On Monday, February 26, 1996, at 2:05 p.m., the City Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida. Mayor Glenda E. Hood called the meeting to order. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning announced there was a quorum.

Present: Mayor Glenda E. Hood

Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1

Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2

Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3

Commissioner Frankee Hellinger, District 4

Commissioner Nap Ford, District 5

Commissioner Sheldon B. Watson, District 6

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

Fay W. Craig, Deputy City Clerk

Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney

Police Officer Derwin Bradley, Sergeant-at-Arms

1. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Watson, and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the February 12th Staff and Regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

2. Police Chief William Kennedy escorted Master Police Officer/Detective

Phil W. Greathouse and Master Police Officer Howard Yates for recognition of attaining 25 years' service with the City. Each received from Mayor Hood framed Certificates of Appreciation, service pins and personal gifts from the Council. Thanking his wife, Ellen, for helping him reach this milestone, MPO Yates presented her with a dozen red roses.

3. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

A] February 14th Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #29145;

B] Interagency Cooperative Agreement with Orange County School Board, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Juvenile Justice Department for Project B.O.O.S.T., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28262-1;

C] Specific Authorization not exceeding $24,928.75 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., for traffic data collection and analysis in the area of Florida Hospital, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27021-B;

D] Replacement Billboard Applications from POA subject to the requirements of all appropriate departments and other regulatory agencies at: 1) 600 W. Colonial Dr. subject to a maximum of 50'; 2) 5401 Kirkman Rd.; and 3) 302 S. Hughey Ave. subject to a maximum of 400 sq. ft. per face;

E] Accepting with gratitude 12 old postcards depicting Lake Lucerne dated 1904-12 donated by Robert G. Heideman and valued at approximately $160;

F] February 6th Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, except Item 3, filed Documentary #29146;

G] Callahan Neighborhood Center Head Start Home Base Program Lease Agreement with Orange County at $300 per month for the cost of utilities and maintenance of common areas, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #23316;

H] Authorization to file a civil lawsuit against former Centroplex Box Office employee G. Loyd to collect $3,696 in monetary damages;

I] February 12th Consultant Qualification Board minutes, filed Documentary #29147;

J] January 25th Safety and Health Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29148;

K] February 15th Vehicle for Hire Administrator Hearing minutes, filed Documentary #29149;

L] January 9th Central Florida Emergency Services Institute Board of Trustees minutes, filed Documentary #29150;

M] January 24th Fire Department Safety and Health Committee minutes,filed Documentary #29151;

N] January 10th Firefighters Pension Board minutes, filed Documentary #29152;

O] February 7th Historic Preservation Board minutes, filed Documentary #29153;

P] January 11th and February 8th Orlando Housing Authority minutes, filed Documentary #29154 and #29155;

Q] February 7th Citizens Police Review Board minutes, filed Documentary #29156;

R] February 8th Certification Appeal Board minutes, filed Documentary #29157;

S] In accordance with the Uniform Special District Accountability Act of 1989, accepting for filing the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority 1994-95 Schedule of Outstanding Bond Indebtedness (per FS 218.38 (1)) and Map of the Special Independent District (per FS 189.418), filed Documentary #28460;

T] Specific Approval of Items 4-G and 4-L in Greater Orlando Aviation Authority minutes of December 20th and Items 2, 3-F, 3-G, 3-N, 3-R, 3-U, 5 and 6 in January 17th minutes;

U] 18A Permit Application from Rotary Orlando Street Painting Festival at City Hall Plaza on March 1-3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;

V] 2-year Employment Agreement with Community and Youth Service Project Manager I Jose A. Baerga at $36,859.20 annually, commencing 3-4-96, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

W] Deleted for separate discussion (See Item #4);

X] Deleted for separate discussion (See Item #4);

Y] Orlando Housing Authority Properties, Inc., Agreement for FY '95 -'96 CDBG funding at $9,826 for needs assessment for senior citizens and people with disabilities living in public housing complexes, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29158;

Z] Specific Authorization not exceeding $30,025.58 with Transportation Engineering, Inc., for design services on dirt street paving and drainage of Altaloma Avenue (Park Lake-Weber), Morris Avenue (Oregon-Montana) and Montana Street (Morris-Hardy), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27021A;

AA] January 25th Audit Board minutes, filed Documentary #29159;

BB] February 14th Pension Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29160;

CC] Deleted for separate discussion (See Item #4);

DD] Deleted for separate discussion (See Item #4);

EE] OUC Release of Easements to: 1) The Boat Tree, Inc., at 33rd and west of Rio Grande Avenue; 2) City of Orlando Parks Design Office at Barker Park (south of Gore Street and east of Dollins Avenue); and 3) Cousins Properties, Inc., south of Colonial Drive and east of Bumby Avenue, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29161-29163;

