October 29, 2001

On Monday, October 29, 2001 at 2:06 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, District 1

Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2

Commissioner Vicky Vargo, District 3

Commissioner Patty Sheehan, District 4

Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, District 5

Commissioner Ernest Page, District 6

Candice Crawford, City Clerk

Carmen S. Iannelli, Deputy City Clerk

Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney

Police Officer Nadine Piazza, Sergeant-at-Arms

Police Officer George Montgomery, Sergeant–at-Arms

Invocation by:  Pastor James Ross, Lovejoy Pavilion Outreach Ministries

1.               MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Vargo and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the October 15, 2001, Workshop, Agenda Review and Regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

2.               AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

1)       Angela Adams chair of the Central Florida Pharmacy Council thanked Mayor Hood and Commissioner Lynum for their support of the 5th annual African American Men's Health Summit

2)       Presentations to recipients of McNamara Employee of the Year Award for 2001-2 fiscal year: By Mayor Hood together with Susan Blexrud, Director of Communications for Clarissa Comia, Event/Marketing Coordinator, Office of Communications; with Assistant Chief of Police Reinaldo Rivero for Larry "L.J." Johnson, Police Officer, OPD Investigative Operations; with Becky Ares, Administrative Services Director for Pam Langford, Administrative Specialist, Administrative Services Dept.; and with Tom Lothrop, Deputy Director for Publics Works for Mark Sees, Wetlands Analyst, Wastewater Bureau.

3.               CONSENT AGENDA         

It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Sheehan and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approve as follows.

A] MAYOR/EXECUTIVE OFFICES

  1] Initial Assessment Resolution for the Amelia Street Special Assessment Area Rebricking Project. Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A01

  2] Downtown Orlando Center for Entrepreneurship/City of Orlando and UCF Partnership Investment Request. Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A02;

  3] Appointments to Citizen Boards
The Mayor made the following appointments: Citizens Police Review Board: Olga Garcia, Jeffrey Johnston; Community & Youth Services Board: Jeffrey Raines; Nuisance Abatement Board: Mathew Pardy; Certification Appeal Board:  Clement Monge; Orlando Loch Haven Park Board: Roberta Alfonso. Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review

  4] Development of Southport Community Park - Issuance of building permits prior to platting Authorizing execution by the Office of Permitting following appropriate staff review;

  5] Annexation Study Report - Dubsdread Circle Report.  A  resolution and annexation ordinance will be prepared and a referendum held in 2002.  The annexation becomes effective once City Council adopts the annexation ordinance and 45 days following a majority vote to annex into the corporate limits of the City of Orlando by the registered voters in the study area.

  6] Annexation Study Report - Colony Cove.  A resolution and annexation ordinance will be prepared and a referendum held in 2002.  The annexation becomes effective once City Council adopts the annexation ordinance and 45 days following a majority vote to annex into the corporate limits of the City of Orlando by the registered voters in the study area.

  7] Short Form Plat - 417 Gaston Foster Rd - Underhill Animal Clinic, (A Replat) subject to review by the office of Legal Affairs;

  8] Septic Tank Covenant - Kenneth Day - 1703 Curry Avenue Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A08;

  9] Adoption of the Downtown Arts District and Cultural Corridor Banner Policy Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A09;

  10] Release and Satisfaction - McCoy Elementary School Joint Development Agreement Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A10 (see also Doc #27490-3; Doc. #27490-2; Doc.#27490);

  11] Approve the Termination of the Developer Guaranty, Orlando NTC Partners agreement and the Satisfaction and Release of Mortgage and Related Documents.  Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A11; (see also Doc. # 33691 and  # 33692)

  12] Annexation Petition - William S. and Shirley Walthour (Case No. ANX2001-00024) Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

  13] SIDEWALK AGREEMENT - 1516 Briercliff Drive - Raymer Maguire III and Dean Maguire Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A13;

 14] Micro Loan Committee Minutes for October 11, 2001Meeting minutes, filed documentary # 011029A14;

  15] Annexation Petition for Colony Cove, authorize staff to initiate the referendum process with the Supervisor of Elections Office and complete an annexation study. Colony Cove is located north of Kalwit Lane along the west side of Mercy Drive.  The annexation study area comprises +/-41 acres and 84 parcels. Currently, there are 72 single-family homes within the study area.

  16] Annexation Petition for Dubsdread Circle, authorize staff to initiate the referendum process with the Supervisor of Elections Office, and complete an Annexation Study. Dubsdread Circle is located north of Par Avenue, south of the Dubsdread Golf Course, generally east of Dubsdread Circle, and west of Backspin Lane.  The annexation study area comprises +/- 10 acres and 33 parcels. Currently, there are 32 single-family homes within the study area.

