Gulfport public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on five property rezonings and three subdivision plats. The body will also review software contracts, grant funding for the Fire Department, and temporary road closures for 2023 parades.

• Rezoning of 11261 Old Highway 49 from R-1-15 to B-2 (General business)
• Approval of 63-lot Southern Breeze Subdivision at Dedeaux Road and Tanner Road
• Acceptance of Home Depot Grant funding for the Fire Department
• Rezoning of River Ten Road and Klein Road from I-2 (Heavy Industry) to R-3 (General residence)
• Temporary right of way closures for the 2023 Unity Festival & Parade and Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $1,856,911.45 and passed five rezoning ordinances. The council also ratified several committee appointments and approved multiple software and service contracts.

• Approved $1,856,911.45 docket of claims (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 13062 Sheldon Street from R-B to R-E (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 4809 29th Street from B-1 to R-B (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3205 F Avenue from B-2 to R-B (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 11261 Old Highway 49 from R-1-15 to B-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at River Ten Road and Klein Road from I-2 to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 settlement for Alan Andres workers compensation claim (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for limited employee step increases (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to hear one case regarding a property variance. The board will also review minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Variance 2212ZB217: side setback request for 13188 Tiara Dr (tax parcel 0707P-01-029.016)

General

The Gulfport Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several land-use approvals, including a medical cannabis dispensary and home occupations. The body will also consider zoning map and text amendments and a 17-lot subdivision plan.

• Medical cannabis dispensary request at 9113 Hwy 49
• Outdoor entertainment venue request at 942 1/2 Beach Blvd
• Home occupation requests at 13593 Wind Rose Circle and 22 Jay Drive
• General Plan for 17-Lot subdivision (Plantation Oaks Subdivision - Phase III) at 0 Three Rivers Road
• Zoning map amendment to rezone parcels to T5 (Urban Center Zone) in Ward 2

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to address policy issues. The primary action is the ratification of a re-appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Ratification of re-appointment to the Planning Commission

The City Council held a special called meeting to address a single policy item. The council voted to ratify the reappointment of one member to the Planning Commission.

• Ratified reappointment of Virginia Adolph to the Planning Commission (Unanimous Roll Call Vote)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several rezoning ordinances and the creation of a Special Events and Community Engagement Manager position. The body will also review grants for firefighters and homeland security, as well as extensions for COVID-19 and hurricane states of emergency.

• Rezoning requests for 4707 Old Pass Road, 13499 Dedeaux Road, 11451 and 11463 Hillcrest Road, and 1285 Spring Street
• Creation of a Special Events and Community Engagement Manager position and removal of an Administrative Assistant to the Mayor position
• Resolution to authorize negotiations with Looks Great Services of MS, Inc. for Citywide Debris Pickup Project
• Acceptance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• RFP for Engineering Services for The Quarters Revitalization Project

The City Council approved a $2,329,566.66 docket of claims and adopted several rezoning ordinances for properties in Wards 1, 4, and 5. The council also authorized the purchase of Axon Enterprises police camera equipment and created a new Assistant to the Mayor position. Several board and commission appointments were ratified.

• Approved Docket of Claims for $2,329,566.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Axon Enterprises body and in-car cameras (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3218 creating Assistant to the Mayor/City Hall Office Manager position (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4707 Old Pass Road from R-1-7.5 to R-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 13499 Dedeaux Road from R-1-10 to B-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1285 Spring Street from T3 to T4+ (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointments to Civil Service Commission, School Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board (Unanimous)
• Tabled negotiations with Looks Great Services of MS, Inc. for debris pickup (Unanimous)

General

The Council approved a $3.78 million docket of claims and contracts for Moses Pier repairs and community center lighting. Legal settlements were reached with Priority One Bank and Brian Brinson, and a new Building Inspector position was funded. Several subdivision water and sewer systems were accepted for perpetual maintenance.

