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Approval of the Minutes

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Ahearn-Kochyes
Arroyoyes
Battieyes
Triceyes
passed

Approve Proposed Agenda Schedule

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Triceyes
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Consent Agenda No. 1

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Triceyes
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Downtown Sarasota Workforce Attainable Housing Action Initiative

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    Approval of the Minutes - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the minutes of the March 18, 2024, Special Sarasota City Commission Meeting”; the record reports passed.

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    Approve Proposed Agenda Schedule - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the proposed Agenda Schedule”; the record reports passed.

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    Consent Agenda No. 1 - Voted yes on the motion “Approve Item Nos. 1 through 3 (Floodplain Plan, Insurance Broker Services, Chemical Supply)”; the record reports passed.

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    Downtown Sarasota Workforce Attainable Housing Action Initiative - Voted yes on the motion “Direct City Manager to proceed with project, approve property purchases, and direct City Attorney to work on funding partnerships and RFPs.”; the record reports passed.

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Book 69 Page 40543 04/15/24 9:00 A.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2024 PRESENT: ABSENT: 9:00:16 A.M. Mayor Liz Alpert, Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch , Commissioners Erik Arroyo, Kyle Scott Battie (arrived at 9:03 A.M.), and Debbie Trice, Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly, City Manager Marlon Brown, and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs (via Zoom/Hybrid) City Attorney Robert Fournier Mayor Alpert called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M . 9:00 :35 A.M. INVOCATION: City Auditor and Clerk Griggs 9:00 :57 A.M . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch 9:01 :21 A.M. PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT: City Auditor and Clerk Griggs 9:01 :28 A.M. 1. CHANGE TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY: A) Please add under New Business, Agenda Item No. XII. , Item No.4, Approval Re: The Bay Park Proposed Annual Budget and Deposit of FY25 Revenue into the Bay Park Trust Fund for Use of Tax Increment Revenue for the Upcoming Year, per the request of City Manager Brown . Mayor Alpert noted Commission consensus to accept the Changes to the Order of the Day. 9:02:03 A.M. City Manager Brown stated that the Mayor must open the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing since the Applicant requested a ccr•tinuance, and then the Commission can discuss. 9:02: 32 A.M. APPROVE PROPOSED AGENDA SCHEDULE A m')~ion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Trice to approve the proposed Agenda Schedule, which carried by a 4-0 vote.

..., 9:03 :05A.M. 2. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM I) 9:03 :57 A.M. 1) PROCLAMATION RE: RECOGNIZING APRIL 20 - MAY 4, 2024 AS "SUNCOAST REMAKE LEARNING DAYS" (AGENDA ITEM 1-1) - Presented to: Beth Duda, Director, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) 9:07: 34 A.M. 2) PROCLAMATION RE: CITY OF SARASOTA LEGACY BUSINESSES (AGENDA ITEM ~ - Presented to: Shamrock Pub and Jon F. Swift Construction 9:11 :15A.M. 3) PROCLAMATION RE: PROCLAIMING APRIL 2023 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH (AGENDA ITEM 1-3) - Presented to : Jessica Johnston, Program Lead/Supervisor, Sexual Violence Department, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) 9:14: 27 A.M . 4) 9:17:40 A.M. PROCLAMATION RE: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24 - 27 , 2024, AS "NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" (AGENDA ITEM 1-4) - Presented to: Concetta Holmes, Assistant Director of Campus Wellness Services, New College of Florida, and Victim Advocate Tonya DiSapio, Sarasota Police Department 5) PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AND TEAM OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2024 (AGENDA ITEM 1-5) 9:24 :42 A.M . Presented to: Employee of the Month Administrative Assistant Beth Drechsler, Information Technology Presented to: Team of the Month Utility Billing Office, Financial Administration Department; and Water Utilities, Utilities Department 3. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM Ill) 9:26:08 A.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. 9:28:54A.M. Mayor Alpert gaveled and stated that booing or clapping is not permitted so people can speak and not feel intimidated. 9:29:07 A.M. Citizens' Input continued from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. Book 69 Page 40544 04/15/24 9:00 A.M.

9:31:50 A.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40545 9:00A.M. William Carnes, City resident, displayed photographs on the Chambers monitors indicating as a resident of Bay Plaza, who has been in Sarasota, Florida for 11 years, there is concern about the construction proposed for the enormous project directly behind Bay Plaza. 9:35:05 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 9:43 A.M. 9:45:44 A.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual via Zoom. 9:47:59 A.M. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM IV-1 and -2 ) 9:49:16 A.M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 9:50:10 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2024, Special Sarasota City Commission Meeting, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 9:50:26 A.M. 5. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 (AGENDA ITEM VI) 1) Receive and Accept Re: Annual Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) Evaluation and Status Update for 2023 (Agenda Item Vl-1) 2) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Second Annual Extension to the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Risk Management Associates, Inc., d/b/a Public Risk Insurance Advisors, (RFP #19-45BK) for Property and Casualty Broker Services in the amount of $65,000.00 (Agenda Item Vl-2) 3) Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. to provide liquid aluminum sulfate on an as needed basis with an annual total estimated cost in the amount of $65,000.00 (Agenda Item Vl-3) 9:50:56 A.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve Item Nos. 1 through 3, which carried by a 5-0 vote.

