On Monday, December 1, 1997, at 2:05 p.m., the City Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida. Mayor Glenda E. Hood called the meeting to order. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning announced there was a quorum.

Present: Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood

Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1

Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2

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

W. Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney

Police Officer Brian Gilliam, Sergeant -at-Arms

MINUTES

1. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the November 24th Staff and regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS:

2. Mayor Hood recognized Valencia Community College Center for Training Individuals with Disabilities Director Deborah H. Clark who presented "The 1997 Company of the Year' