Key West public meetings in 2023
179 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Development Review Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a conditional use request for the expansion of a food service establishment at 801 Eaton Street, including an amendment to increase seating and consumption area.
- Approved November 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed conditional use request for food service expansion at 801 Eaton Street
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The board elected its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2024 term. Updates regarding the Key West Historic Seaport Project and City Engineering Projects were postponed to the January 17, 2024 meeting.
- Elected Ms. Van Den Broek as Chair and Ms. Holtkamp as Vice Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
- Postponed Key West Historic Seaport Project Update to January 17, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Postponed City Engineering Projects Update to January 17, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved November 15, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved a resolution requesting the City Commission consider adding a splash pad or water park to Bayview Park redesign plans. The board also elected its 2024 leadership and adjusted the December 2024 meeting date.
- Approved resolution urging City Commission to consider splash pad/water park at Bayview Park (6-1)
- Elected Madam Chair Pellicier to remain as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Mr. McVeigh to remain as Vice Chair (7-0)
- Moved December 2024 meeting from the 17th to the 16th (unanimous)
- Approved November 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed update of Park/Recreational Spaces document to January 25, 2024
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved several residential construction, renovation, and demolition projects. The board also approved a tile mosaic art installation for Front Street and Allen Avenue. Two items regarding 623 Catholic Lane were postponed until January 23, 2024.
- Approved new house, pool, and deck at 521 Margaret Street with gable and gingerbread conditions (5-0)
- Approved renovations, pool, and deck at 825 Ashe Street (5-0)
- Approved demolition of rear addition and accessory structure at 825 Ashe Street (5-0)
- Approved renovations and new two-story unit at 419 Simonton Street (5-0)
- Approved demolition of side stairs and rear addition at 419 Simonton Street (5-0)
- Postponed design and demolition items for 623 Catholic Lane until Jan 23, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved porch deck expansion at 816 Duval Street for ADA requirements (5-0)
- Approved tile mosaic art at 918 Fort Street for Front Street and Allen Avenue (5-0)
Citizen Review Board
The Board closed Complaint 23-003 with a finding of 'No Finding' following a request from the complainant. Complaint 23-002 was continued to a future meeting to allow for further contact with the complainant.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Continued resolution of Barroso Complaint 23-002 to January 22, 2024
- Closed Lockette Complaint 23-003 with a resolution of 'No Finding'
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment upheld the City Planning Director's denial of a request for additional seating at 409 Caroline Street. The board found that the request would expand the non-conformity of the property.
- Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Denied appeal by Richard J. McChesney for Hanks Hair of the Dog, LLC regarding seating at 409 Caroline Street (6-0)
Naval Properties Local Redevelopment Authority
The Authority unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting. A resolution regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for homeless housing at Poinciana Plaza was postponed.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Memorandum of Understanding for Poinciana Plaza housing to February 8, 2024
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency approved a task order for 2024 marketing services and two lease amendments. One proposed lease amendment regarding commercial lobster trapping was withdrawn.
- Approved $202,100 task order for 2024 Marketing Services by Adept Strategy and Public Relations (Unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Yankee Freedom III, LLC for one parking space at Key West Bight Ferry Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved lease amendment for Florida Straits Conch Company, Inc. to replace Harvey Watkins with Dale Watkins for lobster trap storage (6-0)
- Withdrawn: Lease Amendment to discontinue use of City property by Florida Straits Conch Company, Inc. and Fryde Conch, LLC
City Commission
The City Commission adopted an ordinance allowing the City Manager to set special event hourly parking rates to market value. The commission also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $2.6M pump station rehabilitation project and a $1.4M resilience implementation plan.
- Adopted ordinance allowing market-value parking rates for special events (6-0)
- Awarded $2.639M Pump Station 'G' Rehabilitation bid to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $1.405M contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Comprehensive Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $150,333.10 funding allocation to Key West Housing Authority (Unanimous)
- Approved $87,000.03 purchase of rescue strut system for Fire Department (Unanimous)
- Approved $830,918 contract with Stantec Consulting Services for Duval Street Economic Corridor plan (6-1)
- Approved $291,135.94 task order for Southernmost Point Plaza Design (5-2)
- Passed first reading for Business Tax Receipt fee increase (6-0)
Key West Bight Management District Board
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting. Several reports, including the Director's Report and an Adept Marketing report, were received and filed.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved November 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved several major development modifications, variances, and land development regulation amendments. One variance request for 821-823 Whitehead Street was postponed until January 18, 2024. The board also received a site plan update for 624 White Street.
- Postponed variance request for 821-823 Whitehead Street (6-0)
- Approved major development modification for 2407 N. Roosevelt Blvd (6-0)
- Approved major development modification for 638 United Street (5-1)
- Granted variance for 3223 Pearl Ave (6-0)
- Approved text amendment for accessory unit setbacks (6-0)
- Approved text amendment regarding reconstruction and replacement definitions (6-0)
- Approved text amendment for voluntary revocation of Conditional Use permits (6-0)
- Approved text amendment regarding non-profit and open house signs (6-0)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved five requests to remove trees at various residential and right-of-way locations, requiring specific replacement plantings for each. The commission also approved a modification to a settlement agreement for a property on Truesdale Court.
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 1413 Albury Street with replacement requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 1413 Albury Street ROW with replacement requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (3) Royal Poinciana trees at 1111 Georgia Street-Eliza Street ROW with replacement requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Sapodilla tree at 608 Elizabeth Street with replacement requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Powder Puff tree at 521 Margaret Street with replacement requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved modification of settlement agreement for Truesdale Court to include replanting (2) trees (Unanimous)
- Approved November 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
General Employees Pension Board
The General Employees Pension Board approved moving forward with a retiree COLA study and an experience study engagement letter. The board also approved operating rules, procedures, and expenses for 2023-2024.
- Approved retiree COLA study (unanimous)
- Approved Experience Study Engagement letter (unanimous)
- Approved Operating Rules & Procedures (unanimous)
- Approved Operating Expenses 2023-2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved September 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate found two parties in violation of noise ordinances and one for licensing. Several cases were dismissed due to compliance or city request, while others were continued for further evidence or arguments.
- Found Sean Robert Griffin in violation of noise ordinance; no fees or fines imposed
- Found Patagonia Ventures LLC in violation of noise ordinance; imposed $250 administrative cost
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 fine on Carrco Enterprises LLC for licensing violation if not compliant by Dec 14, 2023
- Dismissed case against ECI Construction INC. at City request
- Dismissed case against Maouad-Newton LLC due to compliance
- Dismissed case against Willis Vaughn Luther Key due to compliance
- Continued La Grignote Key West LLC case to Feb 29, 2023, pending final argument packet
- Continued LKT Services & Companies LLC and Stephen Marshall Morlock cases to Jan 25, 2023
Contractors Examining Board
The Key West Contractors Examining Board found violations against three contractors for performing work without proper permits or historic district approvals. The board issued letters of reprimand and fines ranging from $100 to $350 total per case. A fourth case involving Key West Trim Works was postponed to March 6, 2024.
- Approved minutes from September 6, 2023 (unanimous)
- Postponed Key West Trim Works case to March 6, 2024 (unanimous)
- Found violation against Wayne Garcia Builders; issued reprimand and $100 fee
- Found violation against Moore Builders; issued reprimand, $250 fine, and $100 fee
- Found violation against Tomkins Electric; issued reprimand, $250 fine, and $100 fee
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee held its annual elections to maintain current leadership. Two items regarding Habitat for Humanity were postponed indefinitely by staff.
- Approved Chairman Castillo to remain as Chairperson (5-0)
- Approved Vice Chair Eables to remain as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Postponed Habitat For Humanity Scattered Sites indefinitely
- Postponed Habitat For Humanity Request for Funds indefinitely
General Employees Pension Board
The General Employees Pension Board approved the 2024 meeting schedule and disbursements for retirees and non-active employees. The board also authorized three members to attend the FPPTA School in January and approved research into a secure portal.
- Approved 2024 meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved retirees disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved non-active employee's disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved Angela Budde, Ben Gibson and Alice Parker to attend FPPTA School January 28-31 (unanimous)
- Postponed Finance/Budget/Policy Committee Action Items (unanimous)
- Approved research for a Secure Portal (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 28, 2023. Members also approved the 2024 meeting schedule with one date change. Several items, including bond funding for park projects and artificial turf at DeWitt Roberts, were discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 meeting schedule, changing December 26 to December 17 (unanimous)
Development Review Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting. Several development requests, including rooftop dining and transient unit license transfers, were discussed but no final decisions were recorded for those items.
- Approved October 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved amendments to the sign ordinance regarding non-profit banners and real estate signs. The commission also approved several demolition and construction requests for residential properties. One request for a new house and pool was postponed to December 19.
- Approved 2024 HARC Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved demolition of porch column bases, rear wall, shed, and gazebo at 1113 Stump Lane (6-0)
- Approved new carport at 522 Elizabeth Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of existing carport at 522 Elizabeth Street (6-0)
- Approved exterior walls, doors, and windows at 1023 Grinnell Street with specific wood window conditions (6-0)
- Approved after-the-fact demolition of rear wall at 1023 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Postponed request for new house, pool, and deck at 521 Margaret Street until December 19 (5-0)
- Approved text amendments to Chapter 114 'Signs' for non-profit banners and open house signs (6-0)
Citizen Review Board
The board approved the proposed meeting dates for 2024. Additionally, the board approved the October 2023 minutes and the meeting agenda.
- Approved 2024 meeting dates
- Approved October 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Marked July, August, and September RRI as Received and Filed (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Board approved a conditional use and variance for a single-family residence at 1905 Staples Avenue. It also recommended text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations regarding building permit allocations for 301 White Street.
- Approved variance for setbacks and building coverage at 1905 Staples Avenue (4-3)
- Approved conditional use for single-family residence at 1905 Staples Avenue with tenant income restrictions (6-1)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan text amendment for building permit allocations at 301 White Street (7-0)
- Approved Land Development Regulations text amendment for building permit allocations at 301 White Street (7-0)
- Postponed Future Land Use Map amendment for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to Jan 18, 2024 (6-0)
- Postponed Zoning Map amendment for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to Jan 18, 2024 (6-0)
- Postponed modification request for 2407 N. Roosevelt Boulevard to Dec 12, 2023
- Postponed text amendments regarding accessory unit setbacks and reconstruction definitions to Dec 12, 2023
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate dismissed four cases after properties came into compliance. Fines were ordered for one property, and administrative costs were imposed on another, while several other cases were continued to December 7, 2023.
