022003 to update the Future Right-of-Way Needs Map for Blueprint 2020 and CRTPA 2045 projects
• Public hearing on text amendment LTA202201 to expand the Urban Services Area by 304.7 acres for D.R. Horton Inc. parcels
• Public hearing on map amendment LMA202202 to change 154.09 acres on Woodville Highway from Planned Development/Rural to Suburban and rezone to R-3
• Consent agenda includes approval of January 3, 2022 workshop meeting minutes

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-03 to add Desoto Field Cemetery at Capital Circle SE and Monday Road to the Local Register of Historic Places and rezone it to include a Historic Preservation Overlay. The Architectural Review Board recommended the change. The Commission will decide whether to recommend adoption to the City Commission.

• First and only public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-03 to add Desoto Field Cemetery to Local Register of Historic Places and rezone to AC/HPO
• Property located at northwest corner of Capital Circle SE and Monday Road
• Architectural Review Board found the cemetery historically and architecturally significant
• Staff recommends finding the ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

CRA Board Meeting & Summary

The CRA Board will consider a 10-year lease agreement for the CRA-owned property at 524 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, valued at approximately $324,000, with the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association. The board will also hear presentations on downtown development updates and a $1 million tourist development tax grant for LeMoyne Arts' 'Art For Always' project. Consent items include approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Ten-year lease decision for property at 524 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, valued at $324,000, with Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association
• Presentation on $1 million Tourist Development Tax grant for LeMoyne Arts' Art For Always project
• Downtown District Development Review Commission update by Chair Kyle Phelps
• Greater Frenchtown Southside Citizens' Advisory Committee update by Chair Dr. Minjee Kim
• Approval of summary minutes from December 9, 2021 CRA Board meeting

The CRA Board approved a grant for the adaptive reuse of the old City Waterworks building into a brewery. The Board also extended the lease for the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association by 90 days pending further proposal options.

• Approved $297,220 CRA grant to Short Hike, LLC (dba Amicus Brewing Ventures) (Unanimous)
• Approved 90-day lease extension for Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association (FNIA) at 524 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved summary meeting minutes from December 9, 2021 (Unanimous)

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will vote on approving the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes and accepting the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) mid-year report. The report details a $5.1 million capital investment by Project Sunrise, a $373,790 incentive, and $2.6 million in ARPA small business support. The board will also receive a presentation on the proposed updated Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Approval of OEV mid-year report detailing Project Sunrise: $5.1M capital investment, 10 new jobs, 50 retained, $373,790 incentive over 8 years
• Presentation of updated Economic Development Strategic Plan by Gray Swoope (VisionFirst Advisors)
• Administration of $2.6 million ARPA Small Business Support program to six ecosystem partners
• OEV managed a pipeline of 18 active and confidential projects
• Approval of December 9, 2021 Blueprint IA Board meeting minutes

Joint City/County Workshop & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss affordable housing. The item includes a comprehensive report on local housing data and policy recommendations. Commissioners may choose among five options, including drafting uniform mandatory inclusionary housing ordinances and partnering with the Florida Housing Coalition and Promised Land Community Development Corporation. No fiscal impact is noted.

• Accept the joint report on affordable housing in Tallahassee-Leon County
• Direct staff to partner with Florida Housing Coalition to draft uniform mandatory Inclusionary Housing Ordinances for the Urban Services Area
• Direct Planning staff to initiate a Comprehensive Plan amendment concurrent with the ordinances
• Draft an Interlocal Agreement for collaboration on the State Housing Initiative Partnership Program
• Pursue a partnership with Promised Land Community Development Corporation for affordable homeownership

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will consider consent items including an updated Regionally Significant Roads Map and a Memorandum of Understanding with StarMetro for $250,000 in transit study funds. They will vote on a resolution amending the Transportation Improvement Program to add $588,500 for the Thomasville Road Multi-use Path, $755,216 for Big Bend Transit operating funds, and $80,233 for Wakulla County Transit capital. The board will also adopt annual safety performance targets and a long-term goal of zero fatalities. Reports from FDOT and the Executive Director are scheduled.

• Adopt updated CRTPA Regionally Significant Roads Map and FY 2024–2028 TRIP Project Priority List
• Approve MOU between CRTPA and StarMetro for $250,000 in SU funds for transit operations analysis
• Amend FY 2022–2026 TIP to add multi-modal projects: Thomasville Road Multi-use Path ($588,500), Big Bend Transit ARPA operating ($755,216), Wakulla Transit ARPA capital ($80,233)
• Adopt 2022 Safety Performance Targets and long-term Vision Zero goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries
• Receive FDOT status report and Executive Director's report on CRTPA activities and committee appointments

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The Tallahassee City Commission will consider consent items including acceptance of a $10,000 grant for a cathodic protection component at the gas training yard and renewal of the Art Donation and Acceptance policy. The agenda also includes presentations of proclamations for Black History Month, American Heart Month, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, as well as a legislative update and approval of hardware maintenance agreements.

