City Commission - 13 Jan 2026

City Commission - 13 Jan 2026. Location: City Hall - Commission Chambers. Time: 05:30 PM. Agenda: City Commission - 13 Jan 2026 - Agenda - Html Meeting of the City Commission Agenda - Regular Session City Hall - Commission Chambers Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM PROUD Heritage | PROMISING Future CITY COMMISSION Scott Black, Mayor Normita L. Woodard, Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Church, Commissioner Ann E. Cosentino, Commissioner James D. Shive, Commissioner CITY OFFICIALS Marieke vanErven, City Manager Angelia Guy, City Clerk Patrick Brackins, City Attorney Peter Altman, Finance Officer Page A. MEETING PROCEDURES The City Commission will be meeting in person. As an alternate option, the public may attend virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only; no public comments will be taken virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting by computer or smart device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82137622594?pwd=rQynELjY7K2FQzbjc8qbfMvDaTcFnG.1 To join by phone, dial: 1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 821 3762 2594 Passcode: 402217 Public Comment: If you are present in the Commission Chambers, you will be limited to three minutes to make your comments as is the usual rule of procedure for City Commission meetings, except for matters heard in a quasi-judicial capacity. Public comments will not be taken virtually. Submission of Presentations: For security purposes, the City cannot accept jump drives or other USB devices. Please contact the City Clerk for more information. B. CALL TO ORDER B.1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B.2. Roll Call B.3. Disclosure of any known conflicts of interest regarding an agenda item. B.4. Changes or Modification to the Agenda C. PRESENTATIONS C.1. Ms. Louise White Proclamation Celebrating her 100th Birthday LOUISE WHITE 100th Birthday 10 C.2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation 2026 MLK DAY 2026 Mission Possible 2 11 C.3. Human Trafficking Month 2026 HUMAN TRAFFICKING MONTH 2026 12 C.4. Pasco County Director of Disaster Recovery Services CBDG Presentation Pasco County CBDG Presentation 13 - 30 D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. CONSENT AGENDA E.1. 12-09-2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes 12-09-2025 City Commission Meeting 31 - 39 E.2. 12-18-2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes 12-18-2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes 40 - 42 E.3. Reappoint Officer Emery to the Police Pension Board Agenda Memo - Reappoint Officer Emery to the Police Pension Board - Html Notice_to_City_re_Council_appointed_seat_Police_Emery 43 - 44 E.4. Reappoint Mr. David West to the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board Agenda Memo - Reappoint Mr. David West to the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board - Html 2025-12-26_Notice_to_City_re_Council_appointed_seat_Police_David_West 45 - 46 E.5. Reappoint Mr. John Evenhouse to the Fire Pension Board Agenda Memo - Reappoint Mr. John Evenhouse to the Fire Pension Board - Html Notice_to_City_re_Council_appointed_seat_Fire_Pension 47 - 48 E.6. Reappoint Member to the Pasco County Library Advisory Board (LAB) Agenda Memo - Reappoint Member to the Pasco County Library Advisory Board (LAB) - Html 49 E.7. Agreement 2026-04 - Pasco County Interlocal Agreement Solid Waste Services Agenda Memo - Agreement 2026-04 - Pasco County Interlocal Agreement Solid Waste Services - Html Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement Chapter 87 Florida Law 50 - 77 E.8. Bid Award - Pond Avenue Stormwater Ponds Agenda Memo - Bid Award - Pond Avenue Stormwater Ponds - Html Pond Avenue - Stormwater Pond Bid Bid Summary RFQ NUMBER 2603-SW (Gulf American Construction) Signed Pond Avenue Pond Project 78 - 134 E.9. Bid Award for Stormwater Pump Station Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Project (RFQ No. 2604-SW) Agenda Memo - Bid Award for Stormwater Pump Station Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Project (RFQ No. 2604-SW) - Html Stormwater Pump Station Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Project - Bid Updated Apollo Construction Bid Summary - Cojen Pumps RCM - RFP No 2604-SW 135 - 252 E.10. Agreement 2026-05 - Land Appraisal and Acquisition Services Agenda Memo - Agreement 2026-05 - Land Appraisal and Acquisition Services - Html Barfield Piggyback Agreement 2026-01-08 with exhibits (2) 253 - 413 F. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY) G. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES G.1. Hidden Hills - Annexation Petition ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY ±79.38 ACRES INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH LANDS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve the proposed voluntary annexation and approve on first reading Ordinance 2025-16. Agenda Memo - Hidden Hills - Annexation Petition ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-16 - Html Ordinance 2025-16 - Annexation - Hidden Hills Attachment B - Application Hidden Hills Attachment C - Affidavit of Publishing 414 - 516 G.2. Hidden Hills - Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR A LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY ±79.38 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 52, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM PASCO COUNTY’S AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (RES-3) AND (RES-6) DESIGNATION TO DADE CITY’S MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - Hidden Hills - Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-17 - Html Attachment A - Staff Analysis Attachment B - Ordinance 