Regular City Commission Meeting

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 20, 2024 PRESENT: Mayor Liz Alpert, Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, Commissioners Erik Arroyo, Kyle Scott Battie, and Debbie Trice, City Attorney Robert Fournier, City Manager Marlon Brown, and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs ABSENT: None 9:01:07 A.M. Mayor Alpert called the meeting to order at 9:01 A.M . 9:01:22 A.M. INVOCATION: City Auditor and Clerk Griggs 9:01:43 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch 9:02:06A.M. PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT: City Auditor and Clerk Griggs 9:02:18 A.M. 1. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY: A) Please add under Commission Presentations, Agenda Item No . I., Item No. 3, Proclamation Re: Recognizing May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, & Villages Month, per the request of Mayor Alpert. B) Please add under New Business, Agenda Item No. XII ., Item No . 2., Discussion Re: Request to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at City Hall from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, following last year's approval to display the flag from June 1 to June 7, 2023, per the request of Commissioner Trice. Mayor Alpert noted Commission consensus to accept the Changes to the Order of the Day. 9:02 :58 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs stated that under Agenda Item X, Item No. 2, Legislative Public Hearing Continued Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5511, a date certain will be announced since the Applicant has requested a continuance. 9:03:27 A.M. APPROVE PROPOSED AGENDA SCHEDULE A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve the proposed Agenda Scheduled, which carried by a 5-0 vote. Book 69 Page 40586 05/20/24 9:00 A. M.

Book 69 Page 40587 05/20/24 9:00 A.M. 9:03:54 A.M. 2. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM I} 9:04:28A.M. 1) 9:07:43A.M. 2) 9:17:35 A.M. 3) 9:20:59A.M. PROCLAMATION RE: PROCLAIMING MAY 26 , 2024, AS D-DAY COMMEMORATION" DAY (AGENDA ITEM 1-1) - Presented to: Danielle La Senna, Executive Director, and Joseph Holt, Artistic Director, Choral Artists of Sarasota PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AND TEAM OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2024 (AGENDA ITEM 1-2) - Presented to: Employee of the Month Marketing/Outreach Coordinator Ciera Coleman, Governmental Relations, City Manager's Office; Presented to: Team of the Month City Records Manager Nick Dazio, and Public Records Coordinator Arthur Mugan, Central Records Department, Office of the City Auditor and Clerk PROCLAMATION RE: RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS NATIONAL CITIES, TOWNS , & VILLAGES MONTH (AGENDA ITEM 1-3) - Presented to: City Manager Marlon Brown, City Manager's Office 3. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS {AGENDA ITEM Ill) Commissioner Battie left and returned to the Dais at 9:21 A.M. 9:21:55 A.M. Jose Fernandez, City Resident, displayed a PowerPoint presentation on the Chambers monitors entitled "Workforce Housing You can't skip the first step", indicating the stated objective of the project was to create workforce housing for approximately 400 individuals off of Main Street and the questions are "Why? Is there a shortage of nurses, firemen, etc. on Main Street, or is this an attempt of social engineering?" and 192 apartments will not solve the so-called workforce housing crisis. 9:25:08A.M. Citizens' Input continued from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall. 9:33:45 A.M. Theodore "Ted" Beilman, City resident, displayed a photograph of individuals lawn bowling on the Chambers monitors, indicating the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is asking for Commission support for allocating funds from the City's fiscal year 2025 Budget to help complete all of the improvements to the City's property immediately surrounding the green which will complete the Lawn Bowling facility . 9:35:19 A.M. Citizens' Input continued from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall.

9:37:31 A.M. John Garton, City resident, displayed the "Bobby Jones Golf Club Master Plan" on the Chambers monitors, indicating in the original Bobby Jones Golf Club (BJGC) Master Plan 2021, a new single lawn bowling green was seen near the Clubhouse which has restrooms, and was near the parking lot, however this location was deemed unsuitable for the construction of a lawn bowling green, therefore a second location closer to the Clubhouse was identified in the BJGC Master Plan for July 2022 and the $466,000 donation by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation was based upon, however a decision was made after funding was in place to move the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club to a location opposite side of Circus Boulevard which is half a mile south of the Clubhouse and a third of a mile south from the nearest available restroom, therefore as a result Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is looking for additional financial assistance to complete the final improvements to City land, which will make the Sarasota Lawn Bowling facility one which the City can truly be proud of. 9:40:05A.M. Charles Krips, non-City resident, displayed on the Chambers monitors printed material entitled "SLBC Our Request of the City Commissioners", indicating the desire is to present a request to the Commission since currently with no money left to build restrooms with potable water, sidewalks, fencing, classroom space and shade structure, the facility will not be safe, secure, or comfortable for members, especially potential new members from the community, those with strength and mobility issues and seasonal visitors and the first priority is fencing around the green, the second priority is the concrete apron around the green as well as the walkway to and from the parking lot, the third priority is a permanent building for equipment storage, lockers and a classroom on a concrete slab with a shade structure, and lastly, restrooms with septic field and potable water. 9:42: 11 A.M. Jeremy Thayer, City resident, provided a signed petition to the City Auditor and Clerk for distribution to the Commission and the record, indicating he is present today representing all of the merchants and restaurants of Palm Avenue which have signed the petition to discuss the disastrous metered parking experiment on Palm Avenue which is literally crushing business since customers cannot find parking spaces and the request is to return parking back to two-hour parking which worked fine. 9:46:07 A.M. Citizens' Input continued from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left and returned to the Dais at 9:57 A.M . 10:00:35 A.M . 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM IV-1 ) 10 :00: 54 A.M . A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting, which carried by a 5-0 vote . 10:01 :24A.M. 5. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 (AGENDA ITEM VI) 1) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Sarasota, the City of North Port and Sarasota County regarding the Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40588 9:00AM .

Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40589 9:00 A.M. from certain Local Option Fuel Taxes (1-5 Cent) levied pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes (Agenda Item Vl-1) 2) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Sarasota, the City of North Port and Sarasota County regarding the Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue from Local Option Fuel Taxes (1-6 Cent) levied pursuant to Section 336.025(1) (a), Florida Statutes (Agenda Item Vl-2) 3) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Easement between the City of Sarasota and Peoples Gas System, Inc. for the installation of an underground gas line and aboveground and underground appurtenances including without limitation telecommunications equipment, risers, and pipeline markers (Agenda Item Vl-3) 4) Approval Re: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22ST1 between the City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Lido Key Beach Nourishment Project. The Amendment No. 1 increases the total amount of funding of the Agreement by $1,379,250.00 to a total of $2,499,000.00 (Agenda Item Vl-4) 5) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and the City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Superior Asphalt, Inc. (ITB24-29ST) for Annual Street Resurfacing Projects. The City has spent $5,243,274.36 for Annual Street Resurfacing utilizing contract, Bid No. 17-33JS from June 7, 2017 through June 6, 2022 (Agenda Item Vl-5) 10:01 :39 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve Item Nos. 1 through 5, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 10:02:08 A.M. 6. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2 (AGENDA ITEM VII) 10:02:15 A.M. Commissioner Arroyo requested to remove Consent No. 2, Agenda Item VI, Item No 2. 10:02:35 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Resolution Nos. 24R-3246, 24R-3249, and 24R-3250 by titles only. 1) Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3246, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A; providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only) to establish a revenue and expenditure budget in the amount of $900,000.00 for refuse fees received in FY 2024 (Agenda Item Vll-1) 3) Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3250, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A: providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only) to establish an expenditure budget in

the amount $88,233.00 for new Development Services positions and reclassifications (Agenda Item Vll-3} 10:04:05 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Battie, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo to approve Item Nos. 1 and 3, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 10 :04:31 A.M . 7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2 (AGENDA ITEM VII) 1) Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3249, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A: providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only} to establish an expenditure budget in the amount of $105,000.00 for Phase II and Phase Ill of Economic Development Strategic Planning - Economic Market Analysis and Visioning (Agenda Item Vll-2) 10:04:46 A.M. Commissioner Arroyo requested a presentation from Staff and Business Relations Coordinator Rochelle Gallant, and Economic Development Manager Wayne Applebee Planning Department, came before the Commission. 10:05:08 A.M. Mr. Applebee presented . City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left and returned to the Dais at 10:06 A.M . 10:06:59 A.M. Citizens' Input was received from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. 10:09: 50 A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by Mr. Applebee and the City Manager, and Ms . Gallant provided input. 10 :15:58 A.M . Question posed by Commissioner Trice was addressed by Mr. Applebee . 10:16:50 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Trice to approve Item No . 2, which carried by a 5-0 vote. The Commission recessed at 10:17 A.M. and reconvened at 10 :28 A.M. Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40590 9:00A.M.