9:51 :22 A.M . 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM IX) 9:51 :34 A.M. 1) PRESENTATION RE: DOWNTOWN SARASOTA WORKFORCE ATTAINABLE HOUSING ACTION INITIATIVE PROPOSAL (AGENDA ITEM IX-1) 9:51 :49 A.M. City Manager Brown left his seat at 9:51 A.M. and came before the Commission . 9: 52 :06A.M. Ian Black, President, and Steve Horn, Partner, Ian Bl_ack Real Estate Company, came before the Commission and introduced themselves as requested by the City Manager, and the City Manager stated that Chris Gallagher, Partner, Hoyt Architects will be present shortly. 9:52:27 A.M. City Manager Brown presented and referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "April 15, 2024 City Commission Meeting" and Mr. Gallagher came before the Commission . City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left the Dais at 9: 59 A.M. and returned at 10:00 A.M . 10:02:17 A.M . Messrs. Black, Gallagher, and the City Manager continued presenting and referred to various sl ides displayed on the Chambers monitors. 10:21 :35 A.M . Messrs. Black, Horn, Gallagher, and the City Manager left the Dais. 10:22:09 A.M. Jose Fernandez, City resident, displayed a table on the Chambers monitors, indicating in the letter to the Commission , City Manager Brown correctly predicts many would oppose this proposal for many reasons and quoted former President of the United States Ronald Reagan who said , "Nine most terrifying words in the English language are I'm from the Government and I'm here to help." 10:25:05 A.M. Citizens' Input continued from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall. 10:37:18 A.M. John Harshman, displayed photographs on the Chambers monitors, indicating the delivery of affordable housing Downtown is 100 percent supported and he agrees with the City Manager the only way to deliver meaningful numbers of affordable housing is with a heavily subsidized project, however, this is an emotional topic as can be seen today and development is a very technical and detailed process . Book 69 Page 40546 04/15/24 9:00 A.M.

10:40:27 A.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Citizens' Input continued from individuals in the Chambers at City Hall The Commission recessed at 10:46 A.M. and reconvened at 11 :00 A.M. 11 :00:54 A.M. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D (AGENDA ITEM IX) Page 40547 9:00 A.M. 1) PRESENTATION RE: DOWNTOWN SARASOTA WORKFORCE ATTAINABLE HOUSING ACTION INITIATIVE PROPOSAL (AGENDA ITEM IX-1) 11 :01 :22 A.M . Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by the City Manager, Deputy City Attorney, and Mr. Horn. 11:11:31 A.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Messrs. Black, Horn, the City Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney. 11 :22:06 A.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Trice were addressed by Messrs. Black, Horn, Gallagher, and the Deputy City Attorney, and Commissioner Trice spoke to the topic, provided to the presenters, and requested the City Auditor and Clerk to distribute to the Commission charts which were displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "Renters vs Owners in the City of Sarasota by Household Type" and "City of Sarasota Income by Household Type." 11 :32:40 A.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch continued to pose questions which were addressed by the City Manager, Mr. Horn, and the Deputy City Attorney. 11 :46:45 A.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke to comments made by the Vice Mayor, and the Vice Mayor provided input. 11 :48:21 A.M. Commissioner Battie spoke to the topic. 11 :55:52 A.M. Commissioner Trice continued and posed a question which was addressed by the City Manager, Messrs. Black, and Horn. 11 :59:58 A.M. Deputy City Attorney Connolly addressed five points as follows:

12:04:27 P.M. 1) Foundation Agreement terms and conditions are unknown and is conceivable there could be things the City Attorney's Office would not recommend the Commission agrees to 2) The City Attorney's Office recommends adding a cash to close contingency to each of the two Purchase and Sale Agreements, allowing 30 days before closing to be able to notify the seller the funds were not obtained and terminate the contract to retrieve the deposit back; that otherwise the City will lose $200,000 in deposits 3) As listed on the Agenda Request Form, the belief is recommendation Nos. 5 and 9 which require the City Manager to proceed with Request for Proposals (RFPs) should not be approved at this time 4) Bond Counsel indicated to the City Attorney no other local government in the State of Florida has issued Revenue Bonds in order to own and operate an attainable/workforce housing project, yet Bond Counsel is willing to try 5) The City Manager indicated construction would commence in 2025; however, there is a due diligence period, there are current tenants with leases, and whether the tenants can be removed without incurring liability between now and 2025 is unknown, therefore the construction schedule is unknown. Messrs. Black, Horn, and the City Manager spoke to the concerns voiced by the Deputy City Attorney, and the Deputy City Attorney provided input. 12:12:57 P.M. Commissioner Trice proposed a suggestion regarding whether adding the word "drafting" or "crafting" to recommendations Nos. 5 and 9 in regard to the RFPs would be acceptable to both the City Manager and Deputy City Attorney in order for the City Manager to be able to move forward, the Deputy City Attorney stated yes. 12:14:14 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, and seconded by Commissioner Trice, as follows : 1. Direct the City Manager to proceed with the Attainable Workforce Housing Project as conceptually presented and return to the City Commission with further design concepts as discussed/directed by the City Commission for consideration. 2. Approve the Purchase Agreement to purchase 1590 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 in the amount of $5,000,000. 3. Approve the Purchase Agreement to purchase 1544 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 in the amount of $2,100,000. 4. Direct the City Attorney to work with the Barancik Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation on the Funding Partnership/Ownership Agreement for the purchase of the properties at 1590 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 and 1544 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 to be brought back for Commission consideration. (This agreement can and should be amended to include other partners as needed). 5. Direct the City Manager to proceed with drafting Request for Proposals for a Development Team to manage, design and construct the Attainable Workforce Housing Project. 6. Direct the City Manager to proceed with a Request for Proposals for an individual to be the advocate for and oversee the Attainable Workforce Housing Project on behalf of the City, from the design and permitting through the end of construction. 7. Direct the City Manager to contact, share the project concept, and work with other governmental entities, non-profits, and others who may be interested in becoming funding partners on the Attainable Workforce Housing Project. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40548 9:00 A.M.