  17] Consideration of First Amendment to Stipulated Settlement Agreement in the matter of Community Advertising Displays (Quasi Judicial Case Nos. 2000-003 through 2000-011) and First Amendment to Stipulated Settlement Agreement in the matter of Bressler Outdoor Advertising, LLC (Quasi-Judicial Case Nos. 2000-023 through 2000-028). The Director of Planning and Development is authorize to do the following: (1) Execute the First Amendment to Stipulated Settlement Agreement in the matter of Community Advertising Displays, after final review and approval of the Office of Legal Affairs; and (2) Execute the First Amendment to Stipulated Settlement Agreement in the matter of Bressler Outdoor Advertising, LLC, after final review and approval of the Office of Legal Affairs.

  18] The City of Orlando Micro Loan Program is intended to create jobs and encourage economic expansion in the Community Development Block Grant/Enterprise Zone target areas.  Mr. Randolph Notley has applied for a $50,000 City of Orlando Micro Loan to be repaid over a four (4) year period at 8% interest.  The loan collateral will include a lien on the business asset (with a secondary lien on a personal home), lien on personal and/or company automobiles and principal/keyman insurance and personal guaranty.  The business has projected annual revenue of $300,000 from the primary business. The loan proceeds will be used for tool acquisitions and working capital to expand the business and to handle larger contracts. Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A18;

  19] Resolution and Interlocal Agreement- Expansion and Implementation of the Orlando Enterprise Zone Program.  Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029A19;

  20] Consideration of Minutes for  Workshop, Agenda Review and Regular City Council Meetings for October 15, 2001;

B]  ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

  1] BRC Meeting minutes for 10/16/01, filed documentary #011029B01;

  2] Annual Agreement for Provision and Installation of StreetPrint at Various Locations , BI02-1589.Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  3] Purchase of TeleStaff Software License, Hardware, and Implementation Training, BI02-1594. Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  4] Purchase of Fifty (50) Ruggedized Laptop Computers and Accessories, Sealed Bid 02-011.Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  5] Amendment to Agreement for Three (3) Year Lease of Four (4) Vehicles for the Orlando Police Department, GOAA  Division; BI01-1478 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  6] Peer Group Security Services for Centroplex Facilities, RFP01-435.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  7] Furnish and Install Two (2) 200 HP Variable Frequency Drive Units in the Existing Equipment Room at Water Conserv I, SB01-152 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  8] Maintenance and Monitoring of Automated Vehicle Location System, Orange County Term Contract No. Y9-137 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  9] Annual Agreement for Masonry and Stucco Work, Installation of Concrete Slabs, Concrete Repair, and Soil Replacement, BI02-1576 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  10] Extension of Annual Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of City Hall, RFP97-0246Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  11] A resolution amending that certain resolution entitled "A Resolution adopting the annual budget of the City of Orlando, Florida for a fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001 and ending September 30, 2002:  appropriating funds for operating expenses, and supplies, and personnel, and otherwise appropriating funds for the efficient and effective operation of the government of the City of Orlando and all its departments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002," adopted September 24, 2001.  appropriating additional funds for anticipated capital outlay, operating expenses, and expenditures for materials, labor, equipment and supplies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002 such additions to be budgeted being from anticipated revenue and the excess of surplus funds above the amount required to be held by the city in surplus.  Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029B11;

  12] Long Term Disability (LTD) Meeting minutes, filed documentary # 011029B12.

  13] Extension of Annual Agreement for Mail Services, BI00-1257 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  14] Amendment of Annual Janitorial Services Agreement for the Orlando Police Headquarters and Various Neighborhood Patrol Offices, BI01-1446 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  15] Wage Reopener Agreement City Of Orlando/IAFF Local 1365 (Fire Communications Dispatchers). Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

  16] Extension of Annual Agreement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP), RFP00-393.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

  17] Demolition of Buildings and Asbestos Abatement at the Southport Town Center Site (Old Naval Training Center McCoy Annex), SB01-157 Authorizing execution by the Director of Purchasing following appropriate staff review;

C]  COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICES

 1] Civic Facility Authority Meeting minutes for August 8, 2001, filed documentary # 011029C01;

  2], Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees Meeting minutes for September 26, filed documentary # 011029C02;

  3] Civic Facilities Authority Meeting minutes for October 10, 2001  filed documentary #011029C03;

  4] Permission for Vending at Jewish Community Center's Lake Eola Chanukah Celebration

Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

  5] Community and Youth Services Board Meeting minutes for October 16, 2001, filed documentary # 011029C05;

