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DRAFT City Council Minutes -April 22, 2002

On Monday, April 22, 2002 at 2:10 p.m. the City Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida. Mayor Glenda E. Hood called the meeting to order. City Clerk Candice Crawford announced there was a quorum.
Present:
Mayor Commissioner Glenda E. Hood
Commissioner Don Ammerman
Commissioner Vicki Vargo
Commissioner Patty Sheehan
Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum
Commissioner Ernest Page
Candice Crawford, City Clerk
Carmen S. Iannelli, Deputy City Clerk
Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney
Police Officer George Montgomery Sergeant-at-Arms Police Officer Nadine Piazza Sergeant–at-Arms
Invocation by: Reverend Jeffery Thomas, Broadway United Methodist Church, 406 E. Amelia Street, Orlando.

MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Vargo and the vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the April 1, 2002 Workshop, Agenda Review and Regular City Council meetings, with minutes approved as written.

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Representative Randy Johnson briefed the Mayor and City Commissioners on the Legislative Session.

Recognition of the Office of the Municipal Clerk during the week of April 28 through May 4, 2002, and Mayor Glenda Hood extended an appreciation to the City of Orlando's Municipal Clerk, Candice J. Crawford.

Award to William O. Colon, Surface Parking Supervisor, Parking Bureau, presented by Sam Vennero and Mayor Hood for his suggestion regarding the use of a more cost-efficient battery for electronic parking meters and in-house assembly of battery packs. Implementation resulted in substantial savings to the City. The Employee Suggestion Committee awarded William Colon $100 for his idea.

Recognition of 25 years of service, Technology Management Administrative Assistant, Patricia Petersen presented by Conrad Cross, Director of Technology Management and Mayor Hood. Her parents and son accompanied her in the joyous occasion.

CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried, that the Consent Agenda be approved with three changes. Items B-19, F-2 and G-1 to be moved to another Council day, all other items were approved as follows:

A] MAYOR/EXECUTIVE OFFICES

1] Annexation Agreement - Twinwise Properties, Ltd., Wise Brothers Properties, Ltd., and Ruby B. Suberman Trust et al, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A01;

2] Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Vicki Vargo and Commissioner Betty Wyman minutes for April 5, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422A02;

3] Business District Program - Approval for the Thornton Park Merchant's Association Business District Program Application for the amount of $2,000, filed and documentary #020422A03;

4] Temporary Waiver of Platting Requirement - Langford Park to issue Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy for the picnic pavilion and modular building prior to the platting of the property, filed and documentary #020422A04;

5] Meeting Minutes - Human Relations Board minutes for March 21, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422A05;

6] Annexation Petition - Robin Heath and Joe Bolin requested the annexation of 1.9 acres located along the south side of Curry Ford Road, between Bumby Avenue and S. Ferncreek Avenue (1828 and 1832 Curry Ford Road). The properties are developed with two single-family residences. (Case ANX2002-00014), filed and documentary #020422A06;

7] Meeting Minutes - Glenda E. Hood and Commissioner Vicki Vargo minutes for April 11, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422A07;

8] Annexation Petition - Frederick Raulin, Erma Johnson, and Mae Mercer requested annexation of approximately 14 acres located along the south side of Pershing Avenue, east of Semoran Boulevard and west of Goldenrod Road (6450, 6500, and 6570 Pershing Avenue (ANX2002-00013), filed and documentary #020422A08;

9] Annexation Agreement - Frederick Raulin, Erma H. Johnson, Helga J. Johnson, and Mae A. Mercer three properties located at 6450, 6500, and 6570 Pershing Avenue. The properties contain a total of 14 acres. The properties are currently utilized for three single-family residences. The City and the owners are willing to enter into an annexation agreement whereby the City will allow development of the site up to the maximum residential density allowed under the existing Orange County future land use designation (10 dwelling units per acre), and the Owners will adhere to the City's R-3A zoning development standards, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A09;

10] Appointments/Resignations - Mayor Hood made the following appointments:
Audit Board: Clay Wordon* to replace John McNally who has served two full terms (TE 8/31/03). Certification Appeal Board: James DeShay* for reappointment for a term expiring 9/30/03. Nuisance Abatement Board: Wendell Perdue* for reappointment for a term expiring 2/28/04, filed and documentary #020422A10;

