City of Orlando

Council Minutes

 

On Monday, June 24, 1996, at 7:05 p.m., the City Council met in regular session at Edgewater High School, 3100 Edgewater Drive, 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 Betty T. Wyman, District 2

Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3

Commissioner Bill Bagley, District 4

Commissioner Nap Ford, District 5

Commissioner Ernest Page, District 6

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney

Police Officer Brian Gilliam, Sergeant-at-Arms

MINUTES

1. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Wyman, and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the June 3rd Staff and Regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

PRESENTATION

2. Harry P. Leu Gardens Executive Director Robert Bowden recounted events leading to the recently published book, Orlando's Leu House, and introduced Museum Curator Julie Cole, who presented complimentary copies to Mayor Hood, City Commissioners, and the individuals who assisted with the project (Richard Conant, Brandon Brown, Joy Dickinson, Debbie Smith, Laura Stewart, Joan Walker).

PRESENTATION

3. Community and Youth Sevices Director Herbert L. Washington, accompanied by Rock Haven Youth Advisory Board Chairman Kemp Howland, presented a glass plaque to Ken Angel, representating Full Sail Real World Education Productions, for filming and editing a promotional video (valued at $5,000) of the Rock Haven Dance.

PRESENTATION

4. Mayor Hood joined Herb Washington in recognizing members of the "Orlando Rockets" Special Olympic Volleyball Team: Members/Trish Spaulding, Mary Bryant, Patty Bennett, Harvey Terpening, Wayne Buckner and Travis Keeton; Partners/Jennifer Keeton, Ron Moore, and Christy James; and Coach/Brenda Josenhans; sponsored by the Community and Youth Services Department Speacil Populations Program, who won the Masters Division competition at the 1996 State Games held in West Palm Beach.

SERVICE/RETIREMENT AWARDS

5. Police Chief Bill Kennedy presented Master Police Officer John J. Chisari for recognition of 25-years' City service and Retirement. Mayor Hood presented Officer Chisari with a Certificate of Appreciation, service pin, Retirement Proclamation and personal gift from the Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

6. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

A] Items 5-P and 9 in May 15th Greater Orlando Aviation Authority minutes;

B] June 4th Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, except Item 1F, filed Documentary #29402;

C] Donations with gratitude: 1) Canon PC 325 Copier valued at $533.94 for L. Claudia Allen Senior Center from Central Florida Bridge Club; 2) Magic T-Shirts and Hats valued at $1,452.23 for Community and Youth Services Department Youth Program from Phillips Harrison; and 3) Konica Copy Machine valued at $3,000 for John H. Jackson Community Center from Florida Department of Corrections Senior Circuit Administratior Priscilla A. Carter;

D] Private Industry Council of Central Florida, Inc., Fee for Service Contract at $6,700 for Parramore Village grounds maintenance from 6/15/96-6/14/97, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

E] Confirming Mayor Hood's appointments: Downtown Development Board - R. E. Windham [TE 6/30/99]; Municipal Planning Board - James Wilson, Skip Dalton, David Jones and Michael Kelsey [7/31/98]; Orlando Loch Haven Park Board - Catherine McCaskill and Billy Tate [TE 7/31/98]; Board of Zoning Adjustment - Bert Fisher, Susan Gantt and Billy Newton [TE 7/31/98]; Orlando Police Pension Board of Trustees - Captain Jack R. Stacey, Jr. [TE 9/30/96]; Nominating Board - Renee Jackson and Peggy van den Berg [TE 5/31/98], Mercerdese Clark, Tim Johnson and Kyle Miller [TE 5/31/98]; and Chief Donald W. Harkins, Jr., as Orlando Fire Chief at $90,600 annually, commencing 7-8-96;

F] Salary Increase of $3,120 for Leu Gardens Executive Director Robert E. Bowden retroactive to January 1, 1996;

G] April 12th and May 9th Performing Arts Center Steering Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29403 & #29404;

H] June 11th Risk Management Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29405;

I] June 12th Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #29406;

J] Sidewalk Cafe Agreement with Yab Yum, Inc., at 25 Wall Street Plaza, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29407;

K] Employment Agreement with W. D. Umansky, Esq., as City Prosecutor for two years commencing July 6, 1996, at $39,603.20 annually, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

L] Quit Claim conveying 519 S. Lakeland Ave. to Tyrone A. Adams for $100 (assessed value) plus recording costs, copy filed Documentary #29408;

M] Service Authorization with Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., not exceeding $5,740 for Centroplex 2-Parking Garage at 355 Alexander Place, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28174E;

N] June 5th Historic Preservation Board minutes, except Item 2b, filed Documentary #29409;

O] Cross Access and Through Access Agreement with Colonial Mills, Ltd at 1201 E. Colonial Dr., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29410;