D]  FIRE

   No Agenda Items

E]     PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

  1] Funding of Richmond Heights Subsidence Project, Phase III Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review

  2] Southeast Town Design Review Committee (SETDRC) Meeting minutes for October 17, 2001, filed documentary #011029E02;  

  3] Lake Davis Apartments -  1301 Catherine Street - Change in terms and conditions of loan agreements authorizing execution by the Director of Planning and Development, City Engineer, Mayor and City, filed documentary #011029E03 (see also Doc. #29940);

  4] Subordination Request - Governor's Manor Apartments, Phases II and III ,subject to review by the office of Legal Affairs;

  5]  Municipal Planning Board Meeting minutes for October 16, 2001, except Items 15 and 16, filed documentary #011029E05;

  6] Authorization of $100,000 in City Funding for Continued Light Rail Transit Development . Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029E06 (see also Doc. #31655);

  7] Resolution to establish application fees for subdivision procedures and to eliminate Notice of Proposed Change processing fee Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029E07;

 F]  POLICE

  1] 18A Permit Applications

G]     PUBLIC WORKS

  1] Specific Authorization to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) for Design of Traffic Signalization at Lake Underhill Road and Yucatan Drive.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary 011029G01;

  2] Parks Initiative - Amendment with T and G Constructors at Turkey Lake Park.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary 011029G02;

  3] Parks Initiative - Additional Professional Services with Glatting Jackson for Southport Community Park.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029G03;

  4] Approval of Change Orders to the Guernsey Basin Drainage Improvements - Phase II  Project No. 4921B with Prime Construction Group, Inc.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary 011029G04 (see also Doc. # 33535)

  5] Pre-construction Services Award to Clancy and Theys for the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center, Project No. 2373.  Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary 011029G05;

  6] Change Order to the Sidewalk Safety Initiative Project #2406 - Richmond Heights Subdivision. . Authorizing execution by the Director of Public Works following appropriate staff review, filed documentary 011029G06;  (see also #33539. and #32594)

 H]  OTHER

  1] CRA Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes for October 15, 2001, filed documentary # 011029H01

  2] Orlando Utilities Commission Minutes - Special Commission Meeting September 20, 2001, filed documentary # 011029H02

  3] Orange County Library System Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - September 13, 2001. filed documentary # 011029H03 ;

  4] Agreement between Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC and OUC concerning OUC Transmission Easements Polk County. Authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #011029H04;

  5] Orlando Housing Authority Board Meeting minutes for August 9, 2001, Orlando Housing Authority Board Meeting minutes for September 12, 2001, filed documentary #011029H05.

4.               NEW BUSINESS

   No Agenda Items

5.               HEARINGS

1)       City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Orlando, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Issuance And Sale By The City Of Orlando, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency Of Its Tax Increment Revenue Refunding And Revenue Bonds (Downtown District Project), Series 2001, In An Aggregate Principal Amount Of Not To Exceed $13,250,000 To Refund All Or A Portion Of The Agency’s Outstanding Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1991a, And/Or Finance The Acquisition And Construction Of Certain Redevelopment Projects In Accordance With The Redevelopment Plan; And Providing An Effective Date.  It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner, filed documentary #011029501

2)       City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented the Amended and Restated Development Order for Crowntree Lakes (f.k.a. Scharlin-Robaina). Development of Regional Impact (DRI).  Rich Unger, Planning Bureau Chief recommended it for approval including the recommendations of the Regional Planning Council. It was moved by Commissioner Sheehan seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Amended and Restated Development Order be approved, filed documentary #011029502

6.               HEARING/ORDINANCES/1^ST READ

Hearings/Ordinances/1^st  Read/ Annexation

1)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Annexing To The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Orlando, Florida, Property Located North Of Hoffner Avenue, East Of Volusia Drive, And West Of Ponderosa Road, As Petitioned By The Property Owner; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date..  It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Vargo and carried the Ordinance be approved on 1^st  reading.

Hearings/Ordinances/1st  Read/ Annexation

2)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Annexing To The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Orlando, Florida, Property Located At Watauga Avenue, South Of Curry Ford Road And North Of Brandy Street, As Initiated By The City Of Orlando; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date..  It was moved by Commissioner Sheehan seconded by Commissioner Vargo and carried the Ordinance be approved on 1st reading.

Hearings/Ordinances/1st Read/ Annexation

3)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Annexing To The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Orlando, Florida, Property Located At 37^th Street, West Of Interstate 4, East Of Sedan Avenue, And South Of 36^th Street, As Initiated By The City Of Orlando; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date.  It was moved by Commissioner Page seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be approved on 1^st reading.

