George Romagnoli

Proposal from ASD/SKY for Professional Services RE: River Road Property

“I just wonder how much city residents really use the boat launch. I wonder if that's something that can go away.”

Proposal from ASD/SKY for Professional Services RE: River Road Property

“I just wonder how much city residents really use the boat launch. I wonder if that's something that can go away.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“hire some third party to make that evaluation... I don't want the city and the county to overpay and over-subsidize a CRA project.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“hire some third party to make that evaluation... I don't want the city and the county to overpay and over-subsidize a CRA project.”

Recreation and Aquatic Center Summer Membership Sale

“Again, not housing... It should be a capital facility. That's what we need to spend the money on.”

Recreation and Aquatic Center Summer Membership Sale

“Again, not housing... It should be a capital facility. That's what we need to spend the money on.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“You all should look at what is done by staff for the economic development applications to make sure they're creditworthy.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“You all should look at what is done by staff for the economic development applications to make sure they're creditworthy.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“Have we seen a pro forma to show that they're short $800,000, there's a gap of $800,000?”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“Have we seen a pro forma to show that they're short $800,000, there's a gap of $800,000?”

Resolution No. 2024-08: Amendments to CDBG Housing Assistance Plan

“HUD does not require insurance. It's not a requirement under HUD CDBG at all... please vote against this resolution.”

Resolution No. 2024-08: Amendments to CDBG Housing Assistance Plan

“HUD does not require insurance. It's not a requirement under HUD CDBG at all... please vote against this resolution.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“House Bill 7049 allows you to put all public notices on the county website in a public notice section.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“House Bill 7049 allows you to put all public notices on the county website in a public notice section.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would like to recommend we have there at the corner of Van Buren and Florida... the rapid rectangular flashing beacons for pedestrians”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would like to recommend we have there at the corner of Van Buren and Florida... the rapid rectangular flashing beacons for pedestrians”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2296: Amending Chapter 7 of the LDC RE: Indoor Storage in C-2 Zoning District

“I think the indoor storage is a great idea. I think if we do that, though, I don't think we should have any outdoor storage involved with this.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2296: Amending Chapter 7 of the LDC RE: Indoor Storage in C-2 Zoning District

“I think the indoor storage is a great idea. I think if we do that, though, I don't think we should have any outdoor storage involved with this.”

Board Appointment: George Romagnoli, Land Development Review Board

Board Appointment: George Romagnoli, Land Development Review Board

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I have heard, unfortunately, that our Small Cities Block Grant has expired. I hope we go for the renewal.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I have heard, unfortunately, that our Small Cities Block Grant has expired. I hope we go for the renewal.”

Request for Additional Extension to Performance Agreement with Central Orange Partners LLC

“One thing you can do as a CRA is buy down the interest rates.”

Request for Additional Extension to Performance Agreement with Central Orange Partners LLC

“One thing you can do as a CRA is buy down the interest rates.”

Board Re-Appointment: Marilynn deChant, Land Development Review Board

Board Re-Appointment: Marilynn deChant, Land Development Review Board

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“soon after you were elected, I applied for your seat on the LDRB and I'm still waiting.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“soon after you were elected, I applied for your seat on the LDRB and I'm still waiting.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would ask the city to look at adding... two stop signs along Van Buren for traffic safety.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would ask the city to look at adding... two stop signs along Van Buren for traffic safety.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2277: Prohibited Structures

“I think before we get to second reading of this ordinance we need to look at that”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2277: Prohibited Structures

“I think before we get to second reading of this ordinance we need to look at that”

Communications

Communications

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda

“DRC, it needs to go away.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda

“DRC, it needs to go away.”

City Manager Performance Evaluation

City Manager Performance Evaluation

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2269: Amendment to Chapter 12 of the LDC RE: Detached Garages

“give them some allowances that the architectural style may be a little bit different, but not impact the neighborhoods”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2269: Amendment to Chapter 12 of the LDC RE: Detached Garages

“give them some allowances that the architectural style may be a little bit different, but not impact the neighborhoods”

Communications

“suggested possibly looking at sharing a building inspector with New Port Richey”

Communications

“suggested possibly looking at sharing a building inspector with New Port Richey”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I really doubt any of our city staff has the expertise to do credit underwriting of a development”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I really doubt any of our city staff has the expertise to do credit underwriting of a development”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I'll try to speak with intelligence tonight... I'm a process person. I've worked for local government for 31 years.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I'll try to speak with intelligence tonight... I'm a process person. I've worked for local government for 31 years.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2261: Amending FLUM for TDR Sending Sites

“Move code to planning and change its orientation.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2261: Amending FLUM for TDR Sending Sites

“Move code to planning and change its orientation.”

Re-Appointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esq. as City Attorney

“I support Mr. Driscoll, but the process is flawed.”

Re-Appointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esq. as City Attorney

“I support Mr. Driscoll, but the process is flawed.”

Board Appointment: Chopper Davis, Land Development Review Board

“Your appointments should go through you, not screened by your City Manager. You should have the decision.”