11] Meeting Minutes - Special Assessment Meetings minutes and Amendments to Policy & Procedures 401.2 for January 31, 2002, March 8, 2002 and March 25, 2002 meetings, filed and documentary # 020422A11;

12] Schedule for City Council Meetings - July 2002 - December 2002 filed and documentary #020422A12;
JULY 2002
1 - No Meeting
8 - No Meeting
15 - 2:00 p.m. (Council Meeting & Budget Presentation)
(Council Chambers)
22 – Budget Workshop (10:00 a.m. – Noon)
(Council Chambers)
Council Meeting (2:00 p.m.)
29 - No Meeting
AUGUST 2002
5 – 2:00 p.m.
12 - No Meeting
19 – 2:00 p.m.
26 – No Meeting
30 - No Meeting
SEPTEMBER 2002
2 – No Meeting (Labor Day)
9 – Council Meeting – 2 p.m.
1st. Budget Hearing (5:01 p.m.)
(Council Chambers)
16 - No Meeting
23 - 7:00 p.m. - TBA
(2:00 p.m.)
(Council Meeting & 2nd. Budget Hearing)

OCTOBER 2002
7 – 2:00 p.m.
14 – No Meeting
21 – 2:00 p.m.
28 – No Meeting
30 - No Meeting
NOVEMBER 2002
4 – 2:00 p.m.
11 – No Meeting (Veterans Day)
18 – 2:00 p.m.
25 – No Meeting
DECEMBER 2002
2 – 2:00 p.m.
9 – No Meeting
16 – 7:00 p.m. – TBA
23 – No Meeting

13] Authorization to use property prior to platting - Vista East Fire Station. Approval to build a temporary fire facility prior to platting in Vista East, filed and documentary #020422A13;

14] Expert's Fees/City of Orlando vs. Cristi Vihlen. Parcel 101 at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Bumby Avenue and Colonial Drive. The property is owned by Cristi Vihlen, 729 Floral Drive and was necessary for construction of improvements to the intersection of Colonial Drive and Bumby Avenue. By law, the City is also responsible for the reasonable expert's fees of the property owner incurred in defense of the City's eminent domain proceeding. After negotiation, the parties have agreed on a reasonable fee for the property owner's land planner in the amount of $3,840. The parties have also agreed that a reasonable fee for the property owner's appraiser is $7,700.00, filed and documentary #020422A14;

15] Meeting Minutes - Micro Loan Committee minutes for March 7, 2002 and April 4, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422A15;

16] Appointments - Annual Board Review Committee - 2002 Mayor Hood have made the following appointments to the 2002 Annual Board Review Committee:
Chairperson: Jack Lord
Members:
Kathy Cardwell
John H. Classee, Jr.
Tim Johnson
Silvia Ibanez
Candy Crawford
Wilbur Gary
 filed and documentary #020422A16;

17] Meeting Minutes - Agenda Review and City Council minutes for April 1, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422A17;

18] Petitioner's Commitment & Services Agreement and Interlocal Agreement for the East Park Community Development District, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A18;

19] Resolution approving the Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency amending the Bond Resolution to permit the use of Reserve Account Credit Facilities , authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A19;

20] Minor Plat - I-4 Commerce Center Phase III - 2120 33RD Street that was processed under the Minor Plat procedure and reviewed at the April 4, 2002 TRC meeting. Richard DeLater, Managing Partner, I-4 Commerce Center, LLP is platting previously unplatted property into three (3) lots for future warehouse/office development, filed and documentary #020422A20;

21] Minor Plat - 6101 Arnold Palmer Drive - Stonebridge Place - Minor plat to plat unplatted property into one lot to allow for multi-family development, filed and documentary #020422A21;

22] Minor Plat - 1950 W. New Hampshire Street - College Park Business Center - Presentation of a minor plat to plat 8 lots and 1 tract to allow for industrial development., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A22

23] Ground Lease - Lake Highland Preparatory School Inc.- is entering into a Ground Lease with the Orlando Utilities Commission and the City of Orlando for the real property as further described in the Ground Lease consisting of approximately 6.6 acres, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk, Office of Legal Affair following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422A23;

B] ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

1] Meeting Minutes - Budget Review Committee (BRC) minutes for April 2, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422B01;

2] Meeting Minutes - Budget Review Committee (BRC) minutes for April 16, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422B02;

3] Meeting Minutes - Nominating Board minutes for April 10, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422B03;

4] Extension of Agreements for Risk Management Claims Support Services, RFP01-419-01 through 08. The Agreements, which allow for continuation, are being extended under the same terms, conditions and fee schedules as the original Agreements. The Agreements were approved for a term of one year with the City having the option to renew for two additional one-year periods and this will be the first renewal year, filed and documentary #020422B04;

5] Annexation Results - Albert Shores, Colony Cove, Delaney Highlands, Dubsdread Circle, Fairview Shores and Lake Wade Court Annexation Referendums - April 9, 2002, mail ballot annexations, filed and documentary #020422B05;

6] Application of Pavement Markings to Various City Streets, FQ02-090 To award to Sunray Paving & Construction, of Oviedo, Florida, in the amount of $57,285.11, plus a 10% contingency fee for extra work, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B06;

7] Amendment of Agreement to Refurbish Nine (9) Clay Tennis Courts and Convert Two (2) Asphalt Courts to Clay Courts, Orlando Tennis Center, SB02-060 to amend the City's contract with Varsity Courts, Inc., in the amount of $8,797.00, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B07;


8] Meeting Minutes - Employee Suggestion Committee minutes for April 12, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422B08;

9] Annual Agreement for Plants, BI02-1612
PRIMARY VENDOR
Baucom's Nursery of Florida
Amount: $104,500.00
West Orange Nurseries
Amount: $1,700.00
ALTERNATE VENDOR
West Orange Nurseries
Amount: $ 115,225.00
Knox Nursery, Inc.
Amount: $ 133,625.00
Shore Acres Nursery, Inc.
Amount:$ 134,550.00
Baucom's Nursery of Florida
Amount:$ 1,900.00
Awards are as noted above The total estimated annual expenditure will not exceed $115,000.00, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B09;

10] Meeting Minutes, Citizens' Police Review Board minutes for, April 3, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422B10;

11] Extension of Annual Agreement for Provision and Installation of Traffic Signal Equipment, BI01-1513 with Traffic Control Devices, Inc., Altamonte Springs, FL, in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00, for the period May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2003, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B11;

12] Extension of Annual Contract for Maintenance of Lake Eola Centennial Fountain, BI00-1383 with Ferran Services & Contracting, Inc., of Orlando, FL, for the period of May 15, 2002 through May 14, 2003, in the estimated annual amount of $56,000.00, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B12;

13] Purchase of Model Year 2003 Kenworth Heavy Haul Tractor from Kenworth of Central Florida, in the amount of $102,035.00, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B13;

14] Amendment of Annual Agreement for Regional Computerized Signal System (RCSS) Fiber Optic Equipment, RFP01-417 To amend the subject Agreement with Traffic Control Devices, Inc., of Altamonte Springs, Florida, in the amount of $95,772.79, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B14;

15] Request for Proposal for Community and Youth Services Scheduling Software, RFP02-447. The Advisory Committee recommends that the Director of Purchasing enter into negotiations with Class Software Solutions and if unsuccessful, enter into negotiations with the second and third ranked firms respectively, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B15;

16] Meeting Minutes - Civil Service Board minutes for March 27, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422B16;

17] Extension of Annual Agreements for Automotive Paint and Body Work, BI01-1512-01,-02, and 03 to extend the subject Agreements with Coachman Paint & Body Shop, Inc., of Orlando, Fl., R & R Collision Center, Inc., of Apopka, Fl., and J & B Kaiser, Inc., d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks of Orlando, FL, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in the total estimated annual amount of $270,000.00, authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B17;

18] Meeting Minutes Certification Board minutes for March 27, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422B18;

19] ITEM DELETED.

