Venice public meetings in 2020

Historic Preservation Board

The Venice Historic Preservation Board is continuing a workshop to review a revised draft of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The agenda includes discussion on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places and potential incentives for listing properties. Staff will also provide updates on Venice historical resources and demolition procedures within the Historic Venice District.

• Review of Revised Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft
• Discussion on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places
• Discussion on incentives for listing properties on the Local Register of Historic Places
• Staff update on Venice Historical Resources by Harry Klinkhamer
• Authorization for Frank Wright to discuss joint meeting updates with the Architectural Review Board

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a resiliency plan project update from Taylor Engineering, and consider a resolution opposing marine fish aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico. The meeting is open to the public and includes audience participation.

• Resiliency Plan Project Update by Jenna Phillips and Angela Schedel of Taylor Engineering
• Resolution opposing marine fish aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2020 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2020, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items, decisions, or discussions. The next regular scheduled meeting is set for January 5, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 5, 2021

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The scheduled meeting of the Fire Pension Board of Trustees for December 14, 2020, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of a quorum.

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board for the City of Venice has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, December 9, 2020. No items were decided or discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021

City Council

The City of Venice Council holds a public hearing to finalize three zoning ordinances, including converting 60 acres near Laurel Road and Honore Avenue to commercial use and allowing townhomes in the Milano PUD. The council also approves a $398,500 design contract for Laurel Road and amends the 2021 budget by $299,960. Additional items include accepting infrastructure from three developers and opposing an EPA permit for fish farm waste discharge.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-39 to rezone 60 acres at 2001 Laurel Road from Open Use Estate to Commercial, General
• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-40 to amend Milano PUD zoning to allow townhomes and additional access on Laurel Road
• Authorization for a $398,500 reimbursement agreement with White Hat Group, LLC for Laurel Road design
• Amendment to the FY2021 budget increasing revenue and expenditures by $299,960
• Resolution opposing EPA preliminary approval for fish farm waste discharge into the Gulf of Mexico

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for December 3, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission meets to conduct quasi-judicial public hearings on five specific land use applications. These include site plan amendments for a shopping center and a police marine building, a zoning map amendment, a variance request, and a comprehensive plan update. The agenda also includes discussion items regarding land development regulations and the Airport Avenue area.

• Site & Development Plan Amendment for 1460 E. Venice Ave. (Galleria) owned by Galleria Shops, LLC
• Zoning Map Amendment for Hoskins Grove property owned by Boyd Hoskins
• Site and Development Plan and Special Exception for the Venice Marine Patrol Building for the Venice Police Department Marine Unit
• Variance request for 905 Nokomis Avenue S owned by Teresa Frank
• 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Annual Data Update

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on demolitions in the Historic Venice and Venetian Theme Districts. The board will also continue its review of the revised Historic Preservation Ordinance draft and discuss incentives for listing properties on the Local Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the board will review recommended properties for the Local Register and receive an update on Venice historical resources.

• Discussion of a temporary moratorium on demolitions in the Historic Venice and Venetian Theme Districts
• Review of the revised Historic Preservation Ordinance draft
• Discussion of incentives for listing properties on the Local Register of Historic Places
• Board discussion on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2020 meeting and November 6, 2020 workshop

City Council

The City of Venice Council will hold public hearings on four zoning ordinances, including converting 214 acres near Rustic Road to commercial and multi-family districts. New business includes authorizing up to $19,000,000 in refunding revenue bonds and approving a $299,960 budget amendment. The council will also consider preliminary plats for two residential developments totaling over 350 units.

• Authorize issuance of up to $19,000,000 in Taxable Utility System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2020
• Approve budget amendment increasing total revenue and expenditures by $299,960
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-38 to rezone 214 acres east of I-75 and south of Rustic Road to Commercial and Multi-Family
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-39 to rezone 60 acres at 2001 Laurel Road to Commercial, General
• Consider preliminary plat for 228-unit residential development (Vicenza Phase 2) between Border Road and Laurel Road

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting to certify the results of the November 3, 2020 General Election and to administer the oath of office to council members. The agenda also includes comments by Council Members Mitzie Fiedler and Brian Kelly, audience participation, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certification of the November 3, 2020 General Election
• Signing of the Certification of Election
• Oath of office for council members
• Comments by Council Members Mitzie Fiedler and Brian Kelly

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2020, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2020

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is holding a workshop to review a revised draft of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and discuss incentives for listing properties on the Local Register of Historic Places. The meeting includes discussion of state preservation benefits and revolving fund examples. No final decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and review session.

• Review of revised Historic Preservation Ordinance draft (20-4758)
• Discussion of incentives for listing on Local Register (20-4759)
• Reading material on Florida Historic Preservation Law
• Examples of preservation revolving funds

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation from City Attorney Kelly Fernandez and City Clerk Lori Stelzer. The session serves as a refresher on Public Records and Sunshine Laws as required by a settlement agreement.

• Refresher on Public Records and Sunshine Laws

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will review two specific cases involving alleged violations of city ordinances. One case concerns Bunny Runner LLC at 317 and 333 Warfield Avenue for offensive accumulations and industrial zoning issues. The second case involves 305 San Marco Drive for offensive accumulations. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Case CEZN20-0020: Bunny Runner LLC, 317 Warfield Avenue and 333 Warfield Avenue, alleged violations of Sec. 34-81(a) and Sec. 86-100
• Case CEEN20-0028: Kathleen Norris Stark and T C Tatiana Forbes Walker Stark, 305 San Marco Drive, alleged violation of Sec. 34-81(a)

Technical Review Committee

The committee reviewed a pre-application for the Venice Senior Living project. The proposal includes 70 assisted living apartments and 18 memory care units located at the southwest corner of East Venice Avenue and South Auburn Road.

• Pre-application for Venice Senior Living (20-4762)
• Proposed 70 assisted living apartments and 18 memory care units
• Review of Project Petition Schedule (20-4763)

CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee

The scheduled meeting of the CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee for November 3, 2020, did not take place as it was cancelled.

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission meets to review a special exception application for the Apex Training and Fitness Center. The body also reviews administrative approval justifications for two minor site and development plans and discusses an update to Land Development Regulations. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing on Special Exception 20-28SE for Apex Training and Fitness Center
• Review of Administrative Approval Justification 20-15SP for Minor Site & Development Plan
• Review of Administrative Approval Justification 20-26SP for Minor Site & Development Plan
• Discussion of Land Development Regulations Update (20-4748)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will review a grant-funded vulnerability analysis project and discuss whether to recommend regular water sampling in city retention ponds. The board will also consider recommending that City Council send a resolution opposing the EPA's preliminary approval of waste discharge for a marine aquaculture project. Additionally, members will discuss implementing interactive green structures and including canopy trees in land development regulations.