• Approved Docket of Claims in the amount of $3,781,118.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with JE Talley Construction, Inc. for Moses Pier repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 payment to Priority One Bank for final claim satisfaction (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for one Building Inspector position in Urban Development (Unanimous)
• Approved lighting upgrades at Lyman Community Center via Mississippi Power Company (Unanimous)
• Accepted water and sewer maintenance for Belvedere Place (Parts 3, 4, 5) and Savoy Place (Part 2) (Unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 for legal pursuit in Healthy Gulf, et al. v. U.S. DOT case (6-1)
• Tabled ordinance regarding limited step increases for employees (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will review two tabled variance requests. One request concerns parking on Courthouse Rd, and the other concerns accessory structure specifications on Fortson St.

• Variance 2209ZB174: parking variance for Courthouse Rd
• Variance 2210PC179: accessory structure size, setbacks, height, and quantity variances for 2404 Fortson St
• Special Exception 2211SE200: liquor store use request for 8304 Hwy 49 B (withdrawn by Administration)

General

The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding medical cannabis dispensaries and multiple property rezonings. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for city projects and personnel salary increases.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for medical cannabis dispensary at 9113 Hwy 49
• Rezoning of properties on Three Rivers Road, Alphabet Road, Beach Drive, and Creosote Road
• Funding for a new Police Department Dispatcher and Assistant Director of Urban Development
• Budget amendments for MIMA Ward Paving and Debuys Road Pump Station Replacement
• Agreement with Mississippi Transportation Commission for I-10 Overpass (BUILD Interconnecting Gulfport Project)

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $3,008,669.11 and adopted several rezoning ordinances. The council also created a new Police Department dispatcher position and approved various budget amendments for city projects. Several requests regarding medical cannabis dispensaries were remanded to the Planning Commission.

• Approved docket of claims for $3,008,669.11 (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of one new Police Department Dispatcher position (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Three Rivers Road from R-1-10 to R-B (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Alphabet Road from R-1-10 & R-1-7.5 to T4+ (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 9506 and 9524 Creosote Road from B-2 to I-2 (Unanimous)
• Remanded medical cannabis dispensary requests at 9113 Hwy 49 and Case #2209PC171 to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved Land and Airspace Agreement for I-10 Overpass (6-1)
• Approved budget amendments for MIMA Ward Paving and Debuys Road Pump Station projects (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning map amendments, resubdivisions, and special exception requests. The body will review requests for business uses, residential rezoning, and a zoning text amendment regarding emergency conditions.

• Zoning Map Amendment 2204PC077: Rezone 13085 Seaway Rd from Heavy industry to Planned industrial park
• Planning Commission Approval 2210PC178: Medical dispensary use at 11370 HWY 49 Suite G
• Special Exception 2210SE188: Tattoo parlor use at 10000 Factory Shops Blvd, Suite 235
• Zoning Text Amendment 2210PC184: Amendments to SmartCode Zoning Ordinance regarding emergency conditions
• Resubdivision 2209PC175: Divide 2006 30th Street into two new parcels

City Council

The City Council is meeting to address budget amendments and various administrative resolutions. The session includes authorizations for public safety accreditation and fee waivers for educational programming.

• Budget Amendment #26 regarding Urban Development reorganization
• Fee waiver for STEM NOLA advertising
• Accreditation application for Center for Public Safety Excellence and Commission on Fire Accreditation International
• Legal notice for repairs to Libby Milner Roland Pier
• Legal notice for repairs to Urie Pier

The City Council approved a budget amendment regarding Urban Development reorganization and authorized a fee waiver for STEM NOLA programming. The council also approved fire department accreditation applications and bid advertisements for pier repairs.

• Adopted Ordinance to extend effective dates of Oct 18 ordinances to Nov 28 (6-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment #26 for Urban Development reorganization (6-1)
• Approved fee waiver for STEM NOLA advertising and programming (7-0)
• Approved fire accreditation application and agreement (7-0)
• Approved bid advertisement for Libby Milner Roland Pier repairs (7-0)
• Approved bid advertisement for Urie Pier repairs (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will consider several requests for variances regarding setbacks, parking, and accessory structures. The board will also review a special exception request for a business use.