Book 69 Page 40591 05/20/24 9:00 A.M. 10 :28 :35 A.M. 8. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS (AGENDA ITEM X) 1) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 24R-3248 , RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM i ADOPTING THE CITY OF SARASOTA UTILITY SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE DATED APRIL 2024i ADOPTING THE CITY OF SARASOTA STATE REVOLVING FUND BUSINESS PLAN/CAPITAL FINANCING PLANj AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLANS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONj DESIGNATING THE CITY OF SARASOTA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM X-1) 10 :28:50 A.M. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 10 :29:07 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs administered the oath to persons wishing to speak during the Public Hearing. Director Verne Hall, Utilities Engineering Manager Georges Nicolas, Utilities Department, Mark Brewer, President, Angie Brewer & Associates, LC ., and Anthony "Tony" Centurione, Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, came before the Commission. 10 :29:25 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Resolution No. 24R-3248 by title only. 10:30:07 A.M. Mr. Hall provided a brief introduction of proposed Resolution No. 24R-3248. 10:31 :55 A.M. Mr. Brewer provided a brief overview of proposed Resolution No. 24R-3248. No one signed up to speak. 10 :39:04 A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by Messrs. Brewer, Hall, and Nicolas. 10 :42:20 A.M . Question posed by Commissioner Trice was addressed by Mr. Hall. 10:43:56 A.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Messrs. Hall and Brewer. 10 :53:53 A.M. Mayor Alpert spoke to the topic.

10:54:39 A.M. Messrs. Brewer, Hall, Nicolas, ahd Centurione left the Dais. 10:54:47 A.M . The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 10:55:05 A.M . A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Trice to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24R-3248, which carried by a 5-0 vote . 10:55:37 A.M. 2) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5511 , AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE CHAPTER OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA [AKA THE SARASOTA CITY PLAN (2030 )) TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 1.825+/- ACRE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY BOUNDED BY FRUITVILLE ROAD ON THE NORTH AND SAINT LUCIE AVENUE ON THE WEST, A PORTION OF WHICH IS INCLUDED WITHIN A PARENT TRACT OF REAL PROPERTY WITH A STREET ADDRESS OF 4380 FRUITVILLE ROAD, FROM THE COMMUNITY OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL AND SINGLE FAMILY-VERY LOW DENSITY FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE MULTIPLE FAMILY- MODERATE DENSITY FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 23-PA-04; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF, ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 23-PA-04, APPLICANT: JOEL FREEDMAN, AICP, OF FREEDMAN CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT, LLC AS AGENT REPRESENTING FRANK J. DEWAYNE, BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF VENICE, PROPERTY OWNER) (AGENDA ITEM X-2) The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 10:55:55 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs stated that the Applicant requested to continue Agenda Item No. X, Item No. 2, Continued Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5511 to the July 15, 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting. 10:56:21 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Trice to continue Agenda Item No. X, Item No. 2, Continued Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5511 to the July 15, 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 10:56:43 A.M . 3) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 24-5516. TO SPECIFICALLY REPEAL ORDINANCE 13-5052; TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 OF THE SARASOTA CITY CODE, SOUND REGULATIONS, BY DELETING THOSE PROVISIONS THAT WERE ADDED TO THE CODE BY ORDINANCE 13-5052 WHEN THE FORMER SECTION 316.3045 FLORIDA STATUTES WAS DECLARED INVALID BY THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT SO AS TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RETURN TO ENFORCING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SOUND EMANATING FROM MOTOR Book 69 Page 40592 05/20/24 9:00 A.M .

Book 69 Page 40593 05/20/24 9:00 A.M. VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW RATHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF IF DECLARED INVALID; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, ETC. (TITLE ONL Yl (AGENDA ITEM X-3 } 10:56:59 A.M. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 10:57:08 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24-5516 by title only. 10:58:09 A.M. City Attorney Fournier provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5516. 11 :01 :08 A.M. No one signed up to speak. 11:01:18A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Trice and the Vice Mayor were addressed by the City Attorney. 11 :08:08 A.M. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 11 :08:20 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5516 on first reading, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 4) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 24-5517 , AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SARASOTA CITY CODE , SOUND REGULATIONS , TO CLARIFY AND CONFIRM THAT THE CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DECIDE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CITY CODE , ALSO KNOWN AS THE CITY SOUND CONTROL ORDINANCE ; REPEALING SECTION 20-10 OF THE CITY CODE , PROVIDING THAT A PERSON MAY APPEAL A CITATION TO COUNTY COURT; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS : AUTHORIZING LESSER FINES FOR UNCONTESTED VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF IF DECLARED INVALID; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM X-4) 11 :08:50 A.M. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 11 :09:11 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24-5517 by title only.

11 :10:06 A.M. City Attorney Fournier provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5517. 11 :11 :45 A.M. No one signed up to speak. 11:11 :50A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by the City Attorney. 11 :15 :06 A.M . Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by the City Attorney, and the Mayor provided input. 11 :18:46 A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Trice were addressed by the City Attorney, and the Mayor provided input. City Manager Brown left his seat at 11 :22 A.M . and returned at 11 :23 A.M. 11 :24 :18 A.M. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 11 :24:47 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5517 on first reading, and authorize the City Attorney to make any grammatical corrections as needed, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 11 :26:09 A.M. 5) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5522 , TO VACATE THAT CERTAIN APPROXIMATELY 17 1329 +/- SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF THE PLATTED PUBLIC USE EASEMENT AREA LABELED AS "PARKWAY" LOCATED ON PRIVATELY OWNED REAL PROPERTY WITH A STREET ADDRESS OF 4400 BAY SHORE ROAD AND THAT CERTAIN APPROXIMATELY 9,991+/- SQUAREFOOT PORTION OF THE PLATTED 40-FOOT WIDE CORWOOD DRIVE (ORIGINALLY PLATTED AS NAGIRROC PARK ROAD) RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH BY THE "PARKWAY" LOCATED AT 4400 BAY SHORE ROAD; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 23-SV-01 , APPLICANT: MARTIN P. BLACK, AICP , AS AGENT REPRESENTING STEVE MURRAY, BEVERLY MURRAY, OWNERS) (AGENDA ITEM X-5) 11:26:19 A.M. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 11 :26:31 A.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24 -5522 by title only. Book 69 Page 40594 05/20/24 9:00 A.M .

Book 69 Page 40595 05/20/24 9:00 A.M. 11 :27:31 A.M . Planner Rebecca Webster, Planning Department, came before the Commission, provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5522, referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "Corwood Parkway Public Use Easement Vacation," and left the Dais. 11 :38:11 A.M. Martin Black, AgenUApplicant, came before the Commission, referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "CORWOOD DRIVE ROW/EASEMENT SWAP/VACATION" and provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5522. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left and returned to her seat at 11 :38 AM . 11 :41 :49 A.M. Mr. Black left the Dais. 11 :42:11 A.M. Citizens' Input received from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall. 11 :45:58 A.M. Mr. Black returned to the Dais and provided rebuttal. 11 :46:24 A.M. Ms. Webster returned to the Dais. 11 :46:37 A.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Mr. Black, and Ms. Webster, and the City Manager provided input. 11 :47:54 A.M. Question posed by Commissioner Trice was addressed by Ms . Webster. 11 :48:39 A.M. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 11 :49:04 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5522, Petition No. 23-SV-01, on first reading, for the northern portion of parkway land with the conditions as modified by Staff and recommended by the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency. 11 :49:19 A.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke to the motion which is favored.

11 :50:53 AM . Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5522, Petition No. 23-SV-01, on first reading, for the northern portion of parkway land with the conditions as modified by Staff and recommended by the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency, which carried by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Battie left the Dais at 11 : 51 AM . The Commission recessed at 11 :52 AM. and reconvened at 1:03 P.M . 1:03:24 P.M. 9. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (AGENDA ITEM XI) 1) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5524, TO REZONE THAT CERTAIN VACANT PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 14.473 +/- SQUARE FEET LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF N. POMPANO AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND 8TH STREET FROM THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 3 (RSF-3 ) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 4 (RSF-4) ZONE OISTRICTj ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH HEREIN , ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 24-REN-02 , APPLICANT TESHA WOOD, AS AGENT REPRESENTING KT HOMES, LLC , FEE SIMPLE OWNER) (AGENDA ITEM Xl-1) 1:03:42 P.M. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. 1:03:57 P.M. City Attorney Fournier provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5524, and noted the time limits as follows: 1 :04:51 P.M. Applicant Staff 20 minutes 15 minutes City Attorney Fournier concluded and stated that the Commission is reminded to disclose any ex parte communications on the record. Mayor Alpert left and returned to her seat at 1:05 P.M. 1:05:03 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for ex parte communication for the record , and none was received. 1:05:20 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24-5524 by title only. 1:06:06 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs readministered the oath . Book 69 Page 40596 05/20/24 9:00 AM .

Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40597 9:00 A.M. 1:06:48 P.M. Tesha Wood, Agent/Applicant, Owner, KT Homes, LLC, came before the Commission and provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No . 24-5524, and left the Dais. 1:07 :53 P.M. Development Review Senior Planner Noah Fossick, Development Services Department, came before the Commission, provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5524, and left the Dais. City Manager Brown left and returned to the Dais at 1:08 P.M. 1:09:48 P.M. No one signed up to speak . 1:10:07 P.M . Ms. Wood returned to the Dais. 1:10:42 P.M . Questions posed by Commissioners Arroyo and Trice were addressed by Ms. Wood and Mr. Fossick who returned to the Dais. 1:14: 15P.M. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 1:14:33 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5524 on first reading, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 1:15:03 P.M. 10 . NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM XII) 1) APPROVAL RE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SARASOTA AND RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NEW SARASOTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER {AGENDA ITEM Xll-1) Governmental Affairs Director Jennifer Jorgensen, City Manager's Office, came before the Commission. 1:15:47 P.M. Ms. Jorgensen presented , provided to the City Auditor and Clerk printed material for distribution to the Commission, and left the Dais. 1:24:37 P.M. Citizens' Input received from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall.

1:46:06 P.M. Ron Kashden, City resident, displayed printed materials on the Chambers monitors, indicating Sarasota is blessed with many organizations comprising of incredibly talented artists that make Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota) a unique part of Florida's cultural coast and the arts are indeed the heart of Sarasota, however, the Agenda Item before the Commission today is not discussing the arts, and instead the request is for the Commission to consent for a legal contract to bind the City with a financial obligation. 1:48:49 P.M. Citizens' Input continued from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall. 1:55:32 P.M. Ms . Jorgensen returned to the Dais . 1 :55 :44 P.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by Ms. Jorgensen and the City Manager, and Commissioner Arroyo spoke to the topic. 2:00:48 P.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Trice were addressed by Ms. Jorgensen, and Commissioner Trice spoke to the topic. 2:04:37 P.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Ms . Jorgensen and the City Manager. 2:15:27 P.M. Question posed by the Mayor was addressed by Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, Chief Executive Officer, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, who came before the Commission , and the Mayor spoke to topic. 2:20:55 P.M. Commissioners Battie and Arroyo spoke to the topic. 2:33:22 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Design Architect Agreement between the City and Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. for architectural design services of a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. 2:33:43 P.M. Commissioner Battie and the Mayor spoke to the motion. Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40598 9:00 A.M .

2:34:33 P.M. Book 69 05/20/24 Page 40599 9:00 A.M. Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Design Architect Agreement between the City and Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. for architectural design services of a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, which carried by a 4-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch voting no . 2:34:59 P.M. 2) DISCUSSION RE: REQUEST TO FLY THE LGBTQ+ PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL FROM JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, FOLLOWING LAST YEAR'S APPROVAL TO DISPLAY THE FLAG FROM JUNE 1 TO JUNE 7, 2023 (AGENDA ITEM Xll-2) 2:35 :30 P.M. Commissioner Trice requested, and Paul Lotierzo, Executive Director, Project PRIDE SRQ, Inc ., came before the Commission and presented. 2:39:06 P.M. City Manager Brown stated that Staff's recommendation is to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag for one week from June 01, 2024 through June 07, 2024. 2:39 : 30 P.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by the City Manager and Mr . Lotierzo, and Commissioner Trice provided input. 2:44:19 P.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Mr. Lotierzo and the City Manager. 2:46:52 P.M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, and seconded by Commissioner Trice to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at City Hall from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. 2:47:14 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch spoke in favor of the motion. 2:48:16 P.M. Mayor Alpert spoke to the motion. 2:49:00 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke to the motion. 2:50:06 P.M. Question posed by Commissioner Trice was addressed by Mr. Lotierzo.

2:50 :38 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for vote on the motion to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at City Hall from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 2:51 :00 P.M. 11. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM XIII) 2:51 :26 P.M. David Lough , City resident, displayed a photograph and Zone Map, indicating development is commencing in the area of Third Street and Fourth Street which is very treed, and he is trying to do something rather unusual with the help of Bill Waddill, which is gather about four or five different property owners or developers, City Staff and the community together to create a Street Plan where the developers agree voluntarily for wider sidewalks , amenity zones, and the relocation of some utilities. 2:54:45 P.M. 12. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM XIV) 2:57:03 P.M. COMMISSIONER TRICE: Remarks received, and posed questions as the result of comments received during Citizens' Input which were addressed by the City Manager and Deputy City Manager Patrick "Pat" Robinson, City Manager's Office who came before the Commission. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left and returned to her seat at 3:02 P.M. 3:04:42 P.M. COMMISSIONER ARROYO: Remarks received . 3:04: 50 P.M. COMMISSIONER BATTIE: Remarks received . 3:09:25 P.M. VICE MAYOR AHEARN-KOCH: Remarks received. 3:18:54 P.M. COMMISSIONER ARROYO CONT'D: Remarks received . Book 69 Page 40600 05/20/24 9:00 A.M .

Commissioner Battie left the Chambers at 3:20 P.M . 3:19:47 P.M. MAYOR ALPERT: Remarks received . 2:54:45 P.M. Book 69 Page 40601 05/20/24 9:00 A.M . 13. OTHER MATTERS/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS (AGENDA ITEM XV) 2:54:57 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY FOURNIER: Remarks received. 2:56:00 P.M. CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK GRIGGS: Remarks received. 2:56 :17 P.M. CITY MANAGER BROWN: Remarks received. 3:22:40 P.M. 14. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XV I) The Commission adjourned at 3:22 P.M. J"i ~ - C ;__ •·· ,. "'\~· \~..:, .....; ,lrJ2':,c. t ...__,<~m·-- f·fJb,'f"_f,\9;,· O i ,·~\ IV\}~ . . ., . ' >".., ·. .• :=~.:\11 -~ ·· • -":?. · .. i r f:.i__--~__}~. o·, .· _...,,,_ .,,.,;_ ~ J " _s•,.· .•.,t;.; , "' • ,0, ... ~ ---:, ·- '111 ~~ ~ , , tP. e· .... , . .# - ~ ·"' .... .. :..:.•· ·- ~~ ~~-d~uzFJE P/t, MAYOR

Liz Alpert Mayor Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch Commissioner Erik Arroyo Commissioner Kyle Battie Commissioner Debbie Trice REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 20, 2024 WELCOME to a Regular meeting of the City Commission. This Agenda includes all matters scheduled to come before the Commission at this meeting. It is prepared to help you follow the proceedings of the meeting. Your interest is appreciated, and we invite your comments. Input from citizens is important; we need and welcome it. If you wish to address the Commission, please fill out a "Request To Speak" Form located on the table at the back of the Commission Chambers. Fill out the form completely, indicating the Agenda Item to which you intend to speak, and place the form in the box on the table. If you intend to speak under Citizens’ Input Concerning City Topics, the subject should also be noted on the "Request To Speak" Form. Agenda Items for which citizens' comments are not permitted are noted. In general, these will be items on which a public hearing has previously been held. Listed below are the time limits established for speaking: Public Hearings - Quasi-judicial: A reasonable amount of time to be determined by the City Commission will be provided to Applicants and Affected Persons desiring to speak. Public Hearings - Legislative: Citizens desiring to speak are allowed five (5) minutes. Petitioners are allowed fifteen (15) minutes with a five (5) minute rebuttal at the close of the public hearing. We will ask you to take an oath that all evidence and testimony presented during the public hearing are truthful. Citizens’ Input Concerning City Topics - Citizens desiring to speak are allowed three (3) minutes. Remember, appearances before the Commission are not a substitute for attempting to resolve your issue(s) through the appropriate administrative channels. Citizens’ Input is to allow citizens the opportunity to present their view on matters concerning City topics but not on items scheduled elsewhere on the Agenda. Questions and answers shall not be permitted. Matters presented to the Commission may be referred by the Mayor, with consensus of the Commission, to the Administration for action and possible follow-up at a future Commission meeting. We expect that citizens have first attempted to speak directly with the City’s Administration. Other Agenda Items permitting citizens’ comment - Citizens desiring to speak are allowed three (3) minutes. Agenda items for which citizens’ comments are not permitted are noted in the left margin of the Agenda. The City Auditor and Clerk will forward all Request to Speak forms to the Mayor. When the Mayor calls your name, come to the Commission table, and restate your name for the record. We ask that your comments be limited to the subject of the Agenda Item. Remember, we are always happy to listen to your comments; however, this is not intended to be an extended question and answer session. Again, the City Commission thanks you for taking the time to participate in our meeting. LIZ ALPERT Mayor 1

REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL 1565 First Street Sarasota, Florida May 20, 2024 City Commission Chambers 9:00 AM I. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: I.1 Proclamation Re: Proclaiming May 26, 2024, as " D-Day Commemoration Day" I.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf SKM_C360i24040115040.pdf I.2 Presentation Re: Employee of the Month and Team of the Month for May 2024 I.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Agenda Request - May 2024.pdf I.3 Proclamation Re: Recognizing May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, & Villages Month (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED UNDER CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY) I.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf NLC Proclamation 2024.pdf II. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS: Scheduled Presentations are limited to 7 minutes. No action may be taken by the REVISED AGENDA ** PLEASE NOTE: THE COMMISSION WILL RECESS FOR LUNCH AT APPROX. 12:00P.M. ** CALL MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT APPROVE PROPOSED AGENDA SCHEDULE Citizens' comments are not permitted on Proposed Agenda Schedule 2