12:17:20 P.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40549 9:00 A.M. 8. Direct the City Manager to work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) on requirements/criteria for the lease of the units. 9. Direct the City Manager to proceed with drafting Request for Proposals for management/operation of the Attainable Workforce Housing units. 10. Consider allocating funding from our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and if needed, the General Fund - Fund Balance, firstly, to make up the difference for the property acquisitions, including any fees and closing costs, and secondly, for other tasks related to this initiative. This request, in more detail, will be brought back as a budget amendment for Commission consideration. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioner Battie spoke in favor of the motion. 12:23:41 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion, which carried by a 5-0 vote, as follows: 1. Direct the City Manager to proceed with the Attainable Workforce Housing Project as conceptually presented and return to the City Commission with further design concepts as discussed/directed by the City Commission for consideration. 2. Approve the Purchase Agreement to purchase 1590 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 in the amount of $5,000,000. 3. Approve the Purchase Agreement to purchase 1544 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 in the amount of $2,100,000. 4. Direct the City Attorney to work with the Barancik Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation on the Funding Partnership/Ownership Agreement for the purchase of the properties at 1590 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 and 1544 First Street, Sarasota Florida, 34236 to be brought back for Commission consideration. (This agreement can and should be amended to include other partners as needed) 5. Direct the City Manager to proceed with drafting Request for Proposals for a Development Team to manage, design and construct the Attainable Workforce Housing Project. 6. Direct the City Manager to proceed with a Request for Proposals for an individual to be the advocate for and oversee the Attainable Workforce Housing Project on behalf of the City, from the design and permitting through the end of construction. 7. Direct the City Manager to contact, share the project concept, and work with other governmental entities, non-profits, and others who may be interested in becoming funding partners on the Attainable Workforce Housing Project. 8. Direct the City Manager to work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) on requirements/criteria for the lease of the units. 9. Direct the City Manager to proceed with drafting Request for Proposals for management/operation of the Attainable Workforce Housing units. 10. Consider allocating funding from our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and if needed, the General Fund - Fund Balance, firstly, to make up the difference for the property acquisitions, including any fees and closing costs, and secondly, for other tasks related to this initiative. This request, in more detail, will be brought back as a budget amendment for Commission consideration. The Commission recessed at 12:24 P.M. and reconvened at 1 :32 P.M.

f 1:32:53 P.M. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D {AGENDA ITEM IX) 2) ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 24R-3245, AMENDING THE CITY'S FORMAL RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS TO CLARIFY THE RULE AGAINST CAMPAIGN RELATED SPEECH OR ACTIVITY AT THE CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS AND TO UPDATE THE ORDER OF BUSINESS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT PRACTICE, ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM IX-2) 1:33:11 P.M. Deputy City Attorney Connolly presented . Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch left the Chambers at 1 :34 P.M. and returned at 1:35 P.M. 1:35:19 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Resolution No. 24R-3245 by title only and provided a brief overview of an additional suggested change regarding Commissioners notifying the City Manager's Office to remove Consent Agenda Items from noon to no later than 8:30 A.M. 1:36:57 P.M. Question posed by Commissioner Trice was addressed by the City Auditor and Clerk, and Commissioner Trice stated that typographical errors were found which the City Auditor and Clerk requested be provided for correction . 1:38:20 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch spoke in favor of adding the word "federal" as suggested per the prior Commission discussion to read " .. . that express support for or opposition to the candidacy of any individual for state, local, or federal political office", and posed a question to Commissioner Arroyo which was addressed. 1:39:34 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs stated for the record that the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk is not against the proposed Resolution . 1 :40:03 P.M. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, Commissioners Trice and Arroyo provided feedback and the City Manager provided input. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left and returned to the Dais at 1 :44 P.M. 1:47:10 P.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. 1:49:44 P.M . The Commission continued to provide feedback. Book 69 Page 40550 04/15/24 9:00 A.M .