• Discussion on recommending regular water samples in City-owned Retention Ponds to determine Nitrogen and Phosphorous contents
• Discussion on recommending City Council send a resolution to the EPA opposing preliminary approval of waste discharge for a Finish Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf
• Discussion on implementing Accessible and Interactive 'Green' Structures
• Discussion on including Canopy Trees Over New Sidewalks on Public Access Streets in the Board's Land Development Regulation (LDR) Recommendation
• Presentation by Taylor Engineering on the City's Grant Funded Vulnerability Analysis and Resiliency Plan Project

City Council

The City of Venice Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to rezone 0.37 acres at 225 The Esplanade N from commercial to medium-density residential. The agenda also includes a final reading of an ordinance deregulating taxi cabs and non-regulating transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft. Additionally, the council will approve a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

• Ordinance 2020-32: Rezone 225 The Esplanade N (0.37 acres) from Commercial to Residential, Multi-Family (RMF-3)
• Ordinance 2020-33: Deregulate taxi cabs and non-regulate Transportation Network Companies (Uber, Lyft)
• Consent Item: Authorize $26,225.00 settlement with Atkins North America, Inc. for Downtown Median Electrical Services
• Consent Item: Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022
• Resolution 2020-41: Accept utilities and improvements installed by Cassata Place

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The next regular scheduled meeting is set for November 3, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 3, 2020

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Venice Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will welcome new members and review specific proposals for public art and displays. The agenda includes a proposal for a sea turtle sculpture at Venice Beach Park and a plaque for Centennial Park. Additionally, the board will consider the conceptual plan for the 'Old Betsy' Display Building and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Proposal for a Sea Turtle Sculpture at Venice Beach Park by Gulf Coast Community Foundation
• Centennial Park Plaque Proposal presented by Monty Andrews
• Approval of the 'Old Betsy' Display Building Conceptual Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Welcome of new board members John Hinshaw and Samantha Gentrup

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets to consider deregulating taxi cabs and removing regulations for ride-share services like Uber and Lyft. The agenda includes first readings for five ordinances amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Atlas for properties at Curry Lane, The Esplanade N, and Kings Way Drive. Council also acts on two quasi-judicial appeals regarding property at East Venice Avenue and Pensacola Avenue, and reviews a resolution to amend stormwater management utility charges.

• Ordinance 2020-33: Deregulation of taxi cabs and non-regulation of Transportation Network Companies (Uber, Lyft).
• Ordinance 2020-28 & 2020-29: Rezoning 10.1 acres at 2501/2601 Curry Lane from Moderate Density Residential/Open Use Estate to Institutional Professional/Office Professional Institutional.
• Ordinance 2020-31 & 2020-32: Rezoning 0.37 acres at 225 The Esplanade N from Commercial to Medium Density Residential/Multi-Family.
• Resolution 2020-37: Amending Stormwater Management Utility Service Charges based on land use classification.
• Public Hearings: Appeals for 1460 East Venice Avenue (Galleria Shops) and 233 Pensacola Avenue (Sullivan property).

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board will review and potentially approve two public art projects: a mural for the post office and a sea turtle sculpture for Venice Beach Park. The board will also discuss a draft definition of public art for the Code of Ordinances and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approve Venice Area Beautification Inc.'s (VABI's) Proposal for Post Office Mural
• Review Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) proposal for a Sea Turtle Sculpture at Venice Beach Park
• Review draft definition of public art for the Code of Ordinances
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission meets to conduct quasi-judicial public hearings on five development-related items. These include amendments to the Milano PUD, preliminary plats for Fiore and Vicenza phases, a zoning map amendment on Hurt Laurel Road, and a variance at 321 Ponce De Leon. The commission also reviews an update to Land Development Regulations.

• Public hearing on Milano PUD Amendment (19-41RZ) for Border and Jacaranda Holdings, LLC
• Public hearing on Fiore (Cielo Phase 2) Preliminary Plat (20-04PP) for Border and Jacaranda Holdings, LLC
• Public hearing on Hurt Laurel Road Property Zoning Map Amendment (20-18RZ) for the Hurt Trust
• Public hearing on Vicenza Phase 2 Preliminary Plat (20-20PP) for Pamlico Point Management, LLC
• Public hearing on variance for 321 Ponce De Leon (20-33VZ) for Jeffrey and Marilyn Blethen

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing on Case No. CEZN20-0002 involving Bunny Runner LLC. The case concerns alleged violations of nuisance and industrial zoning ordinances at 317 Warfield Avenue and 333 Warfield Avenue. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 2, 2020 meeting.

• Hearing on Case No. CEZN20-0002 for Bunny Runner LLC at 317 Warfield Avenue and 333 Warfield Avenue
• Alleged violations of Chapter 34 (Nuisances) and Chapter 86 (Industrial Zoning) ordinances
• Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2020 Regular Meeting

City Council

The City of Venice Council held a workshop to discuss recommended changes to the City Charter, procedures for appointing members to advisory boards, and meeting rules. The agenda included a draft ordinance regarding meeting procedures. No final votes were taken as this was a discussion session.

• Discussion of recommended changes to the City Charter
• Review of procedures for appointments to City Advisory Boards
• Discussion of Draft Ordinance No. 2020-27 regarding meeting procedures

City Council

The City of Venice City Council meets for a budget public hearing to consider the final reading of two ordinances. The first ordinance adopts the final levying of ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021. The second ordinance approves the official city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021.

• Ordinance 2020-20: Final levying of ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021
• Ordinance 2020-21: Adoption of the official budget for FY 2020-2021
• Authority granted to City Manager for departmental transfers within approved fund budgets

Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group

The City of Venice Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group is scheduled to meet on September 18, 2020. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions, indicating it is likely procedural boilerplate or that the agenda was not populated in this record.

Historic Preservation Board

The Venice Historic Preservation Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to recommend listing the property at 613 W. Venice Avenue on the Local Register of Historic Places. The board will also welcome new member Carol Orenstein and discuss recommended properties for the register. Additionally, the board will elect a Vice Chair and review updates on the Certified Local Government application.