Commission other than referral to the administration. Citizens comments are not permitted on Scheduled Presentations III. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS: (Limited to 30 minutes) Note to the Public: At this time, citizens may address the Commission on topics concerning the City. (3 minutes per person time limit) Citizens’ Input is to allow citizens the opportunity to present their view on matters concerning City topics but not on items scheduled elsewhere on the Agenda or items that were the subject of a previously held public hearing which has been closed and Commission deliberations continued to a future date. Questions and answers shall not be permitted; however, matters presented to the Commission may be referred by the Mayor, with consensus of the Commission, to the Administration for action and possible follow-up at a future Commission meeting. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Citizens' comments are not permitted on Approval of the Minutes items. IV.1 Approval Re: Minutes of the Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting of April 15, 2024 (CITIZENS COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS ITEM) IV.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf 24-04-15 Regular-FINAL.pdf V. BOARD ACTIONS: VI. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1: Note to the Public: All matters listed under Consent Agenda No. 1, are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. VI.1 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sarasota, the City of North Port and Sarasota County regarding the Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue from certain Local Option Fuel Taxes (1-5 Cent) levied pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes VI.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf A2024-804_Backup_Gas_Tax_5_cent_-_2025.pdf VI.2 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sarasota, the City of North Port and Sarasota County regarding the Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue from Local Option Fuel Taxes (1-6 Cent) levied pursuant to Section 336.025(1) (a), Florida Statutes VI.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf A2024-806_Backup Gas Tax 6 cent - 2025.pdf VI.3 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Easement between the City of Sarasota and Peoples Gas System, Inc. for the installation of an underground gas line and aboveground and underground 3

appurtenances including without limitation telecommunications equipment, risers, and pipeline markers VI.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf Peoples Gas System Easement_Agenda Backup.pdf VI.4 Approval Re: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22ST1 between the City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Lido Key Beach Nourishment Project. The Amendment No. 1 increases the total amount of funding of the Agreement by $1,379,250.00 to a total of $2,499,000.00 VI.4 Agenda Request Form.pdf 22ST1 Amendment 1_Agenda Backup.pdf VI.5 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and the City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Superior Asphalt, Inc. (ITB24- 29ST) for Annual Street Resurfacing Projects. The City has spent $5,243,274.36 for Annual Street Resurfacing utilizing contract, Bid No. 17-33JS from June 7, 2017 through June 6, 2022 VI.5 Agenda Request Form.pdf ITB 24-29ST_Agenda Backup.pdf VII. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2: Note to the Public: All matters listed under Consent Agenda No. 2, are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. VII.1 Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3246, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A; providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only) to establish a revenue and expenditure budget in the amount of $900,000.00 for refuse fees received in FY 2024 VII.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Res 24R-3246_backup_05-06-24.pdf VII.2 Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3249, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A: providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only) to establish an expenditure budget in the amount of $105,000.00 for Phase II and Phase III of Economic Development Strategic Planning - Economic Market Analysis and Visioning VII.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Res 24R-3249_backup_05-06-24.pdf VII.3 Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3250, amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in exhibit A: providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid, etc. (Title Only) to establish an 4

expenditure budget in the amount $88,233.00 for new Development Services positions and reclassifications VII.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf Res 24R-3250_backup_05-20-24.pdf VIII. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: X. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS: Note to the Public: At this time citizens will take an oath if they desire to speak at the following public hearings. X.1 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Resolution No. 24R-3248, relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; adopting the City of Sarasota Utility Systems Improvements Facilities Plan Update dated April 2024; adopting the City of Sarasota State Revolving Fund Business Plan/Capital Financing Plan; authorizing submission of the plans to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; designating the City of Sarasota authorized representative, etc. (Title Only) X.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf COS Facilities Plan Resolution Agenda Packet.pdf X.2 Continued Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5511, amending the Future Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sarasota [AKA The Sarasota City Plan (2030)] to change the Future Land Use Map Classification of an approximately 1.825+/- acre parcel of real property bounded by Fruitville Road on the north and Saint Lucie Avenue on the west, a portion of which is included within a parent tract of real property with a street address of 4380 Fruitville Road, from the Community Office/Institutional and Single Family- Very Low Density Future Land Use Map Classifications to the Multiple Family- Moderate Density Future Land Use Map Classification, in accordance with Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 23-PA-04; repealing ordinances in conflict; providing for the severability of the parts hereof, etc. (Title Only) (Application No. 23-PA-04, Applicant: Joel Freedman, AICP, of Freedman Consulting & Development, LLC as agent representing Frank J. Dewayne, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, property owner) X.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf 23-PA-04, Saint Lucie and Fruitville Housing FLUM amendment updated for CC.pdf X.3 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance 24-5516, to specifically repeal Ordinance 13-5052; to amend Chapter 20 of the Sarasota City Code, Sound Regulations, by deleting those provisions that were added to the Code by Ordinance 13-5052 when the former Section 316.3045 Florida Statutes was declared invalid by the Florida Supreme Court so as to allow Law Enforcement to return to enforcing regulations pertaining to sound emanating from motor vehicles in accordance with state law rather than in accordance with city ordinance; providing for severability of the parts hereof if declared invalid; providing for repeal of ordinances in conflict, etc. (Title Only) X.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf 5

Ord. 24-5516 (Noise.Motor.Vehicles).pdf X.4 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance 24-5517, amending Chapter 20 of the Sarasota City Code, Sound Regulations, to clarify and confirm that the Code Compliance Special Magistrate shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide alleged violations of Chapter 20 of the City Code, also known as the City Sound Control Ordinance; repealing Section 20-10 of the City Code, providing that a person may appeal a citation to County Court; providing penalties for violations; authorizing lesser fines for uncontested violations as required by law; providing for the severability of the parts hereof if declared invalid; providing for the repeal of ordinances in conflict, etc. (Title Only) X.4 Agenda Request Form.pdf 24-5517 (Special.Magistrate.Jurisdiction).pdf X.5 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5522, to vacate that certain approximately 17,329 +/- square-foot portion of the platted Public Use Easement area labeled as "Parkway" located on privately owned real property with a street address of 4400 Bay Shore Road and that certain approximately 9,991+/- square- foot portion of the platted 40-foot wide Corwood Drive (originally platted as Nagirroc Park Road) right-of-way bounded on the north and south by the "Parkway" located at 4400 Bay Shore Road; all as more particularly described herein; providing for severability of the parts hereof; etc. (Title Only) (Application No. 23-SV-01, Applicant: Martin P. Black, AICP, as agent representing Steve Murray, Beverly Murray, owners) X.5 Agenda Request Form.pdf 23-SV-01 Backup Material.pdf CC Presentation 23-SV-01.pdf CORWOOD DRIVE CITY COMMISSION MAY 2024.pdf XI. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Note to the Public: At this time citizens will take an oath if they desire to speak at the following public hearings. XI.1 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5524, to rezone that certain vacant parcel of real property totaling approximately 14,473 +/- square feet located on the west side of N. Pompano Avenue between 6th Street and 8th Street from the Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3) Zone District to the Residential Single Family 4 (RSF-4) zone district; all as more particularly set forth herein, etc. (Title Only) (Application No. 24-REN-02, Applicant Tesha Wood, as agent representing KT Homes, LLC, fee simple owner) XI.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Agenda Item Back Up.pdf XII. NEW BUSINESS: XII.1 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. for architectural design services for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center XII.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Back up Design Architect Agreement.pdf 6

XII.2 Discussion Re: Request to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at City Hall from June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, following last year's approval to display the flag from June 1 to June 7, 2023 (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED UNDER CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY) XII.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Flag_request_back_up.pdf XIII. CITIZENS INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS: (Limited to 30 minutes) Note to the Public: At this time, citizens may address the Commission on topics concerning the City. (3 minutes per person time limit) Citizens’ Input is to allow citizens the opportunity to present their view on matters concerning City topics but not on items scheduled elsewhere on the Agenda or items that were the subject of a previously held public hearing which has been closed and Commission deliberations continued to a future date. Questions and answers shall not be permitted; however, matters presented to the Commission may be referred by the Mayor, with consensus of the Commission, to the Administration for action and possible follow-up at a future Commission meeting. XIV. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: XV. OTHER MATTERS/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS: XVI. ADJOURN Meeting Notice 5-20-24 Regular Meeting Notice.pdf City Commission Rules of Procedure CC.RulesofProcedure.AdoptedApril15-2024.pdf Request to Speak Cards & Items Received at the Meeting May 20, 2024 Regular Mtg Items Received.pdf May 20, 2024 Regular Mtg Speaker Cards.pdf MEETING NOTICE CITY COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE REQUEST TO SPEAK CARDS & ITEMS RECEIVED AT THE MEETING 7

Shayla Griggs City Auditor and Clerk Notice to the Public The City of Sarasota is committed to providing qualified disabled individuals an opportunity to participate in meetings of the City Commission. The City of Sarasota prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or gender, marital or familial status, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, audiotape, etc., should contact: The City of Sarasota ADA Coordinator, Jake Brown, at (941) 263-6299 or by email at adacoordinator@sarasotafl.gov. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (941) 263-6299 at least two business days prior to the date of the meeting as to the nature of the auxiliary aids and/or service necessary. Every effort will be made to provide such aid or service to the extent that they are reasonable, do not result in undue financial or administrative burden, and do not alter the fundamental nature of the meeting. Consideration will be given to the individual's preferred aid or service. However, alternatives may be provided if in the City's determination such alternatives provide an effective means of communication. For the benefit of individuals utilizing hearing aids with a T-coil, the City Commission Chambers and SRQ Media Studio are outfitted with a Hearing Induction Loop for enhanced hearing assistance. Proceedings will be electronically recorded. Should an individual feel that a verbatim transcription of the proceedings may later be needed, said individual has the burden and expense of arranging for same. Copies of the electronic recording may be purchased from the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk. 8

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024, 9:00 A.M. DISCLAIMER: THIS FILE REPRESENTS AN UNEDITED VERSION OF REALTIME CAPTIONING WHICH SHOULD NEITHER BE RELIED UPON FOR COMPLETE ACCURACY NOR USED AS A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT. ANY PERSON WHO NEEDS A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS MAY NEED TO HIRE A COURT REPORTER. 09:01:05 [ SOUNDING GAVEL ] 09:01:07 >>Mayor Alpert: GOOD MORNING. 09:01:07 I'M GOING TO CALL TO ORDER THIS MONDAY, MAY 20th, 2024, 09:01:13 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING. 09:01:14 I WILL CALL ON OUR CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK, MS. GRIGGS, TO 09:01:19 GIVE THE INVOCATION. 09:01:21 >>Shayla Griggs: PLEASE STAND. 09:01:22 HEAVENLY FATHER, WE AFFIRM OUR FAITH IN THEE. 09:01:30 WE SEEK YOUR DIVINE STRENGTH, WISDOM, AND GUIDANCE IN THE 09:01:33 DELIBERATIONS THAT AFFECT THE LIVES OF EACH OF THE CITIZENS 09:01:35 OF OUR COMMUNITY. 09:01:36 IN THY NAME WE PRAY, AMEN. 09:01:39 >>Mayor Alpert: IF THE VICE MAYOR WILL LEAD US IN THE 09:01:41 PLEDGE. 09:01:41 >>Vice-Mayor Ahearn-Koch: ABSOLUTELY. 09:01:43 [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE] 09:02:01 >>Mayor Alpert: MS. GRIGGS, IF YOU'LL READ THE PLEDGE OF 09:02:03 PUBLIC CONDUCT. 09:02:04 >>Shayla Griggs: YES, NO PROBLEM. 09:02:06 WE MAY DISAGREE, BUT WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL TO ONE ANOTHER. 09:02:09 WE WILL DIRECT ALL COMMENTS TO ISSUES. 09:02:11 WE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN PERSONAL ATTACKS. 09:02:17 >>Mayor Alpert: ALL RIGHT. 09:02:18 ARE THERE ANY CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY? 09:02:19 >>Shayla Griggs: YES, MADAM MAYOR. 09:02:21 THANK YOU. 09:02:22 PLEASE ADD UNDER COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS AGENDA ITEM 1.3, 09:02:25 PROCLAMATION RE: RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS NATIONAL CITIES, 09:02:29 TOWNS, AND VILLAGES MONTH PER THE REQUEST OF MAYOR ALPERT. 09:02:33 PLEASE ADD UNDER NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 12.2, 09:02:39 DISCUSSION RE REQUEST TO FLY THE LGBTQ+ PRIDE FLAG AT CITY 09:02:46 HALL FROM JUNE 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, FOLLOWING 09:02:51 LAST YEAR'S APPROVAL TO DISPLAY THE FLAG FROM JUNE 1 TO JUNE 09:02:55 7, 2023, PER THE REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER TRICE. 09:02:58 MAYOR, I JUST WANT TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ALSO ITEM 09:03:01 NUMBER 10.2, THE LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING, UNDER THE 09:03:05 ACTUAL PUBLIC HEARING, WE WILL ANNOUNCE A DATE CERTAIN, BUT 09:03:11 THEY HAVE ASKED FOR A CONTINUANCE. 09:03:13 WE'LL MAKE THAT ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC HEARING. 09:03:26 >>Mayor Alpert: THANK YOU SO MUCH. 09:03:27 IF I CAN GET A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:03:31 SCHEDULE. 09:03:32 >>Erik Arroyo: SO MOVED. 09:03:32 >>Kyle Battie: SECOND. 09:03:34 >>Mayor Alpert: COMMISSIONER ARROYO MOVED TO APPROVE THE 09:03:37 PROPOSED AGENDA SCHEDULE. 09:03:40 COMMISSIONER BATTIE SECONDED. 09:03:42 IF YOU'LL VOTE, COMMISSIONERS. 09:03:45 IS THAT YOUR VOTE? 09:03:53 ALL RIGHT. 09:03:53 IT PASSES UNANIMOUSLY. 09:03:54 IF THE COMMISSIONERS WILL JOIN ME OUT FRONT, WE HAVE A FEW 09:03:59 PRESENTATIONS TODAY. 09:04:00 ALL RIGHT. 09:04:28 OUR FIRST PRESENTATION IS FOR D-DAY COMMEMORATION DAY. 09:04:33 IS THERE ANYBODY HERE TO ACCEPT THAT? 09:04:37 OKAY. 09:04:41 COME ON UP AND STAND RIGHT THERE. 09:04:44 THANK YOU. 09:04:45 WHEREAS, JUNE 6, 1944, KNOWN AS D-DAY, BEGAN THE INVASION 09:04:55 THAT TURNED THE TIDE OF WORLD WAR II WHERE THOUSANDS LOST 09:05:00 THEIR LIVES IN THIS HEROIC ACTION TO SECURE FREEDOM FOR THE 09:05:03 WORLD; AND WHEREAS, THE CHORAL ARTISTS OF SARASOTA HAVE BEEN 09:05:08 INVITED BY THE ARMED FORCES MONUMENTS COMMISSION TO PERFORM 09:05:12 AT THE 80th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIONS OF D-DAY ON JUNE 6, 09:05:16 2024, AT THE AMERICAN CEMETERIES IN NORMANDY AND BRITTANY IN 09:05:23 FRANCE; AND WHEREAS, COSMO UTTERO, A MEMBER OF THE 175th 09:05:29 REGIMENT, 29th DIVISION, WILL ATTEND THE COMMEMORATION IN 09:05:33 NORMANDY; AND WHEREAS CHORAL ARTISTS WILL PERFORM THE MUSIC 09:05:39 PREPARED FOR THE D-DAY COMMEMORATIONS IN CONCERT ON MAY 26, 09:05:43 2024, AT THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE TO PROMOTE LOCAL 09:05:46 RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF THIS PIVOTAL EVENT IN WORLD 09:05:49 HISTORY. 09:05:50 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA, 09:05:53 FLORIDA, AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY, 09:05:57 TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN RECOGNIZING MAY 26, 2024, AS D-DAY 09:06:06 COMMEMORATION DAY, A DAY OF SPECIAL IMPORTANCE AND WORTHY OF 09:06:10 RECOGNITION OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA. 09:06:14 IF YOU ALL WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOURSELVES AND SAY 09:06:16 SOMETHING. 09:06:22 >> THANK YOU SO MUCH. 09:06:23 MY NAME IS DANIELLE LA SENNA. 09:06:26 I AM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHORAL ARTISTS OF 09:06:28 SARASOTA. 09:06:29 AND THIS IS -- 09:06:30 >> I'M JOSEPH HOLT, THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE CHORAL 09:06:33 ARTISTS OF SARASOTA. 09:06:35 IT IS SUCH AN HONOR TO ACCEPT THIS PROCLAMATION FROM THE 09:06:39 CITY AND IT'S REALLY A POIGNANT HONOR FOR US TO PARTICIPATE 09:06:44 IN THESE CEREMONIES IN FRANCE COMMEMORATING THE 80th 09:06:48 ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY. 09:06:51 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:07:08 >>Mayor Alpert: THIS IS A REALLY GOOD ONE.