1:55:37 P.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40551 9:00AM. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to adopt proposed Resolution 24R-3245 and add the word "federal" to the list of prohibited articles as discussed. 1:56:05 P.M. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioner Trice spoke to the motion. 1:57:07 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion to adopt proposed Resolution 24R-3245 and add the word "federal" to the list of prohibited articles as discussed, which carried by a 3-2 vote with Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, and Commissioner Arroyo voting no. 1 :57:24 P.M. 3) DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL RE: PROPOSED CITY OF SARASOTA LOGO DESIGNS (AGENDA ITEM IX-3) 1 :57:40 P.M. Governmental Affairs Director Jennifer Jorgensen, and Marketing/Outreach Coordinator Ciera Coleman City Manager's Office, came before the Commission. 1 :57:53 P.M. Ms. Jorgensen provided a brief introduction. 1 :58:56 P.M. Ms. Coleman presented and referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "City of Sarasota Logo / Branding Project", and Ms. Jorgensen provided input throughout. Mayor Alpert passed the gavel to the Vice Mayor and left the Dais at 1:59 P.M. and City Manager Brown left his seat. Mayor Alpert returned to the Dais at 2:00 P.M., the Vice Mayor passed the gavel back to the Mayor, and City Manager Brown returned to his seat. 2:04:07 P.M. The City Manager requested and Ms. Jorgensen provided an example of an organization going through a brand refresh. 2:04:48 P.M. Ms. Coleman continued presenting and referred to various slides displayed on the Chambers monitors, and Ms. Jorgensen continued to provide input. 2:13:32 P.M. The Commission provided feedback, and questions posed were addressed by Ms. Coleman, and the City Manager.

2:32:48 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch provided Ms. Coleman with mockups of the modern COS logo design layered/overlapping to be displayed on the Chambers monitors, and the Commission continued to provide feedback and the City Manager provided input. 2:38:33 P.M. Ms. Jorgensen and Ms. Coleman left the Dais. 2:38:33 P.M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch to direct Staff to provide one more iteration of the City Logo designs, without the snake-like David, consider some of the comments and feedback provided today, and return back to the Commission to display the narrowed down options. 2:38:45 P.M. City Manager Brown sought clarification of the motion, and the Vice Mayor stated three options, such as no snake-like David logo design, COS logo design with David and without, and other creative ideas created by the Marketing/Outreach Coordinator, and the Mayor and Commissioner Trice provided input. 2:39:24 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch amended the motion to direct Staff to provide the COS logo design with and without David, and some other options as discussed by the Commission with possibly including the brush stroke logo design, and Commissioner Arroyo provided input. 2:41:15P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch called for a Point of Order and stated that a motion was made and a second is needed, Mayor Alpert asked for a second which was not received, and the City Auditor and Clerk stated that the motion died due to lack of a second. 2:42:13 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve the third variation, the COS logo design . 2:42:35 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke to the motion and stated that Staff should converse with the Vice Mayor to determine how to incorporate the brush stroke logo design, and Commissioner Battie spoke to the motion. 2:45:36 P.M. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioner Trice spoke to the motion. 2:51 :30 P.M. Commissioner Battie, the seconder of the motion, withdrew the second and spoke to the topic, and the City Auditor and Clerk stated that the motion died due to lack of a second. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40552 9:00 A.M .

Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40553 9:00A.M. 2:53:23 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to direct Staff to examine and complete refinements to the COS logo design, gather public input, and return back before the Commission. 2:53:54 P.M. Question posed by the Mayor was addressed by Commissioner Trice and the City Manager requested the Commission provide Staff with specific direction. 2:54:45 P.M. The Vice Mayor and Commissioners Trice and Battie spoke to the motion and the City Manager provided input. 2:56:59 P.M . City Manager Brown requested and Commissioner Trice reiterated the motion which is to direct Staff to examine and complete refinements to the COS logo design with approximately five variations based on Commission discussion and a survey of the public and return back before the Commission for approval, and the Vice Mayor spoke to the motion. City Manager Brown left the Dais at 2:57 P.M. 2:58:19 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs confirmed, and Commissioner Battie reiterated the second of the motion. 2:58:22 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs on behalf of the Mayor called for a vote on the motion to direct Staff to examine and complete refinements to the COS logo design with approximately five variations based upon Commission discussion and a survey of the public and return back before the Commission for approval, which carried by a 5-0 vote. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs left her seat at 2:58 P.M. 2:58:52 P.M. 8. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING (AGENDA ITEM X) City Auditor and Clerk Griggs returned to her seat at 2:59 P.M. 2:59:27 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs administered the oath to persons wishing to speak during the Public Hearing. 1) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5515, AMENDING THE SARASOTA CITY CODE, CHAPTER 16, RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE 11 , COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE : DIVISION 1, MANDATORY RECYCLING , SECTION 16-19, MANDATORY RECYCLING OF YARD WASTE OR YARD TRASH , AND DIVISION 2, MANDATORY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION , SECTION 16-29, PREPARE FOR COLLECTION , SO AS

.., TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS AS A CONTAINER FOR YARD WASTE OR YARD TRASH ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF, ETC. (TITLE ONLY) {AGENDA ITEM X-1 ) Director Douglas "Doug" Jeffcoat, Public Works Department, came before the Commission. 2:59:44 P.M . Mayor Alpert opened the Public Hearing. 2:59:55 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24-5515 by title only. 3:00:50 P.M. Mr. Jeffcoat provided a brief overview of proposed Ord inance No. 24-5515. 3:02:24 P.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual via Zoom. 3:03:05 P.M. Commissioner Trice thanked Mr. Jeffcoat, posed a question which was addressed , and spoke to the topic. 3:04:18 P.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Arroyo were addressed by Mr. Jeffcoat. 3:06:31 P.M. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 3:06:36 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, seconded by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5515 on first reading, which carried by a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Arroyo voting no . The Commission recessed at 3:07 P.M. and reconvened at 3:17 P.M. City Manager Brown returned to the Dais at 3:17 P.M. 3:17:57 P.M. 9. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING CONT'D (AGENDA ITEM X) 2) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5521 , AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA; CHAPTER 33, TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES: ARTICLE IV, STOPPING , STANDING , OR PARKING ; TO PROVIDING THAT PARKING METERS ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY AND NOT CASH ; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RELATED ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING VIOLATIONS ON SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS WHILE KEEPING THE EXEMPTION FROM PAID PARKING AND TIME LIMITS ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS; AND REDUCING Book 69 Page 40554 04/15/24 9:00 A.M.

Book 69 Page 40555 04/15/24 9:00 A.M. THE INITIAL GRACE PERIOD IN CITY PARKING GARAGES FROM TWO HOURS TO ONE HOUR; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF, ETC. (T ITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM X-2 ) 3:18:05 P.M. Assistant City Attorney John Shamsey, City Attorney's Office, and General Parking Manager Broxton Harvey, Parking Management, Planning Department, came before the Commission. Mayor Alpert opened the Public Hearing. 3:18 :23 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs read proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521 by title only. 3:19:22 P.M. Assistant City Attorney Shamsey and Mr. Harvey introduced themselves, and Assistant City Attorney Shamsey provided a brief overview of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521 and referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "Ord . 24-5521 Parking Regulation Updates- Chapter 33 ." Commissioner Arroyo returned to the Chambers at 3:20 P.M. 3:22:43 P.M. Questions posed by Commissioner Trice were addressed by the Assistant City Attorney, and the Mayor provided input. Mayor Alpert left and returned to the Dais at 3:24 P.M. 3:25 :21 P.M. Question posed by the Vice Mayor and Mayor were addressed by the Deputy and Assistant City Attorneys City Manager Brown left the Dais and Commissioner Battie left and returned to his seat at 3:26 P.M. 3:27:48 P.M. No one signed up to speak and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 3:27 :55 P.M . A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521 on first reading . 3:28:15 P.M. Commissioner Trice spoke to the motion. 3:30 :06 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch spoke to the motion which is not favored.

3:30:49 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke to the motion which is not favored. City Manager Brown returned to the Dais at 3: 31 P.M. 3:33 :28 P.M. Mayor Alpert spoke to the motion which is not favored . 3:33:50 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521 on first reading, which failed by a 2-3 vote, with Mayor Alpert, Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, and Commissioner Arroyo voting no. 3:34: 16 P.M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, and seconded by Mayor Alpert for discussion to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521, approving the proposed changes for Sec. 33-131. - Definitions and Sec. 33-135. - Maximum parking time; notice; hours of operation ; applicability. 3:35:23 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch spoke to the motion and Mayor Alpert provided input. 3:36:00 P.M . Mayor Alpert re-opened the Public Hearing, and Mr. Harvey provided input regarding the implementation of gateless parking garages which was approved by the Commission which in turn would impact the grace period reduction from two hours to one hour; that if the grace period reduction is not approved then gateless parking garages will not be implemented, Mayor Alpert stated that she will rescind her vote on the previous motion. 3:36:36 P.M. City Manager Brown requested and Mr. Harvey explained to the Commission more clearly the reason the grace period reduction impacts the ability to move forward with gateless parking garages, and the Commission posed questions which were addressed and the City Manager provided input. 3:52:54 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs requested the Mayor to close the Public Hearing. 3:53 :34 P.M. Mayor Alpert, the seconder of the motion, withdrew the second, and City Auditor and Clerk Griggs stated that the motion to pass proposed Ordinance No . 24-5521 , approving the proposed changes for Sec. 33-131. - Definitions and Sec. 33-135. - Maximum parking time; notice; hours of operation; applicability, died unless there is a second which was not received . Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40556 9:00A.M .