P] Stipulated Final Judgment with JMB Group Trust III on Parcel 105 and 905 (SEC of Orange Avenue and Church Street) at $l00,706 for Downtown LYMMO Project, authorizing execution by a representative from the Office of Legal Affairs;

Q] June 11th Budget Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29411;

R] May 14th Central Florida Emergency Services Institute Executive Committee minutes,filed Documentary #29412;

S] June 6th minutes of Public Hearing held by Vehicle for Hire Administrator, filed Documentary #29413;

T] May 28th Affordable Housing Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29414;

U] June 10th Naval Training Center Community Redevelopment Agency minutes, filed Documentary #29415;

V] June 12th Civic Facilities Authority minutes, filed Documentary #29416;

W] Closing W. Central Blvd. between Division and Terry Aves., Saturday, July 13th, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., for Cultural Extravaganza sponsored by the Islamic Center of Downtown Orlando;

X] Acceptance for filing Time Warner Cable Certificate of Insurance, filed as Documentary #28946A;

Y] Acceptance for filing Camelot at Mariner's Village Special Pavers Maintenance Agreement [OR Bk 5054, Pg 3957], filed Documentary #28038-1;

Z] Modification and Waiver of Rights Under Developers' Agreement with National Development Communities, Inc., for developing Orlando West at Silver Star Road and Coastline Drive, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #22627-1;

AA] Newbold's Asset Management Investment Advisory Agreement Amendment changing to a performance based fee schedule, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29417 (see #29283)

BB] Conceptual approval of License Agreement form on placing LYMMO Information Kiosks and Signs for submission to Council as they are entered into with various property managers;

CC] Short Form Plats for: 1) Orlando Magic at 4225 Execuair Street (platting unplatted property to construct a new hangar); 2) Airport Distribution Center Phase 1E at 220 Landstreet Road (replatting platted property to develop for industrial use); 3) Orlando Housing Rehabilitation at Hills Revision 2nd Replat at 823 W. Jefferson St. (platting parts of existing lots into one for development); and 4) Demetree Builders in Wigle's Subdivision at 2826 N. Westmoreland Dr. (platting unplatted two lots for residential development);

DD] Adopting "A Resolution pursuant to Section 170.08 of the Florida Statutes confirming the Special Assessments against the abutting property for the paving of and providing drainage for Lake Emerald Drive (South 1/2 of Lot 3 to existing asphalt)"; "A Resolution pursuant to Section 170.09 of the Florida Statues accepting the Special Assessments against the abutting property for the paving of and providing drainage for Lake Emerald Drive (South 1/2 of Lot 3 to existing asphalt)"; "A Resolution pursuant to Section 170.08 of the Florida Statutes confirming the Special Assessments against the abutting property for the paving of and providing drainage for Lake Weldona Drive"; and "A Resolution pursuant to Section 170.09 of the Florida Statues accepting the Special Assessments against the abutting property for the paving of and providing drainage for Lake Weldona Drive"; authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28840-C, #28540-D, #28539-C and #28539-D, respectively;

EE] Specific Authorization not exceeding $6,388 with Environmental Research & Design, Inc., for Lake Rowena Alum Treatment system, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26971A;

FF] Sidewalk Agreement with Henry Wahl at 28 N. Mills Ave., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29418;

GG] 6-month Employment Contract with Angel Colon as Transportation Engineering Bureau Computer Operator I at $9.06 per hour, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

HH] Authority for Public Works Director to execute Change Orders with DCC Constructors up to $600,000 on the Administration Center Parking Garage Contract (see Doc. #28931);

II] Salary Increases for Hydraulic Cleaning Specialists Joel M. Albertson from $9.78 per hour to $10.07 per hour and Raymond L. Leonhard from $8.24 per hour to $8.57 per hour, effective 5-1-96;

JJ] Specific Authorization not exceeding $6,231.24 with Transportation Engineering, Inc., for design and geotechnical services for paving and drainage on Altaloma Avenue (Park Lake to Weber), Morris Avenue (Oregon to Montana) and Montana Street (Morris to Hardy), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27021A;

KK] June 12th NTC/CRA Advisory Board minutes, filed Documentary #29419;

LL] June 7th Employee Suggestion Program Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29420;

MM] Employment Contract with NTC-CRA Executive Secretary Kathy L. Brooks at $10.47 per hour from 7-1-96 through 6/30/97, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

NN] June 10th and June 21st Investment Banking Selection Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29421 & #29422, authorizing the Finance Department and Office of Legal Affairs to negotiate a contract on sale of bonds for the Interstate 4/Republic Drive Interchange Financing based on ranking of [1] PaineWebber Inc./Stone & Youngberg LLC/Howard Gary & Co., [2] J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and [3] Merrill Lynch & Co., and subsequent submission thereof to Council;

