Panagiotis Koulias

November property tax referendum threat to city budget

Roughly one-third of the city's property tax income could be cut if the amendment passes.

Censure controversy involving Vice Mayor Koulias

No direct cost, though disputes handled internally could avoid expensive ethics proceedings or lawsuits.

Potential data center siting concerns

Unknown until staff research; water and sewer capacity impacts could affect utility customers.

Residential property maintenance

$25 a day accrues against the owners starting April 9, 2026 until the lot is maintained.

Historic district design reviews for downtown properties

Cost of rerouting or redoing the gas line will fall on the property owner, with the total still to be negotiated.

SWFMD Phase III water restrictions enforcement

Citations mean fines for residents who ignore watering restrictions.

Special Events Calendar 2026-2027

The event supports local merchants; street closures affect traffic that weekend.

LDC Articles X and XII modernization

Property owners on non-conforming lots may save variance fees and wait time when building.

Sponge Dock use rules

Fines are possible if the violation is confirmed.

Hickory Point annexation

If annexed, the park would become subject to city taxes and services.

New garage and storage structure at 116 N. Pinellas Ave

Private project; the denial sends the applicant back to redesign without further city cost.

Electric Bicycle Safety Regulations

Signage and enforcement costs weren't itemized, but enforcement begins with education and warnings rather than fines.

Forward Pinellas transportation grants and planning update

Grant funds could offset local costs for street and mobility projects, though awards aren't guaranteed.

Nov. 7 symposium "Planting the Seeds for a Growing Future"

Grants bring in $55,000 spent to date plus up to $105,000 pending, with modest matches from the city's tree fund.

Boutique hotel and mixed-use development at 144 E. Tarpon Avenue

The CRA-purchased site returns to the tax rolls and downtown activity with hotel rooms, retail and event space.

Flooding and floodplain resilience

Flood mitigation construction is ongoing around the city; specific costs were not given.

Protected tree removal enforcement

Grant money is covering tree inventory, planting, and trimming now, but future funding is uncertain and an in-house tree crew has been floated as a budget alternative.

Sustainability Plan charter deadline (Oct. 1, 2027)

Could eventually affect what developers build and pay for, but only as voluntary incentives under current state law.

FY 2027 proposed budget and insurance/health savings

A resident noted Pinellas property tax cuts could ripple down — the county projects billions in cuts, affecting mosquito control and county park staffing.

Unpermitted construction work at 530 Athens Street

$25/day fine starting September 17 if the permit isn't completed.

Application 26-04 Howard — Certificate of Appropriateness for new accessory structure, 27 E Orange St

Application 26-92 Balanced Directions LLC — balcony and stair replacement, 155 E Tarpon Ave

Application 26-97 Echelon Bank — illuminated wall signs, 116 S Pinellas Ave

Resolution 2026-01 — meeting time change to 6:00 p.m.

Consent agenda items 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12

Two Mersino pumps for stormwater (Item 11, $126,000)

Safford House roof replacement (Item 8) deferred

Motion for censure hearing regarding Vice Mayor Koulias

St Nicholas Epiphany Procession & Glendi Celebration 2027

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration 2027

Award File No. 270016-N-AS, Single Source Purchase Of Airvac Parts, Pumps & Components (Tom Kiger Public Services Director, Ray Page Utilities Superintendent, Heather Estright Water Conveyance Supervisor, Kristina Whitmire Procurement…

Renew File No. 250100-C-AS, Laboratory Services (Tom Kiger Public Services Director, Ray Page Utilities Superintendent, Robert Marcincuk Wastewater Division Mgr, Darryl Vaci Water Division Mgr, Kristina Whitmire Procurement Services…

Award File No. 270024-N-PH, Single Source Purchase Of Beverages For Resale, Golf Course Snack Bar (Tom Kiger Public Services Director, Howard Hunt Golf Course Manager, Kristina Whitmire Procurement Services Director)

Consent agenda (meeting minutes)

Resolution 2026-31 — Short-term rental at 624 Cross Street (Application 26-77)

