Venice public meetings in 2024
101 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Citizen Advisory Board
The Citizen Advisory Board will discuss a recommendation to appoint a city liaison to the Sarasota County Park Advisory and Recreation Council through September 30, 2026. The board will also review an application to rename Maxine Barritt Park as Robert and Susan Vedder Park, referenced in Ordinance No. 2024-27. Additionally, the board will conduct a Hurricane After Action Review as unfinished business.
- Recommendation to appoint City Liaison to Sarasota County PARC until Sep 30 2026
- Application to rename Maxine Barritt Park to Robert and Susan Vedder Park (Ord. No. 2024-27)
- Hurricane After Action Review (unfinished business)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a quasi-judicial variance request for a pool cage at 520 Venezia Parkway. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural business.
- Public hearing on variance application 24-57VZ for a pool cage at 520 Venezia Parkway
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The scheduled meeting for the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 9 a.m.
City Council
The City Council will hold a final reading on an ordinance increasing the city budget by $8.35 million in revenue and expenditures. Among consent items, they will approve the appointment of Captain Andy Leisenring as police chief and authorize FEMA grant agreements for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A discussion is scheduled on the potential rezoning of the Venice Bay Mobile Home Park area.
- Final reading of Ordinance 2024-28, amending the FY2025 budget by $8,350,500 in revenue and expenditures
- Appointment of Captain Andy Leisenring as Police Chief (Consent Item 24-0400)
- Authorizing FEMA/FDEM grant agreements for Hurricane Helene (Z4422) and Hurricane Milton (Z4436) (Consent Item 24-0401)
- Approving grant agreements for Police Dive Team ($138,800) and Marine Patrol ($149,730) with Sarasota County (Consent Items 24-0402, 24-0403)
- Discussion on potential rezoning of Venice Bay Mobile Home Park area (Item 24-0405)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
This meeting is solely a training session for all boards on Public Records and Sunshine Laws, as required by a settlement agreement in a litigation. No other business is scheduled.
- Public records and Sunshine Law refresher training for all boards
- Training led by City Attorney Kelly Fernandez and City Clerk Kelly Michaels
- Required by settlement in Citizens for Sunshine and Anthony Lorenzo litigation
Fire Pension Board of Trustees
The Fire Pension Board of Trustees is meeting on December 9, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The special magistrate will hear two code enforcement matters: a notice of violation against Hanneman Family Trust and a citation contest by Katherine Magill. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists only hearings and staff updates.
- New Business: CEPM24-005 – Hanneman Family Trust notice of violation with property appraiser and warranty deed attachments
- Citation Contest: C1845 – Katherine Magill citation No. 1845 with receipt and notice of hearing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related applications for the Barsuk Island Hotel: a comprehensive plan amendment (legislative) and a zoning map amendment (quasi-judicial). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 18 meeting.
- 24-04CP Barsuk Island Hotel Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Legislative) by Barsuk Florida Properties LLC
- 24-05RZ Barsuk Island Hotel Zoning Map Amendment (Quasi-Judicial) by Barsuk Florida Properties LLC
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Citizen Advisory Board
The Venice Citizen Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from September, receive a hurricane update, and discuss 2025 board agenda priorities. The meeting is relocated to Community Hall Room 165 due to construction in Council Chambers.
- Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Hurricane update presentation by Assistant City Manager Clinch and Fire Chief Giddens
- Discussion on 2025 Board Agenda Priorities
- Update on WCIND Properties by Assistant City Manager Clinch
- Meeting relocated to Community Hall Room 165 due to construction
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will meet to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The meeting includes the signing of the certification and the administration of the oath of office.
- Certification of the November 5, 2024 General Election
- Signing of the Certification of Election
- Oath of Office
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating the 2024-2025 official budget and designating a canopy road. The meeting also includes a vote to elect a Vice Mayor and a presentation on hurricane recovery updates.