20] Meeting Minutes, Long Term Disability Review Committee minutes for March 28, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422B20;

21] Meeting Minutes - Canvassing Board Minutes - City of Orlando Runoff Election - April 9, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422B21;

22] Resolution to Amend - FY 2001/2002 Budget to be amended to provide required funds, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422B22;

23] Resolution to Amend - FY 2001/2002 Budget to be amended to provide required funds, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;filed and documentary #020422B23;

C] COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICES
1]
Meeting Minutes - Civic Facilities Authority minutes for April 10, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422C01;

2] Meeting Minutes - Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees minutes for January 23 and February 27, 2002 meetings, filed and documentary # 020422C02;
3] Meeting Minutes - Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees minutes for March 27, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422C03;

4] Agreement with the Villages of Southport Homeowners' Association and the City of Orlando Community and Youth Services Department. All parties involved agreed for the City of Orlando to use the Villages of Southport property to provide a summer camp program for area elementary and middle school children. The City will provide supervision, supplies and materials to conduct the program. The Homeowners' Association will provide the facility, cover cost of utilities and maintenance of the facility and the pool. Currently, there are no public recreation or neighborhood centers serving this area, filed and documentary #020422C04;

D] FIRE

1] Department of Justice Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant to City of Orlando has awarded the City of Orlando a Grant of $45,500.00 for the purpose of purchasing Hazmat equipment: Chemical, Biological and Radiological Detection Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination Equipment, and Communications Equipment, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422D01;


E] PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

1] Revision to Previously Executed Local Agency Program Agreement for Mercy Drive Drainage, Street & Sidewalk Improvements. The City applied for and was awarded a $100,000 grant for Mercy Drive pedestrian enhancements. The pedestrian enhancements will be implemented as part of CIP Project 99-832-002, Mercy Drive Drainage, Street & Sidewalk Improvements scheduled for construction in 2002, and authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422E01;

2] Revision to Previously Executed Local Agency Program Agreement for Traffic Signal Loop Markings - The project calls for bicycle safety enhancements with an estimated cost of $97,338. The project will be implemented using Gas Tax so the project can be advanced by approximately six months. The Florida Department of Transportation will fully reimburse the City for these expenditures with $97,338 of approved Federal Enhancement grant funds after July 1, 2003, filed and documentary #020422E02;

3] Acceptance of Donation of Parcel - 801 W. Jefferson Street accept the donation of 801 W. Jefferson Street and authorize the satisfaction of the code enforcement liens on the property, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422E03;

4] Meeting Minutes - Historic Preservation Board minutes for April 3, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422E04;

5] Meeting Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes for April 2, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422E05;

6] Meeting Minutes - Baldwin Park Town Design Review Committee minutes for April 8, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422E06;

7] Funding Recommendation - HOME Program - 508 S. Westmoreland Avenue On November 6, 2001, the SHIP/HOME Selection Committee completed the review and recommended approval of an application submitted by Suncoast Contractors on behalf of the owners, Michael and Cynthia Ramer, for the rehabilitation of two (2) attached units at 508 S. Westmoreland Avenue. The estimated cost of the substantial rehabilitation of these units is $68,750. The units are presently rented to low-income families, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422E07;

8] Approval to Enter into an Agreement for an Operating Support Grant with Grand Avenue Economic Community Development Corporation (Grand Avenue CDC) - In the FY 2000/01 budget $200,000 was allocated to the Enterprise Foundation Operating Support Grant Program. Recently, the $200,000 was returned to the City. This requests seeks to expend $56,250 of the $200,000 to fulfill the Enterprise Foundation's commitment to Grand Avenue CDC and return the remaining $143,750 to the City's budget office, filed and documentary #020422E08;

9] Temporary Suspension of Code Enforcement Activity: Menu Boards within the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (DCRA) Code Enforcement Bureau to suspend Code Enforcement activity on menu board signs within the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area for six months, filed and documentary #020422E09;

F] POLICE

1] Memorandum of Agreement between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Orlando Police Department this agreement is to reimburse the Orlando Police Department for its costs in providing a uniformed sworn and certified law enforcement officer at every operational screening location at the Orlando International Airport until such time as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) assumes responsibility for such functions by placing a federal employee of the TSA at the Screening Location, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422F01;

