© 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 Sheldon B. Watson, District 6
Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Mike Louis, Sergeant-at-Arms
MINUTES
1. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman, and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the November 6th Staff and City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.
PRESENTATION
2. Special Assistant to the Mayor Joe Mittiga introduced Florida Easter Seal Society, Inc., representative Craig Waldman who presented Mayor Hood with the first Ornament of a limited edition Series (2,000) to go on sale with proceeds benefitting the Society.
RECOGNITION
3. Mayor Hood, joined by individual Commissioners, assisted Citizens for Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Dorinda Howe in presenting awards to Orlando Night Out Lights On contest winners: District 1] Santos Place Block Captain Dick Stipe; District 2] Hibiscus Place Block Captain Veberly Mahuron; District 3] Clarion Oaks Block Captain Jerry George; District 4] 3600 & 3700 blocks Finch Street (Audubon Park) Block Captain Orpha McClain and Area Coordinator Jim Wilson; District 5] 500 & 600 blocks Vern Drive (Rock Lake) Block Captain Pearl Ings and Area Coordinator Alyce Francis and District 6] Bealfonte Lane Block Captain Pearl McFarland (absent).
SUGGESTION AWARD WINNER
4. Special Services Administrator William Van Reich outlined the Employee Suggestion Program. Environmental Services Director Tom Lothrop detailed suggestion from Iron Bridge Trades Maintenance Chief David Clark to relamp exit signs with energy efficient lamps (estimated annual $2,344 savings at the Iron Bridge Facility). Mayor Hood presented Mr. Clark with a Certificate of Award, Thinker Pin and $100 check.
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
5. Mr. Van Reich introduced Messrs. Dennis and Hal McNamara, contributors of funds used in awarding the annual McNamara Outstanding Employees of the Year, and reviewed the Program criteria. Fire Chief Robert Bowman and Community and Youth Services Director Herb Washington outlined some of the specific qualities of their employees who were nominated for this prestigious award by their peers and received highest points from the Selection Committee: OFD District Chief Randall R. Tuten, Recreation Operations Supervisor H. K. Woody, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Rashid J. Azhar and Beautification Coordinator Sandy Temple. Mayor Hood presented each with a framed Certificate and $750 check (less deductions).
"INSIDE ORLANDO" CLASS IX GRADUATES
6. After Chief Planner Gary Huttmann shared his personal experience and rewards received in the "Inside Orlando" Program, Mayor Hood joined Mr. Van Reich in presenting Certificates to each member of "Inside Orlando" Graduating Class IX: Community & Youth Services Park/Lake Eola Park Ranger Will Donohoo, Parks/Parks Service Specialist Jeffrey E. Peretich and Recreation/Administrative Secretary Carolyn Skuta; Environmental Services Wastewater/Conserv II Arthur Bivens, Solid Waste/Equipment Operator Crawford B. Galt, Wastewater/Lift Station Supervisor Charles Padgett, and Wastewater/Apprentice Treatment Plant Operator Donald S. Proscia; Executive/Administrative Offices Downtown Development/Facility Supervisor Bob Fish, Internal Audit/Senior Auditor Mary J. Gibson, Legal Affairs/Paralegal Ellie Kramer and Commissioners' Office/Commissioner's Aide Tonya Dong (who was unable to attend today's ceremony); Finance/Accounting Specialist II Carol Tremblay; Fire Department Communications/Dispatchers Mari Jo Loftus and Candace Muenzner and Training Division/District Chief Peter A. McNeil, Jr.; Human Resources OMC/Medical Secretary Mary Ann Saganich and Human Resources/Personnel Management Deonda R. Scott; Information Systems Administrative Applications/System Analyst Nancy Rochette; Planning & Development Code Enforcement/Clerical Specialist Alesia C. Hill and Transportation/Chief Planner Gary Huttmann; Police Department Recruiting/Background Investigator Laura Batholome, Administrative Services/Pace Specialist Rhonda Farrington; Investigative Operations/Community Service Officer Saudi Muhammad, Investigative Operations/Detective Charles B. Robinson, Administrative Services/Emergency Communication Specialist III, Administrative Services/Investigation Specialist Gwendolyn C. Scott; Public Works Parking Bureau/Fiscal Supervisor Linda G. Crane, Transportation Engineering/Maintenance II Leonard J. Gardner, Transportation Engineering/PD & R Engineer Barbara Long, and Transportation Engineering/CADD Tech II Rich Menard.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows, with Commissioner Gordy voting "NO" on Items Q] and R]:
A] July 12th, September 13th and October 11th Code Enforcement Board minutes, filed Documentary #28911, #28912 and #28913;
B] November 1st Historic Preservation Board minutes, filed Documentary #28914;
C] October 10th Central Florida Emergency Services Institute Executive Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28915;
D] Short Form Plat for Orlando Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Inc., at 5850 Lake Underhill Road (platting unplatted property into one lot for an addition to the existing building and a parking lot);
E] Sidewalk Agreement with Michael J. and Carol B. Moore at 427 Baker Street and Basil and Delphine Samuels at 1625 Larkin Avenue, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28916 and #28917;
F] Paving Agreement with Robert T. and Frederick A. Hoover at NEC of E. Winter Park St. and Dade Ave., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28918;
G] Short Term Parking on CRA property at 531 W. Jackson St. for customer and tenant parking during the West Church Street Streetscape project (through 6-30-96);