Board Appointment: Chopper Davis, Land Development Review Board

“Your appointments should go through you, not screened by your City Manager. You should have the decision.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“We can be friendly to golf carts, but I don't think we should kowtow to golf carts.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“We can be friendly to golf carts, but I don't think we should kowtow to golf carts.”

Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

“none of us are really good at lobbying because it's not our job.”

Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

“none of us are really good at lobbying because it's not our job.”

Communications

“since Mr. and Mrs. George are still here, about the whole golf carts and the overpass”

Communications

“since Mr. and Mrs. George are still here, about the whole golf carts and the overpass”

Discussion Regarding Future Penny for Pasco Projects

“We may want to reverse those percentages and put more money to housing and think of different innovative ways to help our residents.”

Discussion Regarding Future Penny for Pasco Projects

“We may want to reverse those percentages and put more money to housing and think of different innovative ways to help our residents.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“use American Rescue Plan funds to create a revolving loan fund to help sellers of homes bring these homes up to code”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“use American Rescue Plan funds to create a revolving loan fund to help sellers of homes bring these homes up to code”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2259: Amendments to Chronic Nuisance Ordinance

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2259: Amendments to Chronic Nuisance Ordinance

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2252: Rezoning for 7940 Rutillio Ct.

“The neighborhood was, the businesses were vehemently against rezoning... It's a fool's errand unless you really want to do it.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2252: Rezoning for 7940 Rutillio Ct.

“The neighborhood was, the businesses were vehemently against rezoning... It's a fool's errand unless you really want to do it.”

Proposed Tram Route and Parking Structure Hours

“If someone is in the parking garage at 1 a.m., can they get out of the garage?”

Proposed Tram Route and Parking Structure Hours

“If someone is in the parking garage at 1 a.m., can they get out of the garage?”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“housing just for housing's sake is not a good thing to subsidize”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“housing just for housing's sake is not a good thing to subsidize”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2253 RE: Property Exchange w/Pasco County

“I remember meeting with George when he worked for the county and they had some of the housing and CDBG offices up there”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2253 RE: Property Exchange w/Pasco County

“I remember meeting with George when he worked for the county and they had some of the housing and CDBG offices up there”

Budget Amendment

“As some of you know, I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years, and I'm not an expert at the state program”

Budget Amendment

“As some of you know, I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years, and I'm not an expert at the state program”

Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

“I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years, and I'm not an expert at the state program”

Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

“I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years, and I'm not an expert at the state program”

Library Advisory Board Minutes - August 2021

“As some of you know, I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years”

Library Advisory Board Minutes - August 2021

“As some of you know, I worked with the CDBG program for 30 years”

Second Public Hearing - Small Cities CDBG-CV Application (Resolution No. 2022-01)

“Rio Drive is not a low and moderate income area... maybe we want to reconsider doing Rio Drive with city journal funds or CRA funds instead of CDBG”

Second Public Hearing - Small Cities CDBG-CV Application (Resolution No. 2022-01)

“Rio Drive is not a low and moderate income area... maybe we want to reconsider doing Rio Drive with city journal funds or CRA funds instead of CDBG”

Resolution No. 2021-58: American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan

“I would just encourage you to look at expanding the funding for this, maybe up to half a million dollars for each year, and looking to make a community land trust”

Resolution No. 2021-58: American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan

“I would just encourage you to look at expanding the funding for this, maybe up to half a million dollars for each year, and looking to make a community land trust”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would like to encourage you to think, when you get your rescue dollars, the $7 million coming from the feds, that you consider creating a revolving loan fund of at least $1 million”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I would like to encourage you to think, when you get your rescue dollars, the $7 million coming from the feds, that you consider creating a revolving loan fund of at least $1 million”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2231: Amendments to Golf Cart Ordinance

“I salute this measure.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2231: Amendments to Golf Cart Ordinance

“I salute this measure.”

Board Appointment: George Romagnoli, Cultural Affairs Committee

Board Appointment: George Romagnoli, Cultural Affairs Committee

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I think moving Vox Pop to the end of the meeting is a bad idea.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I think moving Vox Pop to the end of the meeting is a bad idea.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“US-19 seemed to be an afterthought. We really need to start addressing more aggressively US-19, especially north of Main Street.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“US-19 seemed to be an afterthought. We really need to start addressing more aggressively US-19, especially north of Main Street.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2224: Amendments to Chpt. 12 LDC RE: Fences

“so when my fence goes down in 15 years I can replace it.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2224: Amendments to Chpt. 12 LDC RE: Fences

“so when my fence goes down in 15 years I can replace it.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2226: Conditional Use for 5707 Main Street (eCarve, LLC)

“I think it is wrong that we have to get a conditional use permit when they're moving two blocks in the same zoning district on the same street.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2226: Conditional Use for 5707 Main Street (eCarve, LLC)

“I think it is wrong that we have to get a conditional use permit when they're moving two blocks in the same zoning district on the same street.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I support the sole provider”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“I support the sole provider”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2224: Amendments to Chpt. 12 LDC RE: Front Yard Fences

