© Copyright 1995 City of Orlando
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
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Derwin Bradley, Sergeant-at-Arms
MINUTES
1. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ford, and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the October 9th Staff and City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.
PRESENTATION
2. Orlando Housing Authority Executive Director Vivian Bryant appeared presenting a check to the City for $123,048.99 representing payment in lieu of taxes.
SERVICE AWARDS
3. Solid Waste Management Bureau Chief Octavio Serrano accompanied Sanitation Section Supervisor Freddie Simmons and Parks/Special Facilities Bureau Chief Denny Scott presented Parks Facility Supervisor Ronald F. Barna for individual recognition of 25 years' City service. Mayor Hood presented each with framed Certificates of Appreciation, service pins and personal gifts from Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved, except OO] which is deferred to December 4th:
A] Appointments to: Central Florida Criminal Justice Board of Trustees - Orange County Public Schools Technical and Adult Education Services Senior Director Tom Runnels and Orlando Utilities Commission - Mel R. Martinez [TE 12/31/99]; City Hall Design Review Board - Jennifer Bryla [TE 11/30/97]; Orange County Library Board of Trustees - Darrell Julian [TE 12/31/99]; and Transportation Permit Board - William Brands, Joyce Bates, and Lisa Young [TE 11/30/97];
B] Adopting "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, authorizing the establishment of the Naval Training Center/Community Redevelopment Agency (NTC/CRA) Advisory Board, and continuing the City of Orlando as the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) until such time as the Naval Training Center Community Redevelopment Agency is established to act as the Local Redevelopment Authority for the Re-Use of Base Property," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28848;
C] Interlocal Agreement with Orange County for the design, construction and operation and maintenance of the Lake Holden Alum Treatment System for 10 years with the City's participation not exceeding $120,000, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28849;
D] Acquisition of permanent and temporary easements necessary for Lake Nona Pump Station and Forcemain, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review and subsequent submission to Council thereof for accountability/indexing;
E] Acquisition of permanent and temporary easements necessary for Universal Studio Reclaimed Waterline, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review and subsequent submission to Council thereof for accountability/indexing;
F] Specific Authorization 6326(1B) at $25,000 with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan for Wastewater Bureau general consulting services, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27067-5;
G] Sverdrup Civil, Inc., Agreement not exceeding $544,333.95 for Bennett Road-Crane Strand Sewer System basic engineering services, surveying, permitting and limited construction engineering services, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28461-1;
H] Conklin, Porter, Holmes Engineers, Inc., Professional Engineering Services Contract Amendment #6 not exceeding $25,000 for Crane Strand emergency repairs, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #24619F;
I] Regional Engineers, Planners & Surveyors, Inc. Land Surveying Services Agreement Amendment #1 for Naval Training Center, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28129A;
J] Change Order #3 (Final) with Gomez Contracting Company at $10,642.53 for Arena Lower Bowl seating structural modifications, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28613;
K] Authorizing Public Works Director to execute Change Orders with Irvine Mechanical, Inc., for HVAC remediation at Police Headquarters up to 10% of the contract amount ($325,000)(See Doc.# 28635);
L] Water Conserv II Joint Funding Agreement (year 3 of 4 year program) with United States Geological Survey, Orange County and Reedy Creek Improvement District at $41,000 for FY 1996, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #27105-2;
M] Amend Disability Income Plan (LTD) Component of Flexible Benefits Plan, Article VI - Payment of Benefits, effective January 1, 1996;
N] Amend NTC Business Plan Contract with Real Estate Research Consultant (addressing stormwater plan, revised development phasing program and revised phasing as it pertains to CRA plans) at $20,000, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;
O] Selling on closed streets around Lake Eola Park, November 3-5, as requested by Fiesta in the Park Committee;