- Dismissed Case # 22-1506 (George T. Pallas) for compliance
- Dismissed Case # 23-673 (Waterfront Brewery LLC) for compliance
- Dismissed Case # 23-1116 (Joe Walsh) for compliance
- Dismissed Case # 23-740 (Green Pineapple Holdings LLC) for compliance
- Ordered fines to start running for Case # 23-1138 (Katharina Tiffany and Veritas Gassman LLC)
- Imposed $250.00 administrative cost and no fines for Case # 23-1114 (Thomas S. Bremer)
- Granted continuance to Dec 7, 2023 for Case # 23-1150 (Patagonia Ventures LLC) over City objection
- Granted continuance to Dec 7, 2023 for Case # 23-1164 (Maouad-Newton LLC)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The board approved the 2024 meeting dates with one amendment to the June meeting. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2023, meeting.
- Approved October 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Proposed Meeting Dates as amended, moving the June meeting to June 17 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved a task order for 2024 marketing services and a lease amendment for trailer storage. The board also approved the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Approved 2024 meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to Yankee Freedom, LLC Upland Lease for trailer storage at the Ferry Terminal (unanimous)
- Approved $202,100 task order for 2024 marketing services to Adept Strategy & Public Relations (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Key West Tree Commission approved the removal of five trees at various locations with mandated replacement plantings and approved its 2024 meeting schedule. One tree removal request was postponed for more documentation, and another was withdrawn by the owner. The commission also received and filed reports from the Urban Forestry Manager and City Attorney.
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved October 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Sapodilla tree at 314 Virginia Street with replacements (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Calophyllum tree at 542 Porter Lane with replacements (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Candlenut tree at 411 William Street with replacements (unanimous)
- Postponed removal of (1) Laurel Ficus tree at 633 Duval Street for documentation (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Strangler Fig tree at 701 Whitehead Street with replacements (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana tree at 700-724 Truman Avenue with replacements (unanimous)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from the October 12, 2023 meeting. A lease amendment for the Florida Straits Conch Company was postponed.
- Approved October 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Florida Straits Conch Company lease amendment to December 14, 2023
Naval Properties Local Redevelopment Authority
The Naval Properties Local Redevelopment Authority approved amendments to ground lease agreements for the Truman Waterfront/Bahama Village 3.2 Acres to correct legal descriptions and meet lender requirements. A memorandum of understanding regarding homeless housing at Poinciana Plaza was postponed.
- Approved October 12, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved ground lease amendments for Bahama Village Community, Ltd. and Bahama Village on Fort, Ltd. (Res 23-321) (Unanimous)
- Postponed Memorandum of Understanding for homeless housing at Poinciana Plaza to December 14, 2023
City Commission
The City Commission approved a conditional agreement for American Cruise Lines to use the Mallory T-Pier and adopted an ordinance updating Planning Board membership requirements. The board also authorized several infrastructure purchases and approved a move-in assistance program for residents.
- Approved American Cruise Lines agreement for Mallory T-Pier with sunset-related time restrictions and a 6-month probation (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-37 amending Planning Board membership and removal requirements (7-0)
- Approved $853,000 for artificial turf at Dewitt Roberts Softball Field
- Approved $422,834 for a Tymco Model 600 Street Sweeper
- Approved $250,000 budget transfer to fund the Move-In Assistance Program
- Denied appointments of Thaddeus Cohen and Robert Cintron to the Housing Authority Board (5-2)
- Approved request for FDOT to install a permanent traffic light at College Road and US 1
- Approved $160,952 for Charter Boat Row Seawall Replacement environmental permitting
Sustainability Advisory Board
The Sustainability Advisory Board unanimously approved its 2024 meeting schedule, which will meet bi-monthly on even months with an added May meeting. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from August 1, 2023. Several reports on sustainability, energy, and multimodal transport were received and filed, and the 2012 Solid Waste Master Plan was discussed.
- Approved 2024 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved August 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Received and filed Sustainability/Adaptation Report
- Received and filed Energy Report
- Received and filed Multimodal Report
- Discussed 2012 Solid Waste Master Plan
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the proposed meeting dates for 2024. Two items regarding Habitat for Humanity were postponed to the December 4, 2023 meeting.
- Approved 2024 proposed meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved October 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Habitat For Humanity Scattered Sites presentation to December 4, 2023
- Postponed Habitat For Humanity request for funds to December 4, 2023
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved several requests for new accessory structures, renovations, and demolitions. The board also approved the location for a new mural honoring Jimmy Buffett.
- Approved new accessory structures at 1500 Reynolds Street (5-0)
- Approved demolition of chiller and fire pump structures at 1500 Reynolds Street (5-0)
- Approved new accessory structure and demolition of existing structure at 321 Catherine Street (6-0)
- Approved reconstruction of fire-damaged building at 7 Aronovitz Lane with sprinkler requirement (6-0)
- Approved renovation, addition, and partial demolition at 740 Amelia Street (6-0)
- Approved renovations and partial demolition at 1113 Stump Lane (6-0)
- Approved renovations and partial demolition at Lazy Way Lane (6-0)
- Approved location for Jimmy Buffett mural at 513-521 Fleming Street (6-0)
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee approved the 2024 meeting dates and the vacation of city right-of-way alleyways between Seminole Avenue, Waddell Avenue, Alberta Street, and Reynolds Street with conditions. The committee also approved the September 28, 2023 minutes and discussed an easement request for 423 Front Street.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved September 28, 2023 minutes unanimously
- Approved 2024 Proposed Meeting Dates unanimously
- Approved vacation of public Right of Way and Keys Energy contract for RE# 00037160-000100 and 00037230-000100 with conditions (6-2)
- Discussed easement for 423 Front St (RE# 00000160-000000)
Citizen Review Board
The board re-elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for another year. Members also formally received and filed the June 2023 Response To Resistance Reports.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Re-elected Richard Haskins as Chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected James Olive as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
- Marked June 2023 Response To Resistance Reports as Received and Filed (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board granted parking and building variances for three different properties. The board also approved the dissolution of a 2012 conditional use permit for a Duval Street property. Several other variance and text amendment requests were postponed to November 16, 2023.
- Approved 2024 meeting dates with March date changed to Tuesday the 12th (unanimous)
- Approved parking variance for food service expansion at 425 Southard Street (6-0)
- Approved building coverage and setback variances for home addition at 825 Ashe Street (6-0)
- Approved parking variance for food service expansion at 1605 N Roosevelt Boulevard (5-1)
- Approved dissolution of Resolution 2012-08 for 1128-1130 Duval Street (5-0)
- Postponed variance and conditional use requests for 1905 Staples Avenue to Nov 16, 2023 (6-0)
- Postponed Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulation amendments for 301 White Street to Nov 16, 2023
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate imposed fines on several respondents for code violations, including property maintenance, noise, and permit issues. A settlement agreement was executed for a contractor at 718 Southard Street, while counts against the property owner were dismissed. Several cases were continued to November or December 2023 for further proceedings or inspections.
- Case 23-1116 (Joe Walsh): $250 admin cost + $250/day fine if not compliant by 11/12/23
- Case 23-1138 (Mercado Ventures): $250 admin cost + $250/day fine if not compliant by 11/1/23
- Case 23-970 (Douglas Fowler): Settlement vacated; $500 total fine imposed
- Case 23-1105 (Alicia Manfroy): Counts dismissed against property owner
- Case 23-1105 (Moore Builders): Settlement executed: $250 admin cost + $5,000 fine ($5,000 suspended)
- Case 23-673 (Waterfront Brewery): $250 admin cost + $250/day fine if not compliant by 11/3/23
- Cases 23-1011, 22-1506, 23-1150, 22-781, 23-974, 23-1114, 23-496, 23-1146: Continued to Nov/Dec 2023
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board unanimously approved the art plan for the Lofts 3.2 housing project. The Board also unanimously denied a request for stained glass maintenance at Douglass Gym, citing warranty language in the original contract with McMow Glass. Staff were directed to inform the vendor of the denial. Other items were discussed but not voted on.
- Approved AIPP Plan for Lofts 3.2 housing project (unanimous)
- Denied stained glass maintenance request for Douglass Gym (unanimous)
- Directed staff to notify McMow Glass of denial decision
- Approved August 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved seven requests to remove various trees at specific residential and commercial addresses, each requiring on-site replacement with approved dicot or fruit trees. One request for tree removal was postponed pending more information on potential neighbor property damage.
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo at 620 Thomas Street Unit 172
- Approved removal of (2) Mahogany and trim of (1) Green Buttonwood at 1716 Laird Street
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana at 2206 Seidenberg Avenue
- Approved removal of (1) Silver Buttonwood at 527 Fleming Street
- Approved removal of (1) Strangler Fig at 3023 Riviera Drive
- Approved removal of (1) Sapodilla at 906 Georgia Street
- Approved conceptual landscape plan and removal of (1) young Spanish Lime at 638 United Street
- Postponed removal request for (1) Gumbo Limbo at 1520 Patricia Street to Nov 13, 2023
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment reversed the City Planning Director's denial of a Lawful Unit Determination (LUD) for 329 Peacon Lane. The approval included a clarification that the board was not endorsing the legality of the non-conforming lot split.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Reversed Planning Director's denial and granted LUD for 329 Peacon Lane (4-2)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency approved a budget increase for lighting and decorations from Brandano Displays, Inc. A resolution to discontinue the use of City property by two conch companies was postponed.
- Approved up to $5,000 for additional lighting and decorations from Brandano Displays, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Postponed resolution to discontinue City property use by Florida Straits Conch Company, Inc. and Fryde Conch, LLC to November 9, 2023
- Approved September 14, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
Naval Properties Local Redevelopment Authority
The Naval Properties Local Redevelopment Authority approved the agenda and minutes from July 6, 2022. A resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for developing homeless housing at Poinciana Plaza was postponed to November 9, 2023. No substantive decisions were made on the housing proposal during this meeting.
- Agenda approved unanimously as amended
- July 6, 2022 minutes approved unanimously
- Resolution on Poinciana Plaza homeless housing MOU postponed to Nov 9, 2023 (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several high-value purchases, including 21 police SUVs and a new fire pumper apparatus. The board also authorized funding requests for workforce housing and approved multiple street closures for upcoming parades and events.