• Approve acceptance of $10,000 grant from Florida Association for Career and Technical Education for gas training yard cathodic protection
• Renew City Commission Policy 160 on Art Donation and Acceptance without amendment
• Approve purchase of maintenance and lease hardware agreements for FY 2022 (2nd Quarter)
• Legislative update from Christian Doolin, Strategic Innovation
• Presentation of proclamations for Black History Month, American Heart Month, and Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

City Commission Workshop & Summary

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss ethics-related matters, including proposed changes to lobbying regulations and ethics ordinances. The workshop follows a request from the October 2021 meeting and builds on the 2021 Annual Ethics Report and a January 2022 vote on the Ethics Board's jurisdiction.

• Draft Ordinance 02-ORD-01: redefines lobbying, bans contingency fees, requires lobbyist logs
• Draft Ordinance 20-ORD-02: adds lobbyists to the Ethics Board's jurisdiction
• Draft Ordinance 21-ORD-01: revises misuse of position, dismissals, and use of non-public information
• Jurisdiction recommendation: clarifies Ethics Board authority over City officials and outside agencies
• Whistleblower protections: proposes granting the Ethics Board authority to operate with the Inspector General

Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Independent Ethics Board will consider approving minutes from January, receive office reports, and discuss three substantive items: a City Commission Ethics Workshop, annual ethics training for city employees, and a Campaign Contribution Refund Program. The meeting is procedural with these discussion items.

• City Commission Ethics Workshop
• Annual Ethics Training for City Employees
• Campaign Contribution Refund Program
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022
• Office report including summary, monthly budget, and issue report

CRA Downtown District Redevelopment Commission Meeting & Summary

The Downtown DRC will consider recommending approval of a $297,220 grant to Short Hike, LLC for converting the Old City Waterworks building into a brewery. They will also elect a chair and vice chair for FY2022 and approve meeting minutes from October and December 2021. The meeting includes annual ethics and sunshine reviews.

• Recommend $297,220 grant to Amicus Brewing Ventures for Old City Waterworks renovation
• Elect chair and vice chair for FY2022
• Approve minutes from October 5 and December 3, 2021 meetings
• Annual ethics review presentation by Dwight Floyd
• Annual sunshine and public records review by Lou Norvell

The Commission recommended a grant for Amicus Brewing Ventures to renovate the Old City Waterworks Building, contingent on securing additional funding and project completion. The body also elected its leadership for FY 2022 and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of $297,220 grant to Short Hike, LLC dba Amicus Brewing Ventures for Old City Waterworks Building renovation (Unanimous)
• Elected Kyle Phelps as Chair and Jeff Billingsley as Vice Chair for FY 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2021 and December 3, 2021 summary meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on four proposed amendments to the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan for the 2022 cycle. Items include a mandatory Property Rights Element, updates to the Future Right-Of-Way Needs Map, an expansion of the Urban Services Area by 304.7 acres (related to April Road, Woodville Hwy, and Southwood Plantation Road), and a large-scale map amendment and rezoning for 154.09 acres along Capital Circle SE and Woodville Highway. The body may recommend adoption or denial of each amendment.

• Public hearing on text amendment TTA2022004 to adopt a Property Rights Element as required by HB 59
• Public hearing on text amendment TTA2022003 to amend the Future Right-Of-Way Needs Map
• Public hearing on text amendment LTA202201 to expand the Urban Services Area by approximately 304.7 acres for parcels near April Road, Woodville Hwy, and Southwood Plantation Road
• Public hearing on map amendment LMA202202 to change Future Land Use Map designation from Planned Development and Rural to Suburban on 154.09 acres along Capital Circle SE and Woodville Highway, with a related rezoning to R-3 (Single Detached, Attached and Two Family Residential)

CRTPA Board Meeting

The CRTPA Board will consider approving the Thomasville Road Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study, a project of the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, appointment of Amie Longstreet to the Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee, contracts with three general planning consultant firms, and the executive director's quarterly timesheet. Reports from FDOT and the executive director will also be presented.

• Approve Thomasville Road Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study
• Approve general planning consultant contracts with Kimley-Horn & Associates, RS&H, and Halff Associates
• Appoint Amie Longstreet to the Citizens Multimodal Advisory Committee
• Approve minutes of the November 16, 2021 CRTPA meeting
• Approve executive director's timesheets for Oct–Dec 2021

City Commission Meeting & Summary

The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including authorizing natural gas purchases from the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia with projected annual savings of $600,000, and accepting FAA Airport Improvement Program grants for the Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes presentations of proclamations for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and FAMU COVID testing site workers, and introduction of a voluntary annexation ordinance for a parcel off Woodville Highway and Capital Circle SE.