Ordinances/2^nd  Read/ Growth Management Plan

1)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance amending the Growth Management plan of the City of Orlando by repealing figure CI-14 and replacing it with a new figure CI-14, providing for severability and effective date.  It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Page and carried the Ordinance be adopted on second reading, filed documentary #011029701

Ordinances/2^nd  Read/ Chapter 7/Purchasing Code

2)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (Purchasing Code) Of The Code Of The City Of Orlando By Amending Sections 7.31 And 7.33, Regarding Debarment, Suspension And Termination Of Contracts; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date..  It was moved by Commissioner Sheehan seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be adopted on second reading, filed documentary #011029702

 Ordinances/2^nd  Read/Chapter 65 and 66/Land Development Code

3)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford Presented An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Code Of The City Of Orlando To Revise The City’s Regulations Governing The Application And Approval Process For Subdivision Of Real Property, By Repealing Chapter 65 (Officers, Boards And Procedures), Part 3 “Subdivision Applications And Procedures”, Including Section 65.400 Through Section 65.459, In Its Entirety; By Adopting A New Chapter 65, Part 3 “Subdivision Applications And Procedures”, Including Section 65.400 Through Section 65.459; By Repealing Chapter 65, Part 5 “Installation And Maintenance Of Improvements”, Including Section 65.540 Through Section 65.589, In Its Entirety; By Adopting A New Chapter 65, Part 5 “Installation And Maintenance Of Improvements”, Including Section 65.540 Through Section 65.589; By Amending Chapter 66 (Definitions), By Amending Section 66.200 “Definitions”; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date..  It was moved by Commissioner Vargo seconded by Commissioner Sheehan and carried the Ordinance be adopted on second reading, filed documentary #011029703.

 Hearings/Ordinances/2^nd  Read/ Chapter 58 and 65/Land Development Code

4)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Amending The Land Development Code Of The City Of Orlando To Change The Separation Distance Requirements Outside The Ac-3a/T Zoning District Between Establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages For On-Site Consumption And Churches Or Schools, To Change The Process For Reviewing And Approving Such Establishments And To Make Related Changes, By Amending Chapter 58 (Zoning Districts And Uses), By Amending Figure 2b.Ldc (Table Of Allowable Uses In Zoning Districts Inside The Traditional City—Non-Residential); By Amending Figure 2d.Ldc (Table Of Allowable Uses In Zoning Districts Outside The Traditional City—Non-Residential); By Amending Footnotes To The Figures; By Renaming Chapter 58, Part 4b As “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”; By Renaming Chapter 58, Part 4b(1) As “Alcoholic Beverage Sales Inside The Ac-3a/T District”; By Amending Section 58.705 “Distance From Churches And Schools”; By Renaming Chapter 58, Part 4b(2) As “Alcoholic Beverage Sales Outside The Ac-3a/T District”; By Amending Section 58.710 “Distance From Churches And Schools”; By Amending Section 58.712 “Exception To Distance Requirements”; By Deleting Section 58.713 “Variance From Distance Requirement”; By Adding A New Section 58.713 “Approval As Exception To Distance Requirements”; By Amending Chapter 65 (Officers, Boards And Procedures), By Amending Section 65.281 “When Conditional Use Permit Review Procedures Apply”; By Amending Section 65.287 “Zoning Variances Prohibited In Connection With Conditional Use Permit”; By Amending Section 65.288 “General Requirements”; By Amending Section 65.385 “General Requirements”; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date..  It was moved by Commissioner Sheehan seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading, filed documentary #011029704.

Hearings/Ordinances/2^nd  Read/ Zoning Classification

5)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Establishing The Zoning Classification As Mu-1/Rp/An On Property Located At The Northeast Corner Of Mccoy Road And Conway Road; As Requested By The Property Owner; Authorizing Amendment Of Official Zoning Map; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date.  It was moved by Commissioner Page seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading,, filed documentary #011029705.

 Hearings/Ordinances/2^nd  Read/ Annexation

6)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Annexing To The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Orlando, Florida, Property Located At St. George Street, South Of Glenridge Way And North Of Donna Drive, As Initiated By The City of Orlando; Providing For Severability And An Effective Date.  It was moved by Commissioner Page seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading, filed documentary #011029706.