- Approved purchase of 21 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs for $1,276,153.83
- Approved purchase of 2026 Pierce Impel pumper apparatus not to exceed $939,450.00
- Approved $900,000 funding request for workforce housing at Lofts at Bahama Village
- Approved $944,819.00 DHS grant for Mobile Command Center and Connectivity Trailer
- Approved $279,336.08 for asphalt paving on Petronia Street
- Approved $132,461.04 for temporary detour roadway at Bahama Village site
- Approved $86,012.00 for Southernmost Point seawall repair engineering
- Passed resolution supporting Israel in the war against Hamas (6-0)
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved a resolution to spend $314,940 as a matching fund for a Key West Police Department Port Security Grant. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting.
- Approved $314,940.00 expenditure as match to KWPD Port Security Grant (6-0)
- Approved September 13, 2023 minutes with title correction (6-0)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The Sustainability Advisory Board met on October 3, 2023, but did not have a quorum present to conduct official business. Consequently, no formal votes were taken on the agenda items. The board received and filed informational reports and held discussions on future planning for Mt. Trashmore.
- Received and filed SOS Foundation presentation
- Discussed Mt. Trashmore future planning
- Received and filed Sustainability Report
- Received and filed Multimodal Report
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the artistic design concept for The Lofts of Bahama Village. The committee also approved minutes from two August 7 meetings and received the CRA Manager's report.
- Accepted artistic design concept for The Lofts of Bahama Village (5-0-1)
- Approved August 7 Regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 7 Workshop meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the August 24, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items, including District 4 parks and Bayview Park revitalization, were presented or discussed without formal action.
- Approved August 24, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate dismissed three cases at the City's request and imposed fines on two properties for licensing and right-of-way violations. Several other cases regarding building permits, noise, and seating capacities were continued to future dates.
- Dismissed Case # 22-1327 (CP LTD Partnership) at City request
- Dismissed Case # 23-582 (Katharina Tiffany and Veritas Gassmann LLC) at City request
- Dismissed Case # 21-1537 (Alan Walker) at City request
- Fined Kava Culture Key West Co. $250 administrative cost plus $250 per day starting Sept. 1, 2023
- Fined Gabriel Wright and Kim Fitzke $250 administrative cost plus $250 per day if not compliant by Oct. 15, 2023
- Continued Waterfront Brewery LLC case to Oct. 19, 2023
- Continued La Grignote Key West LLC case to Nov. 16, 2023
- Continued Green Pineapple Holdings LLC case to Nov. 16, 2023
Development Review Committee
The committee appointed Enid Torregrosa as Chair Pro-Tem and approved the August 24, 2023, meeting minutes. A request for the vacation of city property was postponed to October 26, 2023.
- Appointed Enid Torregrosa as Chair Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
- Approved August 24, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)
- Postponed Vacation of City Property (RE# 00037160-000100; 00037230-000100) to October 26, 2023
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved several residential construction and demolition projects. Three items regarding accessory structures and demolitions were postponed to the October 24, 2023 meeting, and one application was withdrawn.
- Approved wood frame addition at 1301 United Street (4-2)
- Approved accessory structure at 910 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Approved renovations, addition, and pool at 5 Catholic Lane (5-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic rear roofs at 5 Catholic Lane (5-0)
- Approved second story porch and partial wall demolition at 1215 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Postponed accessory structure and demolition items at 1500 Reynolds Street (5-0)
- Postponed accessory structure and demolition items at 321 Catherine Street (6-0)
- Approved renovations, additions, and pool at 709 Whitmarsh Lane (5-0)
Citizen Review Board
The Citizen Review Board voted to renew the contracts for its attorney and executive director. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 2023.
- Approved renewal of attorney contract for Robert Citron (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Executive Director contract for Thomas Pakenas (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a conditional use amendment for a rental vehicle operation to add 50 golf carts. Several other requests regarding residential variances and zoning amendments were postponed to future meetings.
- Approved addition of 50 golf carts at 114 Simonton Street subject to licensing and electric vehicle requirements (3-1)
- Postponed variance request for 1905 Staples Avenue to October 19, 2023 (3-2)
- Postponed conditional use request for 1905 Staples Avenue to October 19, 2023 (3-2)
- Postponed Future Land Use Map and Text Amendment for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to November 16, 2023
- Postponed Zoning Map Amendment for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to November 16, 2023
- Received and filed minor modification for John Jones Navigational Center at 5537 College Road
City Commission
The City Commission approved the final budget for FY 2023-2024 and set the general municipal millage rate. Both measures passed with a 4-3 vote.
- Adopted FY 2023-2024 general municipal millage rate of 2.0822 mills (4-3)
- Adopted FY 2023-2024 final budget set at $252,048,018 (4-3)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 8 and July 13, 2023. A request for a lawful unit determination at 329 Peacon Lane failed to receive the four votes required to grant the appeal. The item will be re-noticed for October 12, 2023.
- Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Appeal for lawful unit determination at 329 Peacon Lane denied (3-2, with 2 absent)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency approved several contracts and lease agreements for the Key West Historic Seaport. This included awarding construction and signage bids and updating lease agreements for local businesses.
- Confirmed selection of Ferrill & Trentlage Studios for public art (Res 23-253)
- Approved addendum to Key West Bight commercial dockage agreements (Res 23-254)
- Awarded 3-year construction contracts to Gulfstream Construction & Development, LLC and Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. (Res 23-255)
- Awarded exterior signage contract to Kenco Signs & Awning, LLC not to exceed $299,860.00 (Res 23-256)
- Approved lease agreement with Captains Corner Scuba School, Inc. for the Greene Street Plaza Gazebo (Res 23-257)
- Approved second lease amendment for Waterfront Brewery, LLC at 201 William Street to include Unit E (Res 23-258)
City Commission
The Key West City Commission approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for police, authorized a contract for the John Jones Navigation Center homeless shelter, and purchased new fire rescue vehicles. The board also adopted ordinances regulating lobbying, floodplain management, and news racks, while rejecting a proposal to increase sightseeing vehicle licenses.
- Approved 2023-2026 police union contract (7-0)
- Approved homeless shelter management contract with Cornerstone Resource Alliance
- Approved $501,486 fire rescue apparatus purchase (7-0)
- Approved $337,334 ambulance purchase (7-0)
- Adopted lobbying regulation ordinance (5-1)
- Rejected ordinance increasing sightseeing vehicle licenses (2-4)
- Adopted floodplain regulation updates (unanimous)
- Approved $442,000 Navy Exchange HVAC upgrade contract
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved a contract amendment for holiday lighting and a corresponding budget transfer. The board also approved the minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting.
- Approved additional holiday lighting displays from Brandano Displays, Inc. not to exceed $5,000 and budget transfer (4-1)
- Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Key West Tree Commission unanimously approved using tree fund money for the US-1 Triangle Beautification project. The commission also voted to rescind a previous denial of a tree removal permit at 620 Thomas Street. Several other tree removal requests were approved with specific replacement requirements, while one request at 1716 Laird Street was postponed for further review.
- Approved use of tree fund money for US-1 Triangle Beautification project (unanimous)
- Rescinded denial of tree removal permit at 620 Thomas Street #172 (unanimous)
- Approved removal of Strangler Fig at 3314 Northside Drive #151 (unanimous)
- Approved removal of Spanish Lime at 630 Eaton Street (4-3 vote)
- Postponed tree removal request at 1716 Laird Street to Oct 16 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved removal of Royal Poinciana at 912 Simonton Street
- Approved removal of 3 Green Buttonwoods at 3508 Sunrise Drive
- Approved removal of Cherry and Gumbo Limbo at 1527 Flagler Avenue
General Employees Pension Board
The Board approved the October 1, 2022 Actuarial Report and the General Pension Summary Plan. Members also approved disbursements and the review of the Investment Policy. Several reports were received and filed, and the Board discussed insurance, operating rules, and 2024 retiree benefits.
- Approved meeting minutes for June 2, June 26, and August 11, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved October 1, 2022 Actuarial Report (unanimous)
- Approved General Pension Summary Plan (unanimous)
- Approved disbursements (unanimous)
- Reviewed and accepted Investment Policy (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission approved the tentative FY 2023-2024 budget and several service assessments. A proposed ad valorem tax millage rate passed to a second reading despite some opposition.
- Approved Stormwater Service Assessments for FY 2023-24 (Unanimous)
- Approved adjustments to annual sewer rates and charges (Unanimous)
- Approved Solid Waste Service Assessments for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved adjustments to Solid Waste Tipping and Dumping Fees at Rockland Key Transfer Station (Unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance to Second Reading setting FY 2023-2024 ad valorem tax millage rate at 2.0822 mills (4-3)
- Adopted FY 2023-2024 tentative budget set at $252,048,018 (4-3)
Contractors Examining Board
The Board approved the proposed meeting dates for 2023-2024. A hearing regarding unpermitted work at 10 Lowes Lane was continued to a future date.
- Approved 2023-2024 Contractor's Examining Board Meeting dates (unanimous)
- Granted continuance for Case #2022-01542 (10 Lowes Lane) until December 6, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate dismissed several cases after properties came into compliance. Other respondents were found in violation and ordered to pay administrative costs and daily fines, while two cases were resolved via settlement agreements.
- Dismissed cases #23-231, #23-885, #23-889, #23-1003, #23-1001, and #22-1556 due to compliance
- Imposed $250 administrative cost on RedStar91 LLC (Case #23-992)
- Dismissed counts 1-14 and imposed $250 administrative cost plus $250 per count per day for counts 15-19 for Katharina Tiffany and Veritas Gassmann LLC (Case #23-582)
- Executed settlement for Jesse M. Navarro Revocable Trust (Case #23-930) for $250 administrative cost and $3,174 fine
- Executed settlement for Joe M. and Kathy A. Navarro (Case #23-931) for $250 administrative cost and $1,285 fine
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Kava Culture Key West Co. (Case #22-1194)
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Janker Living Trust (Case #22-1571)
- Granted continuances to September 28, 2023, for cases #23-970, #23-974, #23-1011, #23-315, and #23-740
Citizen Review Board
The Citizen Review Board resolved one specific complaint and filed police reports. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 1.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 1 minutes (unanimous)
- Marked April and May Response to Resistance Reports as Received and Filed (unanimous)
- Resolved Thomas Complaint 23-001 with 'No Finding' (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved a recommendation to the City Commission regarding the Bernstein Park Interlocal Agreement (ILA). The board also approved the minutes from the July 27, 2023, meeting.