2] DELETED

3] Meeting Minutes - Vehicle for Hire Administrator Public Hearing Minutes for March 21, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422F03;

4] Municipal Interlocal Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement , authorizing execution by the Chief of Police following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422F04;

5] Amendment to the Interlocal SWAT Round-Up Agreement - Approval and authorization for the Chief of Police to enter into the amendment to the SWAT Round-Up agreement relating to distribution of proceeds. Authorization for the Chief of Police or his designee or successor to execute any amendments, renewals, or liability waivers specifically related to OPD's participation in the SWAT Round-Up Committee and the annual SWAT Round-Up competition, filed and documentary #020422F03;

6] Memorandum of Understanding (Permanent Renewal made in 2002) Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (FAST) Task Force East Region This task force concentrates on violent criminals and narcotic fugitives who have unexecuted state and federal warrants lodged against them including fugitives identified under the F.D.L.E.'s Taking Hoodlums Using Guns Seriously (T.H.U.G.S.) program. The intent is to remove from the streets state and federal fugitives thereby increasing public safety and also to disrupt criminal narcotic organizations, drug related crime, and arrest state and federal fugitives still active in narcotics distribution. The Memorandum formalizes the police guidance and planning between the participating agencies, filed and documentary #020422E06;

7] Multi-Agency Florida Commercial Vehicle Cargo Theft Task Force Voluntary Cooperation - Mutual Aid Agreement Various law enforcement agencies join together in a multi-jurisdictional Task Force to conduct investigations focused on the organized criminal groups targeting the shipping and transportation industry in Florida, and to disrupt organizations engaging in such activity. The agencies will utilize applicable state and federal laws to prosecute criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions against identified violators. The agencies have the authority to enter into a voluntary cooperation agreement for cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature that crosses jurisdictional lines, filed and documentary #020422E07;

8] Central Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force - Combined Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding The intent of this agreement is to assure the continued functioning of law enforcement in times of emergencies and in areas where Mayor law enforcement efforts would otherwise be thwarted by jurisdictional barriers, filed and documentary #020422F08;

9] 18A Permits
Approval of the following:
02-92 - "Reggae Festival Weekend" - Wall Street Plaza Sat-Sun, April 26-27
02-85 - "Cinco de Mayo Street Party" - Church Street Market - Saturday, May 4
02-93 - "Count Down to Cinco De Mayo" - Wall Street Plaza - Fri-Sun, May 3-5
02-94 - "Cinco de Mayo" - Private lot behind Makos and Amigos - Sun, May 5
02-75 - "AT & T Corporate Run" Lake Eola and surrounding streets - Thursday, May 9,
,filed and documentary #020422F09;
 

G] PUBLIC WORKS

1] DELETED

2] Agreement-Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Parsons Engineering Science, Inc. to execute the agreement with Parsons in the amount of $95,947, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G01;

3] Contract/Change Order to Prime Construction Group, Inc. for Rio Grande Intersections Drainage, Sanitary and Traffic Management Improvements, Project No. 2356. Recommend approval of a change order in the amount of $69,580.67 plus 10% contingency and authorize the Public Works Director to execute said change order with Prime Construction Group, Inc., filed and documentary #020422G03;

4] Contract/Change Order to C.A. Meyer Paving and Construction Co. Project No. 2483. This item for Tampa Ave. was incorrectly included in this change order request and needs to be reauthorized by City Council, authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #020422G04;

5] Agreement/Amendment for Boyle Engineering Corporation (BEC) - East Lake Arnold Drainage Improvements, formerly called Dover Shores Drainage Improvements amendment for professional services with BEC in the lump sum amount of $9,471.00, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G05;

6] Authorization for Continuing Professional Services to Rhodes & Brito Architects for the design of the Skate Park at Festival Park, Project #2600. Professional services related to the design of the Skate Park for a not-to-exceed fee in the amount of $72,000.00. Also, authorize the Public Works Director to approve additional services up to 10 percent of the contract value ($ 7,200.00 ), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G06;

7] Agreement - FDOT Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement for Reclaimed Water Main and Wastewater Facilities to be Constructed as Part of SR 436 Roadway Project. Authorize to execute the Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreements between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Orlando for Reclaimed Water Main and Wastewater Facilities to be Constructed as Part of the SR 436 Roadway Project, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G07;