           Ordinances/2^nd Read/Chapter 21/Elections

7)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 (“Elections”) Of The Code Of The City Of Orlando By Amending Section 21.18 To Establish Additional Absentee Ballot Procedures, By Amending Section 21.09 To Address Election Board Training And By Amending Section 21.07-1 To Address The Petition Method Of Qualifying In An Election Year..  It was moved by Commissioner Lynum seconded by Commissioner Page and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading., filed documentary #011029707  Commissioner Sheehan voted “No”.

Amended - Ordinaces/2^nd  Read/Chapter 21/Elections

Amendment to change as follows:

Section B.1 to reference the procedures as prescribed in Section 101.62, Florida Statutes which strikes line 21, 22 and 23.  In Section B. 2 on line 7 and 8 insert, the designee and elector must comply with the provisions of Section 101.62 (4)(b)(4), Florida Statutes.  Delete lines 8 thru 13.  Insert, an absentee ballot not cast in person 1) must be mailed to the Supervisor of Election or 2) delivered directly to the Supervisor of Elections by the elector or 3) delivered directly to the Supervisor of Election by the elector’s designee. It was moved by Commissioner Wyman seconded by Commissioner Lynum and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading, filed documentary #011029707  Commissioner Sheehan voted “No”.

8.               ORDINANCES/1^ST READ

No Agenda Items

9.                   ORDINANCES/2^ND READ

 Ordinances/2nd Read/Section 13.04

1)               City Clerk, Candice Crawford presented an ordinance Amending Section 13.04 of the City Code Relating to the Invalidation of a Permit.  It was moved by Commissioner Sheehan seconded by Commissioner Vargo and carried the Ordinance be adopted on 2^nd reading. filed documentary #011029901 

10.           QUASI - JUDICIAL HEARINGS

No Agenda Items

11.           APPEALS

No Agenda Items

12.           UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Due to the absence of Commissioner Ammerman the follow up on Item 4 in the minutes of the October 15, 2001 City Council Meeting, was changed to the next Council meeting scheduled  for November 12, 2001, so all Commissioners may hear report.

13.           GENERAL APPEARANCES

The following people appeared before Council:

·         Douglas Head - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code, Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Christian Suarez - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision

·         Debra Booth - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Ezell Harris - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         James Q. Mitchell - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         James Callahan   - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Alan Doty - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Evelyn Rivera - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Anthony Suarez   - Opponent of amendments to Chapter 21 Of the Elections Code. Absentee Ballots Provision.

·         Alan Doty - Dissatisfied about his experience with Code Enforcement Procedures.

14.           PENDING

15.           ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood

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 City Clerk, Candice J. Crawford

Orlando City Council Workshop
City Hall, Council Chambers
October 29, 2001

Attending:

Mayor Glenda E. Hood
Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1
Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2
Commissioner Vicki Vargo, District 3
Commissioner Patty Sheehan, District 4
Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, District 5
Commissioner Ernest Page, District 6
Richard Oldham, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Candice J. Crawford, City Clerk
Officer George Montgomery, Sergeant at Arms

At 10:09 a.m., Mayor Glenda E. Hood began the workshop by calling on Frank Billingsley, Permitting Services Director.  Mr. Billingsley presented the proposed Sidewalk Policy for new construction.  After the presentation, the Commissioners discussed suggestions on how to make the sidewalks more affordable along with some suggestions for improvements.  Commissioner Vargo suggested that the area for sidewalks should be an area of 2 miles from schools instead of the proposed 1 mile.  Other discussion included eliminating the surcharge, sidewalks in cul-de-sacs and only assessing a portion of the road frontage when a home is on a corner lot.  It was agreed that Council recommendations would be considered for additions to the policy recommendation.

Next on the agenda for this workshop is a presentation by Dr. Pete Panousis, Professor at the University of Central, Representing the HighTech Institute.  The presentation described the current economic health of the Orlando area and indications of possible results of investing in high-tech business.

Mayor Hood then introduced Tom O’Neil, Director of the University of Central Florida Technology Incubator.  He discussed his role in the high tech business and current programs.

Agenda Review Meeting
Orlando City Council
City Hall, Council Chambers
October 29, 2001

Attending:

Mayor Glenda E. Hood
Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1
Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2
Commissioner Vicki Vargo, District 3
Commissioner Patty Sheehan, District 4
Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, District 5
Commissioner Ernest Page, District 6
W. Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney
Candice J. Crawford, City Clerk
Officer George Montgomery, Sergeant at Arms

Mayor Glenda E. Hood called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.  Mayor Hood began the review of the agenda starting with the consent agenda.  No changes were offered and no discussion.  Mayor Hood continued with the review of the Hearings and Ordinances, with no discussion.

Mayor Hood adjourned the meeting at 1:09 p.m.

Candice J. Crawford

City Clerk