- Ordinance to increase total revenue and expenditures by $8,350,500
- Resolution to designate 500 to 700 blocks of West Venice Avenue and Heritage Park as a Canopy Road
- Resolution for temporary waiver of building permits and fees for properties affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton
- Resolution approving eminent domain for the Rustic Oaks Community Development District regarding Ranch Road and Rustic Road
- Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for improvements to 640 W. Venice Avenue
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several land use and zoning amendments. Key items include requests for apartment development on Curry Lane and a campus expansion for the Southwest Florida Retirement Center.
- Curry Lane Apartments Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments (23-72CP, 23-73RZ)
- Village on the Isle Campus Expansion Site and Development Plan (24-28SP)
- Village on the Isle Campus Expansion Land Development Regulation Text Amendments (24-29AM)
- Planned Unit Development (PUD) Code Amendment (24-54AM)
- Annual Update of the City of Venice Capital Improvement Schedule (24-39AM)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 12, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024
Police Pension Board of Trustees
The Police Pension Board of Trustees for the City of Venice will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Venice City Hall annex.
- Police Pension Board of Trustees meeting
- Meeting location: 1575 E Venice Avenue, Venice FL 34292
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The November 6, 2024 special magistrate meeting was cancelled because the single case (CEEN24-002) was brought into compliance. No decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled; case CEEN24-002 (Gayle Kitchen, administrative order) resolved prior to hearing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting is November 18, 2024.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will hold a public hearing regarding a tax exemption request. The board is considering a recommendation to the City Council for an ad valorem tax exemption for improvements to historical resources at a specific property.
- Public hearing for PLAR24-0006: Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for improvements at 640 W. Venice Ave
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of not‑to‑exceed $90,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of retirement community revenue improvement bonds for Southwest Florida Retirement Center. The council will also act on a $3,600,000 park impact fee amendment, a height‑exception petition for a fire‑station training tower at 1545 East Venice Avenue, and several ordinances and resolutions related to parks, zoning and cybersecurity.
- Resolution RES. NO. 2024-24: authorize up to $90,000,000 in retirement community bonds for Village on the Isle
- Engineering Consent: amend locally funded agreement to add $3,600,000 for Northeast Venice Park construction
- Public Hearing: Height Exception Petition for 1545 East Venice Avenue to build a 56.99‑ft training tower for Fire Station No. 2
- Ordinance ORD. NO. 2024-27: rename a city‑owned park facility
- Resolution RES. NO. 2024-21: adopt an amended Cybersecurity Policy
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Venice Planning Commission will review the Laurel at Venice site and development plan, a quasi‑judicial application submitted by Venice FL MF, LLC. It will also consider a preliminary plat amendment for the Venice Crossing project submitted by 2001 Laurel LLC. Additionally, the commission will discuss an annual update to the city’s Capital Improvement Schedule and a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
- Review Laurel at Venice Site and Development Plan (application, narrative, site, landscape, sign, elevations, survey, environmental narrative)
- Review Venice Crossing Preliminary Plat Amendment (application, narrative, preliminary plat plans, location map, survey)
- Discuss Annual Update to City Capital Improvement Schedule and Comprehensive Plan amendment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, at the City of Venice Council Chambers has been cancelled due to Hurricane Milton. The agenda included the approval of minutes from previous meetings and a public hearing regarding a tax exemption for a property at 640 W. Venice Ave.
- Meeting cancelled due to Hurricane Milton
- Approval of July 11, 2024 and August 22, 2024 HAPB minutes
- Approval of September 19, 2024 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission minutes
- Public hearing for PLAR24-0006: 640 W. Venice Ave Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
- Discussion on 640 W. Venice Ave Historical Resources Tax Exemption
City Council
The City Council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024 was cancelled because of Hurricane Milton, so no agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had included recognitions, consent items, a public hearing on a canopy‑road designation, several ordinances and resolutions, and presentations on park funding, historic resources, and the city’s centennial logo. Because the meeting did not occur, none of these items were decided or voted on.
- Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Locally Funded Agreement for Northeast Venice Park, increasing construction funding by $3,600,000
- Resolution designating the 500‑700 blocks of West Venice Avenue and adjacent Heritage Park as a Canopy Road
- Ordinance amending Chapter 46 to rename a city‑owned facility or park
- Resolution invoking zoning in progress for planned district amendments to the Land Development Code
- Resolution adopting an amended Cybersecurity Policy, superseding Resolution No. 2020‑06
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a height exception and the site and development plan for City of Venice Fire Station 2. The body will also receive an update on the Seaboard Master Plan.