FF] 90-day extension to Jackson Properties, Inc., at 411 E Jackson St. to comply with imposed condition regarding vehicular access;

GG] September 26th Mayor's Small Business Assistance Team Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29164;

HH] Contracts and Agreements with: 1) Tecnomics International, Inc., at $70,000 for Wastewater Facilities' predictive engineering services; 2) Fixtures Furniture at $27,317.10 for Centroplex chairs; 3) increase in Meridian Management Corp., City Hall Operations/Maintenance Contract annual fixed price from $572,820 to $598,000, indefinite quantity work hourly rates by 4.4% and expenditures for supplies reimbursed at contractor's cost plus 13.71% (4.4% increase); 4) Physio Control purchase order at $78,455 for 8 OFD diagnostic cardiac monitors/Life-Pak II ($77,560) and 5 carrying cases ($895); 5) Five Sons Landscape at $32,100 for Parking Facilities' Grounds Maintenance; 6) Codaram Corp., at $30,035.10 for City Hall Multi-Tech Array III remote connectivity; 7) Pavement Technology Inc., at $180,000 for Asphalt Rejuvenating Agent; and 8) authorizing Purchasing Agent to award contracts for International Drive Hot-in-Place Asphalt recycling (Municipal Drive to North Dead-End) not exceeding $130,000, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Agent following appropriate staff review;

II] February 20th Budget Review Committee minutes and Resolution, filed Documentary #29165 and #28815;

JJ] February 15th Civic Facilities Authority minutes, filed Documentary #29166;

KK] Office of Legal Affairs to execute Stipulated Order of Taking for property at NEC of Magnolia Avenue and South Street owned by First United Methodist Church of Orlando as being necessary for construction of the Downtown Orlando Transportation (LYMMO) Project, Parcel 102 (appraised at $8,395) for right-of-way and Parcel 902 (appraised at $26,920) for landscape/sidewalk easement;

LL] Authorize GAI Consultants' engineer Gary M. Dejidas, P.E., to testify on the City's behalf as to design and future construction of the Downtown Orlando Transportation (LYMMO) Project at hourly rate specified in GAI Consultants' Contract;

MM] Accepting General Warranty Deeds [Recorded in OR BK 4988, Pages 1270-1284; #545528 & #5455281] from Orlando City Center Development Company on property bounded by Amelia Avenue on the North, Livingston Street on the South, Garland Avenue on the West, and CSX RR on the East, filed Documentary #28986;

NN] FY '93-'94 SHIP Funds Grant Agreement Amendment with Habitat for Humanity reducing funding from $108,000 to $94,147 for the construction of 8 single family affordable units instead of 9, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27946-B;

OO] Professional Services Agreement with CH-MS Architects not exceeding $18,747.61 for repair, sealing and moisture protection for Market Garage (Pine Street), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to approve additional services up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #26896-5;

PP] Foster Conant Associates, Inc., Engelwood Community Center Professional Services Contract not exceeding $21,765 for Engelwood Community Center expansion, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to approve additional services up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #25749-2;

QQ] Specific Authorization not exceeding $24,530.23 with Transportation Engineering, Inc., for designing and restoring signal communications between International Drive and Traffic Management Center, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27021A;

RR] 20-year Airspace Agreement with FDOT for Parking Under Interstate 4, between Washington and Church Streets and Garland and Hughey Avenues for Farmers' Market, including parking lot north of Robinson Street and proposed lot at South Street and Garland Avenue, at $14,544 per year with all payments to Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29167 (see #23272);

SS] Employment Agreement with Parking Bureau Administrative Specialist Stephen A. Micciche at $36,088 annually based on a 3% increase, 3-12-96 thru 3-11-97, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

TT] Specific Authorization, not exceeding $14,200 with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., for preparation of Water Conserv I Operating Permit Renewal Application, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26971C;

UU] Confirming Mayor Hood's appointments to: Orlando/Orange County Airport Zoning Board - Douglas McKnight [TE 12/31/98]; Nuisance Abatement Board - Kevin Seraaj [TE 2/28/98]; Public Art Advisory Board - Sarah Kelly and Polly Seymour [TE 3/31/98] and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Donna Pepper [TE 3/31/98]; and accepting with regret William R. Bagley's resignation from the Municipal Planning Board; and

VV] GAI Consultants - Southeast, Inc., Contract Amendment for Downtown Orlando Transit Project (LYMMO) Construction Engineering/Inspection and Construction Phase Services not exceeding $1,587,841, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #25432-6.

4. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items and authorize executions as appropriate by the Mayor and City Clerk after satisfactory legal review: W - (Cooperation Agreement by and between the City, the CRA and the Universal City Partnerships related to the financing of an Interchange at I-4 and Republic Drive), authorizing the Finance Director to negotiate/establish Benchmarks, filed Documentary #29102-D [see #28578]; X - ("An Initial Assessment Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, authorizing and adopting a Non-Ad Valorem Assessment within the area of the City described herein for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction and other project and debt issuance related costs of a road interchange at Interstate 4 and Republic Drive; making certain findings and determinations of special benefit; specifying the total estimated capital cost of the interchange project and the total amount to be levied against each parcel; specifying the unit of measurement for, and the estimated maximum annual amount of said assessment to be levied against each parcel within the described area; specifying the number of units contained within each parcel; specifying the number of years said assessment is to be levied; providing for annual approval and adjustments to the units of measurement and the amount of the assessment; providing for certain other authorizations and delegations of authority in relation thereto; providing for an effective date,"), filed Documentary #29102-B1 [see #28578]; CC - (February 20th Special Assessment Committee minutes), filed Documentary #29178; and DD - ("A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida, providing for the issuance of not to exceed $58,000,000 City of Orlando, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Interchange Project), Series 1996A; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust with respect to the bonds; providing certain authorizations; providing an effective date for this Resolution; and providing certain other details with respect thereto," and authorizing suit for validation), filed Documentary #29102-C. Finance Director G. M. Miller responded to comments made by Robert Craig and Matt Firestone who appeared in opposition to the proposed issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for the Interchange Project at I-4 and Republic Drive. Upon call for the question, motion carried with Commissioner Gordy voting "NO."

5. Hearing was announced to consider a Resolution in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 197.3632(3)(a), allowing the City to levy and collection of a non-ad valorem assessment administered by the Orange county Property Appraiser and Tax Collector, provided the City meets certain notice requirements and adopts a resolution of its intent to use the Uniform Method for Collection of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for the cost of design, construction and other capital project expenses & costs associated with the issuance of debt obligations as all such costs relate to a road interchange in the vicinity of Interstate Highway 4 and Republic Drive. Robert Craig appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Watson, to adopt "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, expressing its intent to use the Uniform Method for Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments; stating the need for the Levy of such non-ad valorem special assessment; providing a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy; and providing for the mailing of this Resolution by the agreed upon extended statutory deadline." Motion carried with Commissioner Gordy voting "NO." Filed Documentary #29102A.

6. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending Sub-section 1 of City Code Section 28.09 allowing newly annexed commercial establishments to maintain solid waste collection fees currently in effect prior to annexation for a one-year period. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29179.

7. Mrs. Chewning announced this as the time set for public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the City of Orlando Growth Management Plan by amending the Official Future Land Use Map 19 to create new Subarea Policy Boundary 33.3; amending Future Land Use Element to add Subarea Policies S.10.3, S.15.9, and S.33.3; amending Official Future Land Use Map 6 to change Future Land Use designation from Residential Medium Intensity to Community Activity Center, Residential Medium Intensity to Conservation, Community Activity Center to Conservation and to create new Subarea Policy Boundary S.10.3; amending Official Future Land Use Map 3 to change Future Land Use Designation from Residential Low Intensity to Office Low Intensity, to revise Subarea Policy Boundary S.15.1, and to create New Subarea Policy Boundary S.15.9; amending Official Future Land Use Map 2 to include property as Residential Low Intensity and as Public/Recreational/Institutional to reflect Annexation of Property and to officially designate property as Urban Activity Center; amending Official Future Land Use Map 11 to include property as Public/Recreational/Institutional to reflect Annexation of property; amending Official Future Land Use Map 8 to change Future Land Use designation from Industrial to Urban Activity Center, from Office Low Intensity to Residential Low Intensity, and to revise Subarea Policy Boundary S.5.1; amending Official Future Land Use Map 7 to change Future Land Use Designation from Office Low Intensity to Neighborhood Activity Center, and to Revise Subarea policy Boundary S.11.1; amending Capital Improvements element, by deleting Figures CI-1 and CI-3, and adopting new Figures CI-1 and CI-3; amending Traffic Circulation Element; by deleting Figures TC-1 and TC-3, and adopting New Figures TC-1 and TC-3; amending the Recreation, Open Space and Cultural Element to add Policies 1.3.3 and 1.3.4; amending the Housing Element to add objective 1.21 and Policies 1.21.1 and 1.21.2; amending the Mass Transit Element, amend Policy 2.2.1; amending the Capital Improvements Element; and amend Policy 1.2.10. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Hearing be continued until March 11th.

8. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending the requirements of the Planned Development at 3030 Dade Avenue, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29180.

9. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the name of the East-West Extension of Universal Boulevard, located south of Orlando-Vineland Road, west of Kirkman Road and north of Interstate 4, to Major Boulevard, as petitioned by the property owners. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29181.

10. Planning Bureau Chief Valerie Hubbard reviewed recommendation by the Municipal Planning Board in Item 12, January 16th minutes, and outlined the applicant's request for abandonment of a portion of Hillman Avenue from the north right-of-way of line on Robinson Street to the south right-of-way line of Ridgewood Street, plus a portion of Ridgewood Street from the east right-of-way line of Cathcart Avenue to the east right-of-way line of Hillman Avenue. Representing Lake Eola Heights Historic Neighborhood Association were President Jeff Thompson, Michael Willis and Raymond Cox, who presented visual aids and comments in opposition to requested street closings. Tom Wilkes, Esq., representing St. James Cathedral School, offered argument supporting the proposed abandonments. Others appearing in opposition to the proposed street closings were: Penny Woodruff, Lee Pharr, Wayne Walker, Sue MacNamara (representing herself and presenting data compiled by Kane Norton), Gary Magarian, Llewellyn Bradley, Bruce Barnard, Yvonne Carter, Daniel Grell, Carole Wilson, Richard and Mimi Warren, Rose and Shana Lazoritz, Julie Hawkins, Sandra Fredrick, Patty Sheehan, Tony McGlone and Anne Teipel. Speaking in support were: Kathy Berlinsky, Dennis and Jillian O'Connor, Barbara and Robert Dellecker, John and Sheridan Becht, Tammy Yeomans, Bobbie Hill, Brobert Buonauro, John Schmitt, Pamela Schiffman, Ann Busby, Robin Neel, Virginia Mesa, Sandy Strosel, Jim Byrne, Jim Lee, Gene Runnels, Mary Jane Noble, Olga Calvet, Bill Buning, Patty and Jerome Archambault, Ailene Markham, Craig Maguire, William Kostik, Janet Lemmen, Michael Matheny, Katherine Rearden, Jody Walker, Fred Halback, John Rodriguez, John Wilson, Pam Ford, Chris Cathcart, Robert Cullity, Vincent Tyrlik, Sandy Eslinger and Kevin Shaughnessy. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissionr Ford, to deny the appeal and approve cited action by the Municipal Planning Board only with respect to Ridgewood Street. Motion carried with Commissioner Gordy voting "NO."

11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a portion of the right-of-way of Ridgewood Street from the west right-of-way line of Cathcart Avenue to the East right-of-way line of Hillman Avenue, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford, that Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion carried with Commissioner Gordy voting "NO."

12. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a portion of the right-of-way of Hillman Avenue from the north right-of-way line of Robinson Street to the south right-of-way line of Ridgewood Street, as requested by the property owner. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be disapproved.

13. Walter Moss appeared inviting City Council members to the 1 p.m., June 1st Veterans' Appreciation Day at Lake Eola Park, and requested deferral of proposed improvements to the General Employees' Pension Plan.

14. Reverend Floyd Irwin appeared.

15. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pro tem Watson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD

CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING

On Monday, February 26, 1996, at 1:05 p.m, the Orlando City Council met in the Agenda Conference Room, City Hall, Orlando, Florida.

Present: Mayor Glenda E. Hood

Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1

Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2

Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3

Commissioner Frankee Hellinger, District 4

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

Fay W. Craig, Deputy City Clerk

Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney

Police Officer Derwin Bradley, Sergeant-at-Arms

Finance Director G. Michael Miller gave a detailed overview of the I-4/Republic Drive Interchange Special Assessment/Tax Increment Financing Structure, addressing project's purpose, program objectives, benefit area and cash flow projection.

Mayor Hood noted the addition of Consent Agenda VV]; continuation of Hearings/Ordinances 2nd Reading #2 until March 11th.

Council members concurred in Commissioner Gordy's request to remove Consent Agenda Items W], X], CC] and DD] for separate discussion.

As to A], Commissioner Ammerman suggested that an outside third party assist in assessing qualifications, which was responded to by Deputy CAO Brenda C. Robinson. Commissioner Ammerman's question on #3 in HH] was addressed by Purchasing Agent Richard Nagel.

Mayor Hood advised of need to continue 2] under Hearings/Ordinances/2nd Reading until March 11th.

Mayor Hood outlined proposed format for the Appeal, whereby the Planning Bureau Chief will have 15 minutes to frame the issue, the appellant will have 15 minutes to present its case, and the applicants will be allotted 15 minutes to present argument. Individual public testimony thereafter on "new" information will be limited to 3 minutes per person.

Meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.

Grace A. Chewning

City Clerk