2025-17 - FLUM Amendment - Hidden Hills Attachment C - Ordinance 2025-17 - FLUM Amendment - Planning Board Recommendation (1) Attachment D - Application Hidden Hills Attachment E - Affidavit of Publishing 517 - 634 G.3. Hidden Hills - Zoning Amendment ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, APPROXIMATELY ±79.38 ACRES IN SIZE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROAD 52, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM PASCO COUNTY’S AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION (AC) AND AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) DISTRICTS TO DADE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL GENERAL (RG-1) DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 166.041 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE DADE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - Hidden Hills - Zoning Amendment ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY OFF - Html Attachment A - Staff Analysis Attachment B Ordinance 2025-18 - Zoning Amendment - Hidden Hills Attachment C - Ordinance 2025-18 - Zoning Amendment - Planning Board Recommendation Attachment D - Affidavit of Publishing Attachment E - Application Hidden Hills 635 - 753 G.4. Meridian FLUM ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY ±0.79 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF MERIDIAN AVENUE AND 14TH STREET, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (R/O) DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF DAD - Html Attachment 1 - Staff Analysis Memo Attachment A – Ordinance 2025-20 Future Land Use Amendment – Meridian Avenue Attachment B - Application Meridian Ave Attachment C - Affidavit of Publishing 754 - 784 G.5. Meridian Avenue Rezone ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, APPROXIMATELY ±0.79 ACRES IN SIZE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF MERIDIAN AVENUE AND 14TH STREET, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL OFFICE (RIO) DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY - 2 (RS-2) WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 166.041 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE DADE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve on first reading Ordinance 2025-19 proposing zoning of RS-2 for the property located at the southwest corner of Meridian Avenue and 14th Street. Agenda Memo - CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE - Html Attachment 1 - Staff Analysis Memo Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-19 Zoning Amendment – Meridian Avenue Attachment B - Application Meridian Ave Attachment C - Affidavit of Publishing 785 - 817 H. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION & SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES H.1. Ordinance 2025-23 - Amendment to Section 2-524 of the City Code Regarding Appraisal Requirements and Land Acquisition Authority AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2-524, “AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE LANDS” OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CONSISTENT WITH GENERAL LAW, TO REQUIRE TWO APPRAISALS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OR REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS OF $500,000.00 OR MORE, AND TO PROVIDE THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY OR REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS OF $50,000.00 OR LESS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - Ordinance 2025-23 - Amendment to Section 2-524 of the City Code Regarding Appraisal Requirements and Land Acquisition Authority - Pdf Ordinance 2025-23 - Amending Sec. 2-524 of the City Code Regarding Appraisals Affidavit of Publishing Ordinance 2025-23 818 - 829 H.2. Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment - West Hill Estates (Legislative) ORDINANCE 2025-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR A LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY ±68.67 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ST JOE ROAD, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM PASCO COUNTY’S RESIDENTIAL (RES-3) DESIGNATION TO DADE CITY’S LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attachment 1 - West Hill Estates FLU Ordinance 2025-13 Staff Report Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-13 - FLUM Amendment - West Hill Estates Attachment B - Application - West Hill Estates Attachment C - Affidavit of Publishing 830 - 884 H.3. Zoning Amendment - West Hill Estates (Quasi-Judicial) ORDINACE 2025-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF DADE CITY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, APPROXIMATELY ±68.67 ACRES IN SIZE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ST JOE ROAD, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM PASCO COUNTY’S RESIDENTIAL 1 (R1) DISTRICT TO DADE CITY’S SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 1 (RS-1) DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 166.041 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE DADE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - Zoning Amendment - Html Attachment 1 - West Hill Estates ZA Ordinance 2025-14 Staff Report Ordinance 2025-14 - Zoning Amendment - West Hill Estates Attachment B - Application - West Hill Estates Attachment C - Affidavit of Publishing 885 - 942 H.4. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE 4 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY CREATING SECTION 4.2.2(C), CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 397.487; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Memo - BY THE CITY COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE 4 O - Html Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-21 Attachment B - Affidavit of Publishing 943 - 952 I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS J.1. 