- Public hearing for Fire Station 2 Height Exception (24-23HE)
- Public hearing for Fire Station 2 Site and Development Plan (24-19SP)
- Seaboard Master Plan Update presented by Josh Frank of Dover, Kohl & Partners
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group
The Venice City Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group meeting agenda provides the date, time, location, and agenda reference number. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearing topics are listed. Therefore, the agenda contains no items for decision or discussion.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Venice Historic and Architectural Preservation Board meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next scheduled meeting is on October 10, 2024.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two ordinances: one to levy ad valorem taxes for the 2024-25 fiscal year and another to approve the official city budget for the same period.
- Public hearing on 2024-25 property tax levy
- Ordinance to adopt 2024-25 city budget
- Budget disbursements require council approval
- City Manager authorized to make departmental transfers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will vote to authorize the mayor to execute a $416,705.25 federally‑funded grant for five public water supply well backup generators. Council members will consider Ordinance 2024‑26, which amends the solid waste fee schedule. The agenda also includes discussion of the FY2025 property and liability insurance renewal and a report on lessons learned from the Florida Resilience Conference. A request to replace playground equipment at Hecksher Park will also be reviewed.
- Authorize $416,705.25 grant for five public water supply well backup generators (Item 24-0341)
- Ordinance 2024‑26 amending the solid waste fee schedule (Item ORD. NO. 2024‑26)
- Renewal of property and liability insurance for Fiscal Year 2025 (Item 24-0342)
- Report on lessons learned from the Florida Resilience Conference (Item 24-0343)
- Replacement of playground equipment at Hecksher Park (Item 24-0344)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will meet jointly with the Planning Commission on September 19, 2024. The agenda includes item 24-0332, a discussion of potential text changes to Chapter 87 Section 7. No decisions are recorded in the agenda. Standard meeting items such as call to order, roll call, audience participation, and adjournment are also listed.
- 24-0332 – Discussion of potential text changes to Chapter 87 Section 7
Citizen Advisory Board
The Citizen Advisory Board will receive an overview of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and the Capital Improvement Schedule (CIS). The board will also discuss its agenda priorities for 2025 and its meeting schedule.
- Overview of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Capital Improvement Schedule (CIS)
- Discussion on 2025 Board Agenda Priorities
- Discussion on meeting schedule
- Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Venice ECHO Site and Development Plan, presented as a quasi‑judicial matter. Staff will deliver a report and the applicant will provide various planning documents. Commissioners will discuss the plan and related materials before any decision is made.
- Public hearing on Venice ECHO Site and Development Plan (Quasi‑Judicial)
- Staff report presentation by Planner Brittany Smith
- Review of applicant’s site and development plan documents
- Consideration of alternative parking plan
- Examination of land use compatibility analysis
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Fire Pension Board of Trustees
The agenda provided is a procedural notice for a meeting of the Fire Pension Board of Trustees. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 10, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024
City Council
The Venice City Council will hold a public hearing to consider two ordinances. Ordinance No. 2024-24 adopts the final levy of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2024-25 and sets an effective date. Ordinance No. 2024-25 approves and adopts the official city budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, including limits on fund disbursements and authority for the City Manager to make departmental transfers.
- Ordinance No. 2024-24: Final levy of ad valorem taxes for FY 2024-25
- Ordinance No. 2024-25: Adoption of the official city budget for FY 2024-25
- Public hearing on the budget and tax levy
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances regarding land annexation and zoning amendments. The body will also review a solid waste and recycling rate study and discuss a budget amendment for regional planning council dues.
- Zoning change for 0 Border Road from Open Use Estate to Residential Single Family 3
- Zoning and land use changes for 2695 Curry Lane to Institutional Professional/Office
- Ordinance to amend solid waste and recycling rates and charges
- Annexation of lands into city limits pursuant to Petition No. 24-01AN
- Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County for Wellfield Park/Regional Park Project
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement will review several notices of violation and affidavits of non-compliance. The meeting includes hearings for specific property owners and a contest of a parking citation.