P] Acceptance for filing Glatting, Jackson, Kercher, Anglin, Lopez, Rinehart Agreement at $11,100 for Dickson Azalea Park Design, filed Documentary #28850;
Q] July 13th and August 10th Orange County Library System Board of Trustees minutes, filed Documentary #28851 and #28852;
R] September 27th Downtown Development Board minutes, filed Documentary #28853;
S] October 3rd Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, filed Documentary #28854;
T] September 28th Safety and Health Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28855;
U] October 5th Historic Preservation Board minutes, filed Documentary #28856;
V] October 11th Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #28857;
W] September 27th Consultant Qualification Board minutes, filed Documentary #28858;
X] October 9th Community Redevelopment Agency minutes, filed Documentary #28859;
Y] October 10th Risk Management Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28860;
Z] September 26th Affordable Housing Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28861;
AA] August 9th and October 11th Firefighters Pension Board minutes, filed Documentary #28862 and #28863;
BB] October 17th Budget Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28864;
CC] September 12th Central Florida Emergency Services Institute Board of Trustees and October 2nd Executive Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28865 and #28866;
DD] October 13th Micro-Loan Program Staff Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28867;
EE] October 3rd Police Pension Board minutes, filed Documentary #28868;
FF] October 4th Citizens Police Review Board minutes, filed Documentary #28869;
GG] Central Florida Innovation Corporation Grant Agreement identifying specifics for receiving future funding based on previous CC Action (Item 6-JJ, 6-5-95 CC mins), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28870;
HH] Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Housing Services Agreement at $250,000 to be paid over 4 years (FY 1996/$100,000; FY 1997/$75,000; FY 1998/$50,000; FY 1999/$25,000), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28871 (See Doc. #24967);
II] Employment Contract with Executive Secretary Lou Anne Perkins, NTC Base Reuse Office, at $10.47 per hour, retroactive to 9-24-95, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;
JJ] Short Form Plats for: 1] Hughes Supply, Inc., on S/S of Central Blvd. east of Terry Ave. (platting to create one lot for commercial development); 2] Bob's Glass, Inc. (Replat), at 521 and 535 W. Central Blvd. (platting to create one lot for development of a parking lot); and 3] Barker Park (A Replat) at SWC of Tampa Ave. and Gore St. (platting to permit restoration of neighborhood park);
KK] Accept Staff recommendations for the use of Federal/State Funds for Housing & Community Development Activities, directing staff utilize general revenue to prepare the FY 96-97 instead of CDBG funds for local Social Services and use CDBG funds for eligible CIP projects; and recommendations for distribution of housing and community development funds;
LL] Including the Local Displacement Strategy, Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan into the Citizens Participation Program;
MM] Amendments to the FY 94-95 and 95-96 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grants and authorize for submission to HUD (See Doc. #27506);
NN] Recommendation by the Building Official to extend all active City Competency Cards through 12-31-95 and notify existing cardholders that the program will be discontinued effective January 1, 1996;
OO] *Sidewalk Cafe Agreement/Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House (Defered to December 4th);
PP] 1-year extension of Agreements with Sims Wilkerson Engineering, Inc., and R. Douglas Stone & Associates, Inc., for Electrical/Mechanical and HVAC Services, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26925 and #26926;
QQ] Change Order at $9,703 with Holbrook Construction Co. to expand men's locker room at Dr. James Smith Center, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28364A;
RR] Agreement with Universal Engineering Sciences at $1,499.13 for Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre threshold inspection, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27697A;
SS] Agreement with CH-MS Architects at $33,880 for College Park Pool & Bath House renovation, 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 #26896-4;
TT] Agreement with Pecht-Evans Engineering, Inc., for continuing services related to swimming pools and water fountains, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28872;
UU] C. T. Hsu Professional Service Agreement at $19,400 for Callahan Neighborhood Center, 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 #27065-1;
VV] October 17th Community & Youth Services Board minutes, filed Documentary #28873;