- Approved recommendation to City Commission to approve Bernstein Park ILA (4-0)
- Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Development Review Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 27, 2023 meeting. A request to vacate city right-of-way for platted alleyways was postponed to a future date.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on Vacation of City Property (RE# 00037160-000100; 00037230-000100) until September 28, 2023 (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved multiple requests for residential additions, demolitions of non-historic structures, and window replacements. One request for a new accessory structure was postponed to a later meeting.
- Approved partial enclosure of second floor roof deck at 1217 Newton Street (6-0)
- Postponed accessory structure request at 910 Grinnell Street to September 26, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved house renovations, rear addition, accessory structure, and deck at 1021 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic additions and shed at 1021 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Approved window replacements and signage at 430 Duval Street with conditions on muntin profile and glazing (6-0)
- Approved replacement of shed roof to gable roof at 322 Margaret Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic shed roof at 322 Margaret Street (6-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board granted three variances for residential renovations and additions. The board also approved the transfer of one transient unit license between properties. A request regarding golf cart operations at 114 Simonton Street was postponed.
- Approved variances for impervious surface, open space, building coverage, and setbacks at 709 Whitmarsh Lane (5-1)
- Approved side setback variance for second floor addition at 5 Catholic Lane (5-0)
- Approved building coverage and open space variances for addition at 11 Hutchinson Lane (5-0)
- Approved transfer of one transient license from 1901 S. Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 308N to 507 Amelia Street (5-0)
- Postponed conditional use amendment for golf carts at 114 Simonton Street to September 21, 2023
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board approved funding for a sign at Ramos-Lopez Sculpture Park and bronze cleaning services. The board also approved minutes from June meetings and received presentations regarding the Douglass Community Center and Walker Marina.
- Approved $15,000 allocation for sign at Ramos-Lopez Sculpture Park (unanimous)
- Approved up to $5,780 for bronze cleaning and maintenance (unanimous)
- Approved June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 29, 2023 Workshop Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
General Employees Pension Board
The General Employees Pension Board denied a proposal to invest with J.P. Morgan. The board approved pension disbursements, the revised Summary Plan including military and disability add-ins, and attendance at the FPPTA School in January 2024.
- Investment with J.P. Morgan denied (unanimous)
- Pension disbursements approved (unanimous)
- Board member attendance at FPPTA School on January 28, 2024 approved (unanimous)
- Social Security Speaker action item approved (unanimous)
- Revised Summary Plan and military and disability add-in approved (unanimous)
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Board approved an addendum to month-to-month Commercial and Commercial Term Charter Dockage agreements. This change requires tenants to be actively involved in ongoing commercial operations. The board also approved the July 12, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approved addendum to Commercial & Commercial Term Charter Dockage agreements (6-0)
- Approved July 12, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting and rescheduled the September meeting. Members discussed the 2023-2024 CRA budget and the Frederick Douglass Community Center project schedule.
- Approved July 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved moving September meeting from September 7 to September 11, 2023 (7-0)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee met for a workshop to review code sections and project statuses. No substantive policy changes or funding decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The Sustainability Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. The board received and filed reports regarding coral bleaching, sustainability, and transportation.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Received and filed Coral Bleaching Update
- Received and filed Sustainability Report
- Received and filed Transportation Report
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board recommended allocating $50,000 in the FY2024 budget to hire a consultant for a facilities Master Plan. They also approved the installation of a sculpture titled 'Eagle' at Truman Waterfront Park. A discussion on pickleball was postponed.
- Approved recommendation for $50,000 FY2024 budget placeholder for Park Planning Consultant (5-0)
- Approved recommendation for artist Jeff Sundheim to install 'Eagle' sculpture at Truman Waterfront Park (5-0)
- Approved May 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed pickleball discussion until August 24, 2023
- Withdrew proposed add-on item regarding Bernstein Park ILA
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate issued fines for properties failing to obtain land use permits, certificates of occupancy, and transient licenses. Several cases were dismissed after the respondents came into compliance, while others were continued to future dates.
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Case #22-1571 (1301 Whitehead Street) if not in compliance by August 29, 2023
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Case #23-582 (1104 Packer Street) if not in compliance by August 1, 2023
- Dismissed Case #23-178 (728 Simonton Street) due to compliance
- Dismissed Case #23-609 (1227 2nd Street) due to compliance
- Dismissed Case #23-907 (3312 Northside Drive 711) due to compliance
- Dismissed Case #23-921 (1213 20th Street) due to compliance
- Granted continuance to September 28, 2023, for Case #23-673 (201 William Street)
- Granted continuance to August 31, 2023, for Case #22-1417 (2829 Seidenberg Ave) and Case #23-889 (1518 United Street)
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee approved a boundary line adjustment between two parcels. Other items regarding a major development plan and a transient unit license transfer were discussed without a final decision.
- Appointed Enid Torregrosa as Chair Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
- Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved lot split for 811 Truman Avenue and 816 Johnson Lane (7-0)
- Withdrawn: Modification of Major Development Plan for 5220-5230 College Road
- Postponed until August 24, 2023: Vacation of City Property (RE# 00037160-000100; 00037230-000100)
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
City Commission
The City Commission conducted a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and held a discussion regarding 3.2 funding and the Lofts of Bahama Village. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the budget or funding items.
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved the conversion of a carport to a guest cottage and the addition of accessory structures at two properties. The commission also approved modified signage for a hotel and re-elected its leadership.
- Approved conversion of detached carport to guest cottage at 626 Canfield Lane (5-1)
- Approved two lower signs at 430 Duval Street and accepted withdrawal of large top-building sign (6-0)
- Approved two new accessory structures at 1500 Reynolds Street (4-1)
- Postponed decision on new accessory structure at 910 Grinnell Street to August 23 meeting (6-0)
- Approved Commissioner Burkee as Chairperson and Commissioner Oropeza as Vice-Chairperson (6-0)
- Approved June 27, 2023 minutes (6-0)
City Commission
The City Commission conducted a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes beyond the approval of the agenda.
- Approved agenda unanimously
City Commission
The City Commission conducted a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded other than the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a text amendment to Section 90-52 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of board members. Two items regarding the dissolution of the Development Review Committee were withdrawn, and a conditional use request for golf carts was postponed.
- Approved text amendment to Section 90-52 allowing direct removal of a planning board member by the appointing Mayor or City Commissioner (5-1)
- Approved change of December Planning Board meeting date from December 14 to December 12, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for June 1, 2023 Workshop and June 15, 2023 Regular meeting (unanimous)
- Withdrawn: Text Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to dissolve the Development Review Committee
- Withdrawn: Text Amendment of the Land Development Regulations to dissolve the Development Review Committee
- Postponed: Conditional Use Amendment for 114 Simonton Street to add 50 golf carts to August 17, 2023
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved two height variances for structures in the Public and Semipublic Services and Historic Commercial Tourist districts. Both resolutions were passed subject to conditions in the staff reports.
- Approved variance for stadium bleachers and press box to exceed maximum height by 15 feet at 1244 14th Street (6-0)
- Approved variance for two elevator tower structures to exceed maximum building height at 1500 Reynolds Street (6-0)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency approved the consent agenda, which included the adoption of minutes from June 8, 2023. A resolution was passed to extend lease amendments with Key West Express, LLC for docking and lease space at 100 Grinnell Street.
- Approved June 8, 2023 minutes
- Approved lease extension amendments with Key West Express, LLC for 100 Grinnell Street (Res 23-206)
City Commission
The City Commission passed several resolutions authorizing special event permits for weddings, fights, and festivals. The board also approved funding for tennis court resurfacing, a new excavator, and paving for the Pearl Street HOB project.
- Approved $62,500 for resurfacing three tennis courts at Bayview Park
- Approved $60,550 for a 2023 Kubota Excavator for the RAHEPF
- Approved $248,207.30 for the Pearl Street HOB Paving Project
- Approved $625,000 in FY 22/23 budget amendments for Solid Waste
- Approved $30,047 annual ArcGIS software licenses for IT
- Approved grant agreement for Watershed Management Plan ($184,818.75 Federal / $61,606.25 City Match)
- Approved special event permits for Florida Keys VIP, Chef Distilled LLC, MZF Mile Zero Fights, and others
- Re-appointed Mark Albury to the Civil Service Board
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Board approved a contract for an exterior signage system and a three-year construction services contract for the Key West Historic Seaport. It also approved a lease renewal for Captains Corner Scuba School and a zero-cost lease amendment for lobster trap storage. One item regarding commercial dockage agreements was postponed.
- Approved $299,860 contract for Exterior Signage System to Kenco Sign & Awning, LLC (5-0)
- Approved three-year Construction Services Contract for Gulfstream Construction & Development, LLC and Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Captains Corner Scuba School lease renewal (5-0)
- Approved lease amendment for Florida Straits Conch Company, Inc. to allow zero-cost lobster trap storage for Fryde Conch, LLC (5-0)
- Postponed addendum to Commercial & Commercial Term Charter Dockage agreements to August 9, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved six requests for tree removals at various residential and commercial addresses, requiring replacement plantings for each. The commission also approved the use of City Tree Fund money to purchase trees for city right-of-way planters.
- Approved removal of 2 Gumbo Limbos, 1 Wild Tamarind, and 1 Green Buttonwood at 1800 Atlantic Boulevard (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Strangler Fig tree at 1209 United Street (3-1)
- Approved removal of 1 Buttonwood and 1 Yellow Tabebuia tree at 1616 Bertha Street Unit #2 (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Mahogany tree at 1217 Varela Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Wild Tamarind tree at 3801 Flagler Avenue ROW (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 2 Gumbo Limbos and 1 Mahogany tree at 3702 Duck Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,652.55 estimate from Getting Green for trees in City right of way planters (Unanimous)
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee recommended that the City Commission award the Frederick Douglass Community Center construction contract to the lowest bidder, Keystar. Members also scheduled a workshop for August 7, 2023. The HR Director provided an update on the hiring status of a CRA Manager.
- Recommended Keystar as lowest bidder for Frederick Douglass Community Center contract (5-0)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Set BVRAC workshop for August 7, 2023 (unanimous)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The board unanimously approved the agenda for the June 29, 2023, workshop. Members discussed the FY 2022-2023 year in review, board operations, and a new form for DRC meetings. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved design and demolition requests for properties on Catherine Street, Margaret Street, and Reynolds Street. One request for a roof deck enclosure at Newton Street was postponed.