- Code enforcement hearing for S C Tax Properties Ventures (CEMI24-0005)
- Code enforcement hearing for Hawks Run Development LLC (CEEN24-00075)
- Code enforcement hearing for Csaba Kovacs (CEBD23-001)
- Code enforcement hearings for Basil A. Tzankis & Kalliopi Y. Tzankis Trust (CEEN24-001 37 and 38)
- Parking citation #2193 contest for Allan Van Eck
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting is September 17, 2024.
City Council
The City Council will continue a meeting from the previous day to discuss the 2025 budget, including proposed salary changes for the City Manager and City Clerk. The agenda also includes a presentation on budget adjustments and a discussion on the need for additional workshop time.
- Approve changes to FY2025 budget
- FY2025 City Manager and City Clerk salaries
- Discuss need for additional budget workshop time
- 2025 State Legislative Priorities
- Legislative Referral Tracking Report
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of a vacant land parcel and several zoning and annexation requests. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and the 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
- Purchase of a 23,800 square foot vacant parcel adjacent to 200 Warfield Avenue North for $30,000
- Zoning change for 0 Border Road (39.62 ± acres) to Residential Single Family 3
- Zoning and land use changes for 2695 Curry Lane to Institutional Professional/Office
- Budget amendment to increase total revenue and expenditures by $778,083
- Resolution to hold General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will review proposed revisions to the city's Land Development Regulations and the Gulf View Section of the historic resources survey. The board will also discuss a proposed update to the Legacy Award program and a request for reimbursement for a municipal mobile home clubhouse marker.
- Review of LDR Section 7 text proposal
- Review of Gulf View Section historic resources survey
- Discussion of proposed Legacy Award program revisions
- Review of request for reimbursement for MMHP Clubhouse Marker
- Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group
The Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholders Work Group will meet to discuss the city's solid waste and recycling rates. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on August 15, 2024 at the Public Works Conference Room, 1350 Ridgewood Avenue, Venice, FL.
Police Pension Board of Trustees
The Police Pension Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the City of Venice Police Department.
- Review of Agenda 08-14-24
- Police Pension Board of Trustees meeting
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No cases are scheduled for July or August.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Board will review a text proposal for LDR Section 7. Staff will also present an update regarding the Gulf View section, including identified architectural styles and a revised historic resources survey.
- Jon Barrick - LDR Section 7 Text Proposal
- Gulf View Section Update
- Venice Historic Resources Survey Revised
City Council
The City Council will consider several budget adjustments and a federal grant for the airport. The agenda also includes historical preservation items regarding a mobile home park clubhouse, a circus mural, and a statue in Centennial Park.
- Federal grant request of $950,000.00 for Airport Administration/Terminal Building construction
- Lease agreement with Blue Skies Unlimited, LLC for an aircraft hangar
- Consent for use of impact fees for the Laurel Road Widening Project
- Ordinance to place 780 Firenze Avenue East on the Local Register of Historical Resources
- Budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $1,600,000
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No cases will be scheduled for the months of July or August.
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several legislative and quasi-judicial items. These include the annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning map amendment for the Flagship Venice Medical Office Building. Additionally, the Commission will review design alternatives and site development plans for Hamlet at Venice Crossing.
- Flagship Venice Medical Office Building (MOB) Annexation
- Flagship Venice Medical Office Building (MOB) Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Flagship Venice Medical Office Building (MOB) Zoning Map Amendment
- Hamlet at Venice Crossing Design Alternative
- Hamlet at Venice Crossing Site and Development Plan
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has cancelled its June 27, 2024 meeting. No agenda items or decisions were scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for July 11, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled with no agenda items listed.
Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group
This document is a cover page for the June 27, 2024, Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group meeting. It lists no agenda items, proposals, or decisions. Residents should consult the official City of Venice website for full materials.
- No substantive items listed; document is a procedural cover page.