Book 69 Page 40557 04/15/24 9:00 A.M . 3:54:45 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice , seconded by Commissioner Battie to pass proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521 on first reading, which carried by a 3-2 vote with Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch and Commissioner Arroyo voting no. 3:55:07 P.M. 10. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (AGENDA ITEM X I) 1) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 24-5514, AMENDING REZONE ORDINANCE 18-5252 WHICH , PURSUANT TO APPLICATION NO. 18-REN-01 REZONED SIX PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1.01 ACRES , MORE OR LESS , LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRUITVILLE ROAD AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET EAST OF THEIR INTERSECTIONS WITH TAMIAMI TRAIL, HAVING STREET ADDRESSES OF 1240, 1250 1 1258 AND 1266 4TH STREET, AS WELL AS 1233 AND 1241 FRUITVILLE ROAD , FROM THE DOWNTOWN EDGE (DTE) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE DOWNTOWN CORE (DTC) ZONE DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROFFERED CONDITIONS SO AS TO DELETE THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS WHICH LIMIT THE HEIGHT OF ANY BUILDINGS ON TWO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SAID REAL PROPERTY; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH HEREIN , ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 23-ROA-01 ) (APPLICANT PHILIP DIMARIA, AICP , CNU-A, AS AGENT REPRESENTING FOURTH & TRAIL DEVELOPMENTS , LLC , CONTRACT PURCHASER) (AGENDA ITEM Xl-1 ) 3:55:36 P.M. Mayor Alpert opened the Public Hearing . 3: 55 :4 7 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Griggs stated that a request was made for the Commission to continue the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing, Agenda Item XI , Item No. 1, Public Hearing Re : Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5514 to a date certain; that after speaking with the Director of Development Services and Staff the May 06 , 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting is proposed if the Commission approves. 3:56 : 12 P.M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo to continue the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing, Agenda Item XI , Item No. 1, Public Hearing Re : Proposed Ordinance No . 24-5514 to the May 06 , 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting ., which carried by a 5-0 vote. 3:56:38 P.M. Deputy City Manager Conolly announced for the record that the first reading and Public Hearing of proposed Ordinance No. 24-5514, Amendment Application No. 18-REN-01 , will be continued to the May 06, 2024, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting commencing at 9:00 A.M. 3:57 :09 P.M. No one signed up to speak and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

3:57: 11 P.M . 11. NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM XII) 1) DISCUSSION RE: CITY OF SARASOTA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN 2020 UPDATE (AGENDA ITEM Xll-1} 3:57:36 P.M. Mayor Alpert presented . 3:59 :42 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo spoke in favor of the topic. 3:59:46 P.M . Commissioner Trice spoke to the topic. 4:02:02 P.M. City Manager Brown spoke to the topic and stated that a Request for Proposal will be sought to achieve this; that one thing the Commission should consider is obviously updati ng the Downtown Master Plan is not something Staff should be doing or desires to do; that Staff will return back before the Commission with a detailed process of how to proceed , and the Mayor provided input. 4:03:18 P.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by the City Manager. 4:06:41 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo to direct Staff to move forward with updating the City's Downtown Master Plan 2020 and return back before the Commission with the process to include public participation, a timeline, and budget, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 4:07 : 18 P.M . 2) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION RE: FINANCIAL UPDATE TO INFORM THE CITY COMMISSION OF FINANCIAL STATUS FOR FISCAL YEAR END 2023, AND DIRECTION FROM THE CITY COMMISSION REGARDING THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET (AGENDA ITEM Xll-2} Financial Administration Director Kelly Strickland, Financial Administration Department came before the Commission . 4:08:01 P.M. Ms. Strickland presented and referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "Budgeting for Results - Assumptions, Projections and Priorities Workshop". Mayor Alpert passed the gavel to the Vice Mayor and left the Dais at 4:09 P.M. and returned at 4:10 P.M. and the Vice Mayor passed the gavel back to the Mayor. Book69 Page40558 04/15/24 9:00 AM.

4:11 :29 P.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40559 9:00 A.M. City Manager Brown interjected to provide input, and Ms. Strickland continued presenting and referred to various slides displayed on the Chambers monitors. 4:17:20 P.M. City Manager Brown stated that the Commission may have already seen Staff scheduling May 07, 2024, for a public session with the general public for whatever ideas or suggestions to be considered; that Staff will consider the public input received as part of the whole budget process. 4:17:45 P.M. Ms. Strickland left the Dais. 4:18:15 P.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. 4:19:53 P.M. David Lough, City resident and President of the Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association (DSCA), displayed on the Chambers monitors a mind map, indicating he does mind mapping and shared with four Commissioners and the City Manager a visual depiction of some of what he and DSCA regards as big ideas. 4:22:47 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo thanked and commended Ms. Strickland and posed questions which were addressed by Ms. Strickland and the City Manager. 4:27:46 P.M. Commissioner Trice spoke to the topic, and the City Manager provided input. 4:31 :32 P.M. Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch spoke to the topic, and the City Manager and Deputy City Attorney provided input. 4:36:27 P.M. Questions posed by the Mayor and Vice Mayor were addressed by the City Manager, and the Deputy City Attorney provided input. 4:37:53 P.M. Commissioner Battie thanked and commended Ms. Strickland and posed questions which were addressed by the City Manager and Ms. Strickland. 4:39:31 P.M. Mayor Alpert spoke to the topic and the City Manager provided input. No Action Taken.