H] November 1st Citizens Police Review Board minutes, filed Documentary #28919;
I] November 7th Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #28920;
J] October 24th Orlando Loch Haven Park Board minutes, filed Documentary #28921;
K] October 10th OUC minutes and September 1995 Comparative Financial Statements and Statistics, filed Documentary #28922 and #28923;
L] Adoption of "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida regarding annexation of Ardsley Manor into the City of Orlando specifically relating to those property owners on Westmoreland Drive and Par Street," regarding sewer collection system, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28924;
M] Confirming Mayor's appointments to: Historic Preservation Board - Marian Phalin and Penny Jacobs [TE 10/31/97]; Transportation Permit Board - David deArmas [TE 11/30/96]; Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees - Robert Ford [TE 1/31/96]; Community & Youth Services Board - Steven Krone and Julian Whitehurst [TE 9/30/95]; submitting to the Orange County Commission the names of James Humphrey and Ricardo Flagler to select one for City slot on the Orange County Civic Facilities Authority [TE 12/31/98]; and accepting resignations from Elizabeth Pittenger/Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees, Carlos Burruezo and Paul Demetree/Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Ivette Valladares/Human Relations Board, and Victor Mason/Community & Youth Services Board;
N] Sidewalk Cafe Agreements with: 1] Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House at 11 Court Ave.; 2] Po'Boys Creole Cafe at 50 E. Central Blvd.; 3] FT/SJ Church Street Ltd. at 41 W. Church St.; and 4] CPI at 129 W. Church St., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #28925, #28926, #26224, and #24762;
O] Fee for Services Contract on Joe Kittinger Park landscaping and lawn maintenance at $12,000 with Central Florida Private Industry Council, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #28656;
P] Environmental Assessment Authorization with Blasland, Bouck & Lee not exceeding $13,425 for SWC of Gore Street and Rio Grande Avenue, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28175-1;
Q] Declaration of Official Intent for Reimbursement not exceeding $57,500,000 from Bonds issued to finance the I-4 and Republic Drive Interchange, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28927 (See Doc. #28546 & #28928);
R] Declaration of Official Intent for Reimbursement not exceeding $55,000,000 from Bonds to finance infrastructure improvements within rights-of-way and easements to be publicly dedicated by Universal City Development Partners (Universal Studios Florida) expansion project, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28928 (See Doc. #27148, 28578, 28546 & 28927);
S] Professional Services Authorization not exceeding $25,000 with Kimley-Horn & Associates for Downtown Area Transportation Impact Fee Study Phases I and II, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27021B;
T] Acknowledging Resolutions adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Orlando Housing Authority (Nos. 2436-A and 2436-B) and thereby accepting delegation of authority for the Orlando Police Department to issue Tresspass Warnings on Authority-owned properties, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, copies filed Documentary #28929A&B;
U] 2- year Employment Contract with Polygrapher Billy J. Rakes at $15.87 per hour, 11-1-95 to 10-31-97, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;
V] Accepting Petition for Annexation from Christian Prison Ministries on property at NEC of West New Hampshire Street and Mercy Drive;
W] Agreement Amendment with Habitat for Humanity extending completion date to 5-31-96 on 8 units at Hicks Quarters, awarding $8,800 of HOME funds for the project and authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27946-B (See Doc. 28532);
X] Accepting donated property at 5181 Lescot Lane from Wilmer/Lizzie Lebby and conveying to them in exchange City-owned property at 800-808 W. Jefferson St., authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute related documents following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28930 (See Doc. 26512 & 27415 and -1);
Y] Administration Center Parking Garage Design/Build Contract with DCC Constructors at $9,916,170, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28931;
Z] 1995-96 Community Development Block Grant Non-Profit Public Service Agreements with the 4C Foundation, Inc., at $145,500 for child care services and Seniors First, Inc., at $30,000 for home delivered meals and case management, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #17371;
AA] Rock Lake Homeowners' Association Neighborhood Identification Sign Agreement for 3 signs (1] NWC of Tampa Ave. and Arlington St.; 2] NEC of Washington St. and Tampa Ave.; and 3] NWC of Springdale Ave. and Concord St.), wherein the City's contribution shall total $500, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28932;
BB] Contracts and Agreements with: 1] Don Reid Ford at $1,093,899 for 51 new 1996 Police Pursuit Vehicles, rescinding action taken in #1, TTT], October 30th Council minutes, on award to Metro Ford; 2] Rent Wear, Inc., at $252,868.20 for Work Uniforms; 3] Orlando Powertrain & Hydraulics, Hydraulic Supply Company and Hydraulic Housing not exceeding $35,000 for Hydraulic Parts & Components Repair; 4] Conrad Yelvington Distributors' Inc., at $22,354 and Winter Garden Grassing, Inc., at $133,170 for Sod; 5] Florida Landcrafters at $35,898.14 for 79 Trees along Orange Center Boulevard; 6] KAMCO, Inc., not exceeding $50,000 for Lot Cleaning services; & 7] Shore Acres Nursery, Inc., at $144,366.60, Bloom Masters at $126,627.45 and Dutch Mill Nursery, Inc., at $127,000 for Annuals, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Agent following appropriate staff review;