City Council
The Venice City Council will review and vote on several items, including a $1,600,000 increase to the current fiscal year budget that funds city services and capital projects. The council will also hold public hearings on historic landmark designation for a community clubhouse and update landscaping rules that affect new commercial developments in the Seaboard area. Additionally, members will discuss creating a stakeholder group for the Seaboard Master Plan and appoint a new Planning Commission member.
- Approve $1,600,000 increase to FY 2023-2024 city budget revenue and expenditures (Ord. 2024-14)
- First reading to place the Municipal Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 780 Firenze Avenue East on the Local Register of Historical Resources (Ord. 2024-13)
- Final reading to amend parking lot landscaping requirements in the Mixed Use Seaboard Area (Ord. 2024-11)
- Create a Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group and review the Transportation and Multi-Modal Master Plan project
- Appoint Robert Young to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending January 31, 2026
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review proposed spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Department heads will present proposed budgets for various city services including public works, police, and utilities.
- City Wide FY 2025 Proposed Budget
- CIP FY 2025 Proposed Budget
- One Cent Sales Tax Fund FY 2025 Proposed Budget
- General Fund FY 2025 Proposed Budget
- Departmental proposed budgets for Police, Fire and EMS, Public Works, and Utilities
Citizen Advisory Board
The Venice Citizen Advisory Board will discuss the new Transportation and Multi-Modal Master Plan, review applications for a statue at Centennial Park and a mural near 780 S. Tamiami Trail, and update plans for Intracoastal Waterway Sites. The board will also consider the Bicycle Advisory Committee’s application for Bicycle Friendly Community designation and discuss its future meeting schedule. These agenda items cover city infrastructure planning, public space management, and cycling designations, which guide local development and community resource allocation. The agenda lists only introductions, applications, and discussion items with no scheduled votes.
- Introduction of the Transportation and Multi-Modal Master Plan Project
- Bicycle Advisory Committee application for Bicycle Friendly Community designation
- Work plan update for Intracoastal Waterway Sites
- Application for a "Girl and Butterflies" statue at Centennial Park
- Application for a Circus Mural on the city wall at approximately 780 S. Tamiami Trail
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several quasi-judicial items including a design alternative for Turbine Weld Industries, LLC and a site development plan. The meeting also includes a legislative text amendment to Land Development Regulations and a workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal.
- 24-27DA: Turbine Weld Design Alternative
- 24-12SP: Turbine Weld Site and Development Plan
- 24-11RZ: Cassata Oaks Zoning Map Amendment
- 24-34AM: Land Development Regulations #5 Text Amendment
- Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal workshop
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The scheduled meeting for the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
City Council
The City Council will review proposed amendments to the City Charter and updates to parking lot landscaping requirements. Additional items include a canopy road designation for West Venice Avenue and a report on Knights Trail improvements.
- Ordinance 2024-08: Proposed amendments to the City of Venice Charter
- Ordinance 2024-11: Amendments to parking lot landscaping requirements in the Seaboard Area
- Ordinance 2024-12: Changes to membership requirements for the Citizen Advisory Board
- Reggae Nights on the Island event scheduled for October 5, 2024, on Tampa Avenue
- West Venice Avenue Canopy Road Designation presentation
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Fire Pension Board of Trustees
This is a notice for the City of Venice Fire Pension Board of Trustees meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding notices of violation involving tax deed properties. The meeting also includes a contest request for a citation.
- Notice of Violation hearing: S C Tax Properties Ventures
- Notice of Violation hearing: Hawks Run Development LLC
- Notice of Violation hearing: Sami Fouad Chawi and Cheryl Anita Stiver-Chawi
- Citation contest request: Margaret McCarthy
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will introduce the Transportation and Multi-Modal Master Plan Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a site and development plan for 219 W. Venice Avenue.
- Introduction of the Transportation and Multi-Modal Master Plan Project
- Public Hearing: 219 W. Venice Avenue Renovation/Addition Site and Development Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances, including changes to land development codes and firefighter pensions. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding municipal airport grants and the acceptance of utilities from a multi-family project.
