This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official draft agenda from the clerk in Onbase.
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Morning Agenda
East Tampa CAC Chair, Jeffrey Johnson, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC.
CRA Director’s Monthly Report.
Supporting Documents:
Channel District CRA – A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Florida Aquarium, Inc. Grant Funding and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and the Florida Aquarium, Inc. (“awardee”) to repair and renovate property generally described as 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602 (“the Florida Aquarium Property”) including major improvements to and renovations of the existing facilities, creating new exhibits, a multi-space gallery and a large-scale outdoor exhibit on property located within the boundaries of the Channel District Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
The Awardee has proposed to redevelop the Florida Aquarium Property through major improvements to and renovations of the existing facilities, creating new exhibits, a multi-space gallery and a large-scale outdoor exhibit.
Downtown CRA – A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the 801 Whiting LLC Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and 801 Whiting LLC (“Grant Recipient”) to develop a portion of the property generally described as 801 E. Whiting St, Tampa, Florida (“the 801 Whiting Property”) as workforce housing on property located within the boundaries of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
Section 163.387(6)(c)(7), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa (“CRA”) to expend monies from the redevelopment trust fund for the development of affordable housing in a designated community redevelopment area, in this case, the Downtown CRA.
Supporting Documents:
A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the East Tampa Affordable Housing Development Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and Clonts Properties, Inc (“Grant Recipient”) to develop the property generally described as 3812-3816 Temple St Tampa, Florida (“the Grant Park Property”) as affordable housing on property located within the boundaries of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
Clonts Properties, Inc. has proposed the development of a rental residential project consisting of fourteen (14) units, all of which will be designated as one hundred percent (100%) affordable housing. The Proposed Project will be located within the boundaries of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area
CRA Staff to provide a monthly update on Tampa Union Station. (Said agenda item continued from January 15, 2026 due to meeting cancellation).
Supporting Documents:
Central Park CRA – CAC Appointment for Casey Bauer.
West Tampa CRA CAC Appointments for Janice Williams and Allen Berrebbi.
Downtown Arts Center Funding Request – CRA staff reviewed the application packet on November 21, 2025, and found this project consistent with the Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan Land Use and Economic Development Goal 2, which is to promote economic growth in the Downtown CRA community.
Downtown CRA- Kid Mason Program Change – CRA staff requests the approval of a program change of $21,888.08 in the Downtown CRA budget to account for the final project closeout change order of the Kid Mason Community Center renovations. The funding will provide 10 weeks of general conditions from July 21, 2024, to September 30, 2024, including increased bond costs stemming from Interim Change Order 1, dated March 28, 2024, and Interim Change Order 2, dated October 3, 2024. Interim Change Orders 1 and 2 did not account for additional general conditions related to the contract time extension and additional bond costs resulting from the increased contract value.
Downtown CRA – Curtis Hixon Program Change – CRA staff requests the approval of a program change in the amount of $5.5 million in the Downtown CRA budget to fund Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park enhancements as requested by the Parks and Recreation Department on February 12, 2026. CRA staff requests reprogramming $3,000,000 from Neighborhood Infrastructure to a new budget line for this project. The remaining $2.5 million will be budgeted in FY27. From Neighborhood Infrastructure – $3,000,000 (62200.213800.563001.0000489) To Downtown Non-core Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Enhancements – $3,000,000 (62200.213800.563001.1002920).
East Tampa CRA – A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the purchase of real property in the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area located at 4539 N. 19th Street, Tampa, Florida, for Community Redevelopment purposes at a purchase price of $290,000 together with closing costs in the approximate amount of $10,000, pursuant to a contract for sale and purchase between the City of Tampa, as purchaser, and Daniel Rijos, as seller; authorizing payment of the purchase price and closing costs associated with the purchase of said parcel of real property with proceeds from the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency Fund.
Background
The City desires to purchase the Property for community redevelopment purposes consistent with the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan
West Tampa CRA – A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Domain Homes Affordable Housing Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and Domain Homes, Inc. (“Grant Recipient”) to construct single-family homes on property located at 1948 W. Spruce Street (four [4] lots), and 2324 W. St. Conrad Street (one [1] lot),Tampa, Florida, within the boundaries of the applicable Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
Domain Homes, Inc. has proposed the construction of five (5) single-family homes designed as a scattered-site residential development to support affordable homeownership opportunities in the West Tampa CRA. The Grant Recipient has requested financial assistance from the CRA in connection with the construction of the affordable single-family homes and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the CRA is willing to provide financial assistance to the Grant Recipient in connection with the construction of the single-family homes.
Evening Agenda
Presentation of commendation to the medal winners at the 2025-2026 USS Tampa Post #5 American Legion Oratorical Contest.
(Resolution Pending Final Vote) Resolution approving, ratifying, and confirming the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tampa and Local Union No. 754 International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, effective through September 30, 2028.