- Postponed roof deck enclosure at 1217 Newton Street until August 23, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved structure joining and deck rebuild at 417 Catherine Street (7-0)
- Approved partial wall and roof demolition at 417 Catherine Street (7-0)
- Approved structure relocation, porch, and addition at 1200 Margaret Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of porch, shed, and shower at 1200 Margaret Street (6-0)
- Approved penthouse elevator additions at 1500 Reynolds Street (6-0)
- Approved partial demolition of elevator shafts at 1500 Reynolds Street (6-0)
Development Review Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the May 25, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made as the City Attorney advised that a quorum was not present.
- Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board recommended that the City Commission accept a monumental abstract sculpture titled 'Eagle' from artist Jeff Sundheim. The board also rescheduled its July meeting and postponed a discussion on a new DRC meeting form.
- Recommended City Commission accept 'Eagle' sculpture gift from Jeff Sundheim (Unanimous)
- Approved May 17, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on new DRC meeting form to June 29, 2023 Workshop (Unanimous)
- Moved July meeting to July 18, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
General Employees Pension Board
The General Employees Pension Board approved the attendance of three members at the October 2023 Trustee school. The board also approved disbursements. Several items, including JP Morgan investments and retiree benefits, were discussed without recorded decisions.
- Approved attendance of Christina Bervaldi, Patti McLauchlin, and Angela Budde at October 2023 Trustee school (unanimous)
- Approved disbursements (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved 13 requests to remove various trees at specific residential and city addresses, provided they are replaced with approved species. The commission also authorized the use of City Tree fund money for plantings on First Street and Caroline Street. One request for a tree removal at the Key West Police Department was postponed.
- Approved removal of 1 Sapodilla tree at 645 United Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Royal Poinciana tree at 18 Whistling Duck Lane (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Sapodilla tree at 621 Catholic Lane (6-1)
- Approved removal of 2 Green Buttonwood trees at Units #60 & #89 Seaside North Court (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Ficus tree at 1503 Duncan Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Green Buttonwood tree at 3839 Duck Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 1 Gumbo Limbo, 1 Mahogany, and 1 Orange Geiger tree at 629 Dey Street (Unanimous)
- Approved use of City Tree fund money for plantings on First Street and Caroline Street (Unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment voted to reverse a Tree Commission denial regarding the removal of a mahogany tree on City property. The decision requires the homeowner to execute a general liability and waiver/general release acceptable to the City Attorney.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Reversed Tree Commission denial for mahogany tree removal at 1701 Von Phister Street (4-3)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency approved a lease for Stephen Greenfield d/b/a Captain Quick Dry for a property at Lazy Way Unit H. A lease extension for Key West Express, LLC was postponed to a future meeting.
- Approved lease for Stephen Greenfield d/b/a Captain Quick Dry at Lazy Way Unit H (Unanimous)
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Postponed lease extension for Key West Express, LLC at 100 Grinnell Street to July 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several high-cost procurements for police software, VR training, and fire department equipment. The board also authorized multiple community events and passed a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to rescind SB 1580.
- Named Cheri Smith 'City Clerk Emeritus' (7-0)
- Urged Florida Legislature to rescind SB 1580 regarding 'Conscience-Based Objections' (Passed)
- Approved Caribbean Street Fair for July 22, 2023 (Passed)
- Approved Seafood Lobster Festival for August 12, 2023 (Passed)
- Approved $111,322.04 purchase of Axon VR Training System (Passed)
- Approved $270,875.55 for Police Department CAD/RMS software upgrade (Passed)
- Approved $99,980.00 purchase of Wacker Neuson GI30 Mobile Generator (Passed)
- Approved $77,921.61 for six solar street lights (Passed)
Contractors Examining Board
The Contractors Examining Board approved the minutes from April 5, 2023. The board granted a request for a continuance regarding a case involving unpermitted work and historic district violations at 10 Lowes Lane.
- Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Granted continuance to September 6, 2023 for Case #2022-01542 regarding Key West Trim Works (6-0)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The board approved the FY2024 Sustainability Priorities with a modification to prioritize hiring and retaining bus drivers over surge parking rates. The board also approved a recommendation letter for an EV grant and a letter regarding Salt Ponds to be sent to the Mayor and City Commission.
- Approved May 11, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved FY2024 Priorities, replacing surge parking rates with 'Hiring and Retaining Bus Drivers' (4-0)
- Approved Sustainability Advisory Letter regarding Salt Ponds and directed staff to send it to the Mayor and City Commission (4-0)
- Approved EV Grant Recommendation Letter (4-0)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee postponed two action items regarding the Frederick Douglass Community Center and FY 23-24 capital project recommendations to the July 6 meeting. Other items, including housing elevation assistance and the Douglass Gym expansion, were discussed without formal action.
- Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed recommendation for ITB #23-005 Frederick Douglass Community Center to July 6 (6-0)
- Postponed Chairman's Capital Project Recommendation FY 23-24 to July 6 (4-2)
General Employees Pension Board
The board met on June 2, 2023, and unanimously approved the action items on the agenda. Several quarterly and performance reports were received and filed.
- Approved action items (unanimous)
- Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Planning Board conducted a workshop to discuss procedural updates, the use of outside consultants, and various policy considerations. No formal votes were taken on the discussion items; the only formal action was the unanimous approval of the agenda.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding district parks and field space were discussed or received and filed, but no further actions were taken.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate adjudicated multiple code violations, imposing administrative costs and daily fines for permit and waste violations. Several cases were dismissed after respondents came into compliance, while others were continued to July 2023.
- Case #23-490: Found violation for yard waste; imposed $250 administrative cost
- Case #21-1831: Found violation for building permits; imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day fine
- Case #22-1501: Executed settlement agreements for Adamant Group LLC and David Gomez involving fines and administrative costs
- Case #23-377: Found violation for delinquent business tax receipt; imposed $250 administrative cost and $500 repeat count fine
- Case #23-596: Executed settlement agreement for $250 administrative cost
- Case #23-128, #23-221, #23-234, #23-283: Granted dismissals due to compliance
- Case #23-289: Granted dismissal without prejudice
- Case #22-1194, #23-582, #23-657: Granted continuances to July 27, 2023
Development Review Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Two items regarding a golf cart expansion at 114 Simonton Street and an easement at 900 Frances Street were discussed, but no decisions were recorded.
- Approved April 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved several after-the-fact and new requests for demolition and construction at Grinnell Street, Eaton Street, and Fleming Street. Two requests for renovations at 1400 Duval Street were withdrawn.
- Approved roof reconstruction and fenestration changes at 1106 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of rear non-historic addition at 1106 Grinnell Street (6-0)
- Approved construction of one and a half-story eyebrow house and porch at 818 Eaton Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic structure at 818 Eaton Street (6-0)
- Approved exterior renovations and gazebo at 723 Fleming Street (6-0)
- Approved demolition of roof, porch, and pool deck portions at 723 Fleming Street (6-0)
- Withdrawn: Renovation and roof deck at 1400 Duval Street
- Withdrawn: Demolition and rebuild of covered deck at 1400 Duval Street
Citizen Review Board
The Citizen Review Board resolved a specific complaint and reappointed one member to a second term. The board also formally received the March 2023 Response to Resistance reports.
- Reappointed James Olive to a second four-year CRB term (Unanimous)
- Resolved Gerald Knorr complaint 22-005 as Unfounded (Unanimous)
- Marked March 2023 Response to Resistance Reports as Received and Filed (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved April 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Board approved a conditional use amendment for a rental vehicle operation at 112 Fitzpatrick Street. Several other zoning and land use requests were postponed or withdrawn.
- Approved conditional use amendment for recreational rental vehicle operation at 112 Fitzpatrick Street (5-0)
- Postponed variance request for 1905 Staples Avenue to September 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Postponed conditional use request for 1905 Staples Avenue to September 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Official Zoning Map Amendment request withdrawn
- Future Land Use Map Amendment request withdrawn
- Postponed zoning map amendments for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to June 15, 2023
- Postponed future land use map and text amendments for 715 and 811 Seminole Avenue to June 15, 2023
- Postponed text amendment for Official Zoning Map embedding to June 15, 2023
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The board approved the meeting minutes from February and April 2023. Members also voted to move future 2023 meetings to the third Wednesday of each month. Updates regarding the Douglass Community Center Expansion and The Lofts housing were discussed.
- Approved February 15, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 17, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved moving remaining 2023 meetings to the third Wednesday of each month
City Commission
The City Commission approved several contracts for transit and infrastructure, including a $300,000 grant for electric buses. The board also adopted an ordinance amending the definition of 'Abandon' regarding nonconforming land use. A resolution designating the Schooner Wolf as the official flagship was passed.
- Approved $300,000 grant for electric transit buses (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with CScape Construction, Inc. for mooring field inspection and replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved $21,000 contract with Roadway Management Technologies, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Fuel Media Holdings, LLC for transit bus advertising services (Unanimous)
- Designated Schooner Wolf as Official Flagship of the City of Key West (6-0)
- Adopted neutral position on Pier B Development Corp. submerged lands lease request (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending definition of 'Abandon' for nonconforming use (6-0)
- Passed ordinance to second reading regarding street performer felony convictions and penalty adjustments (5-1)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The board voted to issue a public statement opposing the increase in the area of the submerged land lease at Pier B. Members also approved re-ranking their list of priorities and rescheduled remaining 2023 meetings.
- Opposed increase in submerged land lease area at Pier B (5-0)
- Approved re-ranking of Sustainability Advisory Board priorities (5-0)
- Rescheduled remaining 2023 meetings to the first Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. (5-0)
- Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved a lease renewal for Captain Quick Dry and a lease extension for Key West Express. The Key West Express approval included a requirement that 100% of security costs remain reimbursable without a cap.
- Approved lease renewal for Stephen Greenfield dba Captain Quick Dry (6-0)
- Approved Key West Express lease extension amendments (6-0)
- Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved the removal of several trees across various properties, provided they are replaced with specific caliper inches of approved species. One request to remove a Gumbo Limbo tree was denied. The commission also approved a settlement for an unauthorized tree removal.