- Ordinance 2024-07: Amending code for temporary use of portable storage containers
- Ordinance 2024-09: Amending Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund
- Ordinance 2024-08: Proposing amendments to the City of Venice Charter
- Resolution 2024-13: $22,987 grant amendment for Venice Municipal Airport Master Plan Update
- Resolution 2024-14: Grant extension for runway rehabilitation at Venice Municipal Airport
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the nomination of the Municipal Mobile Home Park Clubhouse to the Local Register of Historical Resources. The Board is asked to provide a recommendation to the City Council on this matter.
- Public Hearing for PLAR24-0013: 780 Firenze Avenue East
- Recommendation for placing Municipal Mobile Home Park Clubhouse in the Local Register of Historical Resources
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding the Vistera Entry Signage Site and Development Plan. This application involves development and signage plans submitted by Vistera Associates LLC and Border Road Investments LLC.
- Public hearing for 23-64SP Vistera Entry Signage Site and Development Plan
- Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances regarding portable storage container use, firefighter pension trust fund updates, and city purchasing procedures. Additional items include a butterfly sculpture for West Blalock Park and a lease amendment with Venice Pier Group, Inc.
- Ordinance 2024-07: Authorizing temporary use of portable storage containers on private property
- Ordinance 2024-09: Amending the Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund
- Ordinance 2024-10: Amending city purchasing thresholds and disposal procedures
- Resolution 2024-12: Creating a Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Stakeholder's Work Group
- Placement of a butterfly sculpture in West Blalock Park
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The board will review the Phase I presentation and final findings from the Gulf View Section of Venice Historical Structures Survey. Staff member Harry Klinkhamer will present these survey results.
- Presentation of Gulf View Section of Venice Historical Structures Survey Results
- Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Police Pension Board of Trustees
The provided agenda contains only procedural information for the Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees meeting on May 8, 2024. No specific discussion topics or decisions are documented in this text.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Seaboard Landscape Land Development Regulations. The City of Venice is the applicant for this legislative text amendment.
- Public Hearing: 24-16AM Seaboard Landscape Land Development Regulations (LDR) Text Amendment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The scheduled meeting for the Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement on May 1, 2024, has been cancelled.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The scheduled meeting for the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024.
City Council
The Venice City Council will consider accepting utilities and improvements from the Rustic Oaks Community Development District for Magnolia Bay North Phase 1. The agenda also includes discussions on expanding City Council terms to four years and placing a butterfly sculpture in West Blalock Park. Additionally, the council will hear a presentation on new shoreline protection techniques.
- Resolution accepting utilities and improvements from Rustic Oaks CDD (Magnolia Bay North Phase 1)
- Proposed placement of a butterfly sculpture in West Blalock Park
- Report on expanding City Council terms to four years
- Sale of EMS Rescue Van Unit 16-188 to Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
- Presentation on developing new shoreline protection techniques
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Temporary Storage Land Development Regulations (LDR) text. The City of Venice is the applicant for this legislative amendment.
- Public Hearing 24-17AM: Temporary Storage Land Development Regulations (LDR) Text Amendment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request for a circus tent in the Venetian Theme Architectural Control District. Additionally, the Board will discuss the Legacy Award process and select nominees.
- Public Hearing: Variance for circus tent installation at 1401 S Ringling Dr.
- New Business: Discussion of Legacy Award process and selection of nominees
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop regarding proposed changes to Unified Control and Planned Unit Development. Planning and Zoning Director Roger Clark will lead the discussion on these amendments.
- Discussion on Unified Control and Planned Unit Development Amendments
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2024.
Planning Commission
The City of Venice Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of quorum.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The scheduled meeting for the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2024.
City Council
The Venice City Council will hold a workshop regarding the proposed 2025 Capital Improvement Program. The session includes reviewing proposed CIP worksheets.
- Workshop for the 2025 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
City Council
The City Council will review several items including a $2.3 million land purchase on Knights Trail Road and various development plats. The agenda also includes a budget amendment to increase revenue and expenditures by $664,911 and discussions regarding park impact fees.