• Public hearing to recommend listing 613 W. Venice Avenue on the Local Register of Historic Places
• Election of Vice Chair
• Welcome new board member Carol Orenstein
• Discussion of recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places
• Request to address City Council on preservation ordinances and Certified Local Government application

City Council

The City of Venice Council met on September 15, 2020, for a workshop focused on meeting procedures. The session included a presentation by Mark Moriarty, Esq., on Robert's Rules of Order and the duties of the presiding officer. No policy decisions, votes, or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

• Workshop presentation by Mark Moriarty, Esq., on Robert's Rules of Order
• Discussion of duties of the presiding officer
• Review of meeting instructions for virtual participation

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The provided agenda for the Venice Fire Pension Board of Trustees meeting on September 14, 2020, is procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting time, location, and date but does not include any specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussions. No decisions, proposals, or financial details are present in the source text.

City Council

The City of Venice City Council meets to hold a public hearing on the final levying of ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021. The council will also consider adopting the official city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021. This agenda contains no other substantive items beyond these two budget-related ordinances.

• Ordinance 2020-20: Adopting the Final Levying of Ad Valorem Taxes for Fiscal Year 2021
• Ordinance 2020-21: Approving and Adopting the Official Budget for Fiscal Year 2021

Public Art Advisory Board

The Venice Public Art Advisory Board will review and potentially approve a proposal from Venice Area Beautification Inc for a mural at the Post Office. The board will also discuss a draft definition of public art for the Code of Ordinances and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Vote to approve Venice Area Beautification Inc's proposal for a Post Office Mural
• Discussion of a draft definition of public art for the Code of Ordinances
• Election of the Board Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets to adopt a new stormwater management utility service charge structure and a face covering ordinance. The body also holds a public hearing on an annexation petition and discusses updates to the city charter and insurance renewals.

• Resolution 2020-32: Amending Stormwater Management Utility Service Charges based on land use classification
• Ordinance 2020-30: Requiring face coverings with specified exceptions and penalties
• Ordinance 2020-23: Annexing lands per Petition No. 20-01AN into city limits
• Ordinance 2020-26: Amending Solid Waste and Recycling codes including fee schedules
• Presentation: Property and Liability Insurance Renewal for Fiscal Year 2021

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for September 3, 2020, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed at this session. The next scheduled meeting is October 1, 2020.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission is holding public hearings on four applications related to the Cassata Shores development by MPS Development and Construction, LLC. These include a comprehensive plan amendment, a zoning map amendment, a site and development plan, and a special exception. Additionally, the commission will review a comprehensive plan amendment for the Hurt & Cassata Lakes Property and approve minor site plans administratively.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Cassata Shores (Legislative)
• Zoning Map Amendment for Cassata Shores (Quasi-Judicial)
• Site & Development Plan for Cassata Shores (Quasi-Judicial)
• Special Exception for Cassata Shores (Quasi-Judicial)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Hurt & Cassata Lakes Property (Legislative)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board meets to discuss the proposed draft code for Chapter 89 (Environmental) of the Land Development Regulations. The agenda includes a presentation by the Florida Green Building Coalition and a review of unfinished business regarding LEED certification, stormwater checklists, and wildlife corridor designs. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 meeting.

• Review of proposed draft code: Chapter 89 - Environmental for Land Development Regulations
• Presentation by C. J. Davila, Executive Director, Florida Green Building Coalition
• Discussion of LEED Operations and Maintenance certification
• Review of stormwater checklist forms and wildlife corridor design principles
• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2020 meeting

City Council

The City of Venice Council will hold a public hearing for the final reading of an ordinance requiring face coverings. The body will also authorize a $400,000 agreement with Sarasota County for preliminary design of Laurel Road improvements and approve a collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants and lieutenants. Additionally, the council will discuss changes to the FY2021 proposed budget and accept utilities for the Vicenza Sub-Phase #1-2b development.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-24 requiring face coverings with specified exceptions and penalties
• Authorization of $400,000 Locally Funded Agreement with Sarasota County for Laurel Road preliminary design
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Sergeants and Lieutenants for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 2020-27 accepting utilities and improvements from Pamlico Point Management, LLC for Vicenza Sub-Phase #1-2b
• Review of Development Services Fee Study and request to draft a Fee Schedule Resolution

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The City of Venice Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on August 21, 2020. The provided agenda document contains only the meeting logistics and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion. No specific proposals, rates, or projects are detailed in the source text.

Historic Preservation Board

The Venice Historic Preservation Board meets to review a Local Register application for 613 W. Venice Avenue and discuss the Legacy Award. The agenda includes a motion to recommend the dissolution of the board to City Council and a request to address preservation ordinances before the council. The meeting also welcomes new board member Benjamin Abramson.

• Local Register Application for 613 W. Venice Avenue
• Recommend Dissolution of the Historic Preservation Board to City Council
• Request to Address City Council on Preservation Ordinances and CLG Application
• Welcome New Board Member Benjamin Abramson
• Board Discussion on Recommended Properties to the Local Register

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map amendment for the Casto Property. The body will also review a site and development plan amendment for the Galleria Out Parcel at 1460 E. Venice Ave. Additionally, staff will present justifications for recent administrative approvals and an update on land development regulations.

• Public hearing on Venice M.O.B. (Casto Property) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (20-05CP)
• Public hearing on Venice M.O.B. (Casto Property) Zoning Map Amendment (20-06RZ)
• Review of 1460 E. Venice Ave. (Galleria - Out Parcel) Site & Development Plan Amendment (20-08SP)
• Staff presentation on Justifications for Administrative Approvals of Minor Site & Development Plans (20-4633)
• Staff presentation on Land Development Regulations Update (20-4634)

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The City of Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees scheduled a virtual meeting for August 12, 2020. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, resolutions, or discussions, listing only the meeting time and location. No decisions, proposals, or financial figures are present in the record.

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The City of Venice Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group held a virtual meeting on August 7, 2020. The provided agenda text contains no specific items, decisions, or proposals, indicating the document is procedural boilerplate or incomplete.

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice has cancelled the Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2020. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session. The next scheduled meeting is set for September 3, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2020

CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee

This is a meeting of the CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee for the City of Venice, held virtually. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Virtual meeting held at 8:30 AM on August 4, 2020
• Location: 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
• Agenda item 20-4616

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting virtually to consider an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings, with exceptions and a penalty for violations. The council will also receive an update on Council Chambers and virtual meetings. The agenda includes audience participation for residents, property owners, and business owners.

• Emergency Ordinance 2020-24 requiring face coverings, with exceptions and penalty
• Update on Council Chambers and virtual meetings
• Virtual meeting format due to COVID-19

City Council

The City of Venice issued an agenda for a special virtual meeting scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10:30 AM. The document explicitly states that the meeting was cancelled. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the event did not take place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City of Venice held a special virtual meeting on July 21, 2020, to consider a single item of new business. The council reviewed Resolution 2020-29, which urges the use of face coverings indoors and outdoors where social distancing cannot be met to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call, audience participation, and adjournment.