• Special Exception 2210SE188: Tattoo parlor use at 10000 Factory Shops Blvd
• Variance 2209ZB174: Parking variance at Courthouse Rd
• Variance 2210ZB177: Accessory structure size, setbacks, and quantity at 13199 Mock St
• Variance 2210ZB187: Parking and backing into right-of-way at 1337 31st Ave
• Variance 2210ZB193: Additional signage at 1423 Magnolia Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss the reorganization of Events Planning staff and vote on multiple ordinances to add or remove positions within the Urban Development Department. The meeting also includes approvals for various service contracts and the extension of emergency declarations for COVID-19 and Hurricanes Zeta and Ida.

• Approval of 7-lot Finley Subdivision at Finley Street and Maria Avenue
• Selection of Volkert, Inc. for Construction Engineering & Inspection for the BUILD Grant/Interconnecting Gulfport Project
• Change Order No. 5 for Gulf Breeze Landscaping, LLC regarding Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project - Phase III
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for U.S. Highway 49 at 18th Street Drainage Improvements Project
• Ratification of appointment for Director of Urban Development

City Council

The City Council is considering ordinances to reconstitute seven single-member election districts and establish polling places for the 2025 elections. The meeting also includes votes on various city contracts, property rezoning, and the extension of emergency declarations.

• Ordinance to redistrict seven single-member election districts based on the 2020 Census
• Rezoning of tax parcels from B-2 to R-B at F Avenue and 32nd 1/2 Street
• Resolution to designate an Urban Renewal Area or District along Switzer Road
• Agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines for a copier/printer lease
• Engagement letters with HORNE for grant writing and Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for FY2022 auditing

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on numerous ordinances regarding city employee salaries, job titles, and the creation of new positions. The body is also reviewing several contracts, health insurance options, and budget amendments for FY2023.

• Resolution to allocate $400,000 from the General Fund for the Forest Heights Levee Improvements Project
• Resolution for legal services with Jones Walker Firm regarding a $45,850,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bond
• Approval of 2023 health insurance plan options
• Creation of new positions for a Grants Manager, Project Manager, and Utility Billing Dispatcher
• Reauthorization for the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission to incur debt

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several subdivision plans and land-use requests. Key items include a request for a medical cannabis dispensary and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding medical cannabis establishments.

• Request for medical cannabis dispensary use at 9113 Hwy 49
• Zoning Text Amendment to define Medical cannabis Establishment and update the Schedule of Uses
• Request to rezone 9506 and 9524 Creosote Rd from B-2 (General Business) to I-2 (Heavy industry districts)
• General Plan for 75-lot Zero Lot Line subdivision (Gulf Grove) on Cowan Rd
• Request for automotive sales use at 2137 E. Pass Road

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several land use requests, including a large subdivision and a rezoning on Jo Ellen Circle. The body is also voting on professional service agreements for legal, investigative, and staffing needs.

• Approval of The Great Southern Subdivision (177-lot) at 2000 Beach Boulevard
• Rezoning of 1423 Jo Ellen Circle from R-1-7.5 to R-2
• Professional Legal Services Agreement with Lee Russell, Esq. for Public Defender Services
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project - Phase III
• Agreement with Coast Transit Authority for 2022 Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival shuttle service

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to hear cases regarding zoning variances. The board will consider a request from the City of Gulfport for a sign setback variance.

• Variance 2209ZB164: Sign setback request for 1300 24th Ave (Tax parcel 0811K-03-042.000)
• Variance 2209ZB165: Setback request for 2609 Palmer Dr (Withdrawn)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to address policy issues. The primary actions include the adoption of the city budget and the approval of an auditing services agreement.

• Resolution to approve and adopt the budget
• Letter Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for Fiscal Year Ending 2021 auditing services

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to review a presentation of the Mayor's revised proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Presentation of Mayor's Revised Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request on Seaway Road and a budget approval for Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. The body is also reviewing several construction contracts and budget amendments for city projects.

• Rezoning of tax parcel at Seaway Road from I-2 (Heavy industry) to I-3 (Planned industrial park)
• Contract with Volkert, Inc. for Landon Road Widening Project engineering and inspection
• Contract with Can't Be Beat Fence and Construction, LLC for Public Works Building fence replacement
• Approval of the 2023 Fiscal Year budget for Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
• Budget Amendment #160 to establish a City Website Project

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to discuss the Mayor's proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The body will also consider an ordinance to fix municipal tax levies for the city and the Gulfport Municipal Separate School District.