2026 Election Proclamation ELECTION PROCLAMATION 2026 953 J.2. Appoint a Member to the Firefighters' Pension Board Agenda Memo - Appoint a Member to the Firefighters' Pension Board - Html Notice_to_City_re_Council_appointed_seat_Fire_Pension 954 - 955 J.3. James Irvin Civic Center Discussion and Direction Agenda Memo - James Irvin Civic Center Discussion and Direction - Html CPH Proposal - James Irvin Civic Center 956 - 982 K. CITY ADMINISTRATION ITEMS (IF ANY) K.1. City Manager K.2. City Clerk K.3. Finance Officer K.4. City Attorney K.5. Police Chief K.6. Community & Economic Development Director K.7. Public Works Director K.8. Utilities Director L. COMMISSIONER ITEMS M. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ALREADY DISCUSSED) N. NOTED ITEMS N.1. 2026 Election Cycle - City Hall Voting Option City Hall Only voting option Sample Ballot Publications 983 - 984 N.2. Agreement 2026-02 Carr, Riggs, & Ingram Audit 75-10180000AX - A&A_Audit_Government_2025_v21_202510 - City of Dade City 985 - 1008 N.3. Agreement 2026-03 Carr, Riggs, & Ingram EXAM 75-10180000AX - City of Dade City - EXAM 218415 1009 - 1013 O. ADJOURNMENT FOOTER TEXT CHAMBER RULES: The Dade City Commission welcomes comments from the public regarding non-agenda items during the Public Comment portions of the meeting and agenda items as scheduled. Any person desiring to address the Commission shall secure the permission of the Presiding Officer to do so. Each person addressing the city commission shall do so from the podium, shall remain at the podium at all times during their remarks and shall give their name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record prior to beginning their remarks. 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Document: City Commission - 13 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Html Meeting of the City Commission Minutes - City Commission City Hall - Commission Chambers Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM PROUD Heritage | PROMISING Future Members Present Scott Black, Mayor Normita Woodard, Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Church, City Commissioner Ann Cosentino, City Commissioner James Shive, City Commissioner Staff Present Marieke vanErven, City Manager Angelia Guy, City Clerk Patrick Brackins, City Attorney Peter Altman, Finance Officer Kendon Daniels, Utilities Director William Toner, Public Works Director Catherine Ralston, Community & Economic Development Director Ann Starling, Police Chief Members Absent/Regrets A. MEETING PROCEDURES The City Commission will be meeting in person. As an alternate option, the public may attend virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only; no public comments will be taken virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting by computer or smart device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82137622594?pwd=rQynELjY7K2FQzbjc8qbfMvDaTcFnG.1 To join by phone, dial: 1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 821 3762 2594 Passcode: 402217 Public Comment: If you are present in the Commission Chambers, you will be limited to three minutes to make your comments as is the usual rule of procedure for City Commission meetings, except for matters heard in a quasi-judicial capacity. Public comments will not be taken virtually. Submission of Presentations: For security purposes, the City cannot accept jump drives or other USB devices. Please contact the City Clerk for more information. B. CALL TO ORDER 5:53 P.M. B.1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance The invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given at the CRA meeting. B.2. Roll Call All members were seated and present. B.3. Disclosure of any known conflicts of interest regarding an agenda item. None. B.4. Changes or Modification to the Agenda None. C. PRESENTATIONS C.1. Ms. Louise White Proclamation Celebrating her 100th Birthday The proclamation was read by City Clerk Guy and presented by the entire City Commission. Mayor Black shared that he has known Ms. White for over half of her life, and it was his pleasure to present the proclamation to her. Ms. White's daughter, Ouida White, introduced several family members who were present from over four generations. Reverend Washington, from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, also shared his appreciation for Ms. White and related a story of Sarah from the Bible. Ms. White thanked the Commission and all for their recognition. C.2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation 2026 The proclamation was read by City Clerk Guy and presented by the entire City Commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Woodard shared upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events and asked for the community to come out and fill the street. C.3. Human Trafficking Month 2026 The proclamation was read by City Clerk Guy and presented by the entire City Commission. Laura Henderson, Vice Chair of the Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking, was present to accept the proclamation and shared human trafficking awareness information. C.4. Pasco County Director of Disaster Recovery Services CBDG Presentation Chuck Lane, Director of the Disaster Recovery Resources of Pasco County, reviewed a handout that was provided in the agenda packet, reviewing services provided, qualifications, and timelines. Lane shared for more information; residents could go to MyPasco.Net and select the Better Future program. Commissioner Cosentino thanked Lane and asked if services would help if a person had already rebuilt their home. Lane said any expenses residents showed or came out of their pocket are eligible for reimbursement. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS D.1. Margaret Woods at 36332 St. Joe Road, Dade City, spoke as a representative of the Dade City Garden Club. Years ago, the Garden Club dedicated and put a plaque on a bench that sat at the courthouse grounds and faced Florida Cracker Lunch on Limoges. The bench is now nowhere to be found. The Garden Club is asking for the bench to be located and placed back on the courthouse grounds in front of Lunch on Limoges. Mayor Black told Woods to also reach out to the County to see if they knew anything about the bench. Woods also addressed dark lighting for St. Joe project 2. The houses close to St. Joe Road now have floodlights that shine into her house. Woods would like someone from City staff to ask them why they have floodlights there. Mayor Black asked Woods to give her number to Community and Economic Development Director Ralston. Jo Ann Glavich at 39121 Wilds Road, Dade City, has been before the City Commission several times about her issues. From the last time she was there she had a more positive feeling about things. Glavich wanted to know where she stood and what came next for her to be removed from the City. Mayor Black asked Glavich to give her information to Director Ralston. Attorney Brackins said he was going to discuss the Crosswinds Development under his reported items during this meeting. The commission moved Brackins discussion to the end of Public Comments. Following up with Glavich's questions, Attorney Brackins reported after the Consent Agenda. Brackins asked if the Commission had any objection to the City proceeding under the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act, section 70.51, FL statutes, also called FLUEDRA. Brackins gave a brief background of the history of the project and the statute. FLUDRA permits the owner of the property to seek relief outside a jury. There were no objections from the Commission for Brackins to proceed. E. CONSENT AGENDA E.1. 12-09-2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.2. 12-18-2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.3. Reappoint Officer Emery to the Police Pension Board Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.4. Reappoint Mr. David West to the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.5. Reappoint Mr. John Evenhouse to the Fire Pension Board Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.6. Reappoint Member to the Pasco County Library Advisory Board (LAB) Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.7. Agreement 2026-04 - Pasco County Interlocal Agreement Solid Waste Services Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.8. Bid Award - Pond Avenue Stormwater Ponds Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.9. Bid Award for Stormwater Pump Station Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Project (RFQ No. 2604-SW) Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. E.10. Agreement 2026-05 - Land Appraisal and Acquisition Services Moved by City Commissioner Shive, seconded by City Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda with corrections made to item E.2 attendance list. FOR: Black, Woodard, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None CARRIED. F. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY) None. G. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES G.1. Hidden Hills - Annexation Petition ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY ±79.38 ACRES INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH LANDS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read by title only by City Clerk Guy. City Manager vanErven introduced the item and reviewed the agenda memo with the commission. Staff was asking for approval on the item. Community and Economic Development Director Ralston shared a presentation. If the City approved this annexation petition, they would move forward with the next items on the agenda for the large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and the zoning amendment. If the amendment was denied the two items would not move forward. Commissioner Cosentino asked if a specific area on the map created an enclave. Ralston said there is still a piece of County property that touches six parcels. There is a small portion that looks like an enclave. Cosentino asked Ralston who was at the Planning Board meeting for the three-to-two vote. Ralston said the Planning Board members who voted for it were Members Williams, Levings, and Kline. Board Members Stout and McKeen-Chaff voted no. Members Barker, Henley, and Simon were not present and staff did not know prior to the meeting of the absent Planning Board members. Cosentino asked about environmental studies on the land since it was a sand mine. Ralston said she believed the site is subject to DEP regulations, and the applicant could speak on that more. They do not have any extensive environmental documents that have been submitted, that would be submitted when a subdivision comes forward. Cosentino asked what it looked like changing the area from a mine to a place for housing. Ralston said it would be similar to the Abbey Glen project just to the east of this project and went into detail. Cosentino asked Ralston why they were seeing the term Development Review Committee (DRC) in the ordinances. Ralston said the language is the existing language in the Land Development Regulations (LDR). At the next meeting, the LDRs would be before the City Commission for the updates, where the DRC reference is removed. Cosentino said this was in line with what the current LDRs are. Cosentino asked how many units they were looking to put there or what the project was going to be. Ralston said they stated it