Supporting Documents:
Public Hearings & Ordinances
Public Hearing on application of Jeffrey W Jones request to rezone property generally located at 2907 W Euclid Avenue from RS-60 to RS-50 (Residential, Single Family Detached).
Public Hearing on application of Mario Espaillat request to rezone property generally located at 4102 N. 22nd Street from CG to PD (Residential, Single-Family Attached).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: Community Mixed Use-35
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-240 (e) (1) b: Request to allow front door orientation for units 1,2, and 3 to face E. Ida Street. 2. Section 27-240 (e) (1) c: Request to reduce the corner setback of the garage opening from the minimum setback of 15’ to 7’.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with
Public Hearing on application of Miguel Aquino request to rezone property generally located at 2707 E. 22nd Avenue from RM-16 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Semi-Detached). Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Aquino Property Management, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-129 for the property located at 2707 East 22nd Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RM-16 → PD
Future Land Use: R- 20
Waivers:
- None
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
Public Hearing on application of James Lascara request to rezone property generally located at 1008 W. La Salle Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Semi-Detached). Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Poseidon25 Developments, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-02 for the property located at 1008 West La Salle Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: R- 20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-241.2.c.5.1: Request to allow for vehicular access to the lot from the front rather than the alley.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.
Public Hearing on application of James Lascara request to rezone property generally located at 1307 W. La Salle Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Semi-Detached). A resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Trident Rental Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-03 for the property located at 1307 West La Salle Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: R- 20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-241 2 (c) 5: Request to allow for vehicular access to the lot from the front rather than the alley. 2. Section 27-162: Request to reduce building separation from 15’ to 10’ 8”.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should City Council approve the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 4420 W. Carmen Street from RS-50 to Pd (Residential, Single-Family Attached).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: Residential-20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-282.9(c)(1): Request to allow front doors of units 2, 3 & 4 to face a side lot line or drive aisle rather than an internal courtyard or right-of -way. 2. Section 27-284.3.3(A): Request to reduce the required 5’ use to use buffer to 4’ to the west and 3’ to the south.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
Public Hearing on application of Thomas Lafferty request to rezone property generally located at 110 South Boulevard from PD to PD (Residential, Multiple-Family & Parking Off Street Commercial). Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between the University of Tampa, inc., and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ 26-32 for the property located at 110 South Boulevard; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: RMU-100
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1): Request to remove one non-hazardous grand, tree #49, a 38” Live Oak rated C-5; in arborist report. 2. Section 27-284.3.3.(D): Request to reduce the required 8 feet vehicular use area buffer to 5 feet to the south along Cleveland Street. 3. Section 27-283.10: Request to reduce the required number of overall parking spaces from 416 required parking spaces to 225 parking spaces (45% reduction). 4. Section 27-283.14: Request to reduce the required number of loading berths from 3 to 1. 5. Section 27-283.15: o Request to allow loading to occur in more than one continuous maneuver and to allow maneuvering in the right-of -way. o Request to allow a 12’ x 30’ loading space in lieu of a 12’ x 60’ space. 6. Section 27-160: Request to allow a reduction in special street setback from 42 feet to 36 feet for any building or structure on the property.
- 1. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1): To remove one non-hazardous grand, tree #49, a 40” Live Oak rated C-5; in arborist report. 2. Section 27-283.15: To allow one 12’ x 39’ loading space in lieu of two 12’ x 60’ spaces. REZONING STAFF REPORT REZ-26- 0000032 DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION | 2555 EAST HANNA AVENUE, TAMPA, FL 33610 Page 2 3. Section 27-284.3.3: Request to reduce the required use landscape buffer from 15’ and 6’ masonry wall to 0’ and 6’ masonry wall to the east and south abutting folio #194092.0000. 4. Section 27-284.3.3.(A): Request to reduce the required 30% Multi-family greenspace area to 0%, subject to landscape in lieu fees at the time of permitting. 5. Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 418 to 41 provided (90%). 6. Section 27-283.14: To reduce the required number of loading berths from 2 to 1. 7. Section 27-284.3.3.(D): A) Request to reduce the required 20% VUA greenspace (2,887 sf) to 14% VUA greenspace (2,147 sf) subject to landscape in lieu fees at the time of permitting. B) Request to reduce the minimum parking island width from 13’ to 0’. C) Request to reduce the required 8’ VUA landscape buffer abutting Fielding Ave to 5’ and 6’ abutting Cleveland Street.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Development Coordination, Natural Resources and Transportation in report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding. LOCATION MAP: PROJECT INFORMATION: Commercial Development Not Applicable Residential Unit Count (Maximum) 238 Units (1 bedroom: 49 units, 2 bedroom: 189 units) Maximum Building Height 162’ (11 stories) Setbacks (Perimeter) 0’ For all property lines Lot Area (SF/Acreage) 41,548 SF (0.95 acres)
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