WW] Acceptance with gratitude, food and beverages for the 8th Annual City Employee Fitness Challenge donated by T. G. Lee Foods ($800/ice cream and drinks) and Host Marriott ($400/meat and buns);
XX] October 19th Vehicle for Hire Administrator Hearing minutes, filed Documentary #28874;
YY] **October 17th Municipal Planning Board minutes, except Items A, G, 2, 16 and 19, filed Documentary #28875;
ZZ] P.A.C.E. Office Agreement at no cost with Parkwood Plaza Mall, authorizing execution by the Chief of Police following appropriate staff review;
AAA] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida, regarding annexation of Ardsley Manor into the City of Orlando," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28876;
BBB] 1-year Agreement with Jefferson Group (Art Roberts as its principal) for Federal Consulting Services at $6,750 per month plus approved expenses, commencing 10-1-95, authorizing execution by the Chief Administrative Officer following appropriate staff review;
CCC] Stipulation and Settlement Agreement with Gator Outdoor Advertising for Conditional Use at SWC of Kirkman Road and Carrier Drive, filed Documentary #28877;
DDD] September 22nd Pension Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28878;
EEE] Letter of Agreement with Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church & School and OPD for a D.A.R.E. Instructor at the School and receipt of $1,000 therefor, authorizing execution by the Police Chief following appropriate staff review;
FFF] Stipulation and Settlement Agreement with Jeffrey S. Thompson for Certificate of Appropriateness to permit removing existing front stoop, constructing a new front porch and changing the "porthole" front door at 501 E. Amelia St., authorizing execution by the Planning and Development Director following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28879;
GGG] Early payoff at $50,243.88 (discounted value as of 10-30-95) of Central Florida HANDS Rental Rehabilitation Loan and release lien on Delaney Avenue Apartments, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary documents related thereto following appropriate staff review (See Doc. #18371-4);
HHH] Amended Agreements with Quasi-Judicial Hearing Officers by increasing compensation to $85 per hour plus direct expenses, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27957A/D (Coffey) (See Doc. #27891);
III] Adopting "A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, providing for annual allocations of capacity in accordance with the City's Concurrency Management System; and providing an effective date," filed Documentary #28880 (See Doc. #27952);
JJJ] Specific Authorization with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., not exceeding $32,386.50 for Guernsey Basin outfall to Lake Adair system design, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #26971B;
KKK] 1995-98 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #26734;
LLL] Transpo Electronics, Inc., Economic Development Incentive Agreement and the $28,625 transportation impact fee refund, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28881;
MMM] Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Consulting Services Agreement not exceeding $1,114,183 for North International Drive Corridor Improvements, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28882 (See Doc. #28571);
NNN] Stipulated Final Judgment providing for payment of fees at $213,614.48 for experts in the Victor Farkas (Catalina Inn) litigation, authorizing execution by the Office of Legal Affairs, and after execution by the Circuit Judge, a copy will be filed Documentary #28883;
OOO] October 20th Certification Appeal Board minutes, filed Documentary #28884;
PPP] Stipulated Final Judgment providing for payment of Attorney's fee ($5,722.50) and costs ($196.30) in the Case styled City v. Liquor World, et al, for The Orlando Way of the Cross Church (Parcel 118 tenant), John Young Parkway, Phase II, authorizing execution by the Office of Legal Affairs of Joint Motion to enter the Judgment, and after execution by the Circuit Judge, a copy will be filed Documentary #28885;
QQQ] Interlocal Agreement for License to Use Certain Radio Frequencies with Seminole County Board of Commissioners permitting an exchange of some 800 MHz frequencies needed for the expansion of the Public Safety Radio System currently under development with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28886;
RRR] Purchasing 41 additional 800 MHz Radios under existing Motorola contract (July 25, 1994) at cost of $100,165.05 for OPD Officers hired through Federal Grants, authorizing Police Chief or designee to execute the Program Change Form with Motorola (See Doc. #27715);