was approximately 450 units, but that could change as the project moves forward. That would be subject to a full subdivision review. Commissioner Shive asked if the item presented to them was just the annexation, to which Ralston said yes. Commissioner Church asked Ralston about the current status of the mine. Ralston said it is currently operating as a mine. Church asked Ralston to discuss the City code pertaining to restrictions on mining. Ralston said under the current code, mining is a conditional use under the open space zoning district. If the site was to be annexed in, the mine could continue operation as a legal nonconforming use. Church referenced land development code 4.1.2 and 4.2.5(d). Church and Ralston had a brief discussion about the operation of a mine and land usage. Mayor Pro-Tem Woodard said in reality, new infrastructure costs frequently outpace new revenue. The City can inherit liabilities faster than assets. If capacity does not grow proportionately, service quality declines. Mayor Black found it interesting that if they didn't annex the property, the sand mine would continue. If they do, they could control it and enforce violations. Black could name three times where the City backed off and allowed the County to do it. The end product is not what the City would have done. In every situation, the City ended up assuming the properties. Black thinks it is in the City's best interest to annex the property into the City. Shive said he does not always agree with that scenario, but he agreed with the Mayor on that tonight. This project has been on the books for three years. He thinks it is in the City's best interest to take control of the project. Cosentino said in the four years she has been on the Commission; she learned that the time they get to negotiate is at the time of annexation. She does not feel comfortable with the information they have in front of them about what the project is, the condition of the land, and what it would take to build and annex it in. This stage is where they get to negotiate. Cosentino wants to see more information, an environmental study on the condition of the land, and a more developed plan of what they have to work with. Shive said this is the first reading and they have time to negotiate and go through the process. Shive asked Ralston about the development agreement and how the process plays out when plans come forward. Ralston said if the City Commission moves forward, the next piece would be the future land use, then establishing the zoning districts. Ralston went into great detail about the next steps the project would go through. At the preliminary plan, when the project comes back to the City, the City has every right to say this is not a good look for the City and negotiate with the developer. Once the preliminary plan is approved, the project moves forward with the construction plans, final map, and the plat. Approving the zoning and the future land use tonight gives them a base to figure out what the subdivision would look like. Shive asked if the environmental report would come at a later date. Ralston said that was right, they would want to have that as the development is nearing proposal because things could change. Cosentino asked Ralston to address other developments where they had environmental and traffic studies that were 10 years old. The answer to the Commission wanting new traffic studies was that the old studies were still good. Cosentino said she hears them, but when they get there, she doesn't feel like they get that power. Ralston said since she has been with the City, she has not seen that. When they review applications for completeness, they need to have current environmental documents that match the project at hand. They review the projects to make sure the environmental documents match the projects that are presented at that time. Black said it is important they do not jeopardize their ability to control what happens with the property. Woodard asked if the County already had a zoning. Ralston said yes, the site currently has a zoning and a future land use (FLU). Woodard asked Attorney Brackins if those rights could become vested and legally protected even after annexation. Brackins said they would have to provide a City zoning and a comprehensive plan at a reasonable time. Brackins pointed out that there was no pre-annexation agreement there. The issue before them is if they want the land to be annexed into the City. Woodard asked if those rights became vested and legally protected even after annexation. Brackins said no, it is now under the County for zoning and a comp plan. Once it comes under the City, it would have to go to City. It would have to have a City pre-annexation agreement agreeing to apply the same or similar. They do have to provide a comp plan. Woodard said they have not approved the other stuff to be compatible to be the same or similar because the code was not coming to them until February. Ralston said that under the County, the FLU is RES-3 and RES-6, and that is compatible with the City's LDR FLU. Attorney Shelly Johnson at 6400 Madison Street, New Port Richey, said the sand mine would continue to operate for a while before it is developed out. The mine operates under a DEP permit, which is very extensive. The area is in the City's utility area, so it will be served for potable water and sewer capacity when the plant comes online. Cosentino asked Johnson if it had been made clear to her about the City's water capacity. Johnson said they are aware. Shive thought they could work with some of the developers about capacity issues. Cosentino said they do not have any right with the developments working with each other. She doesn't want someone to sue the City over the issue. Shive