OO] May 31st Deferred Compensation Selection Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29423;

PP] Deleted;

QQ] Service Agreement with Sims Wilkerson Engineering,Inc., not exceeding $48,000 for Conserv II Chlorine Storage Facility, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26925-3A;

RR] Contract on Falcon Drive Paving and Drainage at $171,353.24 with Castle Design and Construction, Inc., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to execute Change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #29424;

SS] Engelwood Community Center (Phase 1C) Contract with Diversified Tech at $164,850, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to execute Change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #29425;

TT] Service Agreement with Universal Engineering Sciences at $841 for Administration Center Parking Garage, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28174E;

UU] Service Agreement with CH-MS Architects not exceeding $7,526.74 for College Park Pool & Bath House, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26896-4A;

VV] Display of Banners identifying the Olympic Torch Relay route and sale of Coca-Cola from a flatbed truck at City Hall during the event, July 7-8, 6-9:30 p.m. (all proceeds from Coca-Cola sales go to the Heart of Florida United Way);

WW] Airline/Airport Lease & Use Agreement with AirTran Airways, Inc., in excess of 10 years and Amendment to the Use Agreement with United Air Lines on deleting portion of bag make-up area that will be leased to AirTran; also approving interim funding from the GOAA controlled Improvement and Development Fund as outlined in June 18, 1996, Memorandum from the GOAA Executive Director, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29426;

XX] Amendment Two to the Pinkie Lee's, Inc., Lease Agreement allowing for Trust Fund contributions to be satisfied through in-kind services to charitable organizations as recommended by a 3-member Committee (2 nominated by the City and 1 nominated by the tenant), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27048-2;

YY] Memo of Understanding at $31,000 ($15,000/City and $16,000/Homeowners' Association) with Villas of Costa Del Sol Homeowners' Association for fabrication and installation of a 6' fence at LaCosta Wetlands, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

ZZ] 30-year Master Lease Agreement and Tract 1 Lease between Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Mantovani Investments, Inc., for 12.64 acre parcel (3 Tracts: Tract 1 @ $.30 sq. ft.; Tracts 2 and 3 at percentage of fair market value) at Orlando Tradeport, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29427;

AAA] Placing a 24' tall Spiderman figure promoting, "Super Heroes--A High-Tech Adventure" on the I-4 side of SunTrust Tower, June 24-August 25th;

BBB] June 3rd Thornton Park Parking Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29428;

CCC] Mitigation Agreement with Chase Federal Bank, F.S.D., clarifying road imporvements necessary for Semoran CommerCenter Phase IIA project, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #20262-3;

DDD] Letter of Understanding with LoJack Corporation and Police Department for installing tracking equipment in Police vehicles at not cost to the City, authorizing execution by the Police Chief following appropriate staff review;

EEE] June 13th Transportation Permit Board minutes, filed Documentary #29429;

FFF] Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority providing for the use and purchase of certain GOAA property at the appraised value and reimbursement for Narcoossee Road (from the Bee-Line Expressway, south to the Central Florida Greeneway) improvements, authorizing execution by the Chief Administrative Officer following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29430;

GGG] Utilizing CDBG funds to acquire property at 342 N. Westmoreland Dr. and 1008 W. Livingston St. in the Parramore Heritage Neighborhood from Scott Taylor at appraised value of $18,500 conditioned upon proceeds therefrom being used to satisfy the first mortgage at $12,000 and applying the balance to the City's Rental Rehabilitation Lien, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute documents related thereto following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29431;

HHH] Purchasing Contracts and Agreements: 1) Pride of Florida and Drummond Press, Inc., not exceeding $55,000 for printing continuous feed and 1-sided NCR Forms; 2) Orlando Paining Contractors, Emerald Coast Industrial Paint, Inc., Silcox & Strain Renovation and Sunshine Painting not exceeding $75,000 for painting services; 3) W. M. Commercial Floor Coverning and Carpets and Blinds Beautiful, Inc., not exceeding $75,000 for carpeting services; 4) Smithson Electric, Inc., not exceeding $60,000 for electrical service; 5) New World Systems Corporation for OPD Operations Software enhancements at $18,000 and 1-year maintenance at $5,700; 6) Traffic Control Devices, Inc., at $500,000 for traffic signal equipment; 7) Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc., at $34,856 for wet-pipe sprinkler system at Facilities Management, 1025 W. Grand St.; and 8) Ferguson Underground and Hughes Supply, Inc., at $150,000 for underground sewer pipe, fittings, couplings and other supplies, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the foregoing following appropriate staff review;

III] Rite Media Billboard Replacement Application at 1214 N. Mills Ave. subject to a maximum height of 40' and the requirements of all appropriate departments and other regulatory agencies;

JJJ] May 30th Safety and Health Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29432; and

KKK] Employment Contract with Keep Orlando Beautiful Assistant Coordinator George B. Rogers at $34,486.40 annually 5-26-96 through 9-30-97, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review.