SSS] Agreement to Terminate a credit account ($145,300 to be paid from Stornwater Utility) that was provided for in the Orange County School Board Land Swap Agreement dated June 16, 1992, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, terminating Documentary #25671;
TTT] Contracts and Agreements with: 1] Metro Ford, Inc., at $1,088,595 for 51 new 1996 Police pursuit vehicles; 2] Hughes Supply, Inc., not exceeding $35,000 for T/8 Lighting Retrofit; 3] Ray Pace's Waste Equipment at $74,900 for one Elgin Street Sweeper; 4] Cues, Inc., at $38,000 for pipeline television inspection and joint sealing equipment repair; 5] Images Car Wash at $30,870 plus a 10% extra work contingency fee for OPD vehicles' car wash and maintenance services; 6] Southfield Contracting at $33,487 plus a 10% extra work contingency fee for Conserv I Concrete Storage Bins; 7] Las Energy Corporation at $860,000 for gasoline and diesel fuel; 8] Kaiser Pontiac-Buick-GMC, Inc., at $74,694 and Don Reid Ford at $84,365 for 11 new 1996 automobiles; 9] Graybar Electric at $64,057.47 for Telecommunications Supplies; 10] The Allen Group at $43,884 for Employee Assistance Program; 11] Cisco Systems, Inc., at $26,130 for Multiprotocol Routers; and 12] Prestige Ford at $655,809 for 34 new 1996 trucks, plus 10% contingency for additional trucks, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Agent following appropriate staff review; and
UUU] Stipulated Final Judgment providing for payment of Attorney's fees at $512,495.03 and costs at $27,504.97 in the Victor Farkas (Catalina Inn) litigation, authorizing execution by the Office of Legal Affairs of a Motion for Entry thereof, and after execution by the Circuit Judge, a copy will be filed Documentary #28887;
*It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that OO] be deferred to December 4th.
**As to #15 in YY], Commissioner Watson asked that Staff maintain traffic counts before and after the approved development.
MAYOR HOOD LEFT THE MEETING; MAYOR PRO TEM WYMAN PRESIDED.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/ANNEXING ARDSLEY MANOR & EXPANSION AREA
5. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing certain unincorporated property generally known as Ardsley Manor and Expansion Area to the corporate limits of the City of Orlando; providing for a Referendum for approval by the registered electors of the area proposed to be annexed. Jeff Chernega spoke in opposition. Planning Research Coordinator Tanya Goff reviewed the process. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried to approve the Ordinance on first reading.
*COMMISSIONER AMMERMAN ENTERED THE MEETING.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/REZONING/HIAWASSEE RD
6. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from O-2 District to AC-N District on property east of Hiawassee Road, south of Raleigh Street, in the 2100 block of S. Hiawassee Road, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28888.
HEARING/1ST READING/GMP
7. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending the City's Growth Management Plan by repealing Figure CI-13 and replacing it with a new Figure CI-13. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Watson and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/1ST READING/CHAPTER 13
8. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Charter Chapter 13 by the addition of a new Section 7-1, which establishes procedures for disposition of property located on the Orlando Naval Training Center due to the closure of said Naval Training Center. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/1ST READING/CHAPTER 2
9. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 (Administration) by the addition of a new Article XXXIII which establishes the Naval Training Center/Community Redevelopment Agency (NTC/CRA) Advisory Board, the qualifications of members, and the powers and duties of the Board. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/1ST READING/ABANDONMENT/OVERBROOK DRIVE
10. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a Utility Easement on property at 1141 Overbrook Drive, west of Westmoreland Drive and east of Orange Blossom Trail and Edgewater Drive, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/1ST READING/ZONING/MARINER'S VILLAGE
11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending the requirements of the Planned Development of Mariner's Village, located at 5100 East Michigan Street, east of South Conway Road, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/1ST READING/ABANDONMENT/COASTLINE DRIVE
12. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a portion of Coastline Drive, north of Willow Bend Boulevard, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/2ND READING/ANNEXATION
13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property at the NWC of the intersection of Wallace Road and Turkey lake Road, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28889.