• Resolution 2020-29: Urging the use of face coverings to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on July 20, 2020, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets virtually to approve a preliminary plat amendment for Toscana Isles Unit 2, replacing a 263-unit multi-family tract with 63 single-family lots along Knights Trail Road. The body also takes final readings on ordinances amending the Comprehensive Plan for lower density residential zones and establishing new solid waste and general government impact fees. Additional items include accepting utility easements and improvements for Toscana Isles and Cielo Sub-Phase 3, and setting dates for public hearings on the 2021 millage and budget.

• Preliminary Plat Amendment Petition 19-52PP for Toscana Isles Unit 2 to substitute 63 single-family lots for 263 multi-family units along Knights Trail Road
• Ordinance 2020-15 amending the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan to allow lower density within High, Medium, Moderate, and Low Density Future Land Use Districts
• Ordinance 2020-18 adding Solid Waste and General Government Impact Fees to Chapter 41 of the City Code
• Resolution 2020-24 accepting on-site and off-site utilities and improvements installed by Toscana Isles Community Development District for Unit 2, Phase 5
• Setting public hearing dates for Millage and Budget for September 9 and September 22, 2020, with preliminary operating millage rate set at 4.3600 mills

Code Enforcement Board

The Venice Code Enforcement Board will hold a virtual meeting to hear three code violation cases, elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from August 2019. The cases involve alleged zoning and nuisance violations at specific properties.

• Case CEZN0-00012: Mary J. Pattison TTEE, 248 Miami Avenue West, alleged CBD business district violation
• Case CEZN20-0003: JRB of Venice LLC and Florida Gulf Coast Auto LLC, 200 Base Avenue East, alleged recurring permitted-use violation
• Case CEEN20-00048: Sharon K. Fraley, 1318 Karen Drive, alleged repeat nuisance violation for offensive accumulation
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of August 1, 2019 meeting minutes

Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group

The City of Venice Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group scheduled a virtual meeting for July 1, 2020. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions, listing only the meeting logistics and a reference number.

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission meets virtually to conduct a public hearing on the Casto Annexation involving properties at 2501 and 2601 Curry Lane. The agenda also includes administrative approvals for minor site and development plans and a discussion on updating Land Development Regulations. Staff reports and applicant materials are provided for the annexation case.

• Public Hearing: Casto Annexation (2501 & 2601 Curry Lane)
• Administrative Approval Justifications for Minor Site & Development Plans 20-13SP and 20-17SP
• Discussion: Land Development Regulations Update

City Council

The City of Venice Council held a virtual meeting on June 29, 2020, primarily to conduct a Land Development Regulations (LDR) workshop with the Planning Commission. The agenda included a presentation by Development Services Director Jeff Shrum regarding Section 7.8 Compatibility revisions. No votes or final decisions on ordinances were listed, as the session focused on the workshop and audience participation.

• Presentation by Jeff Shrum on Land Development Regulations (LDR) Update: Section 7.8 Compatibility
• Virtual LDR Workshop with Planning Commission

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The City of Venice Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on June 26, 2020. The provided agenda document contains only the meeting header, date, time, and location, with no specific items, motions, or discussions listed. Therefore, no specific decisions or proposals can be identified from this record.

City Council

The City of Venice scheduled a virtual meeting on June 26, 2020, primarily to hold a Land Development Regulations (LDR) Workshop with the Planning Commission. The agenda includes a presentation by Development Services Director Jeff Shrum regarding the LDR update. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed on the agenda, indicating the session is focused on discussion and public input rather than final decisions.

• LDR Workshop with Planning Commission
• Presentation by Jeff Shrum, Development Services Director, on Land Development Regulations Update

City Council

The Venice City Council is holding a virtual budget special meeting to discuss items from prior budget workshops. They will consider new police vehicles, a new position to support VABI, decorative streetlights, and the FY21 crack/seal street list. Audience participation is allowed with time limits.

• New Police Vehicles - CIP Sheet
• New Position to Support VABI - Enhancement Request
• Decorative Streetlights Memorandum
• Crack/Seal Street List FY21

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board met virtually to approve recent minutes and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The primary business item involved reviewing the proposed draft Land Development Regulations (LDR) for Chapter 89 - Environmental, including various technical attachments on stormwater and wildlife corridors. The agenda also listed standard procedural items such as roll call and audience participation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Land Development Regulations (LDR) Proposed Draft Code: Chapter 89 - Environmental
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2019, May 13, 2020, May 27, 2020, and June 10, 2020
• Discussion of attachments including Stormwater Checklist Form and Principles of Wildlife Corridor Designs

City Council

The City of Venice Council is adopting ordinances to impose new solid waste and general government impact fees on construction projects. The body is also approving a developer agreement for the Palencia project and holding public hearings on residential and commercial plat amendments. Additionally, the council is establishing a schedule for emergency medical aid fees and approving a $40,000 expenditure for police canine and vehicle purchases.

• Ordinance 2020-18 amends Chapter 41 to impose Solid Waste and General Government Impact Fees
• Ordinance 2020-17 adds Article III to Chapter 30 to establish Emergency Medical Aid Fees
• Approval of Developers Agreement with SSD Land Holdings, LLC for the Palencia project
• Public hearing on Vested Rights Petition 20-14VR for residential development at 550 Substation Road
• Request to expend up to $40,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for a canine, vehicle, and training

Historic Preservation Board

The City of Venice Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed at this meeting. The next scheduled meeting is August 21, 2020.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan map amendment and a zoning map amendment for the Hurt Property, as well as special exception, site and development plan, and preliminary plat requests for other properties. The commission will also discuss an update to the Land Development Regulations.

• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment - Hurt Property (19-08CP)
• Zoning Map Amendment - Hurt Property (19-07RZ)
• Special Exception - Parkside Cottages (19-47SE)
• Site and Development Plan - Parkside Cottages (19-46SP)
• Preliminary Plat Amendment - Toscana Isles Unit 2 (19-52PP)

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group for the City of Venice is holding a virtual meeting on June 12, 2020. The provided agenda text is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City of Venice City Council held a virtual meeting on June 12, 2020, to discuss a Land Development Regulations update and proposed Historic Preservation ordinances. The session included a presentation by Development Services Director Jeff Shrum and allowed for audience participation. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the provided agenda text.