4:40:50 P.M. 3) DISCUSSION RE: INCREASING THE LIMITED INCOME SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION LIMIT TO $50,000 (AGENDA ITEM Xll-3) 4:41:07 P.M. Commissioner Arroyo presented. 4:43:40 P.M. Citizens' Input received from an individual in the Chambers at City Hall. City Manager Brown left the Dais at 4:44 P.M. 4:44:49 P.M. Commissioner Trice voiced concerns which were addressed by Commissioner Arroyo. 4:47:46 P.M. Mayor Alpert spoke to the topic. 4:49:25 P.M. Deputy City Attorney Connolly stated that the motion must direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare a proposed Ordinance and schedule for Public Hearing. 4:49:45 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Battie to direct the City Attorney's Office to draft a proposed Ordinance and schedule for a Public Hearing, to increase the Homestead Exemption for Limited Income Seniors over the age of 65 years old to the maximum allowed by the Florida State Constitution, which carried by a 5-0 vote. City Manager Brown returned to the Dais at 4:50 P.M . 4:50:22 P.M . 4) APPROVAL RE: THE BAY PARK PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET AND DEPOSIT OF FY2025 REVENUE INTO THE BAY PARK TRUST FUND FOR USE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR (AGENDA ITEM Xll-4) 4:50:40 P.M. Governmental Affairs Director Jennifer Jorgensen, Jennifer Compton, Chair, A.G . Lafley, Founding Chief Executive Officer, The Bay Park Conservancy, Inc. (BPC), Philip DiMaria, BPC Planner, Planning Project Manager, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. came before the Commission . 4:51 :05 P.M. Ms. Jorgensen provided a brief introduction. Book 69 Page 40560 04/15/24 9:00 A.M .

4:51 :29 P.M. Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40561 9: 00A.M . Mr. Lafley presented and referred to a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chambers monitors entitled "The Bay One Park for All. " 5:03:58 P.M. Questions posed by the Vice Mayor were addressed by Mr. Lafley and printed slides of the updated Master Plan were referenced. City Manager Brown left and returned to the Dais at 5:09 P.M. 5:10:09 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Trice, and seconded by Commissioner Battie to approve the deposit of Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Increment Finance District Revenues into The Bay Park Trust Fund in the amount of $2,624,483 . 5: 11 :09 P.M . Mayor Alpert, Commissioners Trice and Battie spoke to the motion. 5:11 :41 P.M. Mayor Alpert called for a vote on the motion to approve the deposit of Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Increment Finance District Revenues into The Bay Park Trust Fund in the amount of $$2,624,483. which carried by a 5-0 vote. 5:11 :56 P.M. 12. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM XIII) No one signed up to speak. 5:12:02 P.M. 13. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS , AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM XIV) 5:15:42 P.M. COMMISSIONER ARROYO: Remarks received . 5:19:13 P.M. COMMISSIONER TRICE: Remarks received and the Deputy City Attorney, City Auditor and Clerk, City Manager, and Commission provided input.

5:33:10 P.M . COMMISSIONER BATTIE: Remarks received . 5:36:46 P.M. VICE MAYOR AHEARN-KOCH: Remarks received and requested an update be provided to the Commission from the City Manager about the City's Emergency Response as mentioned by Commissioner Arroyo; that the request is to add two Items to a future Agenda, as follows : 1) In addition to the idea of a Parks Taxing District, the idea of City parks receiving some sort of perpetual Conservation Easement, 2) Place on the May 06, 2024, Sarasota City Commission Meeting Agenda the reconsideration of the vote for Mixed-Use Corridors . 5:12:02 P.M. 14. OTHER MATTERS/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS (AGENDA ITEM XV ) 5:12:20 P.M. DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ROBINSON: Remarks received. 5: 12 :41 P.M . CITY MANAGER BROWN: Remarks received . 5:13:55 P.M. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CONNOLLY: Stated that in the case of Wilson Anne vs the City of Sarasota, a trip and fall case which occurred in a City park, recent mediation resulted in a settlement and is contingent upon Commission approval ; that an Out-of-Sunshine (Shade) Meeting is being requested concerning this litigation; that Assistant City Attorney Joseph "Joe" Mladinich has requested the decision of the Commission be within 45 days. 5:15:27 P.M. Mayor Alpert noted Commission consensus to schedule an Out-of-Sunshine (Shade) Meeting for May 13, 2024, to commence after the Sarasota City Commission Workshop Meeting. 5:46:48 P.M. 15. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XV I) The Commission adjourned at 5:46 P.M . Book 69 04/15/24 Page 40562 9:00 A.M.

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Liz Alpert Mayor Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch Commissioner Erik Arroyo Commissioner Kyle Battie Commissioner Debbie Trice REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 15, 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 April 15, 2024 City Commission Chambers 9:00 AM I. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: I.1 Proclamation Re: Recognizing April 20 - May 4, 2024 as "Suncoast Remake Learning Days" I.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf SKM_C360i24031412070.pdf I.2 Proclamation Re: City of Sarasota Legacy Businesses I.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf CCM 04.15.24 Proclamation_Legacy Business_Backup.pdf I.3 Proclamation Re: Proclaiming April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month I.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf Scan_0020.pdf I.4 Proclamation Re: Proclaiming the week of April 24 - 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" I.4 Agenda Request Form.pdf 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

Scan_0019.pdf I.5 Presentation Re: Employee of the Month and Team of the Month for April 2024 I.5 Agenda Request Form.pdf Employee and Team of the Month Agenda Backup - April 15, 2024.pdf II. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS: Scheduled Presentations are limited to 7 minutes. No action may be taken by the 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 March 18, 2024 (CITIZENS COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS ITEM) IV.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf 24-03-18 Regular - FINAL.pdf IV.2 Approval Re: Minutes of the Special Sarasota City Commission Meeting of March 18, 2024 (CITIZENS COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS ITEM) IV.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf 24-03-18 Attorney-Client - 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 Receive and Accept Re: Annual Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) Evaluation and Status Update for 2023 VI.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf 2023FLOODPLAIN_MANAGEMENT_PLAN_BACK-UP_MATERIALr.pdf 3