HEARING/2ND READING/ZONING
14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as H District for property at the NWC of the intersection of Wallace Road and Turkey lake Road, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28890.
HEARING/2ND READING/ABANDONMENT
15. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance abandoning a drainage easement on the east side of Turkey Lake Road, approximately 1400' south of Woodgreen Drive, 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 #28891.
MAYOR HOOD RETURNED AND ASSUMED THE CHAIR.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING/RECOMMENDED ORDERS
16. Planning Bureau Chief Valerie Hubbard reviewed Case #95-003, 9-12-95 Municipal Planning Board minutes, and outlined The Hearing Officer's Recommended Order in the matter of Herbert/Inez Walker on a requested a Conditional Use Permit at 1913 Bruton Boulevard for expansion of an existing non-conforming use. Herbert Walker, son of applicants, spoke in support of his parents' application. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried with Commissioner Watson voting "NO," to adopt the Recommended Order. Mayor Hood instructed Staff to continue working with the Walkers on helping resolve different issues involved.
COMMISSIONER WATSON LEFT THE MEETING.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
17. Gabe Kaimowitz, Esq., appeared.
UNIFINISHED BUSINESS
18. Rohland June, representing Parky's at 71 E. Church St., appeared regarding #1E, 9/26 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, which was deferred to this date at the September 25th Council meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that action be deferred to December 4th for consideration after the Downtown Entertainment Task Force report is received.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
19. Rufus Brooks, 529 Eartha Lane, appeared concerning untimely receipt of notice from the Planning Bureau on proposed renaming of certain streets in his neighborhood. Mayor Hood expressed apologies therefor and directed staff to work with Mr. Brooks and affected residents regarding same.
ADJOURNMENT
20. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD
CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING
On Monday, October 30, 1995, at 1:06 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
Commissioner Nap Ford, District 5
Commissioner Sheldon Watson, District 6
Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Derwin Bradley, Sergeant-at-Arms
Mayor Hood announced that starting today the City Council Agenda is on Internet under City of Orlando Home Page (HTTP:\\WWW.ci.orlando.fl.us).
Mayor Hood expressed commendation and appreciation for exceptional performance by City staff resulting in the successful First Orlando Inner City Games.
Public Works Director Dave Metzker presented Mayor Hood with Governor Lawton Chiles' "Florida Greenways Month" Proclamation in recognition of State's 50th Parks and Recreation Anniversary, noting the City has 11.4 miles of completed bicycle trails at Cady Way Trail and another 4 miles under construction at the Dr. Jmes R. Smith Center.
Referring to Consent Agenda NN], Mayor Hood noted that the City has received a $575,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Defemse; recommended that OO] and Unfinished Business #1 be continued to December 4th since it is anticipated the Downtown Entertainment Task Force report will be completed by then.
Mayor Hood and Assistant Administrative Officer Levey responded to concerns cited by Commissioners Hellinger and Ford on GG].
Purchasing Agency Dick Nagel responded to Commissioner Watson's concerns as to MBE/WBE reviewing various Contracts & Agreements (Consent Agenda Item TTT]) prior to Council consideration, being assured that future Agenda Forms will contain information regarding same.
Mr. Hamilton answered Commissioner Gordy's procedural question on Items A and #2 in YY], and there was consensus that same be deferred for further staff review. Commissioner Gordy stated his philosopical difference with BBB] and necessity therefor. Addressing his problems with BBB] and NNN] were Mr. Hamilton, Mayor Hood, CAO Howard Tipton, Mr. Metzker, and Jon Wilson, Esq.
City Attorney Hamilton reviewed procedures related to Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
Mayor's Chief of Staff Randall L. James displayed the November issue of FLORIDA TREND magazine featuring Mayor Hood on the cover (What is Orlando's Secret?) and a positive article inside entitled, "The Real Orlando Magic."
Meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
Grace A. Chewning
City Clerk