NEW BUSINESS

7. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Page and vote carried to approve Stipulated Final Judgment with Morris and Mary Davis on Parcel 115 (523 Magruder Avenue) at $86,000 for John Young Parkway extension, authorizing execution by a representative from the Official of Legal Affairs.

HEARING/ORLANDO CENTRE

8. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to approve Second Amendment to the One Orlando Centre (fka Olympia Place) Development Order on site north of Park Lake Street, south of Marks Street, west of Magnolia Avenue and east of Orange Avenue extending the deadlines for construction commencement and project buildout, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #20468-2.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 2

9. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 2.188 giving authority to the Nuisance Abatement Board to order closure of a place or premises which constitutes a public nuisance. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 7

10. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending City Code Sections 7.02/.03/.10-.31, changing the designation of Purchasing Agent to Director of Purchasing and Materials Management, increasing the Director's authority from $25,000 to $50,000, listing major and minor irregularities considered in bid/proposal evaluation, and conforming language to current Statutory Law. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Page and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 18A

11. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 18A.02 to re-name "Coral Gables Federal Park" as "First Union Park." No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ABANDONMENT

12. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a utility easement on property at 1164 Overbrook Drive, as requested by the property owners. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29433.

ORDINANCE/2ND READING/3100 EDGEWATER DRIVE

13. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as Pt District on property at 3100 Edgewater Drive, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29434.

ORDINANCE/2ND READING/3304 N. WESTMORELAND DR.

14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as Pt District on property at 3304 North Westmoreland Drive, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Page and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29435.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

15. Elliot Barber appeared relating recent drug related activities at rental property he owns on W. Colonial Dr. and his perception of response by the Drug Enforcement Officer and Police Department. Mr. Barber was referred to the Police Chief.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

16. C.I.T.E. Board President Lou Frey and Executive Director Carol Adams appeared requesting that impact fees of $28,314 for the expansion/alteration of the C.I.T.E. facility at 215 E. New Hampshire Street be waived and a building be issued as soon as possible because of time constraint in a Federal Grant which expires September 30th. Based on precedent-setting potential for similar requests, matter was referred to Staff to examine the overall matter with a view toward developing guidelines, equitable formulae and payback provisions for consideration at the July 8th Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

17. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

 

 

 

MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD

 

 

CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING

On Monday, June 24, 1996, at 1:00 p.m, the Orlando City Council met in the Agenda Conference Room, City Hall, Orlando, Florida.

Present: Mayor Glenda E. Hood

Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2

Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3

Commissioner Bill Bagley, District 4

Commissioner Nap Ford, District 5

Commissioner Ernest Page, District 6

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

Fay W. Craig, Deputy City Clerk

Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney

Police Office Brian Gilliam, Sergeant-at-Arms

Chief Assistant City Attorney Jody M. Litchford recognized United Way Resource Development/Communications Vice President Erwin Lax and NationsBank Officer/1995 United Way Campaign Official Sybil Rutherford who presented Mayor Hood with the "1995 Community Award" representing contributions of $258,000 from City employees which made the City of Orlando the #1 government contributor in Florida.

Mayor Hood announced Curitiba, Brazil, as Orlando's newly designated Sister City and presented a video which highlighted the culture, life, ideas and other likeness to Orlando, noting that a visit from Curitiba representatives is anticipated in late Fall.

Commending Special Assistant to the Mayor Walter Hawkins for his efforts, Mayor Hood announced receipt of the U. S. Department of Justice Executive Office "Weed and Seed Site Program" Award which will provide $35,000 for planning, coordinating and/or program implementation activities in the Callahan/Holden Heights target area, one of only 15 sites in Florida and 46 in the Country.

Commissioner Gordy confirmed that the College Park Neighborhood Association has planned a reception for 6:30 p.m. before tonight's meeting at Edgewater High School.

In reviewing the City Council Agenda, Mayor Hood noted: on the Consent Agenda, the exception of 1F in B], deletion of PP], and all applications for POA in III]; and possible General Appearance of C.I.T.E. representative(s) regarding impact fees.

Concerning Pinkie Lee's Lease Agreement Amendment #2 (Consent Agenda [XX]), Mayor Hood referred Commissioner Bagley's suggestion for an annual review to the Committee established in the Amendment. Commissioner Ford offered comments on treatment by The Orlando Sentinel on articles published about Pinkie Lee's and the City's performance history in similar issues.

Mayor Hood adjourned the meeting at 2 p.m.

 

 

 

Grace A. Chewning

City Clerk