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:07:43 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2024, CIERA COLEMAN. 09:07:50 IF YOU WANT TO COME DOWN. 09:07:51 CIERA IS THE COORDINATOR FOR MARKETING AND OUTREACH AND 09:07:58 GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. 09:08:01 TODAY WE PROUDLY RECOGNIZE CIERA COLEMAN AS THE EMPLOYEE OF 09:08:05 THE MONTH FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AS THE MARKETING 09:08:08 AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 09:08:11 DEPARTMENT. 09:08:12 CIERA HAS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 09:08:15 AND JOINED THE CITY IN 2021. 09:08:18 CIERA CONSISTENTLY DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL WORK, BUT WHAT MAKES 09:08:22 HER SHINE IS HER COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT. 09:08:25 THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR NOMINATED CIERA FOR THIS 09:08:29 RECOGNITION AND WRITES, "I HIGHLY VALUE HER ASSISTANCE IN 09:08:32 EVERYTHING FROM IMPROVING THE OVERALL APPEARANCE OF ADA 09:08:35 DOCUMENTS TO CREATING MARKETING MATERIALS WITH GRAPHIC 09:08:40 DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA 09:08:43 AND LOW VISION. 09:08:44 HER WORK HAS DIRECTLY HELPED OUR CITIZENS, DEMONSTRATING HER 09:08:50 COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY." 09:08:51 CIERA'S VERSATILITY AND COMMITMENT TO THE CITY ARE FURTHER 09:08:56 DEMONSTRATED THROUGH HER ROLE ON THE CITY'S EMPLOYEE 09:08:59 APPRECIATION COMMITTEE. 09:09:01 HER COLLEAGUES ADMIRE HER CHEERFUL DEMEANOR AND READINESS TO 09:09:06 ASSIST WITH COMMITTEE PROJECTS. 09:09:07 AS A SKILLED GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SHE CREATES EFFECTIVE 09:09:10 MARKETING MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEE EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERS HER 09:09:15 TIME DURING THEM. 09:09:15 THE COMMITTEE CAN ALWAYS RELY ON CIERA TO GO ABOVE AND 09:09:19 BEYOND, HELPING SET UP EVENTS AND TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS TO 09:09:22 DOCUMENT THEM. 09:09:23 THE COMMITTEE IS PROUD TO HAVE HER ON THE TEAM. 09:09:26 CIERA SERVICE IS MARKED BY EXCELLENCE AND PRIDE, TRULY 09:09:30 EMBODYING THE CITY OF SARASOTA'S VALUES OF INTEGRITY, 09:09:35 ACCOUNTABILITY, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT. 09:09:40 CONGRATULATIONS TO CIERA FOR THIS WELL-DESERVED HONOR. 09:09:43 I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. 09:09:44 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:09:55 >> THANK YOU SO MUCH. 09:09:55 IT'S TRULY AN HONOR TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THIS COMMISSION AND 09:09:59 BY MY PEERS AND ESPECIALLY FOR ACCESSIBILITY. 09:10:02 MY EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF OUR MATERIALS, 09:10:05 OUR DESIGNS, OUR OUTREACH. 09:10:07 TO BE HONEST, I WAS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR MORE THAN A 09:10:10 DECADE BEFORE COMING TO WORK HERE. 09:10:12 I REALLY DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSIBILITY 09:10:14 AND DESIGN UNTIL I CAME TO WORK HERE. 09:10:17 ON THAT NOTE, I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SHOUT-OUT TO OUR 09:10:20 ACCESSIBILITY COORDINATOR, JAKE BROWN. 09:10:21 I REALLY APPRECIATE HIS NOMINATION AND HE'S BEEN A GREAT 09:10:26 TEAMMATE AND WE'VE BEEN NAVIGATING THESE BEST PRACTICES

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:10:31 TOGETHER AND HOW WE CAN BEST IMPLEMENT THEM IN THE CITY AND 09:10:34 ALSO THE EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION COMMITTEE. 09:10:36 I HAVE TO SAY THAT'S ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY JOB HERE. 09:10:39 WE HAVE SO MANY JUST AMAZING, HARDWORKING, INTERESTING, AND 09:10:43 JUST REALLY COOL EMPLOYEES HERE. 09:10:45 I LOVE GETTING TO KNOW THEM AND GETTING TO APPRECIATE THEM 09:10:48 AND ELEVATE THEM. 09:10:49 I JUST WANT TO GIVE A QUICK SHOUT-OUT TO MY KIDS. 09:10:52 CALVIN AND JUNIE, I WOULD NOT LET THEM SKIP SCHOOL TODAY, 09:10:56 EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL. 09:10:58 THEY GUIDE ME IN EVERYTHING I DO. 09:11:01 ESPECIALLY I HOPE HE DOESN'T MIND ME SAYING THIS, MY SON 09:11:05 EXPERIENCES COLOR BLINDNESS. 09:11:07 SO I THINK ABOUT HIM PRETTY MUCH IN EVERYTHING I DO NOW. 09:11:10 IT'S AMAZING TO ME THAT THERE ARE SMALL THINGS THAT I CAN DO 09:11:13 THAT MAKE THINGS EASIER FOR HIM AND PEOPLE LIKE HIM. 09:11:20 THAT JUST MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. 09:11:21 THANK YOU. 09:11:21 I REALLY, REALLY APPRECIATE THIS RECOGNITION AND EVERYTHING 09:11:23 THAT THE CITY DOES HONESTLY TO PRIORITIZE ACCESSIBILITY. 09:11:30 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:11:32 >> REALLY QUICK. 09:11:33 I'LL SAY CONGRATULATIONS CIERA. 09:11:35 I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH CIERA ABOUT A YEAR AND A 09:11:37 HALF NOW. 09:11:38 CAN I HONESTLY SAY I HAVE NOT MET VERY MANY EMPLOYEES WHO 09:11:42 CARE ABOUT THE CITY. 09:11:43 BORN AND RAISED HERE, EVERYTHING SHE DOES SHE DOES WITH THE 09:11:46 EYE OF THE CITY AND THE RESIDENTS AND WE'RE PROUD OF THAT. 09:11:49 CIERA, THANK YOU SO MUCH. 09:11:50 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:11:58 >>Mayor Alpert: ONE MORE. 09:12:28 OH, TWO MORE. 09:12:37 AND WE HAVE OUR TEAM OF THE MONTH. 09:12:47 NICK DAZIO AND ARTHUR MUGAN. 09:12:49 GOOD MORNING. 09:13:02 TODAY WE PROUDLY HONOR NICK DAZIO AND ARTHUR MUGAN FROM THE 09:13:06 CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK'S OFFICE AS THE CITY OF SARASOTA'S 09:13:09 TEAM OF THE MONTH. 09:13:10 NICK JOINED THE CITY IN 2016 AS THE MANAGER OF CITY RECORDS 09:13:16 AND ARTHUR JOINED THE CITY IN 2018 AS A COMMISSION REPORTER 09:13:21 AND HAS SERVED AS A PUBLIC RECORDS COORDINATOR SINCE 2020. 09:13:24 BOTH HOLD BACHELOR'S DEGREES AND ARE CERTIFIED RECORDS 09:13:28 MANAGERS THROUGH THE ICRM. 09:13:30 THIS RECOGNITION COMES FROM A COLLEAGUE AND IS SUPPORTED BY 09:13:34 THEIR DEPARTMENT. 09:13:35 THE NOMINATION READS, "NICK AND ARTHUR DO A FANTASTIC JOB. 09:13:40 I'VE HEARD SO MANY POSITIVE COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND CITIZENS 09:13:43 ALIKE. 09:13:44 IT'S ALWAYS REWARDING TO HEAR CITIZENS RECOGNIZE THE PRIDE 09:13:47 THAT THIS TEAM TAKES IN THEIR WORK. 09:13:53 THEY'RE PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COURTEOUS, FAST, AND