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana at 611 & 613 Petronia Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Mulberry tree at 2501 Harris Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 7 Aronovitz Lane (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 541 White Street (Unanimous)
- Denied removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 620 Thomas Street Unit 172 (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Spanish Lime tree at 521 Margaret Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana at 3409 Eagle Avenue ROW (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement for unauthorized Gumbo Limbo removal at 1705 Rose Street
City Commission
The City Commission met for a special session to discuss the expansion of Pier B. No substantive decisions were made regarding the Pier B submerged land lease request.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included three resolutions: purchasing CCTV equipment for the Historic Seaport from Surveillance Florida for up to $92,777.75, leasing a ticket booth at William Street Plaza to Schooner Appledore, and ranking Tetra Tech as top firm for the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal Revitalization project, authorizing contract negotiations.
- Approved $92,777.75 CCTV equipment purchase for Historic Seaport (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Schooner Appledore for ticket booth at William Street Plaza (unanimous)
- Approved Tetra Tech as highest-ranked firm for ferry terminal revitalization; authorized contract negotiation (unanimous)
- Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a Pride street fair, equipment purchases, and grant authorizations. Two ordinances were adopted on second reading: one amending single-use plastics definitions and another allocating workforce-affordable housing building permits for 907 Caroline Street. A first-reading ordinance on nonconforming use definitions was passed to second reading. Several items were postponed to June 8, 2023, including a traffic flow change on Ashe Street and legal action regarding the Marker Resort parking agreement.
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending single-use plastics definitions (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance allocating workforce-affordable housing units at 907 Caroline Street (7-0)
- Passed first-reading ordinance on nonconforming use definitions to second reading (7-0)
- Postponed one-way traffic flow on Ashe Street to June 8, 2023
- Postponed legal action on Marker Resort parking agreement to June 8, 2023
- Postponed easement hearing at 302 Amelia Street to June 8, 2023
- Approved resolutions for Pride street fair, equipment purchases, and grant authorizations (7-0)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee met to discuss CRA operations, the Frederick Douglass Gym, housing elevation grants, and a plaque update. No substantive actions were taken other than the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 30, 2023, meeting. Other items, including financial reports and park evaluations, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Development Review Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 23, 2023. Two items regarding a transient unit license transfer and an easement were discussed, but no decisions were recorded for these items.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved a new residence and pool at 1233 Washington Street. The commission also approved the relocation of a contributing building and the demolition of a non-historic addition at 1117 Fleming Street.
- Approved new 1.5 story residence, accessory structure, and pool at 1233 Washington Street (6-0)
- Approved relocation and elevation of contributing building at 1117 Fleming Street, conditioned on moving the structure 2'-4" from the front property line (6-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic rear addition and exterior staircase at 1117 Fleming Street (6-0)
- Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Citizen Review Board
The Citizen Review Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 2023 meeting. The board also formally received and filed a February RRI report. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
- Marked RRI 23-1154 as Received and Filed (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved two variance requests for residential property modifications. Two other items were postponed to May 18, 2023, and one request was postponed indefinitely.
- Approved variance for pool house and pool deck at 1617 Bahama Drive (5-0)
- Approved variance for renovation and construction at 1117 Fleming Street (5-0)
- Postponed variance request for 1905 Staples Avenue indefinitely
- Postponed Official Zoning Map Amendment to May 18, 2023
- Postponed Future Land Use Map Amendment to May 18, 2023
- Approved March 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission passed a consent agenda including fuel supply bids, police equipment purchases, and event authorizations. It also approved a management extension for the Key West Amphitheater and a water quality partnership with the College of the Florida Keys.
- Approved bid from Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc. for city fuel supply (Res 23-098)
- Approved $68,250 for Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for utility rate models (Res 23-099)
- Approved $62,696.20 for two 2023 Harley Davidson Police Road King motorcycles (Res 23-100)
- Approved Rotary Club events at Clayton Sterling Complex (May 7) and McCoy Indigenous Park/Edward B. Knight Pier (July 4) (Res 23-095, 23-096)
- Approved Sloppy Joe's Enterprises, Inc. Hemingway Look-A-Like & Running of the Bulls event for July 22, 2023 (Res 23-097)
- Approved three-year extension of management agreement with Rams Head Promotions for Key West Amphitheater (5-2) (Res 23-105)
- Approved Water Quality Partnership Interlocal Agreement with the College of the Florida Keys
- Postponed indefinitely lease amendments for Angelfish Pier upland parcel and submerged land parcel (Items 17, 18)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 4, 2023. The board voted to indefinitely postpone a resolution regarding an appeal of a Tree Commission decision concerning a mahogany tree at 1701 Von Phister Street.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed indefinitely resolution regarding mahogany tree at 1701 Von Phister Street (unanimous)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board approved several art selections for sculpture loans and a poetry sidewalk proposal. The board also approved the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and an increase in conference funding.
- Approved art selections for 1400 Duval Ramos-Lopez sculpture loans: Trish Pleasant (GAIA), Tim Marshall Curtis (KEY HERON), and Crag Gray (HEAVY READING) (4-0)
- Approved proposed FY2023-2024 budget with discretion for Vice-Chair van den Broek to finalize numbers with Liz Young (4-0)
- Approved budget increase to $2,500 for two attendees for FAPAP Conferences (4-0)
- Approved up to $2,500 for Poetry in Sidewalk proposal for Writers Compound on Windsor Lane, pending City Commission approval (4-0)
- Approved Art Plan for The Basilica of St. Mary's Star of the Sea High School (4-0)
- Moved May meeting date to May 17, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The Sustainability Advisory Board approved a motion to have staff draft a letter to the City Commission concerning development at the Salt Ponds/Hawk's Missile Site. The proposed letter urges the Commission to prevent development that infringes on ecosystems and to minimize human accessibility and impact. The letter is scheduled for approval at the May 11 meeting.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved February 9, 2023 minutes unanimously
- Directed staff to draft letter to City Commission regarding Salt Ponds/Hawk's Missile Site development
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Board approved a contract for CCTV equipment and a lease renewal for the Schooner Appledore booth. Additionally, the Board approved the staff ranking of firms for the Ferry Terminal Revitalization and Shoreline Stabilization project, authorizing a contract with Tetra Tech.
- Approved CCTV equipment purchase from Surveillance Florida not to exceed $92,777.75 (5-0)
- Approved lease renewal for Schooner Appledore Booth (5-0)
- Approved staff ranking for RFQ #23-002 and authorized contract with Tetra Tech (5-0)
- Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission unanimously approved requests to remove various trees at 12 residential and city properties, requiring specific caliper-inch replacements. The commission also approved a landscaping redesign for Casa Marina involving the removal and transplanting of palms.
- Approved removal of (1) Strangler Fig at 12 Hilton Haven Drive with off-site replacement and donation (Unanimous)
- Approved landscape plan for Casa Marina at 1500 Reynolds Street to remove and transplant palms (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana at 627 Caroline Street with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo at 1403 Patricia Street with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (2) Royal Poinciana trees at 508 Simonton Street with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Strangler Fig at 2402 Fogarty Avenue with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Sea Grape at 1341 Sunset Drive with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Mahogany tree at 713 White Street with on-site replacement (Unanimous)
Contractors Examining Board
The board approved the minutes from February 1, 2023. A hearing regarding unpermitted work at 10 Lowes Lane was postponed to June 7. A request to schedule an additional meeting in November 2023 was withdrawn.
- Approved February 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Case #2022-01542 (10 Lowes Lane) to June 7 meeting (7-0)
City Commission
The City Commission adopted ordinances to update the Comprehensive Plan's water supply facilities work plan and reduce maximum water flow rates for appliances. The board also passed several resolutions opposing Florida legislative bills regarding waste management, defamation, and firearms.
- Adopted Comprehensive Plan amendment for Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (5-2)
- Adopted ordinance to reduce maximum water flow rates and add new appliances (5-2)
- Passed resolution urging Florida Legislature to defeat HB 975/SB 798 regarding waste management
- Passed resolution urging Florida Legislature to defeat HB 991/SB 1220 regarding defamation claims
- Passed resolution urging Florida Legislature to defeat HB 543/SB 150 regarding concealed carry
- Passed resolution urging Florida Legislature to defeat HB 1011/SB 668 regarding public flags (6-1)
- Passed resolution urging Florida Legislature to defeat HB 1421/SB 254 regarding gender affirming treatment (5-2)
- Approved $80,000 FDOT grant for Transit Facility Roof Repair
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment granted an appeal for an RV and denied an appeal for a floating structure for Brugman Holdings LLC. The decision removes the affordable housing requirement for two units and directs the City Attorney to draft a settlement agreement. One item regarding a mahogany tree was postponed.
- Granted RV appeal and denied floating structure appeal for Brugman Holdings LLC (7-0)
- Removed affordable housing requirement for two units at Brugman Holdings LLC (7-0)
- Postponed decision on mahogany tree at 1701 Von Phister Street to April 18, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency approved two lease agreements. These include a lease for Lazy Way Unit F and office spaces at the Key West Ferry Terminal.
- Approved lease agreement between AER Photography, Inc. and the CRA for Lazy Way Unit F (Res 23-092)
- Approved lease agreement between Paradise Enterprises, LLC (D/B/A Paradise Porters) and the CRA for 100 Grinnell Street Key West Ferry Terminal Office Space #213, 225 & 225A (Res 23-093)
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. Other items, including updates on The Lofts at Bahama Village and various city projects, were received and filed without further action.
- Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board unanimously approved the February 23, 2023, meeting minutes with an amendment to correct liquidated damages from 2.5 million to 2 million. Several discussion items regarding park updates were reviewed, while goals and financial reports were postponed.
- Approved February 23, 2023 minutes with amendment to liquidated damages (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
- Postponed discussion of Goals and Objectives to April 27, 2023
- Postponed 1st Quarter Financial Report to April 27, 2023
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate dismissed several cases after properties came into compliance or at the City's request. Fines were imposed for licensing, building permit, and trash violations. Multiple cases were granted continuances until April 27, 2023.
- Dismissed cases for 610 Dey St, 917 Simonton St, 12 Kingfisher Lane, 1708 N Roosevelt Blvd, 1514 Bertha St, and 56 Seaside South Court due to compliance
- Dismissed cases for 909 Simonton St and 915 Simonton St without prejudice at City request
- Imposed $1,000 fine and administrative cost on 221 Petronia St for transient licensing violations
- Imposed $250 administrative cost on 400 Whitehead St for delinquent business tax receipt
- Imposed $250 administrative cost on 3144 Northside Drive for delinquent business tax receipt
- Imposed $1,250 fine and administrative cost on Jorge A. Sanchez for multiple building and licensing violations
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day fine on 1724 Rose St for trash violations
- Imposed $5,000 total fine and administrative cost on 321 Margaret St following mitigation
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved renovation and demolition requests for properties on Seminary Street and Olivia Street. The commission also approved the installation of new sculptures at various locations within the Key West Bight as part of the Art in Public Places project.