• Presentation on Land Development Regulations Update by Jeff Shrum
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Boards Proposed Preservation Ordinance
• Review of Map of Architectural Control Areas
• Review of Existing Regulations Sec. 86-25 Architectural Review Board
• Review of Existing Regulations Sec. 86-28 Historic Preservation

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss the proposed draft of Chapter 89 of the Land Development Regulations, which covers environmental standards. The agenda includes unfinished business and attachments with emails, a stormwater checklist, and studies on wildlife corridors, impervious surfaces, and buffer zones. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion-focused work session.

• Review of proposed draft code Chapter 89 (Environmental) of Land Development Regulations
• Stormwater checklist form and wildlife corridor design principles attached
• Emails from board members on impervious surfaces, buffer zones, and functional open space
• Discussion of alum treatments to control phosphorus in lakes
• Virtual meeting format with instructions for public participation

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 10, 2020, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2020. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2020

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting virtually to consider a final-reading ordinance that would increase the current fiscal year's budget by $1,882,351 in both revenue and expenditures, a new ordinance establishing emergency medical aid fees, and a resolution to vacate a right-of-way in Block 79 of Venice Gulf View. The council will also discuss a pre-annexation agreement for property on Curry Lane, a funding policy for public funds, and a request to rescind prior action on Laurel Road. Several appointments and routine consent items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2020-16: budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $1,882,351
• Ordinance 2020-17: adding emergency medical aid fees to Chapter 30
• Resolution 2020-19: vacating right-of-way in Block 79, Venice Gulf View, with utility relocation and new alley
• Pre-annexation agreement for property on Curry Lane (Casto)
• Resolution 2020-18: adopting a funding policy for public funds for capital campaigns and events

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The City of Venice Fire Pension Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 4:00 PM. The provided agenda document contains only the meeting title, date, time, and location, with no specific motions, contracts, or decisions listed. No substantive business items are detailed in the source text.

Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group

This is the agenda for a virtual meeting of the Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or attachments beyond the meeting logistics, indicating this is a procedural or preliminary gathering.

• Virtual meeting scheduled for June 5, 2020, at 1:00 PM
• Meeting location: 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
• Agenda item 20-4526 listed with no details

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice Code Enforcement Board scheduled for June 4, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion. The next scheduled meeting is July 2, 2020.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting to review several development applications, including a preliminary plat for the Palencia community, an amendment to the Portofino (Mirasol) preliminary plat, site and development plans for the Atlas Venice Senior Living Facility and Cassata Square parcels, and special exceptions for Cassata Square. The commission will also hear comments on a Land Development Regulations update. These are public hearings where the commission will consider and potentially decide on the applications.

• Preliminary Plat - Palencia (20-07PP) by D.R. Horton, Inc.
• Preliminary Plat Amendment - Portofino (Aka Mirasol) CMU (18-01PP)
• Site and Development Plan - Atlas Venice Senior Living Facility (19-50SP)
• Site and Development Plan - Cassata Square - Parcel A (19-21SP) and Parcels B & C (19-22SP)
• Special Exception - Cassata Square - Parcel A (19-43SE) and Parcels B & C (19-24SE)

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission held a virtual workshop meeting on June 1, 2020. The sole substantive item was a discussion of Section 7.8 Compatibility within the Land Development Regulations Update. Staff presented proposed draft code language and referenced Section 8.2 Compatibility Language from the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Section 7.8 Compatibility in the Land Development Regulations Update
• Review of proposed draft code language for Section 7.8
• Reference to Section 8.2 Compatibility Language from the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The City of Venice Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group is holding a virtual meeting on May 29, 2020. The provided agenda text contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions, indicating it is likely procedural or that the detailed agenda was not included in the source document.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board held a virtual meeting to discuss new environmental regulations and water quality issues. The agenda included a presentation on retention lakes and nutrient pollution, as well as a review of the proposed draft code for Chapter 89 - Environmental. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Retention Lakes, Littoral Shelves, Stormwater Runoff, and Nutrient Pollution Reduction by Stephen Suau and Sean Patton
• Review of Land Development Regulations (LDR) Proposed Draft Code: Chapter 89 - Environmental
• Review of Stormwater Checklist Form and Principles of Wildlife Corridor Designs

City Council

The City of Venice Council holds a virtual meeting to finalize the rezoning of properties near Jacaranda Boulevard for the Palencia Planned Unit Development. The body also reviews amendments to the FY2020 budget, increasing revenue and expenditures by $1,882,351, and considers Guaranteed Maximum Price amendments for the Fire Station 1 and City Hall Expansion Project. Additionally, the council accepts utility improvements from developers for Cielo Sub-Phase 2 and The Reserve at Venice.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-09 rezoning properties near Jacaranda Boulevard from OUE-1 to PUD for Palencia
• First reading of Ordinance 2020-15 amending the Comprehensive Plan to allow lower density residential zones
• Resolution 2020-12 accepting utilities and a one-year maintenance bond from Border and Jacaranda Holdings, LLC for Cielo Sub-Phase 2
• Ordinance 2020-16 amending the FY2020 budget to increase total revenue and expenditures by $1,882,351
• Discussion on Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendments A1 and A2 for the Fire Station 1 and City Hall Expansion Project

City Council

The City of Venice Council is holding a special virtual meeting to assist businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda focuses on directing the City Manager to issue executive orders regarding health safety, fee reductions, and operational modifications for downtown businesses. There is no discussion of new zoning or large capital projects, only emergency administrative actions.

• Direct City Manager to issue an Executive Order requiring restaurant employees who contact the public to wear masks.
• Direct City Manager to issue an Executive Order reducing building permit fees by 25% during the emergency.
• Direct City Manager to issue an Executive Order temporarily modifying public rights-of-way policies for downtown restaurants.
• Direct City Manager to issue an Executive Order suspending temporary sign restrictions to support business reopenings.

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission holds a virtual meeting to hear public testimony on three residential zoning variances and the site plan for Fire Station 1 and City Hall renovations. The body also reviews a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to allow lower residential density and discusses the update to Land Development Regulations.

• Variance request for 233 Pensacola Road
• Variance request for 300 Short Road
• Variance request for 304 Bayshore Drive
• Site and Development Plan for Venice Fire Station 1 and City Hall Renovations
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to allow lower residential density

Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

The City of Venice Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group scheduled a virtual meeting for May 15, 2020. The provided agenda text contains only the meeting title, date, time, and location, with no specific items, resolutions, or dollar amounts listed.

• Virtual meeting scheduled for 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020
• Meeting held by the Stormwater Utility Rate and Water Quality Stakeholder's Work Group

Historic Preservation Board

The Venice Historic Preservation Board met virtually on May 15, 2020, to consider new business. The primary item was a Local Register application for the property at 432 Palmetto Ct. The board also discussed a Legacy Award.