- Purchase of 7.95-acre parcel at 2191 Knights Trail Road for $2,342,500
- Amendment to increase city budget revenue and expenditures by $664,911
- Transfer of $700,000 in Park Impact Fees from Northeast Linear Park to Northeast Park
- Agreement for Hecksher Park pickleball courts in the amount of $200,000
- Magnolia Bay North and South Phase 2 developer bonds totaling over $5 million
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Citizen Advisory Board
The board will conduct an administrative process orientation. Members are scheduled to select a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the regular meeting schedule, and review an application for a butterfly statue in the Arboretum.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of Regular Meeting Schedule
- Application for placement of a Butterfly Statue in the Arboretum
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 23-54SP Oaks at Venice Site and Development Plan. The review includes site, landscape, lighting, signage, and elevation plans.
- Public hearing for 23-54SP Oaks at Venice Site and Development Plan
- Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an application from Stephen and Ellen Clouse. The applicants are seeking an ad valorem tax exemption for improvements to historical resources located at 640 W. Venice Ave.
- Public Hearing: PLAR24-0006, 640 W. Venice Ave - Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a final reading on an ordinance to add homestead exemptions for certain qualified persons aged 65 and older. The agenda also includes a presentation on the City Resilience Plan update and a request for a private attorney-client session regarding litigation.
- Final reading of Ordinance 2024-03 to add homestead exemptions for certain residents 65 and older
- Presentation on the City of Venice Resilience Plan update
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with IAFF Local 2546 regarding fire academy training
- Nomination of the Municipal Mobile Home Park Community Center Building for the Local Register of Historical Resources
- Request for a private attorney-client session regarding Neal Communities of SWF, LLC, et al v. City of Venice
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Fire Pension Board of Trustees
The agenda for the March 11, 2024, Fire Pension Board of Trustees meeting contains only procedural information. No specific topics for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The Special Magistrate will review new business regarding a notice of violation for the Hanneman Family Trust. The body will also consider an application for reduction of fine from Hawks Run Development LLC.
- Notice of Violation: Hanneman Family Trust
- Application for Reduction of Fine: Hawks Run Development LLC
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several quasi-judicial items. These include a PUD amendment for Border Road Investments LLC and Vistera Associates, LLC, as well as site and design plans for Storsafe Self-Storage and Revello at Mirasol Phase 2.
- 23-63RZ GCCF PUD Amendment by Border Road Investments LLC and Vistera Associates, LLC
- 23-80DA Storsafe Self-Storage Design Alternative by Storsafe of Downtown Venice, LLC
- 23-71SP Storsafe Self-Storage Site and Development Plan by Storsafe of Downtown Venice, LLC
- 23-75SP Revello at Mirasol Phase 2 Site and Development Plan by TI Investors of Revello Apartments LLC
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The council will consider an ordinance to provide additional homestead exemptions for certain qualified residents aged 65 and older. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a proposal for a Habitat for Humanity development at 1316 Mango Ave.
- Ordinance for additional homestead exemption for qualified persons 65 and older
- Habitat for Humanity partner project approval for 1316 Mango Ave
- Presentation of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and external audit
- Approval of 'Venice Brewfest' special event in Centennial Park
- Resolution regarding funds in the Centennial Community Fund
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Board will consider architectural compliance for an accessory dwelling unit and a home addition at 528 Riviera St. Members will also discuss proposed changes to Land Development Regulations regarding historic preservation. One application for 640 W. Venice Ave was withdrawn by staff.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit compliance at 528 Riviera St
- Home addition compliance at 528 Riviera St
- Proposed changes to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 7
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding single-family townhouse text amendments and the Curry Lane Townhomes subdivision preliminary plat. The meeting also includes a discussion on Live Local/Affordable Housing.
- Public hearing for Single Family Townhouses Land Development Regulations text amendment
- Public hearing for Curry Lane Townhomes Subdivision Preliminary Plat
- Discussion regarding Live Local/Affordable Housing and SB 102
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a presentation regarding road and transportation planning for the City of Venice. The session will feature City Engineer Kathleen Weeden and Planning and Zoning Director Roger Clark.
- Presentation on City of Venice Road and Transportation Planning
Police Pension Board of Trustees
This is a notice for the Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees meeting. The provided agenda document contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.