CC] Adopting "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando Establishing the Average Total Cost for the Construction of a parking structure, pursuant to Section 61.404(b) of the Land Development Code of the City of Orlando Florida," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28933;
DD] Adopting "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orlando Establishing the Average Total Cost for the Construction of an Off-Street Parking space pursuant to Section 61.310 of the Land Development Code of the City of Orlando Florida," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28934;
EE] Conceptual Sewer Benefit Fee Interim Agreement and procedure related thereto for reducing Sewer Benefit Fee and the 12-month review of actual water usage for eating and drinking establishments, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review and subsequent submission to Council of individual Agreements for accountability/indexing;
FF] Administration Center Parking Garage Operation and Use Agreement with First Presbyterian Church for the use of City and County spaces in the facility during "off hours" (Sunday/7 a.m.-ll p.m./300 spaces; Monday thru Wednesday/7-11 p.m./300 spaces; Thursday/7-11 p.m./225 spaces; Friday/7-11 p.m./150 spaces; Saturday/6 a.m.-11 p.m./150 spaces) at a cost based on actual usage, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28333-1;
GG] Professional Services Agreement with SK Consortium, Inc., at $65,319.33, on the proposed Airport Lakes Park development located near the intersection of Semoran Blvd. and Frontage Rd., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28948 (See Doc. #27581);
HH] Change Order at $56,520.90 with Gomez Contracting Company for Church Street West Streetscape underground electric conduit, authorizing execution by the Public Works Director following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28731;
II] 1995-96 Grant Agreements from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development ($2,621,000 of CDBG funds; $979,000 of HOME funds; $91,000 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds; and $811,000 of HOPWA funds), and an Agreement terminating Interlocal Agreement with Orange County for the administration of a Grant under the HOPWA program, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, copies filed Documentary #28935 (See #12441), #28936, #28937, #28938 and #27506A, respectively;
JJ] Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Joint Use Parking Facilities at the Administration Center Parking Garage with Orange County to allow City utilization of 300 spaces during non-business hours in exchange for payment of all operations and maintenance expenses, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27315B-1;
KK] Interlocal Annexation and Joint Planning Agreement with Orange County involving the proposed annexation of Dr. Phillips property in the general area of W. New Hampshire St., N. Texas Ave., and N. Rio Grande Ave., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28939;
LL] November 9th Operations Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28940;
MM] November 3rd McNamara Employee of the Year 1995 Selection Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28941;
NN] November 3rd Employee Suggestion Program Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28942;
OO] Service Authorization with Blasland, Bouck & Lee at $25,000 for Northern Downtown Contamination, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28175-2; and,
PP] Permit Application by American Craft Endeavors/Howard Alan Events to close W. Church Street from the railroad to Orange Avenue, Saturday, December 2nd, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, December 3rd, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for the Church Street Christmas Craft Festival, subject to satisfactory staff review.
HEARING/SUBMISSION OF HOMELESS PLAN/NTC BASE CLOSURE
8. Mayor Hood announced this as time set for public hearing regarding submission of the Homeless Plan developed pursuant to requirements of "The Base Closure and Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-421). Thomas R. Kohler, Executive Director of the Naval Training Center Community Redevelopment Agency, reviewed the planning process leading to today's hearing. Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director Kathy Cardwell outlined current and future issues to be addressed, recognizing former Executive Director Michael Poole and the members in attendance from the Board of Directors. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried to approve the Homeless Plan as submitted, specifically authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Coalition for the Homeless following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28943.
HEARING/AMENDMENT #2/CENTER OF COMMERCE AT ORLANDO/DRI
9. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to defer public hearing on Amendment #2 to the Center of Commerce at Orlando Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order until January 22, 1996.
HEARING/AMENDMENT #2/JAYMONT DRI
10. Mayor Hood announced this as time set for public hearing to consider Second Amendment to Development Order on the Jaymont Development of Regional Impact (new development program and land use conversion matrix/NEC of Church Street and Orange Avenue). It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that same be approved, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #23619-2.