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:13:56 EXCEPTIONAL FRONT LINE CITY EMPLOYEES. 09:13:59 DURING RECORDS INFORMATION MONTH, NICK AND ARTHUR PUT ON 09:14:03 MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS. 09:14:04 THEY WERE NOT ONLY EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, BUT IT WAS ALSO 09:14:08 CLEAR HOW MUCH EFFORT THEY PUT INTO THE PRESENTATIONS TO 09:14:11 MAKE THEM FUN AND COMPELLING. 09:14:13 WHEN ONE THINKS OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION, ONE DOES 09:14:18 NOT IMAGINE THERE WILL BE MUCH FUN AND ABSOLUTELY NO 09:14:21 LAUGHING. 09:14:24 THERE WERE FUN THEMES, QUIZZES AND PRIZES, AND IT ALL ADDED 09:14:28 UP TO BRILLIANT PRESENTATIONS THAT GOT THEIR MESSAGE ACROSS. 09:14:31 THEIR JOBS ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO THE CITY BUT OFTEN 09:14:36 GO UNNOTICED." 09:14:38 THE CITY OF SARASOTA IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE SUCH OUTSTANDING 09:14:44 EMPLOYEES WHO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR WORK AND GO ABOVE AND 09:14:46 BEYOND TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR COLLEAGUES AND 09:14:49 CITIZENS. 09:14:49 THIS TEAM EMBODIES THE CITY'S VALUES OF INTEGRITY, 09:14:53 ACCOUNTABILITY, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT. 09:14:54 CONGRATULATIONS TO NICK DAZIO AND ARTHUR MUGAN FOR THEIR 09:14:59 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY. 09:15:04 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:15:09 >> I DID WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT AND THANK ARTHUR. 09:15:13 WITHOUT HIM WE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO THIS AND MAKE 09:15:17 IT AS FUN. 09:15:17 HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET DRESSED UP IN COSTUMES AND GIVE 09:15:20 PRESENTATIONS, RIGHT? 09:15:22 SHAYLA, LORI, THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR ENDLESS SUPPORT. 09:15:26 OBVIOUSLY YOUR PROGRESSIVE THINKING IN THE FIELD OF RECORDS 09:15:29 MANAGEMENT. 09:15:30 WE DEFINITELY APPRECIATE THAT. 09:15:31 OF COURSE, EVERYBODY WHO ATTENDED. 09:15:33 WE THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP AND HOPEFULLY YOU LEARN 09:15:36 SOMETHING. 09:15:36 WE REALLY TRY. 09:15:37 WE TRY TO MAKE IT FUN. 09:15:39 WE DON'T WANT YOU TO GO TO SLEEP IN THE SESSIONS ESPECIALLY 09:15:44 WHEN WE TALK ABOUT PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, OF COURSE. 09:15:46 BUT IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE 09:15:49 EVERYBODY UNDERSTANDS THAT. 09:15:50 WE PLAN ON PUTTING THIS EVENT ON EVERY APRIL EVERY YEAR 09:15:53 GOING FORWARD AND HOPEFULLY MAKING IT FUN FOR EVERYONE. 09:15:55 THANK YOU. 09:15:58 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:16:04 >>Shayla Griggs: YOU GUYS KNOW I DON'T SAY MUCH. 09:16:08 I WANT TO SAY TO NICK AND ARTHUR HOW MUCH -- I DON'T THINK 09:16:11 PEOPLE REALIZE HOW MANY RECORDS THEY DO. 09:16:13 I DON'T THINK PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE JOB THAT THEY DO. 09:16:17 I CAN CONFIDENTLY SAY WE HAVE THE BEST RECORDS DEPARTMENT IN 09:16:21 OUR REGION. 09:16:22 I SAY THAT HANDS DOWN BECAUSE I HEAR FROM OTHER 09:16:25 MUNICIPALITIES OF HOW WELL WE DO AND THEY WANT TO DO IT LIKE

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:16:28 US. 09:16:28 IT IS A TESTAMENT TO THE JOB THAT THEY DO AND ALSO INCLUDING 09:16:33 LIZ AS WELL. 09:16:34 I JUST WANT TO SAY I CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU ALL. 09:16:37 I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK YOU DO. 09:16:39 THANK YOU. 09:16:40 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:16:47 >>Mayor Alpert: OKAY. 09:17:35 FINALLY, THERE'S NOBODY TO ACCEPT THIS PROCLAMATION, BUT I'M 09:17:44 GOING TO ASK THE CITY MANAGER. 09:17:46 THIS IS NATIONAL CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES MONTH. 09:17:50 IF YOU WANT TO COME UP AND ACCEPT THIS. 09:17:53 WHEREAS, FOUNDED IN 1924 IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THE NATIONAL 09:18:03 LEAGUE OF CITIES EMERGED FROM STATE MUNICIPAL LEAGUES 09:18:08 SEEKING COORDINATION AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATION AMIDST 09:18:11 RAPID URBAN EXPANSION; AND WHEREAS, THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF 09:18:13 CITIES, REPRESENTING OVER 19,000 MUNICIPALITIES, STANDS AS 09:18:18 THE OLDEST AND LARGEST NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION ADVOCATING 09:18:22 FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS NATIONWIDE; AND WHEREAS, COLLABORATING 09:18:26 WITH 49 STATE MUNICIPAL LEAGUES, THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF 09:18:29 CITIES DRIVES LOCAL LEADERSHIP, FOSTERS INNOVATION, AND 09:18:33 SHAPES FEDERAL POLICIES IMPACTING MUNICIPALITIES; AND 09:18:37 WHEREAS, SERVING AS THE VOICE OF MUNICIPALITIES IN 09:18:39 WASHINGTON, D.C., THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES HAS 09:18:43 SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS AND 09:18:48 EDUCATED POLICY MAKERS ON LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REALITIES. 09:18:52 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA, 09:18:56 FLORIDA, AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY, 09:18:59 TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS "NATIONAL 09:19:04 CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES MONTH." 09:19:07 A MONTH OF SPECIAL IMPORTANCE AND WORTHY OF THE RECOGNITION 09:19:10 OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA. 09:19:12 MR. BROWN. 09:19:20 >>Marlon Brown: THANK YOU, MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS. 09:19:22 OBVIOUSLY, BEING A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 09:19:25 BRINGS A LOT OF VALUE TO THE CITY OF SARASOTA. 09:19:27 I KNOW MANY OF YOU HAVE GONE UP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. TO 09:19:30 ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND BROUGHT A LOT OF MONEY TO 09:19:34 THE CITY OF SARASOTA. 09:19:35 AGAIN, WITHOUT YOUR ADVOCACY, WITHOUT A NATIONAL LEAGUE OF 09:19:37 CITIES BEING A CONDUIT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WE WOULD 09:19:41 NOT BE THE CITY THAT WE ARE TODAY. 09:19:42 SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH, COMMISSIONERS, POSED TO OF YOU WHO 09:19:44 GO UP TO D.C. TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE AND TO 09:19:49 BRING BACK A LOT OF THE DOLLARS TO THE CITY OF SARASOTA FOR 09:19:52 THE VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ALIKE. 09:19:56 THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 09:19:56 >>Mayor Alpert: REALLY GOOD. 09:19:58 SPUR OF THE MOMENT. 09:19:58 THAT WAS GREAT. 09:19:59 PERFECT. 09:20:00 THANK YOU.

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:20:00 [ APPLAUSE ] 09:20:00 WELL, IF THE COMMISSIONERS COME UP, IT'S OKAY. 09:20:07 WE CAN GET A PHOTO. 09:20:12 THANK YOU, COMMISSIONERS. 09:20:32 >>Mayor Alpert: THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS BEYOND 09:20:58 WHAT WE JUST DID. 09:20:59 CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS. 09:21:02 WE READ THE PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT EARLIER. 09:21:08 I ALSO WANTED TO MENTION IF YOU HAVEN'T TURNED OFF YOUR CELL 09:21:11 PHONE OR PUT IT ON SILENT, PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO THAT. 09:21:16 I'LL CALL FIVE AT A TIME. 09:21:18 I THINK ENOUGH OF YOU HAVE DONE THIS THAT YOU KNOW YOU HAVE 09:21:22 THREE MINUTES. 09:21:24 JOSE FERNANDEZ. 09:21:25 C. O'CONNOR. 09:21:31 WENDY O'NEILL. 09:21:35 DAVID RAYNER. 09:21:39 JANE CONRAD. 09:21:45 ALSO, REMEMBER WHEN YOU START, SAY YOUR NAME AND WHETHER YOU 09:21:50 ARE A CITY RESIDENT. 09:21:51 JOSE FERNANDEZ. 09:21:54 >> GOOD MORNING. 09:21:55 MY NAME IS JOSE FERNANDEZ. 09:21:56 I AM A RESIDENT OF SARASOTA. 09:21:59 ON THE 6th I SHARED A PRO FORMA CAPITAL PLAN FOR THE 09:22:04 PROPOSED WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT. 09:22:05 IT SHOWED NOT ONLY SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES FOR THE LIFE OF THE 09:22:08 PROJECT BUT A SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS RESULTED IN THE SAME 09:22:12 ANSWER. 09:22:12 I WAS HOPING FOR SOME OF YOU TO TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY INTO 09:22:16 QUESTION WHY WE WERE PROCEEDING BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT DID 09:22:18 NOT HAPPEN. 09:22:19 I DIDN'T FOCUS ON THE WHY OF THE PROJECT OR THE MANY 09:22:22 UNANSWERED QUESTIONS, BUT I'LL DO SO NOW. 09:22:24 THE STATED OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT WAS TO CREATE WORKFORCE 09:22:28 HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 INDIVIDUALS OFF OF MAIN 09:22:32 STREET. 09:22:32 WHY? 09:22:33 IS THERE A SHORTAGE OF NURSES, FIREMEN, ET CETERA ON MAIN 09:22:37 STREET OR IS THIS AN ATTEMPT AT SOCIAL ENGINEERING? 09:22:40 192 APARTMENTS WILL NOT SOLVE THE SO-CALLED WORKFORCE 09:22:43 HOUSING CRISIS. 09:22:44 HOW CAN YOU ACCEPT THESE MASSIVE LOSSES? 09:22:47 HOW WILL YOU JUSTIFY THE TAXPAYERS SUBSIDIZING THE RENT OF 09:22:51 PEOPLE WHO MAKE MORE MONEY THAN 50% OF THOSE PROVIDING THE 09:22:55 SUBSIDY? 09:22:55 THERE ARE MORE TROUBLESOME QUESTIONS. 09:22:58 WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? 09:22:59 MUST TENANTS WORK DOWNTOWN OR EVEN IN THE CITY? 09:23:04 IF THE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO CAN'T LIVE IN SARASOTA, IS 09:23:08 THIS ONLY FOR NEW RESIDENTS? 09:23:10 WHAT IS A SERVICE PROVIDER?