• Approval of Resolution 22-R-03 to purchase natural gas from Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, saving $600,000 per year
• Authorization to accept FAA Airport Improvement Program grants (up to $1.7 million) for Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation design at Tallahassee Airport
• Presentation of proclamation for FAMU COVID Testing and Vaccination Site Workers
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-O-02 for voluntary annexation of parcel ID 31-30-20-208-000-0 off Woodville Highway and Capital Circle SE, with public hearing scheduled March 9, 2022
• Update on Tallahassee Police Department Headquarters Construction Project and Northwood Master Planning

Independent Ethics Board

The Independent Ethics Board is reviewing several items including an expanded abstention ordinance and ethics reform recommendations. The board will also discuss a lifetime ban for certain vendors, whistleblower protection, and city employee training.

• Expanded Abstention Ordinance
• Ethics Reform Recommendations: Lifetime Ban to vendors convicted of certain crimes
• Ethics Reform Recommendations: Whistleblower Protection
• Advisory Opinion AO 2022-01
• Annual Ethics Training for City Employees

City Commission Retreat & Summary

The City Commission holds its annual retreat to review progress on the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan, including updates on the Southside Action Plan, TEAM unit, Clean Energy Plan, and economic development. Staff present achievements in public safety, infrastructure, and job creation, including $840 million in project investment. The retreat includes public input and commission discussion. No binding votes are scheduled.

• Update on Southside Action Plan community engagement with over 1,400 citizens
• $840 million in project investment including Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center and new hotels
• TEAM unit assisted over 772 individuals in mental health crises; overall crime rate down 20.4%
• TEMPO program engaged 1,500 disconnected youth with 0% recidivism
• Construction of International Passenger Processing Facility at Tallahassee International Airport begins this year

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing to consider an Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order on a Type B Site Plan for a Transitional Residential Facility at 1709 Mahan Drive. The applicant City Walk - Urban Mission, Inc. seeks approval, while the City of Tallahassee asks for denial. The Commission may adopt, modify, remand, or prepare a revised order.

• Public hearing on Type B Site Plan for Transitional Residential Facility at 1709 Mahan Drive
• City Walk Exceptions request removal of two conditions: one concerning prior convictions and one prohibiting feeding or clothing non-residents
• City of Tallahassee Exceptions request denial of the application
• ALJ Recommended Order recommends approval with conditions
• Commission options: adopt recommended order, adopt with changes, prepare revised order, or remand to ALJ

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

The committee will discuss the proposed donation or long-term lease of CRA-owned property at 524 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (valued at $324,000) to the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association, after receiving updated financial information. They will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2022, receive annual ethics and sunshine trainings, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of donating or leasing 524 N. MLK Jr. Blvd property to FNIA (valued at $324,000)
• Election of GFS CAC Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2022
• Approval of November 1 and December 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Annual Ethics Review presentation by Independent Ethics Officer Dwight Floyd
• Annual Sunshine and Public Records Review by City Attorney's Office

The committee unanimously re-elected its Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2022 and approved previous meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal to donate CRA-owned property at 524 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. to the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association, though the provided text ends before a final recommendation was recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 1 and December 7, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Minjee Kim as Chair for FY 2022 (Unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Walter McDonald as Vice Chair for FY 2022 (Unanimous)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a workshop to discuss proposed 2022 Cycle Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including a new Property Rights Element, updates to the Future Right-of-Way Needs Map, and large-scale map amendments for parcels along Woodville Highway and April Road. The workshop will inform staff reports before a public hearing on February 1, 2022. The agency will also vote on consent items: approving August 2021 minutes and finding a proposed sidewalk and bus stop easement at 809 Academic Way consistent with the comprehensive plan.

• Workshop on 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including Property Rights Element, Future Right-of-Way Needs Map update, and Urban Services Area expansion for ~196.91 acres
• Large-scale map amendment LMA202201: change ~154.09 acres along Woodville Highway from Planned Development/Rural to Suburban
• Large-scale map amendment LMA202201: change ~173.24 acres on April Road from Rural to Urban Residential 2 (up to 20 dwelling units per acre)
• Small-scale map amendment TMA2022001: change 0.33 acres at Financial Plaza from Government Operational to High Intensity Urban Activity Center
• Consistency review for a sidewalk and bus stop easement at 809 Academic Way

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission will hold a first and only public hearing on Ordinance 22-Z-01 to amend the Canopy Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan. The proposed changes affect about 505 acres at the southeast corner of Fleischman Lane and Centerville Road. The commission will decide whether to recommend adoption to the City Commission.

• Increase maximum building height in Town Center District from 45 to 55 feet with step-back provisions near single-family lots
• Add retail food and grocery as a principal use in Town Center District with a maximum 50,000 sq ft building footprint
• Allow aggregation of acreage in High Density/Multi-Family Residential, Employment, and Town Center districts for density calculation, up to 25 dwelling units/acre with average not exceeding 16 du/ac
• Rezone land use designations: from Medium/High to High Density/Multi-Family at Crestline Road and Welaunee Boulevard, and from Low/Medium to Medium/High Density adjacent to Centerville Road
• Clarify buffer requirements for High Density/Multi-Family and Medium/High Density Residential districts adjacent to lower-density uses and Centerville Road