8] Agreement - Continuing Professional Consulting Agreement Services Authorization for Greenwood Cemetery Irrigation As-Built Plans - Project 2386 with Ivey Harris & Walls, Inc., The negotiated fee for the professional services associated with this project is $11,227.47 plus $375 for reimbursable expenses. The consultant has proposed a level of MBE participation of approximately 20%, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G08;

9] Amendment - Continuing Soils and Materials Testing Services execute Amendments to the Agreements with the four firms listed, to extend the term for one year, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G09;

10] Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Street Lighting Maintenance. Under this program, which was recently funded by FDOT, Cities and Counties would be reimbursed for a share of the cost of Street Lighting on State jurisdiction roadways. A base-line average cost of annual maintenance has been established as $150.00 per Street Light per year. Cities and Counties must execute a Master Lighting Maintenance Agreement in order to be eligible for the reimbursement program, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G10;

11] Agreement Extension-Continuing Wastewater Engineering Services. The said agreements are valid for a period of two (2) years with the option of extending the term one (1) additional year and since the said consultants have projects already in progress, an extension of the contracts with the following firms are most beneficial to the City.
Boyle Engineering, Inc.
Hartman & Associates
Camp Dresser & McKee
Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc (PBS&J)
Conklin Porter & Holms Engineers(CPH)
WCG, Inc.
K-F-E-Glace & Radcliff Inc.

For the approval for extending the Wastewater related general consulting services contracts for one more year with the six listed firms, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G11;

12] Agreement - Engineering Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. for Water Conserv I Reclaimed Water Distribution System Expansion, Service to Baldwin Park, Project No. 2554 - To approve the negotiated scope of services and budget, in the amount not to exceed $363,333, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G12;

13] Services Authorization - Continuing Wastewater Services Authorization for WCG, Inc. regarding LS 37 Improvements, Project No. 2599 Authorize to execute a Services Authorization with WCG, Inc., in the amount of $40,656, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G13;

14] Threshold Inspection Services for the Court House Parking Structure Expansion, Project No. 2549. - Approval of committee's ranking and approval for staff to proceed with negotiations for a contract with the top ranked firm of Deatrick Engineering. Approval also is granted to proceed in order of ranking with another firm if negotiations should fail with the top ranked firm, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed and documentary #020422G14;


H] OTHER

1] Meeting Minutes - Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board minutes for March 27, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422H01;
2] Meeting Minutes - Community Redevelopment Agency minutes for March 18, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary #020422H02;
3] Meeting Minutes - Downtown Development Board minutes for April 8, 2002 meeting, filed and documentary # 020422H03;
4] Meeting Minutes - GOAA minutes for the month of March 20, January 9 and January 16, 2002 meetings, filed and documentary # 020422H04;
 
NEW BUSINESS
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HEARINGS
1] City Clerk, Candice Crawford, presented a Petition for Establishment of the East Park Community Development District. The Petitioner, K-TNo.1, L.L.C., petitioned the City Council pursuant to the “Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980,” Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. The proposed District consists of approximately 545 acres of land located entirely within the city limits on a site which is east of Narcoossee Road and is bordered on the east side by S.R. 417, on the south side by Moss Park Road and on the north side by the right-of-way for the future Alafaya Trail extension. Witnesses appeared at hearing to affirm their pre-filed testimony. City of Orlando, Assistant City Attorney, Steven J. Zucker introduced the item and reminded Council of the procedures and criteria for consideration of the Petition. The witnesses were sworn in by the court reporter and Cheryl G. Stuart, Attorney for Hoppings Green & Sams from Tallahassee, representing the Petitioner, conducted the questioning of the witnesses and offered into the record exhibits A through D (The Petition and Supplemental Petition, the Affidavit of Ownership, the Proof of Publication, and the State Comprehensive Plan). Witnesses included Mr. Dwayne R. Hammer, Mr. Larry T. Ray, Mr. Dick Davis and Ms. Rhonda K. Archer. Mr. Davis had one correction to his pre-filed testimony changing the word “encouraged” to “allowed” in question #26 on page 5 of 8. Ms. Archer had one correction to her pre-filed testimony on page 5 of 11, question #18 completing her answer to what had inadvertently been left blank. Dean Grandin, Planning Director, City of Orlando, testified that the property within the proposed District is currently zoned planned development and conservation and has a current land use designation urban village and conservation use and that the proposed District is not inconsistent with the local comprehensive plan. It was moved by Commissioner Vargo to grant the petition, seconded by Commissioner Lynum, and the vote carried, filed and documentary #020422501.

HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/1ST READ

1] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance annexing to the corporate limits of the City Of Orlando, Florida, property located along and including the right-of-way of Pershing Avenue, East of Semoran Boulevard, and West of Redditt Road, at 6450, 6500, and 6570 Pershing Avenue, as petitioned by the property owners; providing for severability and an effective date. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman seconded by Commissioner Vargo and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 1st reading.

HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/2ND READ

1] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance establishing the Zoning Classification as PD, Planned Development District, on property located at the Northeast corner of South John Young Parkway and Americana Boulevard, as requested by the property owner; authorizing amendment of official zoning map; providing for severability and an effective date. It was moved by Commissioner Vargo seconded by Commissioner Page and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 2nd reading with the following changes, filed and documentary #020422701.
Page 2 - SECTION FIVE: Unless otherwise permitted, signs for the commercial uses shall be limited to a maximum of 8 square feet of sign area per business, unless otherwise shown on the Architectural Plans for Commercial Signage, Exhibit “D”; no pole signs or monument signs shall be permitted, no signs shall be located above the first floor, and signs shall be limited to wall signs, window signs, and awning signs.

2] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance establishing the East Park Community Development District pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (2001); naming the district; describing the external boundaries of the district; describing the functions and powers of the district; designating persons to serve as the initial members of the District’s Board Of Supervisors; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman seconded by Commissioner Vargo, and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 2nd reading, filed and documentary #020422702.

ORDINANCES/1ST READ

1] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance establishing Chapter 32, of the City Code of the City of Orlando, entitled “Regulation of Reclaimed Water Use”, by adopting rules for the use of reclaimed water, establishing standards for cross connection control and testing; requiring the use of reclaimed water for irrigation in lieu of other water source; establishing requirement for the construction of reclaimed water systems in new developments; providing enforcement procedures and penalties for violation of the chapter; providing a means to establish rates and charges for reclaimed water use; and establishing definitions; and providing for severability and an effective date. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Page and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 1st reading.

2] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the City Code of the City of Orlando, entitle “Regulation of Sewer Use and Rates”, by establishing standard construction costs for the extension of sewers; elimination of the septic tank/sewer maintenance responsibilities; modification of the cooling tower credit meter program; change in the pretreatment limit for boron; and modification of the requirement to connect to the city sewer system; and proving for severability and effective date.. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 1st reading.

3] City Clerk Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 31A (Commercial Physical Contact Establishments) by changing the name of Chapter 31a to commercial physical contact establishments and escort services; by the addition of new sections 31A.21 through and including 31A.26 pertaining to escorts and escort services; providing definitions; establishing record keeping requirements; providing prohibited acts; providing penalties; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 1st reading.
 

ORDINANCES/2ND READ
1] An Ordinance amending the Ordinance establishing a zoning classification of PD, Planned Development on property located north of Corrine Drive, North and East of Bennet Road, South of Glenridge Way and East of Truman Road, formerly known as the Orlando Naval Training Center Main Base, and currently known as Baldwin Park, to incorporate the West Side Neighborhood Master Plan Number One, as petitioned by the property owner; providing for severability and an effective date. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Vargo seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and the vote carried that Ordinance be approved on 2nd reading, filed and documentary #020422901.

QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
No Agenda Items
 
APPEALS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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GENERAL APPEARANCES
The following appeared before Council:
Thomas Kelly – Missing plaque on Beardall Park
Floyd Irwin – Personal Commentary – Math. 15: 8-9
 
PENDING
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ADJOURNMENT
 
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
 
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Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood
 
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City Clerk Candice J. Crawford
 

 

 

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