Sandra L. Welch
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:13:18
- Avg per meeting
- 7:26
- Segments
- 3022
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Top issues during term (20)
School Zone Safety and Speed Enforcement Cameras
The camera program operates at no taxpayer expense while generating fine revenue to support school safety initiatives.
Fire Station 113 and Administration Building Redevelopment
Design costs are part of the capital budget; full construction costs weren't listed on the agenda.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
Total operating budget of $268.4 million with a flat millage rate of 6.8988 mills.
Return to Curbside Recycling and Waste Collection
Potential rate adjustments ranging from modest increases to over $100 annually depending on service frequencies selected.
Workforce Housing Assistance Program
Maintains eligibility for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funding.
Alpha 250 Solid Waste Site Potential Sale
Potential impact on municipal solid waste management logistics and property valuation.
Special Land Use for Medical Office Pharmacy
Private investment by the applicant with negligible public infrastructure impact.
Charter Review Board Ballot Questions
None directly associated with the ballot clarifications.
Traffic Safety Near Neighborhood Parks
Potential cost for traffic engineering studies and signage adjustments if changes are implemented.
Parks and Recreation Fee Increases and Youth Sports Impact
Generates approximately $220,000 in projected revenue increases if eventually adopted.
Main Street Development and Capital Projects
Private investment by developers with city coordination on public roadway signals.
Adjacent Property Privacy and Noise Concerns
Staff time required for code enforcement site visits and legal review.
Recreation Complex Rehabilitation Design
Brings in federal grant funding for local recreation and housing assistance programs.
Proactive Code Enforcement in Rental Communities
License plate reader data sharing with Pinellas Sheriff
Taxpayers are funding this tech rollout, though the exact equipment and maintenance costs haven't been heavily publicized yet.
City Attorney Annual Performance and Contract Extension
A 5% lump-sum bonus will be provided to the city attorney, while salary remains flat.
Recreation Complex Playground and Homebuyer Assistance Grants
Brings in federal grant funding for local recreation and housing assistance programs.
Lease of Government Center space to State Rep. Hunschofsky
Lease revenue terms weren't listed on the agenda summary.
Forfeiture funds for narcotics and forensics equipment
$76,000 in forfeiture funds, not general tax revenue.
FDOT traffic safety grants
Would bring $50,000 in state grant funding to the police department with no local tax increase indicated.
Decisions during term (226)
Recorded while Welch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Items 5-7)
Item 8: Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)
Item 9: State Representative Lease Agreement (First Reading)
Item 10: Building Safety Inspections Work Authorization
Item 11: City Attorney Employment Agreement Amendment No. 1
26-148 A MOTION APPROVING THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS CITY COMMISSION MEETING(S). (2026-0924SP AND 2026-0924R)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance 2026-045-2: Off-Duty Fire Detail Rates
Resolution 2026-156: NW 74th Place Roadway and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Design
Resolution 2026-157: Comprehensive Street Improvements Phase III Design
RES 2026-155 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH WALTERS ZACKRIA ASSOCIATES, PLLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO COMPLETE BUILDING SAFETY…
City Attorney Annual Performance Review and Compensation Consensus
Ordinance 2026-033: FY 2027 Operating Property Tax Rate
Ordinance 2026-034: FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
Resolution 2026-127: Capital Improvement Program FY 2027-2031
Resolution 2026-128: Community Improvement Fund Expenditures for Main Street
Resolution 2026-145: Non-Profit Charitable Organizations Sponsorship
Consent Agenda Approval
Resolution 2026-144: Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3080
Ordinance 2026-045-1: Off-Duty Fire Detail Rates (First Reading)
Voting record (78)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Item 10: Building Safety Inspections Work Authorization
Ordinance 2026-045-2: Off-Duty Fire Detail Rates
Resolution 2026-156: NW 74th Place Roadway and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Design
Resolution 2026-157: Comprehensive Street Improvements Phase III Design
Resolution 2026-144: Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3080
Ordinance 2026-045-1: Off-Duty Fire Detail Rates (First Reading)
Resolution 2026-154: City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment No. 1
Ordinance 2026-033: FY 2027 Operating Property Tax Rate
Ordinance 2026-034: FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
Resolution 2026-127: Capital Improvement Program FY 2027-2031
Resolution 2026-128: Community Improvement Fund Expenditures for Main Street
Resolution 2026-145: Non-Profit Charitable Organizations Sponsorship
Ordinance 2026-033 - Operating Property Tax Rate (First Reading)
Ordinance 2026-034 - FY 2027 Budget Adoption (First Reading)
Resolution 2026-125 - Fire Rescue Assessment Rates
Resolution 2026-126 - Solid Waste and Recycling Assessment
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Appointment to the Civil Service Board (Resolution 2026-108)
Neighborhood Enhancement Grant for Cayman Village (Resolution 2026-142)
Neighborhood Enhancement Grant for Tall Trees HOA (Resolution 2026-143)
Ordinance 2026-029-2: General Penalty for Code Violation
Ordinance 2026-031-2: Resilient Design and Development Department Name Change
Ordinance 2026-035-2: T-Mobile Lease Amendment at Community Center
Ordinance 2026-036-2: Verizon Wireless Lease Amendment at Sabal Pines Park
Ordinance 2026-037-2: Verizon Wireless Lease Agreement at Government Center
Ordinance 2026-038-2: Garbage, Refuse, and Recycling Code Amendments
To approve Resolution No. 2026-108.
To approve Resolution No. 2026-116.
Consent Agenda Approval
Country Wood Estates Neighborhood Enhancement Grant
MainStreet Workforce Homebuyer Program
MainStreet Workforce Rental Housing Assistance Program
Special Land Use for Doctors Health Group Pharmacy
Recreation Complex Rehabilitation Design Change Order
Republic Services Franchise Agreement Amendment
Parks and Recreation Fee Ordinance and Schedule (Tabled)
Supported moving forward with the long-overdue fee schedule review.
Approval of Minutes
Resolution 2026-083: MainStreet Security/Lien Agreement
Resolution 2026-059: Federal Lobbying Services
Resolution 2026-086: Abaco Village Grant
Resolution 2026-087: Bermuda Village Grant
Ordinance 2026-016-1: Workforce Homebuyer Assistance
Ordinance 2026-005-4: Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats
Ordinance 2026-019-1: Redistricting
City Manager Annual Performance Review and Salary Adjustment
Agreed with the 5% salary increase and commended Rose's leadership and commitment.