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:23:12 HOW WILL THIS BE ADMINISTERED AND WHAT COST? 09:23:16 WHAT HAPPENS TO A TENANT WHOSE CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE, FOR 09:23:19 EXAMPLE, A RAISE, A PROMOTION, A CHANGE OF JOB, ET CETERA? 09:23:22 WHAT ABOUT UNMARRIED COUPLES WITH ONLY ONE NAME ON THE 09:23:27 LEASE? 09:23:27 THIS LIST IS ENDLESS. 09:23:29 IT IS COMPLICATED AND IT'S REAL. 09:23:31 IT MUST BE ADDRESSED SOONER, NOT LATER. 09:23:33 EACH OF THE TEN STEPS REQUIRES RESOURCES, MONEY OR BOTH, YET 09:23:37 WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER CLARITY. 09:23:40 EVEN MORE WORRISOME, THERE IS NO OFF-RAMP WHERE THIS EFFORT 09:23:43 CAN BE STOPPED. 09:23:44 THESE STEPS ASSUME A PROJECT IS ALREADY APPROVED. 09:23:48 THE QUESTION YOU NEED TO ANSWER IS, HOW MUCH TAXPAYER MONEY 09:23:51 ARE YOU WILLING TO LOSE? 09:23:53 IF THE ANSWER IS MORE THAN ZERO, WE HAVE A PROBLEM. 09:23:55 THIS PROJECT IS A TERRIBLE FINANCIAL DECISION TO A LESS THAN 09:24:03 CONVINCING PROBLEM STATEMENT. 09:24:04 TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES OF 60 TO OVER $100 MILLION ARE REQUIRED 09:24:08 AND THERE IS NO REASONABLE EXPECTATION THAT THIS PROJECT CAN 09:24:12 EVER BREAK EVEN. 09:24:14 THE QUESTION YOU'RE TRYING TO ANSWER WITH THE TEN STEPS WILL 09:24:16 NOT CHANGE WHAT IS ALREADY OBVIOUS. 09:24:18 THIS PROJECT IS A FINANCIAL DISASTER AND MAY NOT EVEN BE 09:24:22 LEGAL. 09:24:22 RATHER THAN TEN STEPS, WE SHOULD PURSUE THREE SIMULTANEOUS 09:24:28 STEPS. 09:24:29 DEMAND A FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FORECAST WITH A HARD 09:24:34 FINANCIAL GOAL. 09:24:34 IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE CITY DO ONE AND THAT THE CITY 09:24:38 MANAGER BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR NOT JUST CREATING BUT IF 09:24:41 APPROVED, ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS PERFORMANCE. 09:24:43 GET A LEGAL OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS TO THE 09:24:46 LEGALITY OF THE CITY EXECUTING A PROJECT LIKE THIS AND HOW 09:24:49 DISCRIMINATING YOU CAN BE ON TENANT SELECTION AND RETENTION. 09:24:52 FINALLY, SETTING MAXIMUM BUDGET, HOW MUCH YOU CAN SPEND 09:24:55 BEFORE YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER. 09:24:57 YOU ALREADY SPENT $7.5 MILLION. 09:25:00 THAT'S ENOUGH. 09:25:01 THANK YOU. 09:25:04 >>Mayor Alpert: THANK YOU, JOSE. 09:25:06 C. O'CONNOR. 09:25:07 >> MYSELF. 09:25:08 THANK YOU. 09:25:08 THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SPEAK TODAY. 09:25:12 MY NAME IS CELINE O'CONNOR. 09:25:14 I AM A FULL-TIME RESIDENT LIVING ON LIDO KEY. 09:25:16 MY FOCUS TODAY IS TED SPERLING PARK WITH AN ADDRESS OF 2201 09:25:21 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE. 09:25:23 I BEGIN BY THANKING THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND YOU, 09:25:28 THE CITY COMMISSIONERS, FOR AGREEING TERMS WITH THE COUNTY. 09:25:31 OFFICERS HAVE BEEN A HUGE SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS UNDER SIEGE

file:///C/Users/JJohnson/Desktop/24-05-20-Commission.txt[5/23/2024 9:05:44 AM] 09:25:33 FROM UNRULY, UNWANTED, AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES HAPPENING AT 09:25:37 ALL HOURS AROUND THE PARK. 09:25:39 ILLEGAL EVENTS, NAMELY GROUPS FROM ORLANDO AND TAMPA, WITH 09:25:42 PRIOR SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING ARE BLATANTLY BREAKING EVERY 09:25:46 CODE IN THE BOOK. 09:25:47 YOUR AGREEMENT REGARDING POLICE ENTRY IS A MUCH-NEEDED STEP 09:25:51 BUT SADLY NOT ENOUGH. 09:25:52 THE COUNTY STILL HAS NOT TAKEN ANY MEANINGFUL ACTION TO 09:25:57 ENFORCE THEIR OWN CODES. 09:25:59 IN MY OPINION, IT HAS OFF-LOADED RESPONSIBILITY TO THE 09:26:02 SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT. 09:26:03 AFTER RECENT CAMPAIGN THIS PAST WEEKEND, THE COUNTY FINALLY 09:26:09 HIRED SECURITY FIRM TO BE PRESENT ALL DAY SATURDAY AND FUND. 09:26:13 IT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. 09:26:14 IT ONLY STRENGTHENS RESIDENTS LONG SOUGHT-AFTER REQUEST FOR 09:26:20 A PARK RANGER PRESENCE EVERY WEEKEND. 09:26:23 TWO SEPARATE POLICE REPORTS FROM JUST A WEEK AGO DOCUMENT 09:26:27 PHYSICAL FIGHTS BREAKING OUT WITH ARRESTS BEING MADE. 09:26:30 VEHICLES WITH BLACKENED WINDOWS COME AND GO AT ALL HOURS OF 09:26:34 THE PARK. 09:26:35 I AM TOLD AN ARREST WAS RECENTLY MADE WITH A FELON WHO HAD A 09:26:39 GUN AT THE PARK. 09:26:41 TED SPERLING PARK -- TED SPERLING WAS A FORMER SARASOTA CITY 09:26:45 COMMISSIONER. 09:26:46 HE WOULD BE HORRIFIED AT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THAT PARK. 09:26:49 A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION IN THE PARK REMAINS THAT IS OPEN TILL 09:26:53 10 P.M. 09:26:54 ALL OTHER COUNTY PARKS DESIGNATED NATURE RESERVES CLOSE AT 09:27:01 SUNSET. 09:27:02 COUNTY PARK AND REC DEPARTMENT ARE UNABLE TO ENFORCE THE 09:27:05 RULES THAT CAUSE THE MOST DISTURBANCE. 09:27:06 WE FACE WEEKEND AFTER WEEKEND OF TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND 09:27:11 MIND-BOGGLING LACK OF ACTION BY THE COUNTY. 09:27:14 THIS IS A UNIQUE SITUATION WITH A COUNTY PARK WITHIN CITY 09:27:18 LIMITS. 09:27:18 THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM BOTH 09:27:21 CITY AND COUNTY COMMISSIONER LEVEL THAT A PARK RANGER IS 09:27:26 NEEDED. 09:27:27 THIS PARK NEEDS TO CLOSE AT SUNSET. 09:27:29 PLEASE WORK WITH THE COUNTY AND MAKE IT HAPPEN BY WRITING 09:27:34 FORMALLY TO REQUEST A PARK RANGER AND CLOSURE AT SUNSET LIKE 09:27:38 OTHER NATURE RESERVES. 09:27:39 THANK YOU. 09:27:40 >>Mayor Alpert: THANK YOU. 09:27:41 WENDY O'NEILL. 09:27:42 >> THAT'S ME. 09:27:43 I'M WENDY O'NEAL. 09:27:45 I'M ALSO A CITY RESIDENT LIKE CELINE. 09:27:47 I WOULD LIKE TO ENDORSE EVERYTHING CELINE SAID. 09:27:50 I'LL SPEAK VERY BRIEFLY JUST TO SAY THAT THE SECURITY 09:27:53 SITUATION IS HORRIBLE. 09:27:54 THIS IS A GEM FOR THE CITY AND TH