VI.2 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Second Annual Extension to the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Risk Management Associates, Inc., d/b/a Public Risk Insurance Advisors, (RFP #19-45BK) for Property and Casualty Broker Services in the amount of $65,000.00 VI.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Backup Material for Agenda - P&C Broker Extension #2-.pdf VI.3 Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. to provide liquid aluminum sulfate on an as needed basis with an annual total estimated cost in the amount of $65,000.00 VI.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf CompletePackageThatcher.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. VIII. BOARD APPOINTMENTS: IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: IX.1 Presentation Re: Downtown Sarasota Workforce Attainable Housing Action Initiative Proposal IX.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Affordable_Housing.pdf Attainable Housing Presentation.pdf IX.2 Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution 24R-3245, amending the City's Formal Rules of Procedure for City Commission Meetings to clarify the rule against campaign related speech or activity at the City Commission Meetings and to update the Order of Business consistent with current practice, etc. (Title Only) IX.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Res 24-3245 (Amd.Rules.Proc.Candidate.ID).pdf IX.3 Discussion and Approval Re: Proposed City of Sarasota Logo Designs IX.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf Cover Letter Proposed City Logo Presentation.pdf City of Sarasota Logo Project - CColeman 1.pdf 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 Ordinance No. 24-5515, amending the Sarasota City Code, Chapter 16, Recycling and Solid Waste, Article II, Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste; Division 1, Mandatory 4

Recycling, Section 16-19, Mandatory Recycling of Yard Waste or Yard Trash, and Division 2, Mandatory Solid Waste Collection, Section 16-29, Prepare for Collection, so as to prohibit the use of plastic bags as a container for yard waste or yard trash; providing for the severability of the parts hereof, etc. (Title Only) X.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Backup material for Ord No 24-5515 - Agenda packet 4-15-2024.pdf X.2 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-5521, amending the Code of the City of Sarasota; Chapter 33, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article IV, Stopping, Standing, or Parking; to providing that parking meters accept credit card payments only and not cash; to provide for public safety related enforcement of parking violations on Sunday and Holidays while keeping the exemption from paid parking and time limits on Sundays and Holidays; and reducing the initial grace period in City Parking Garages from two hours to one hour; repealing Ordinances in conflict; providing for severability of the parts hereof, etc. (Title Only) X.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf Back-up material.pdf 24-5521 FINAL Parking changes ordinance - Presentation.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. 24-5514, amending Rezone Ordinance 18-5252 which, pursuant to Application No. 18-REN-01 rezoned six parcels of real property totaling approximately 1.01 acres, more or less, located on the north side of Fruitville Road and the south side of 4th Street east of their intersections with Tamiami Trail, having street addresses of 1240, 1250, 1258 and 1266 4th Street, as well as 1233 and 1241 Fruitville Road, from the Downtown Edge (DTE) Zone District to the Downtown Core (DTC) Zone District subject to certain proffered conditions so as to delete the proffered conditions which limit the height of any buildings on two certain portions of said real property; all as more particularly set forth herein, etc. (Title Only) (Application No. 23-ROA-01) (Applicant Philip DiMaria, AICP, CNU-A, as agent representing Fourth & Trail Developments, LLC, contract purchaser) XI.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf Agenda Item Backup.pdf XII. NEW BUSINESS: XII.1 Discussion Re: City of Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update XII.1 Agenda Request Form.pdf XII.2 Presentation and Discussion Re: Financial update to inform the City Commission of financial status for Fiscal Year End 2023, and direction from the City Commission regarding the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget XII.2 Agenda Request Form.pdf FY22-23 Financial Recap GF Summary_Budgeting for Results.pdf 5

XII.3 Discussion Re: Increasing the Limited Income Senior Homestead Exemption Limit to $50,000 XII.3 Agenda Request Form.pdf Backup_HomesteadExemp_04152024.pdf XII.4 Approval Re: The Bay Park Proposed Annual Budget and Deposit of FY2025 Revenue into the Bay Park Trust Fund for Use of Tax Increment Revenue for the Upcoming Year (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED UNDER CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY) XII.4 Agenda Request Form.pdf Cover Letter TIF Agenda Item 4.15.24.pdf The Bay City Commission Update 4-15-24.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 4-15-24 Change to the Order of the Day Notice.pdf 4-15-24 Regular Meeting Notice.pdf City Commission Rules of Procedure CC.RulesofProcedure.AdoptedSept20-2021.pdf E-Comments, Request to Speak Cards & Items Received at the Meeting April 15, 2024 Regular Mtg ecomments.pdf April 15, 2024 Regular Mtg Speaker Cards.pdf April 15, 2024 Regular Mtg Items Received.pdf MEETING NOTICE CITY COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE ECOMMENTS, REQUEST TO SPEAK CARDS & ITEMS RECEIVED AT THE MEETING 6

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. 7

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