- Approved elevation, relocation, and renovations at 1004 Seminary Street (7-0)
- Approved partial demolition of west side and rear of 1004 Seminary Street (7-0)
- Approved new one-story accessory structure and covered porch at 219 Olivia Street (7-0)
- Approved demolition of non-historic shed and site structures at 219 Olivia Street (7-0)
- Approved new sculptures at various Key West Bight locations (7-0)
- Application for 818 Eaton Street withdrawn by applicant
Citizen Review Board
The board re-appointed Gerri Gates to a second four-year term. Additionally, the board formally received and filed RRI reports from December 2022 through February 2023.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Gerri Gates for a second four-year term
- Marked December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023 RRI as Received and Filed (unanimous)
Development Review Committee
The committee held discussions regarding a fence encroachment easement at 302 Amelia Street and a conditional use permit amendment for vehicle types at 112 Fitzpatrick Street. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Nominated Enid Torregrossa as acting chairperson (unanimous)
- Discussed easement for wood fence encroachment at 302 Amelia Street
- Discussed conditional use amendment for vehicle exchange at 112 Fitzpatrick Street
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a conditional use permit and a parking variance for a food and beverage establishment at 901 Fleming Street. The Board also approved a text amendment to the Land Development Regulations regarding the abandonment of nonconforming uses. Three separate applications for 601 Truman Avenue were withdrawn by the applicant.
- Approved parking variance for restaurant at 901 Fleming Street (4-1)
- Approved conditional use for food and beverage establishment at 901 Fleming Street (5-0)
- Approved text amendment to Land Development Regulations regarding 'Abandonment of nonconforming use' (5-0)
- Variance for 601 Truman Avenue withdrawn by applicant
- Alcohol Sales Special Exception for 601 Truman Avenue withdrawn by applicant
- Major Development Plan, Conditional Use & Landscape Waiver for 601 Truman Avenue and 919 Simonton Street withdrawn by applicant
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved 14 requests to remove various trees at specific addresses, requiring on-site replacement with approved dicot or fruit trees. The commission also rescinded a previous tree removal permit denial for 12 Hilton Haven Drive and postponed one request to April 10, 2023.
- Approved rescinding the denial of a tree removal permit at 12 Hilton Haven Drive (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Spanish Lime tree at 718 South Street with replacement (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Mahogany tree at 8 Kestal Way with replacement (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana tree at 3724 Eagle Avenue with replacement (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Japanese Fern tree at 1108 Southard Street with replacement (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Neem tree at 1100 South Street with replacement (unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Royal Poinciana tree at 1121 Whitehead Street ROW with replacement (unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on (2) Spanish Lime trees at 317 Whitehead Street to April 10, 2023 (unanimous)
General Employees Pension Board
The Board approved the meeting agenda, the December 9, 2022 meeting minutes, and various disbursements. Members also voted to accept the Salem Trust Online Portal for the General Pension Plan.
- Approved December 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved disbursements (unanimous)
- Accepted Salem Trust Online Portal (unanimous)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The board lacked a quorum, meaning no official actions or votes could be taken. The meeting was limited to presentations and reports.
- Approval of February 15, 2023 minutes postponed
- Poetry in Sidewalk request received and filed
- Basilica High School Art presentation received and filed
- Change April Meeting Date withdrawn
- Approval for board members to attend FAPAP withdrawn
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Board approved lease agreements for AER Photography and Paradise Enterprises, LLC. It also authorized a $10,000 sponsorship for the Conch Republic Independence Celebration Organization and confirmed a public art proposal for the Key West Historic Seaport.
- Approved lease renewal for AER Photography (7-0)
- Approved new lease for Paradise Enterprises, LLC (7-0)
- Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Conch Republic Independence Celebration Organization (7-0)
- Confirmed Ferrill & Trentlage proposal for Public Art for Key West Historic Seaport (7-0)
- Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Monroe County School District Trumbo Road Housing Update to April 12, 2023
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment postponed three separate appeals regarding lawful unit determinations and transient licenses. One item was rescheduled for April, while two others were postponed indefinitely.
- Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Brugman Holdings, LLC lawful unit determination for Hilton Haven Drive to April 4, 2023 (unanimous)
- Postponed indefinitely appeal for transient licenses at 902 Truman Avenue (unanimous)
- Postponed indefinitely appeal for transient license renewal at 715 Duval St. 2 (unanimous)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency approved a commercial dockage agreement with Fishmonster, Inc. The agency also rejected all bids for CCTV equipment for the Key West Historic Seaport.
- Approved Commercial Dockage Agreement with Fishmonster, Inc. (Res 23-068)
- Rejected all bids for CCTV equipment purchase ITB #23-001 (Res 23-069)
- Approved January 4, 2023 minutes
City Commission
The City Commission approved several infrastructure projects, including a major street improvement contract and parking lot paving. The board also appointed a new City Attorney and City Manager, and passed ordinances regarding zoning and vehicles for hire.
- Awarded $4,860,063.92 United Street Improvements contract to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.
- Appointed Ronald Ramsingh as City Attorney
- Approved employment agreement for Albert P. Childress as City Manager
- Approved $160,598.80 for Indigenous Park Parking Lot paving (Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.)
- Adopted zoning and land use amendments for 318/320 Petronia St and 802/804/806 Whitehead St (5-2)
- Approved $62,631.40 purchase of Motorola radios for Emergency Operations Center
- Adopted ordinances amending passenger vehicle for hire licenses and permit requirements (6-1)
- Approved interlocal agreement for HAWK Missile Site/Higgs Beach open space
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items, including updates on The Lofts at Bahama Village, home elevation assistance, the MLK Community Pool, and Hurricane Ian recovery, were received and filed.
- Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved several applications for new residences, pools, and renovations. Decisions included the replacement of two condemned houses on Olivia Street and a new residence on Duval Street with specific conditions.
- Approved new two-story residence, pool, and site improvements at 610 Duval Street with conditions for cladding, porch size, and roof pitch (6-0)
- Approved new pool in front of residence at 901 Eaton Street (4-2)
- Approved renovations, side addition, pool deck, and site improvements at 10 Lowes Lane (6-0)
- Approved demolition of carport and porch enclosure at 10 Lowes Lane (6-0)
- Approved new two-story residence to replace two condemned houses at 1010-1012 Olivia Street (5-0)
Advisory Screening Committee for a City Attorney
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Citizen Review Board
The Board resolved complaint Williams 22-003 with a finding of Not Sustained after initially finding No Finding and reopening the hearing. The Board also formally received and filed several RRI reports from late 2022.
- Approved January 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
- Resolved Complaint Williams 22-003 as Not Sustained (unanimous)
- Marked September, October, November, and December 2022 RRI as Received and Filed (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the Hawk Missile Site Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with several amendments. These changes included a two-year deadline for the County to produce an open recreational field and an increase in liquidated damages to $2.5 million.
- Approved minutes from January 26, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 8, 2023 (unanimous)
- Denied initial proposed changes to Hawk Missile Site ILA (3-4)
- Approved removal of 12-month deadline and the word 'local' from ILA Exhibit B, Item #9 (5-1)
- Approved 2-year deadline for County to produce open recreational field or pay liquidated damages (6-1)
- Approved increase of liquidated damages to $2.5 million in ILA Exhibit B, Item #12 (6-1)
- Approved amended Hawk Missile Site ILA (7-0)
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate adjudicated various code violations, issuing fines for licensing and permit failures while dismissing cases that reached compliance. Several matters were continued to March 30, 2023, and multiple settlement agreements were executed.
- Ordered fines to run from Feb 7 for Case #22-799 (Ronald & Teresa Dalton)
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 daily fine for Case #23-7 (Vacasa Florida LLC)
- Reduced fine from $17,250 to $11,000 for Case #22-975 (Hector E. Vazquez)
- Found violation for Case #22-1518 (Catherine Anna Still/Charles Andrew Baxter) with $250 admin cost and $250 daily fine
- Dismissed Case #22-1437 (Joe & Kathleen Raines) and Case #22-1643 (Van Allen Bruce) due to compliance
- Executed settlement agreements for Case #22-1585 ($250), Case #23-73 ($529.47), and Case #23-3 ($500 each for two respondents)
- Imposed $250 admin cost and $250 daily fine for Case #23-27 (Resless Native Charters LLC)
- Granted finding of violation with no fees or fines for Case #23-193 (Suzanne Desaulniers/Daniel Michaud)
Development Review Committee
The committee approved changing the December 2023 meeting date. A request to transfer a transient unit license for 423 Front Street was discussed, but no action was taken.
- Approved changing December meeting date from December 28th to December 19th (unanimous)
- Approved December 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved two resolutions recommending ordinance amendments to the City Commission. One change modifies approval requirements for demolishing non-contributing historic buildings, and the other transfers lot split voting authority from the Development Review Committee to the Planning Board.
- Approved resolution to amend historic demolition approval requirements (6-1)
- Approved resolution to transfer lot split voting from DRC to Planning Board (7-0)
- Approved minutes from January 19, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 (unanimous)
- Variance request for 10 Lowes Lane withdrawn
- Variance request for 1905 Staples Avenue postponed to April 20, 2023
- Conditional Use request for 1905 Staples Avenue postponed to April 20, 2023
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously appointed Albert Childress to the position of City Manager and directed staff to negotiate his contract. The Commission also approved a series of resolutions via a consent agenda covering utility work, equipment procurement, a police mutual aid agreement, and community funding.
- Appointed Albert Childress as City Manager (Unanimous)
- Approved $205,440 contract with Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. for mangrove trimming at Poinciana Donald Pond (Unanimous)
- Approved $555,300 procurement of Ultraviolet Disinfection (UVDS) from Trojan Technologies (Unanimous)
- Approved Mutual Aid Agreement between Key West Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $150,000 allocation to Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc. for 'Key West Recovers' and food support (Unanimous)
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board voted to recommend the Ferrill-Trentlage submission as the selected proposal for RFP #22-006. This recommendation will be sent to the City Commission.
- Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Ferrill-Trentlage proposal for RFP #22-006 (5-1)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved the removal of several trees at various residential and city locations, provided they are replaced with approved species. One request to remove a Mahogany tree in a right-of-way was denied, and two requests for Spanish Lime trees were postponed.