• Public hearing on Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2023
• Ordinance fixing municipal tax levies for the City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Separate School District (FY 2022-2023)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to address policy issues. The body will discuss a fuel cost adjustment to a privatization contract and a specific payment for water operations maintenance.

• Approval of Fuel Cost Adjustment to Privatization Contract for July invoices
• Authorization of a $876,661.82 special check to H2O Innovation Operation & Maintenance, LLC for July invoices

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several requests for business use approvals and zoning map amendments. The body will also review a final plat for a 7-lot subdivision and a general plan for a 46-lot subdivision.

• Request for liquor store use at 1423 Magnolia Street and 2610 13th St
• Request to rezone from R-1-10 to RB at Three Rivers Road
• Request to rezone from T4L and T4+ to T5 in Ward 2
• Approval of Final Plat for 7-lot Finley Subdivision at W Beach Blvd, Finley St, & Maria Ave
• Approval of General Plan for 46-lot Florence Gardnes Phase X subdivision

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting and workshop. The primary focus of the session is the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Budget workshop

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hear several requests for zoning variances and special exceptions. The board is deciding on property modifications and the approval of two liquor store uses.

• Variance 2205ZB092: backing into right-of-way and gravel parking at 410 32nd St
• Variance 2209ZB149: setback request at Channelside Drive
• Variance 2209ZB152: wall sign location at 1423 Magnolia St
• Special Exception 2209SE153: liquor store use at 1423 Magnolia Street
• Special Exception 2209SE156: liquor store use at 2610 13th St

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding property rezoning and parking regulations. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city projects and event-related expenditures.

• Rezoning of tax parcels from R-1-10 to T4+ on Music Street (Case # 2206PC119)
• Ordinance regulating parking along U.S. Highway 90
• Award to Eagle Services, Inc. for the Central Fire Station HVAC Project
• Contract and Agreement with Mississippi Delta Shows, LLC
• Acceptance of Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting. The primary purpose of the session is a presentation of the Mayor's proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Presentation of Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss several rezoning ordinances across various wards and approve contracts for city projects. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and extending emergency declarations for COVID-19 and Hurricanes Zeta and Ida.

• Rezoning of 15361 South Swan Road from R-1-15 to I-2 (Heavy industry)
• Agreement with Gibson Maintenance, LLC for the Jones Park Tensile Project
• Authorization to acquire right of way for the Interconnecting Gulfport Project
• Ordinance regulating parking along U.S. Highway 90
• CDBG and HOME 2022-2026 Five Year Consolidated Plans and 2022 Action Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning map amendments and resubdivision requests. The body will review applications for home occupations, parcel divisions, and a general plan for a new subdivision.

• Request to rezone 13283 Dedeaux Rd from R-1-10 (Single-family) to B-2 (General Business)
• Approval of General Plan for Forest Ridge Phase 2, a 42-lot and 7-outparcel subdivision
• Request to rezone 1423 JoEllen Cir from R-1-7.5 (Single-family) to R-2 (Single-family)
• Request to rezone 13085 Seaway Rd from I-2 (Heavy industry) to I-3 (Planned industrial park)
• Home occupation requests for 12212 Emily Cv and 15377 Pinewood Ct

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special call to address three policy resolutions. These include seeking restoration funding and participating in state-level opioid litigation.

• Resolution to apply for Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grant funding
• Resolution to join the Mississippi State-Local Government Opioid Litigation Memorandum of Understanding
• Resolution to approve insurance coverage limits for the Mississippi Aquarium

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to consider four variance requests. These requests involve setbacks, building sizes, and parking requirements for properties in Wards 2, 3, 4, and 7.

• Variance 2207ZB124: Setback variance for 13130 Hwy 49
• Variance 2207ZB134: Accessory building size and height variances for 5304 Quincy Ave
• Variance 2207ZB136: Reduced parking and accessory structure size variances for 615 Pass Rd and 601-613 Pass Rd
• Variance 2207ZB137: Parking size and location variance for 400 Beach Dr

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions related to infrastructure, including the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water and stormwater projects. The body is also discussing property acquisitions and code enforcement for public health and safety.