“that is the existing policy, at least it was when I was planning director, that the parallel to the side street could be six feet”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2224: Amendments to Chpt. 12 LDC RE: Front Yard Fences

“that is the existing policy, at least it was when I was planning director, that the parallel to the side street could be six feet”

Communications

Communications

Communications

Communications

Appointment of Candidate to Fill City Council Vacancy

Appointment of Candidate to Fill City Council Vacancy

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2166: Standards for New and Used Auto Dealerships

“There was concerns about poor landscaping, too much product on site, inadequate sales offices, and concentration of businesses.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2166: Standards for New and Used Auto Dealerships

“There was concerns about poor landscaping, too much product on site, inadequate sales offices, and concentration of businesses.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2168: Rezoning of 7908 Rutillio Court

“this is a rezoning of a property in Rotillo Court.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2168: Rezoning of 7908 Rutillio Court

“this is a rezoning of a property in Rotillo Court.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2154: Future Land Use Plan Amendment, 6300 US Highway 19

“So we believe this makes sense to have one parcel that has the same land use and zoning designation and not be split into two.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2154: Future Land Use Plan Amendment, 6300 US Highway 19

“So we believe this makes sense to have one parcel that has the same land use and zoning designation and not be split into two.”

Approval of Sale of Four City Owned Properties

“We are proposing that four city-owned properties be sold.”

Approval of Sale of Four City Owned Properties

“We are proposing that four city-owned properties be sold.”

Review of Proposed FY2019-2020 CRA Budget

“The program will be administered by George Romanoli in the Development Department”

Review of Proposed FY2019-2020 CRA Budget

“The program will be administered by George Romanoli in the Development Department”

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2164: Ordinance Pertaining to Off-Street Parking Spaces

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2164: Ordinance Pertaining to Off-Street Parking Spaces

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“the best source of funds for that is through the county, through the CDBG funds.”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

“the best source of funds for that is through the county, through the CDBG funds.”

CRA Land Sale of a Parcel of Land on Rio Drive

“this parcel, undeveloped, and I think it never has been developed, on Rio Drive was actually a bank foreclosed property that was donated to the County.”

CRA Land Sale of a Parcel of Land on Rio Drive

“this parcel, undeveloped, and I think it never has been developed, on Rio Drive was actually a bank foreclosed property that was donated to the County.”

Communications

Communications

Board Appointments: Historic Preservation Board

Board Appointments: Historic Preservation Board

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2160: Moratorium on Automobile Dealerships

“After conversing with Mr. George Romagnoli, the Development Director”

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2160: Moratorium on Automobile Dealerships

“After conversing with Mr. George Romagnoli, the Development Director”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“All developments that are done now, especially since the 90s, all the water has to be retained on the site.”

Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“All developments that are done now, especially since the 90s, all the water has to be retained on the site.”

Legislative Update Presentation by Sunrise Consulting

“something George has worked on for many, many years”

Legislative Update Presentation by Sunrise Consulting

“something George has worked on for many, many years”

Approval of February 19, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of February 19, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2159: Rezoning Application – 5838 Main Street

“This rezoning is to take this parcel right here, 5838 Main Street... and rezone it into downtown.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2159: Rezoning Application – 5838 Main Street

“This rezoning is to take this parcel right here, 5838 Main Street... and rezone it into downtown.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“This proposal is for the Oyster Bayou PDD.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“We didn't talk about the use of the lagoon at all in the development review process”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“This proposal is for the Oyster Bayou PDD.”

First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2152: Approval of Oyster Bayou Planned Development District Ordinance Amendment

“We didn't talk about the use of the lagoon at all in the development review process”

Public Hearing on the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application

Public Hearing on the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application

Adjournment

Adjournment

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2150: Permitting Massage Salons in Commercial 2 and Highway Commercial Zoning Districts

First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2150: Permitting Massage Salons in Commercial 2 and Highway Commercial Zoning Districts

First Reading - Ordinance No. 2019-2148: Permitted Uses in Highway Commercial Zoning District

First Reading - Ordinance No. 2019-2148: Permitted Uses in Highway Commercial Zoning District

Bid Award - Yard Debris Grinding Services

“I serve at your pleasure, so anything you need from me, I'm glad to help out.”

Bid Award - Yard Debris Grinding Services

“I serve at your pleasure, so anything you need from me, I'm glad to help out.”

Communications

“I sat down with George on this”

Communications

“I sat down with George on this”

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda

Proclamation - Private First Class Fenton Roger Fussell Day

Proclamation - Private First Class Fenton Roger Fussell Day

Three-Minute Report: Public Works

“That's George, he's about 160 foot up in the air.”

Three-Minute Report: Public Works

“That's George, he's about 160 foot up in the air.”

Proclamation: Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation and Pasco County Community Development

“I'm George Romagnoli, Director of the Pasco County Community Development Department. Thank you for this proclamation.”

Proclamation: Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation and Pasco County Community Development

“I'm George Romagnoli, Director of the Pasco County Community Development Department. Thank you for this proclamation.”