• Local Register Application for 432 Palmetto Ct.
• Legacy Award

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board held a virtual meeting on May 13, 2020, to discuss the proposed draft code for Chapter 89 - Environmental within the Land Development Regulations. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and audience participation. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the provided agenda text.

• Discussion of Land Development Regulations (LDR) Proposed Draft Code: Chapter 89 - Environmental
• Review of attachments including Mr. Jones' Email and Mr. Courtney's Email

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The agenda for the May 13, 2020, meeting of the City of Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees lists no specific items for discussion or decision. The document is procedural boilerplate with no attached materials or agenda points provided.

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and decide on several items, including a final reading of a budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $3,536,482, and a discussion on COVID-19 response and actions. The agenda also includes consent items such as accepting bonds for a subdivision plat and a loan amendment for stormwater improvements, plus proclamations and appointments.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-14 amending FY2020 budget by $3,536,482
• Accept $863,460.19 completion bond and related bonds for Toscana Isles Unit 2 Phase 5 final plat
• Authorize FDEP SRF loan amendment increasing Live Oak Stormwater loan by $87,081 to $611,063
• Discuss COVID-19 response and letter to Governor regarding testing
• Proclaim National EMS Week and National Preservation Month

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for May 7, 2020, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is June 4, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2020

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission is holding a virtual workshop to discuss the Land Development Regulations (LDR) Update. Discussion items include the update status, a cancelled joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting, and future meeting dates and hearings. No formal decisions are on the agenda.

• Land Development Regulations Update status discussion
• Cancelled joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting
• Future meeting dates and hearings for LDR update
• Staff: Jeff Shrum, AICP, Director of Development Services
• Consultant: Kelley Klepper, AICP, Kimley-Horn & Associates

CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee

The City of Venice CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee scheduled a virtual meeting for May 5, 2020. The provided agenda document contains only procedural details and instructions, listing no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets virtually to approve a $3,536,482.00 increase to the FY2020 budget and authorize federal funding for the Venice Municipal Airport Taxiway E extension. The agenda includes final readings for ordinances regarding land annexation, camping restrictions, and the creation of the Laurel Road Community Development District. Council members will also discuss responses to COVID-19 and standards for vacant buildings in the downtown area.

• Ordinance 2020-14: Increase total revenue and expenditures by $3,536,482.00 for FY2020
• Resolution 2020-09: Authorize FDOT grant for Parallel Taxiway E Extension at Venice Municipal Airport
• Ordinance 2020-13: Establish the Laurel Road Community Development District
• Ordinance 2020-07: Annex lands contiguous to city limits per Petition No. 19-28AN
• Contract Amendment: $19,950.00 to Atkins North America, Inc. for Capri Isles Bridge Replacement engineering

Environmental Advisory Board

The City of Venice Environmental Advisory Board has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, April 22, 2020. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session. The next scheduled meeting is set for June 24, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2020

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Venice Planning Commission was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for May 5, 2020. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2020

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 20, 2020, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2020. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Board

The City of Venice Historic Preservation Board has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Friday, April 17, 2020. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion. The next scheduled meeting is set for May 15, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2020

City Council

The City of Venice Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss establishing a new Community Development District for Laurel Road and accepting infrastructure bonds from developers. The agenda includes approving a $104,418 grant letter for a Mental Health Court and amending ordinances regarding camping on public property. Additionally, the council will review actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and authorize a public transportation grant amendment for drainage improvements.

• Establish Laurel Road Community Development District (Ordinance 2020-13)
• Accept $1,427,813.74 Completion and Payment Bond from Neal Signature Homes, LLC for Aria Phase II
• Approve letter supporting $104,418.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Mental Health Court
• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 46 to restrict camping and storage of personal property on public property (Ordinance 2020-11)
• Authorize amendment to FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Aviation Project Drainage Improvements, Phase I

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion. The next scheduled meeting is set for April 21, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020

Code Enforcement Board

The April 2, 2020 Code Enforcement Board meeting in Venice, FL was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is June 4, 2020. No agenda items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The agenda for the Citizens Tax Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2020, explicitly states that the meeting is cancelled. Consequently, no decisions were made regarding the proposed Infrastructure Surtax projects or the election of board officers listed in the document.

• Meeting status: CANCELLED

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets virtually to approve routine consent items, including a $398,570.71 furniture purchase for the Public Safety Facility and a $151,549.91 change order for the Venice Beach Nourishment Project. The body also takes final reading on an ordinance adopting the Florida Ethics Code and discusses actions related to COVID-19. An annexation ordinance was rescheduled to April 14, 2020.

• Approve purchase of furniture for the Public Safety Facility from Staples for $398,570.71
• Authorize Change Order No. 1 for the Venice Beach Nourishment Project in the amount of $151,549.91
• Final reading of Ordinance 2020-10 to adopt the Florida Ethics Code as the City’s Code of Ethics
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County for a joint Economic Development Program
• Authorize Change Order No. 1 to Spectrum Underground, Inc. involving an additional expenditure of $61,183.60

City Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the City Council's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020, at 9:00 AM in Community Hall was cancelled. No items are being decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Environmental Advisory Board

The City of Venice Environmental Advisory Board has cancelled its scheduled meeting for March 25, 2020. No items were decided or discussed. The next scheduled meeting is April 22, 2020.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board's March 20, 2020 meeting is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 17, 2020. The agenda items that would have been discussed include a Legacy Award, board discussion on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places, a review of the application form, and updates on the Venice High School student activity and the Venice Museum and Archives.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting April 17, 2020
• Legacy Award (item 20-4453)
• Discussion on recommended properties for Local Register of Historic Places (20-4350)
• Review of Local Register of Historic Places application form (20-4351)
• Venice High School student activity update (18-3600)

City Council

The City of Venice Council meeting scheduled for March 18, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda listed a presentation on Land Development Regulations and Historic Preservation, but the event did not take place.

• Meeting Cancelled - LDR Workshop Meeting with Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda explicitly states that the meeting was cancelled. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the document.