City Council
The council will review amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan, including the incorporation of a long-term water supply work plan. Members will also discuss limiting the annual window for annexation petitions and potential drainage improvements for Flamingo Ditch. Additionally, the council will consider hiring an airport community outreach manager.
- Amending the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Plan regarding development activity data
- Final reading of ordinance to include the 2022-2035 Water Supply Work Plan
- Resolution limiting the annual time period for annexation petitions
- Hiring a full-time Airport Community Outreach Manager
- Discussion on drainage improvements for Flamingo Ditch
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The board will consider applications for exterior renovations at 429 Harbor Dr. S. and an addition and accessory dwelling unit at 528 Riviera St. Additionally, a request for a front facade architectural variance at 211 Nokomis Ave S will be reviewed.
- Exterior renovations to a single-family home at 429 Harbor Dr. S.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit at 528 Riviera St.
- Addition to an existing single-family home at 528 Riviera St.
- Front facade architectural variance at 211 Nokomis Ave S.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Informational Presentations
The City of Venice is hosting a public workshop titled 'All About Land Development in the City of Venice.' This presentation is free and open to the public.
- Land development informational presentation
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The scheduled meeting for the Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2024.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial hearings regarding the Hurt Assemblage project. The agenda includes a review of a preliminary plat and a design alternative submitted by 2001 Laurel LLC.
- 23-59PP Hurt Assemblage Preliminary Plat
- 23-60DA Hurt Assemblage Design Alternative
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a strategic planning session including a presentation on the adopted plan for fiscal year ending 9/30/24. The meeting includes several presentations covering public safety, airport operations, and area development.
- Public Safety Services: Police-Fire-EMS presentation
- Interlocal Parks Agreement presentation
- Venice Airport presentation
- Roadway and Transportation Planning presentation
- Seaboard Area Development presentation
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the ranking process for the Citizen Advisory Board. The agenda includes a discussion regarding extending the ranking period and process related to Resolution No. 2023-05.
- Discussion of extending the ranking period and process for the Citizen Advisory Board
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The scheduled meeting for the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to increase the city budget by $248,394. Discussion items include potential restrictions on drive-through food service, temporary storage regulations, and pausing the Bayshore Sidewalk Project.
- Ordinance 2024-01: Amending the fiscal year budget to increase revenue and expenditures by $248,394
- Resolution 2024-01: Accepting utilities and improvements from Rustic Oaks Community Development District (Magnolia Bay South Phase 1)
- Resolution 2024-02: Accepting utilities and improvements from Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. (Rustic Road Offsite Forcemain)
- Discussion on limiting or banning drive-through food service establishments on the Island
- Request to pause the Bayshore Sidewalk Project STR-021 for a public workshop
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Council
This meeting is a convocation of various local government entities including the School Board of Sarasota County and several city managers. The agenda includes discussions on joint use collaboration and affordable housing.
- Discussion of history of successful joint use collaboration
- Discussion regarding affordable housing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Annual Update Comprehensive Plan Data Tables. The commission will also discuss proposed uses for the Seaboard Improvement Zoning District.
- Public Hearing: 23-68CP Annual Update Comprehensive Plan Data Tables
- Discussion: 24-0017 Seaboard Improvement Zoning District Uses
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board
The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will conduct a public hearing regarding exterior renovations for a single-family home in the Historic Venice Architectural Control District. The board will also discuss color choices and review a withdrawn variance request for 128 Castile Street.
- Public Hearing: Exterior renovations at 429 Harbor Dr. S.
- Withdrawn item: Architectural variance and carport compliance for 128 Castile Street
- Discussion on color choices
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Venice City Council will review a budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $248,394. The council will also consider a height exception petition for a bell tower at 350 Tampa Avenue West. Additionally, staff will be directed to research potential tax exemptions for low-income residents aged 65 and over.
- $248,394 budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures
- Height exception petition for a bell tower at 350 Tampa Avenue West
- Settlement agreement regarding 1316 Mango Avenue
- Research into senior exemptions for residents aged 65 and over
- Ordinance amending land development and industrial use standards
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement
The scheduled meeting for the Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024.
Planning Commission
The scheduled meeting for the City of Venice Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.