said they have water capacity; they may not have capacity for sewer. Johnson said they are aware of the sewer. Sharon Thomas at 35505 County Road 52, Dade City, has been at her address for 30 years, growing up in the City. She has seen a lot of development in the town. Thomas agreed with Woodard that they don't want to inherit the area. The water is going to hit the area, and it is going to sink, it is the bottom of the bowl. It is unsafe and toxic material has been taken into the pit. The First Baptist Church across the street sold some of their land and is now going to be a two-story ACLF and a daycare center, which will bring more traffic. The reason she was late was because she couldn't get out of her driveway due to the traffic. She was always told that if she had a problem to bring a solution. She asked the commission to make the area a retention pond. Thomas agreed they need to look into the project before they decide. She doesn't want to hear about people getting cancer 10 years from now from the toxic soil their house is built on. She quoted planning board Stout's previous statements about the City's growth and not wanting to be a Wesley Chapel. Margaret Woods at 36332 St. Joe Road, Dade City, said they annexed so many parcels that are adjacent to Dade City. They do not have the infrastructure to support all the areas that have already been annexed. Woods asked if this was the sand pit in between St. Joe and 52, which someone gave her clarification on where the land was located. Woods said her issue is that they annex things and allow them to be something that it was never used for in the County. When they annex from the County, it is supposed to be a similar FLU and a similar zoning. She does not see the advantage of annexation and disagrees with annexing it into the City. Clyde Zenor at 13183 Hobbs Road, Dade City, asked what would happen to the homes on the road if they were going to annex the sand pit into the City. He dug 80% of the bottomless pit that is there. It could be a dangerous situation rolling down the hill. Pavlo Vasko at 35541 CR 52, Dade City, has lived there for 55 years. In 2011, the gun range next to him did a renovation and took contaminated dirt to the pit. The gun club business owner never got a permit for $200,000 work he did. He does not think the City needs to take responsibility by annexing the property into the City. He believes they are going to find a lot out there that is buried if they do. Mary McKnight at 36210 St. Joe Road, Dade City, said she would hate to see the City get a tiger by the tail. The place is hills and holes, and she thinks the Commission should go there and see what the project is. The City needs to have the ordinances in place before they make more decisions. St. Joe 1 had traffic, environmental studies, and geologist reports. They don't have any of that information. There was a lot of stuff going on for years that DEP does not know. McKnight thinks the Commission should tour the area. Jessica Borras at 13525 10th Street, Dade City, asked if there was a legal reason why they could not have the study done before they decided. Attorney Brackins explained the issues that were before the Commission. The legal requirements were whether it was compact and contiguous and the legislative part on whether it makes sense to bring the property into the City. Borras asked if that could be changed going forward. Brackins said voluntary petitions for annexations are governed by the statutes. Those are not the current requirements of it. The requirements are set by the legislator. The Commission wrapped up their discussion about the property and discussed several concerns that were stated. Ralston said if the Commission moved forward with the annexation, the next piece would be to set the density on the project if they approve this. Shive asked if there was contamination on the site and the City annexed this, who would be responsible for it. Brackins said there was no development agreement before them, this was straight zoning. In terms of who would be responsible would be the landowner and whoever was doing the dumping. The City would be the regulatory jurisdiction if it came into the City. Shive believes the City needs to have control to set the designation. Woodard said this annexation would bring an active mine into the City limits. It would transfer environmental infrastructure and community risk into the City without corresponding control, which is legally sound, politically defensible, and ethically responsible. Annexation should bring stability into the City and not fatality. Church asked Ralston if the City reviewed the DEP permits. Ralston said no. With that in mind, Church was uncomfortable with annexing the property without the analysis being done. Johnson said DEP is the regulatory authority over the project. Johnson said she heard the allegations, but no issues have come up. Brackins clarified that if they annexed it in, for their mine operation, they would not be required to file a conditional use permit here. It would be considered a legal non-conforming use. Brackins said they would be considered grandfathered in. Church said if someone wanted to build a mine in Dade City, every factor would be considered. What they were talking about is them having a mine in the City and not considering the factors. Shive asked how much longer they planned on mining the property. J. Pashley at Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, said he has had the property for over 20 years. They have been mining it and never had any ambitions to build housing on it. They have never taken it down into the water table for a lake. There are a couple of areas that would be a pond. They designed a development plan around th