• Meeting status: Cancelled

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss new and unfinished business, and receive updates on proposed John Nolen logos and a draft definition of public art for the Code of Ordinances. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of December 11, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes (20-4443)
• Approval of January 8, 2020 Special Meeting minutes (20-4444)
• Update on proposed John Nolen logos (17-2887)
• Review of draft definition of public art and findings/purpose for Code of Ordinances (19-3989)

City Council

The Venice City Council will hold public hearings on three related ordinances to annex and rezone properties bordered by Jacaranda Boulevard, Border Road, N. Clermont Road, and Curry Creek/Blackburn Canal, owned by SSD Land Holdings and others, from Sarasota County to City of Venice jurisdiction, changing the future land use to Mixed Use Residential and zoning to Planned Unit Development. They will also consider a conditional use petition for an 80-acre gated community within the Palencia PUD. Additionally, the council will take action on a lawsuit update regarding damage to Venetian Community Development District streets allegedly caused by city vehicles, and consider several consent items including engineering contracts and a grant modification.

• Annexation ordinance (2020-07) for properties at Jacaranda Blvd, Border Rd, N Clermont Rd
• Comprehensive Plan amendment (2020-08) to Mixed Use Residential future land use
• Zoning change (2020-09) from Sarasota County OUE-1 to Venice PUD
• Conditional use petition 19-40CU for 80-acre gated community
• Grant modification of $219,324.35 for generator project, total $870,000

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The provided agenda for the City of Venice Fire Pension Board of Trustees meeting on March 9, 2020, is procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting time, location, and agenda number but does not include any specific items for decision or discussion.

Code Enforcement Board

The City of Venice Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for March 5, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2020.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site and development plan amendment for Fisherman's Wharf, including changes to the site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations. The commission will also review several administrative approvals and discuss upcoming joint meeting topics with the City Council on land development regulations.

• Public hearing on Site and Development Plan Amendment 19-53SP for Fisherman's Wharf
• Review of administrative approvals 19-18SP, 19-26SP, 19-10SP, 19-12SP, 19-39PP, 19-48SP
• Discussion of land development regulations for upcoming joint meeting with City Council

Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group

The City of Venice Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group is scheduled to meet on February 28, 2020. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions, consisting only of header information and a page number. No substantive business is outlined in the source text.

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission met on February 26, 2020, to hold a workshop on updating the Land Development Regulations. The primary focus was a discussion of the proposed draft for Chapter 89 (Environmental), which relates to existing codes for Natural Resources and Tree Preservation. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda, as the item was listed for discussion and staff comments.

• Discussion of Proposed Draft Code Chapter 89 - Environmental
• Review of Existing Code Chapter 106 - Natural Resources
• Review of Existing Code Chapter 118 - Tree Preservation, Protection, and Replacement

City Council

The Venice City Council will hold a final public hearing on a major rezoning of multiple parcels east of I-75, changing them from commercial and PUD districts to a single PUD. The council will also consider a related variance request for building heights. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including contracts and appointments.

• Final reading of ordinance 2019-19 to rezone parcels east of I-75 between Laurel Road and Border Road to PUD
• Variance request CC 19-38 VZ for maximum building height in the PUD district
• Contract with UNICOM Government, Inc. for $313,194.94 for airport security project
• Purchase of storage lockers for public safety facility from Patterson Pope for $238,856
• Approve special event Tour de Femme on April 5, 2020 at Venice Train Depot

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, public participation, and discussions on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places, the application form for the register, and an update on the Lord-Higel House. The board will also receive updates from staff and subcommittees, including revisions to the Code of Ordinances and the Venice Museum and Archives.

• Discussion on recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places
• Review of Local Register of Historic Places application form
• Update on Lord-Higel House, including correspondence from Ball Construction
• Subcommittee revisions to Section 86-28 of the Code of Ordinances
• Update on Walter Farley property

City Council

The City of Venice Council meets to discuss new business focused on strategic planning. The agenda includes items regarding meeting procedures, charter components, finance policies, and personnel policies for officials and volunteers. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the provided text.

• Review of City Council Meetings: Structural, Procedural and Formatting Issues (20-4401)
• Discussion of Charter Components (20-4402)
• Review of Finance, Procurement and Budgeting Policies (20-4403)
• Review of Adopted Strategic Plan FY2020 Goals and Objectives (20-4404)
• Updating Personnel Policies for Elected Officials, Advisory Board Members and Volunteers (20-4405)

City Council

The City of Venice and the Venetian Community Development District are holding a joint public meeting to resolve a dispute regarding damage to CDD streets allegedly caused by City vehicles. Both parties will present statements of the case, and the public will have the opportunity to speak for three minutes each. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only the presentation of arguments and audience participation.

• Joint public meeting to resolve dispute between Venetian Community Development District and City of Venice
• Statement of the Case from City of Venice (Ref 20-4398)
• Statement of the Case from Jay Daigneault, Esq. (Ref 20-4399)
• Statement of the Case from Venetian Golf and River Club CDD
• Statement of the Case from Patricia A. Petruff, Esq.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Development Regulations, specifically Sections 7.5 (Landscaping), 7.6 (Fences, Walls and Berms), and 7.7 (Lighting). Staff will present draft code sections alongside the existing City Code provisions for comparison. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding meetings with the Historical Preservation Board and Architectural Review Board. No final votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed Section 7.5 Landscaping
• Discussion of proposed Section 7.6 Fences, Walls and Berms
• Discussion of proposed Section 7.7 Lighting
• Review of existing City Code Chapter 86, Division 5 (Landscaping) and Division 9 (Berms, Walls and Fences)
• Discussion of meetings with Historical Preservation Board and Architectural Review Board

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The City of Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees scheduled a meeting for February 12, 2020, at 1:00 PM. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, resolutions, or discussions, indicating it is procedural boilerplate or a placeholder.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission is holding a workshop with the Architectural Review Board to discuss updates to the city's land development regulations, focusing on architectural standards. The discussion will compare existing regulations, such as the Architectural Guidelines Handbook and Color Palette, with proposed new standards in Section 9.2 and mixed-use district rules in Section 5. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion workshop.

• Discussion of proposed Section 9.2 Architecture Standards
• Discussion of proposed Section 5 Mixed-Use Districts
• Review of existing Architectural Guidelines Handbook and Color Palette
• Review of composite regulatory map

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including appointments to advisory boards, approval of meeting minutes, and several consent items. Notable actions include approving a change order for audio visual systems at the public safety facility, a mutual aid agreement for law enforcement during special events, and placing two sculptures at the Venice Arts Center. The council will also discuss a youth advisory board and receive a quarterly financial update.

• Approve $7,248.72 change order for audio visual systems at Public Safety Facility
• Approve mutual aid agreement for law enforcement during special events
• Approve placing 'Red Butterfly' and 'Torso' sculptures at Venice Arts Center
• Authorize agreement with Sarasota County for ADA mobility mats at beach parks
• Appoint 7 members to various advisory boards

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for February 6, 2020, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related requests for the Hurt property: a comprehensive plan map amendment and a zoning map amendment. They will also consider an extension request for a development order for a 7-Eleven, and receive an update on the Land Development Regulations.

• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 19-08CP for Hurt Property on Knights Trail Road
• Zoning Map Amendment 19-07RZ for Hurt Property, involving RMF-3 and CG districts
• Extension Request for Development Order 18-07SE for 7-Eleven, owned by Venice Palm, Inc.
• Land Development Regulations Update (20-4375)
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2019 LDR Workshop and December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting

CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee

The City of Venice CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee is scheduled to meet on February 4, 2020. The provided agenda document contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be a procedural placeholder or boilerplate notice.

City Council

The City of Venice Council holds a special meeting to discuss the interlocal parks agreement with Sarasota County. The body will also consider approving a 5-year capital improvement project schedule for park impact fee projects. The agenda includes presentations by the Director of Public Works and Asset Management.

• Update on the City of Venice Parks Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County
• Request for approval of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Schedule for Park Impact Fee Projects

City Council

The Venice City Council will consider consent items including a $2,121,795.52 contract for Water Main Replacement Program Phase 6, a $1,604,473.50 bond for Cassata Place, and donations of downtown sculptures and a pergola. Public hearings include final readings of ordinances for a zoning change at 805 S. Tamiami Trail, a $2,827,158 budget amendment, and removal of the garage sale ordinance expiration. New business includes a resolution to refund up to $3.5M in recreation bonds and discussion of rescinding a prior zoning denial and ethics code revisions.

• Contract with Thompkins Contracting, Inc. for $2,121,795.52 for Water Main Replacement Program Phase 6
• Final reading of ordinance to rezone 805 S. Tamiami Trail from Sarasota County OPI to City of Venice OPI with VUD overlay
• Resolution to issue up to $3,500,000 in refunding bonds for 2014 recreation bonds via Synovus Bank
• Budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $2,827,158
• Acceptance of $1,604,473.50 completion bond for Cassata Place final plat

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider several new business items, including a youth boating use proposal for Higel Park, public art sculpture proposals, a downtown shark spotting proposal, and a presentation on a universal playground at Venezia Park. The board will also receive updates from Sarasota County and the City of Venice, and review park audit forms.

• Venice Area Youth Boating - Higel Park Use Proposal
• Proposal for 'Red Butterfly' and 'Torso' sculptures by Lugefelo, Luis Fernandez for 2020 Public Arts 'Venice Fanta-Sea'
• Downtown Shark Spotting Proposal with final locations map
• Robert J. Spong, Venice Lions Club: Presentation on Venezia Park Universal Playground
• Venezia Park Design Project

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission will hold a workshop with the Historic Preservation Board to discuss a proposed update to the Land Development Regulations. The agenda focuses on reviewing the board's proposed preservation ordinance and comparing it with existing Section 86-28 regulations and comprehensive plan maps. No final vote or decision is scheduled on this agenda item, which is designated for discussion only.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Board's Proposed Preservation Ordinance (Item 20-4357)
• Review of existing Section 86-28 Historic Preservation regulations
• Comparison of Historic and Venetian Theme ACD Map with Existing Comprehensive Plan Historic District Map
• Review of Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines

Planning Commission

The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four related applications for the Palencia development, submitted by D.R. Horton, Inc. The hearings cover annexation of land, a comprehensive plan map amendment, a zoning map amendment for a PUD, and a conditional use permit. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on annexation of Palencia property (19-28AN)
• Public hearing on comprehensive plan map amendment for Palencia (19-29CP)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Palencia PUD (19-37RZ)
• Public hearing on conditional use for Palencia PUD (19-40CU)
• Approval of revised minutes from March 19, 2019, and workshop minutes from November 19 and December 9, 2019

Historic Preservation Board

The Venice Historic Preservation Board is meeting to discuss recommended properties for the Local Register of Historic Places, review the nomination application form, and receive updates on the Walter Farley Property and revisions to Section 86-28 of the Code of Ordinances. The board will also hear staff liaison updates and a student activity report from Venice High School.

• Discussion on recommended properties to the Local Register of Historic Places
• Review of Local Register of Historic Places Application Form
• Update on Walter Farley Property
• Revisions to Section 86-28 of the Code of Ordinances
• Venice High School Student Activity Update

City Council

This is a Convocation of Governments meeting hosted by the City of Venice, bringing together local government leaders from Sarasota County and its municipalities. The agenda includes updates on school enrollment and planning, a school security/police report, and brief updates from each participating municipality. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an information-sharing and discussion session.

• Update on Sarasota County School Board (SCSB) enrollment and planning for the future
• School security/police update by Chief Tim Enos, SCSB Police Department
• Municipal updates from Longboat Key, North Port, Sarasota, Sarasota County, and Venice
• Citizen comments open to the public

City Council

The Venice City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, including a $2.8 million budget amendment, a settlement with DeJonge Excavating, and several construction and service contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning map amendments at 805 and 925 S. Tamiami Trail, plus a waiver for parking and design at those properties. The council will also discuss the Equal Rights Amendment resolution, rain barrel programs, and other policy items. Presentations include updates on the Lord-Higel House, Laurel Road widening, and the Venice Theatre capital campaign.

• Budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $2,827,158
• Settlement agreement with DeJonge Excavating Contractors, Inc.
• Contract for Capri Isles Boulevard Bridge CEI services: $299,108.72
• Purchase of solid waste/recycling vehicles: $878,455.66 (Rush Truck) and $350,573.00 (Kenworth)
• Zoning map amendments for 805 and 925 S. Tamiami Trail

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board held a special meeting to discuss one new business item. The sole agenda item was a presentation by Jon Thaxton of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation regarding a proposal for a Venice Shark Hunt Community Display. No other substantive decisions, votes, or financial commitments were listed on the agenda.

• Proposal for Venice Shark Hunt Community Display presented by Jon Thaxton, Senior Vice President for Community Investment, Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Planning Commission

The City of Venice Planning Commission met on January 7, 2020, to conduct a workshop on the Land Development Regulations (LDR) Update, specifically focusing on Section 3: Review Bodies and Review Processes. Staff and a consultant presented information on the proposed changes, followed by comments from the Planning Division and Commission members. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda; the session was informational.

• Workshop on LDR Update Section 3: Review Bodies and Review Processes
• Presentation by Jeff Shrum, AICP, Development Services Director
• Consultant presentation by Kelley Klepper, AICP, Kimley-Horn & Associates

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for January 2, 2020, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.