Election of vice chair

January 26, 2026

February 23, 2026

March 16, 2026

May 18, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 2-10, 13, 14)

Consent Item 12: Purchase of Police Vehicles (File 270028-C-PH)

Item 16: Appointment to Forward Pinellas

Item 16 (reopened): Appointment of Mayor Koulianos to Forward Pinellas

Item 17: Appointment to School Transportation Safety Committee

Item 18: Appointments to Sustainability Committee

Item 19: Designation of Acting City Manager

Resolution 2026-28: Site Plan Approval, 144 E. Tarpon Avenue Boutique Hotel (Application 26-33)

Motion: Insurance Coverage Follow-Up Audit (Commissioner Weaver)

Resolution 2026-29 — Final Millage Rate for Tax Year 2026

Resolution 2026-30 — Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

CRA Resolution 2026-03 — Final CRA Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Consent Agenda (Items 2-8)

PBA One-Year Bargaining Agreement

Cited potential deficit from Amendment 3 and additional expenses.

IAFF One-Year Bargaining Agreement

Thankful for additional benefits to remain competitive with nearby departments.

Ratification of Procurement Director Hire

Ordinance 2026-16 (Second Reading) — Change to Qualifying Dates

Resolution 2026-25 — Opt Out of Live Local Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption

Vice Mayor's Censure/Discipline Proposal and Sunshine Law Review

Alleged premeditated text communications and sought censure and discipline.

Resolution 2026-26 — Tentative adoption of tax year 2026 millage rate

Resolution 2026-27 — Tentative adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget

CRA Resolution 2026-02 — Tentative adoption of CRA budget

Consent Agenda (Items 3-10, 12-16; Item 11 deferred)

Holiday Meeting Schedule Changes for FY 2026

Appointments to Library Board

Appointments to Heritage Preservation Board

Ordinance 2026-15, Second Reading — E-Bike Regulations

Ordinance 2026-16, First Reading — Change to Candidate Qualifying Dates

Agenda Item Request — Data Center Moratorium Discussion

Consent Agenda (Items 1-10; Item 11 deferred)

Fleet Management Division Audit #13_2026 accepted

Jolly Trolley coastal route funding renewal

Salary and Classification Plan FY2027

Ordinance 2026-12 — LDC Article V, Planned Development Regulations (2nd reading)

Ordinance 2026-13 — LDC Article VIII, Plan Consistency, Concurrency & Mobility Management (2nd reading)

Ordinance 2026-15 — E-bike sidewalk regulations (1st reading)

Motion to remove Vice Mayor Koulias from the vice mayor position

Believes the motion is coerced and has no basis in the charter

Authorize City Manager to sign DR-420 millage forms (tentative rate 5.37)

Consent Agenda (Items 4-11)

RFQ No. 250177-S-JL — Golf Course Clubhouse, Phase 2 Construction (CMAR)

Believes the project will be delivered on time and benefit the community

Consensus on Final City Seal and Marketing Logo Design

Wanted to accept the design and move on without mass replacement spending

Ordinance 2026-11 — Vacation of Lake Butler Heights Subdivision Plat (First Reading)

Wants to review closely at second reading

Resolution 2026-22 — Cohatch Parking Condition Removal, 121 E. Tarpon Ave.

Believes the condition served its purpose and few actually used the church lot

Renew File No. 240125-C-PH, Concrete Mix Materials – Batch Mix Delivered (Chris Cotta Public Works Director, Anthony Mannello Streets & Stormwater Supervisor, Janina Lewis Procurement Services Director)

Stormwater Engineering Consultant Services Increase (File No. 240017-S-JL)

Ordinance 2026-04 (2nd Reading): Firefighters' Pension Benefit Multiplier Increase

Resolution 2026-21: Support for Resilient Florida Grant for Arfaras Lift Station

Consent Agenda Items 4-12

Purchase of Dump Truck (Item 13)

Ordinance 2026-03 — Sunset Beach Parking (2nd Reading)

Opposed to ending free beach parking; called the monitoring system flawed.