HEARING/1ST READING/GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
11. Mrs. Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk, announced this as the time set for public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the City of Orlando Growth Management Plan by amending the Official Future Land Use Map 19 to create new Subarea Policy Boundary 33.3; amending Future Land Use Element to add Subarea Policies S.10.3, S.15.9, and S.33.3; amending Official Future Land Use Map 6 to change Future Land Use designation from Residential Medium Intensity to Community Activity Center, Residential Medium Intensity to Conservation, Community Activity Center to Conservation and to create new Subarea Policy Boundary S.10.3; amending Official Future Land Use Map 3 to change Future Land Use Designation from Residential Low Intensity to Office Low Intensity, to revise Subarea Policy Boundary S.15.1, and to create New Subarea Policy Boundary S.15.9; amending Official Future Land Use Map 2 to include property as Residential Low Intensity and as Public/Recreational/Institutional to reflect Annexation of Property and to officially designate property as Urban Activity Center; amending Official Future Land Use Map 11 to include property as Public/Recreational/Institutional to reflect Annexation of property; amending Official Future Land Use Map 8 to change Future Land Use designation from Industrial to Urban Activity Center, from Office Low Intensity to Residential Low Intensity, and to revise Subarea Policy Boundary S.5.1; amending Official Future Land Use Map 7 to change Future Land Use Designation from Office Low Intensity to Neighborhood Activity Center, and to Revise Subarea policy Boundary S.11.1; amending Capital Improvements element, by deleting Figures CI-1 and CI-3, and adopting new Figures CI-1 and CI-3; amending Traffic Circulation Element; by deleting Figures TC-1 and TC-3, and adopting New Figures TC-1 and TC-3; amending the Recreation, Open Space and Cultural Element to add Policies 1.3.3 and 1.3.4; amending the Housing Element to add objective 1.21 and Policies 1.21.1 and 1.21.2; amending the Mass Transit Element, amend Policy 2.2.1; amending the Capital Improvements Element; and amend Policy 1.2.10. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Watson and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
HEARING/2ND READING/CHAPTER 51.06/CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS/PUBLIC RW
12. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 51.06 pertaining to Charitable Solicitations on Public Rights-of-Way. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28944. [NOTE: Read in error. Advertised for second reading on December 4th.]
HEARING/2ND READING/CHAPTER 54.27/COMMERCIAL SALES/PUBLIC RW
13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending City Code Section 54.27-1 and repealing Section 54.28 pertaining to commercial sales on Public Rights-of-Way. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28945. [NOTE: Read in error. Advertised for second reading on December 4th.]
HEARING/2ND READING/NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE/TIME WARNER AXS
14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance granting to Time Warner AXS of Florida, L.P., is successors and assigns, a non-exclusive franchise to use the public rights-of-way of the City of Orlando for the construction, maintenance and operation of a private communication system in the City to provide competitive access and local private line communications services. Chief Administrative Officer Howard Tipton and Time Warner representative Diane Pickett responded to questions posed by Council. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28946.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 2
15. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending Code Section 2.38 by changing the date of Election of Mayors Pro tem to correspond with new date for taking office. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/ZONING
16. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing AC-Nt/SP/HP zoning to PDt/SP/HP at 808 and 816 E. Washington Street, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ABANDONMENT/COASTLINE DRIVE
17. Mrs. Chewning presented 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 Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #28947.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
18. Reverend Floyd Irwin appeared.
ADJOURNMENT
19. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD
CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING
On Monday, November 13, 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
Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Mike Louis, Sergeant-at-Arms
Mayor Hood recognized Dr. Jim Schott, Director/United Arts of Central Florida, who provided an overview on various facets of the program, specifically noting that $35 million has been raised over the past 7 years and $2.5 million in debt has been eliminated. He also addressed ongoing efforts to improve operations, existing limitations of local facilities and definite need for a performing arts center.
Mayor Hood announced that information on how to do purchasing business with the City, vendor regulations and upcoming bids are now on Internet under City of Orlando Home Page (HTTP:\\WWW.ci/orlando.fl.us).
Mayor Hood noted the addition of Awards/Presentations #5 and Consent Agenda Item PP].
Commissioner Ammerman commended staff on efforts involved in KK] regarding proposed annexation of Dr. Phillips property in Fairvilla area.
Mayor Hood and Finance Director G. Michael Miller responded to Commissioner Gordy's comments regarding Consent Agenda Q]. He stated he will be voting "No" on Q] and R] based upon public perception of increased funding.
Mayor Hood offered pertinent remarks dealing with Hearing #1 [Homeless Plan/NTC Base Closure] and that others may be appearing to address same.
Meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Grace A. Chewning
City Clerk