• Authorization to acquire right of way and use eminent domain for the Interconnecting Gulfport Project
• Application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
• Designation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Public Works and clean drinking water infrastructure
• Code enforcement hearing to authorize bids for lot clean-ups and demolitions
• Budget Amendment #136 to fund Privatization Contract cost increases for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several land resubdivisions and a rezoning request for 2600 13th Avenue. The body is also considering 11 budget amendments and resolutions regarding city agreements and emergency status extensions.

• Rezoning of 2600 13th Avenue from R-2 (Single-family) to B-2 (General business)
• Resubdivision of parcels at 1111 & 1109 2nd Street, 522 East Beach Boulevard, and 16148 Robinson Road
• Budget Amendment #123 for a 30-ton air conditioner unit at the downtown Fire Station
• Resolution to acquire right of way for the Interconnecting Gulfport Project
• Extension of State of Emergency statuses for COVID-19, Hurricane Zeta, and Hurricane Ida

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several zoning map amendments and home occupation requests. The body is also reviewing a general plan for a new subdivision and a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding retail and wholesale trade.

• General Plan 2207PC126: 177-lot and 9-outparcel subdivision (The Great Southern Subdivision) at 2000 Beach Blvd
• Text Amendment 2207PC128: Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding Retail and Wholesale Trade
• Zoning Map Amendment 2204PC073: Request to rezone 15361 S Swan Rd from R-1-15 to I-2 (Heavy industry)
• Resubdivision 2206PC103: Divide parcels on TreeLawn St into six new parcels
• Home occupation requests for mobile phlebotomy (14060 Winchester Ln), homemade crafts (15348 Parkwood Dr N), and mobile notary (12063 Jessica Cr)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2022 Redistricting Plan and various infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing several land resubdivisions and contracts for city services.

• Request to approve the 2022 Redistricting Plan of the City of Gulfport
• Resubdivision of 12225 Arrowhead Drive into two parcels and 27 Jay Drive/Alta Vida Court into three parcels
• Contracts for the Gulfport Boat Launch Improvements Project and Debuys Road Pump Station Replacement Project
• Preliminary Engineering Services agreement with Pickering Firm for the Landon Road Widening Project
• Sale of municipal surplus real property on 28th Street to Elizabeth L. Smith

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider several variance requests regarding parking, fence height, setbacks, and accessory structures. These decisions determine whether specific property owners can deviate from standard zoning laws.

• Variance 2206ZB106: gravel parking at 1532 Hewes Ave
• Variance 2206ZB113: fence height at 16336 Robinson Rd
• Variance 2206ZB114: setbacks at 0 Thorton Ave
• Variance 2206ZB116: accessory structure quantity and size at 2301 15th St
• Variance 2206ZB120: accessory structure size, quantity, and setbacks at 13183 John Clark Rd

City Council

The City Council is considering several residential and commercial subdivision approvals and four rezoning ordinances. The body will also review agreements for school resource officer reimbursements and lease agreements with Amtrak and The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans.

• Approval of Florence Gardens Phase VII (16 lots), Phase VIII (26 lots), and Phase IX (24 lots)
• Rezoning of 1458 Magnolia Street from T5 (Urban Center Zone) to T6 (Urban Core Zone)
• Rezoning of South Swan Road from R-1-15 (Single-family) to I-2 (Heavy industry)
• Agreement with Gulfport and Harrison County School Districts for Law Enforcement Services reimbursement
• Lease Agreement with National Railroad Passenger Corporation d/b/a Amtrack

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting plans for the city's council wards. This process determines the boundaries for election districts.

• Public hearing on proposed Redistricting Plans for Gulfport City Council Wards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider various zoning map amendments, resubdivisions, and special exception requests. The body will also review a city-proposed text amendment regarding liquor stores and free-standing lounges.

• Zoning Map Amendment 2204PC049: Rezone 2600 13th Ave from R-2 to B-2
• Zoning Map Amendment 2204PC077: Rezone 13085 Seaway Rd from I-2 to I-3
• Text Amendment 2205PC095: Changes to Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding liquor stores and free-standing lounges
• Special Exception 2204SE076: Assisted living facility use at 3509 22nd St
• Final Plat 2204PC070: 7-unit condo development (Shallow Point) on Runnymede Dr