- Approved removal of (1) Sandbox tree at 619 William Street (Unanimous)
- Denied removal of (1) Mahogany tree at 1701 Von Phister Street ROW (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Avocado tree at 1223 Petronia Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Strangler Fig tree at 57 Seaside Court South (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Mahogany tree at 829 Eaton Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (1) Gumbo Limbo tree at 915/923 Johnson Street (Unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on (2) Spanish Lime trees at 317 Whitehead Street to March 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of (2) Orange Geiger and (1) Sapodilla trees at US 1 Triangle (Unanimous)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The board did not have a quorum present, so no action items were voted upon. The meeting proceeded with discussion items and reports only.
Advisory Screening Committee for a City Attorney
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings. The source indicates that the record no longer exists.
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved the sale of AWS Charters from Anthony Skinner to Marlon Scott. The Board also voted to reject all bids for the Key West Historic Seaport CCTV equipment purchase.
- Approved sale of AWS Charters to Marlon Scott (7-0)
- Rejected bids for ITB #23-001 CCTV Equipment Purchase (7-0)
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met for a special meeting on February 8, 2023. The board voted to postpone the recommendation regarding the Hawk Missile Site to a future meeting.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Postponed recommendation on Hawk Missile Site to February 23, 2023 (6-1)
City Commission
The City Commission adopted an ordinance banning smoking and vaping in all city parks and beaches. Other key actions included approving over $1.4M for police vehicles and adjusting waste management rates.
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping at all Key West beaches and parks (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 22 police SUVs and 2 K-9 trucks for $1,442,342.92 (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending business application and permit fees (Unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment for Waste Management of Florida residential collection rates (Unanimous)
- Approved easement encroachment for 1103 Watson Street (Unanimous)
- Approved reduction of BPAS fees for multi-unit applications (6-1)
- Passed first reading for outdoor lighting and vehicle-for-hire ordinances (6-1)
- Approved contracts for seven general engineering firms (Unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 18, 2023. A resolution regarding a lawful unit determination for properties on Hilton Haven Drive was postponed to March 7, 2023.
- Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed resolution regarding lawful unit determination for 9-D, 10-B2, 10-C Hilton Haven Drive to March 7, 2023 (7-0)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the January 5, 2023, meeting. Members received updates regarding the Douglass Community Center and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool.
- Approved January 5, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Contractors Examining Board
The Board held hearings for seven contractors regarding building ordinance violations. Most cases resulted in fines for work performed beyond the scope of permits or building without permits. Two contractors received higher fines and recommendations for license suspension due to irreparable violations.
- Fined Luigi Vaccaro (Key West Trim Works) $3,000 per count for two irreparable violations plus $100 administrative fee (3-1)
- Fined Richard Divoll (Divoll Construction, Inc.) $250 plus $100 administrative fee for one violation (4-0)
- Fined Oscar Garcia (Endless Land Management, Corp.) $125 per count for two violations plus $100 administrative fee (4-0)
- Fined Anthony N Galvan (Fl Keys Contracting LLC) $150 plus $100 administrative fee for one violation (4-0)
- Fined Juan Carlos Morales (JC Electric of the Florida Keys) $1,000 per count for two irreparable violations plus $100 administrative fee and recommended license suspension to DBPR (3-1)
- Fined Ireneusz Stanislaw Pluscinski (Project MGMT & Const Development LLC) $150 plus $100 administrative fee for one violation (4-0)
- Fined Michael Hurd (Keys Top Construction Inc.) $150 plus $100 administrative fee for one violation (4-0)
- Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting. Discussion regarding short-term and long-term goals was postponed to February 23, 2023.
- Approved December 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed PRAB Short Term and Long Term Goals/Objectives to February 23, 2023
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Special Magistrate adjudicated multiple code violation cases, issuing fines for permit and licensing failures while dismissing several cases that reached compliance. Other matters were continued to February or April 2023 to allow for further evidence gathering or settlement agreements.
- Imposed $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Borders Nidia F Revocable Trust (Case #22-831)
- Imposed $1,000 total in costs and fines for JC Electric of the Florida Keys INC (Case #22-1374)
- Imposed $1,250 total in costs and fines for Key West Electric INC (Case #22-1373)
- Granted finding of violation with $250 administrative cost and $250 per count per day for Ronald & Teresa Dalton (Case #22-799)
- Imposed $250 court cost and $250 per count per day for Marie Rose Guerline Cine (Case #22-1233)
- Dismissed cases for Absolute Comfort Home Services Inc., 1201 Duval LLC, and Sean & Karolina Seaman due to compliance
- Dismissed case for NBA Properties Corp. after compliance was reached on the morning of the hearing
- Granted continuances to February 23, 2023, for cases involving Jorge A. Sanchez, Thomas McGuirk, and Jaime Cutimanco
Historic Architectural Review Commission
The commission approved a change to Land Development Regulations to reduce the required readings for demolishing historic non-contributing buildings from two to one. Several demolition and renovation permits for residential properties were approved, while two items for 1004 Seminary Street were postponed.
- Approved text amendments to Sec.102-217 reducing demolition readings from two to one (7-0)
- Approved demolition of main structure at 1324 Duncan Street (6-0, 1 recusal)
- Approved renovations, new parapet walls, roof, pool, and deck at 736 Amelia Street (7-0)
- Approved demolition of pitched roof and non-historic shed at 736 Amelia Street (7-0)
- Approved second story rear addition, porch, and deck at 1112 Olivia Street (7-0)
- Approved demolition of rear non-historic wall, covered porch, and front concrete porch floor at 1112 Olivia Street (7-0)
- Approved rear side addition, accessory structure, pool, and partial demolition at 217 Eanes Lane (6-0, 1 recusal)
- Postponed design and demolition items for 1004 Seminary Street until March 28, 2023 (7-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board conducted a workshop to discuss operational, procedural, and legal considerations. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.
- Approved the agenda unanimously
Citizen Review Board
The Board postponed a hearing for Denise Williams due to communication issues. Consideration of the September - November 2022 RRI reports was also deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Continued hearing for Complaint 22-003 until February 27, 2023 (unanimous)
- Continued consideration of September - November 2022 RRI until February 27, 2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a variance for a two-family home remodel on Fogarty Avenue. Two other variance requests and one conditional use request were postponed to February 16, 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2022, special meeting.
- Granted variance for front/rear setbacks and building coverage at 2121 Fogarty Avenue (5-0)
- Postponed variance request for 10 Lowes Lane to February 16, 2023
- Postponed variance request for 1905 Staples Avenue to February 16, 2023
- Postponed conditional use request for 1905 Staples Avenue to February 16, 2023
- Approved December 19, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
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City Commission
The Commission approved a parking agreement and development plan for 126 affordable housing units. Other key actions included creating a 'Plastic Free Key West' program and extending the Building Permit Allocation System. The city also approved several equipment purchases for Community Services.
- Approved parking agreement and development plan for 126 affordable housing units at 918 Fort Street (6-0)
- Passed resolution to create 'Plastic Free Key West' voluntary certification program
- Approved naming the temporary shelter at 5537 College Road the 'John Jones Navigation Center' (unanimous)
- Approved $120,517.02 for ferric sulfate tanks and aeration basin walkways at RAHEPF
- Approved purchase of three Ford F-250 pickup trucks not to exceed $194,055.00
- Approved purchase of a telescopic tool carrier and boom lift not to exceed $250,162.00
- Adopted ordinances to extend the Building Permit Allocation System (5-1)
- Adopted zoning and land use map amendments for 301 White Street (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting. A resolution regarding a lawful unit determination appeal for properties on Hilton Haven Drive was postponed to February 7, 2023.
- Approved January 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed resolution regarding lawful unit determination for 9-D, 10-B2, 10-C Hilton Haven Drive to February 7, 2023 (unanimous)
Advisory Screening Committee for a City Attorney
The provided source document contains no meeting minutes. The record indicates that the document no longer exists or has been deleted.
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board approved funding to maintain art benches at 1400 Duval that were damaged during a hurricane. The board also received updates on several local projects, including the Key West Seaport and Douglass Community Center.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved funding for maintenance of 1400 Duval Art Benches (unanimous)
Sustainability Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. Discussion regarding climate change lawsuits was postponed to February 9, 2023. Several reports were received and filed.
- Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (6-0)
- Postponed climate change lawsuits discussion to February 9, 2023
- Received and filed Multi Modal Report
- Received and filed Strategic Plan FY23
- Received and filed Sustainability Report
Key West Bight Management District Board
The Key West Bight Management District Board approved a lease for Paradise Enterprises, LLC. The board also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. A report on Common Area Maintenance Charge Evaluation was postponed to February 8, 2023.
- Approved lease for Paradise Enterprises, LLC (4-0)
- Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Raftelis EVP Common Area Maintenance Charge Evaluation report to February 8, 2023
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission approved the removal of various trees at multiple residential and city locations, provided they are replaced with approved species. The commission denied one request to remove a Strangler Fig and approved a settlement for an improperly trimmed tree. Two items were postponed to February 14, 2023.
- Approved removal of trees at 3722 Duck Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of trees at 400-900 blocks United Street (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of Japanese Fern tree at 711 Ashe Street (Unanimous)
- Denied removal of Strangler Fig at 12 Hilton Haven Drive (6-1)
- Approved removal of trees at 2214 Seidenberg Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of trees at 321 Mickens Lane, 2210 Staples Avenue, 1616 Atlantic Blvd, 724 Duval Street, and 520 Emma Street (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement for 1009 Southard Street including $500 fine, $250 fee, and 5-year trimming plan (7-0)
- Postponed requests for 619 William Street and 1701 Von Phister Street to February 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee
The Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting. The committee received presentations regarding The Lofts at Bahama Village and associated funding and planning documents, but no further actions were taken.
- Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved the agenda and the minutes from November 15, 2022. A resolution regarding a property appeal for Hilton Haven Drive was postponed to January 18, 2023.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed resolution regarding lawful unit determination for 9-D, 10-B2, 10-C Hilton Haven Drive to January 18, 2023 (unanimous)
Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Caroline Street Corridor and Bahama Village Community Redevelopment Agency approved the consent agenda. This included a lease amendment for a business located at 201 William Street.
- Approved December 6, 2022 minutes
- Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Conch Tees and Souvenirs, Inc. D/B/A Bubble Bee Silver Company for 201 William Street-Suite B (Res 23-014)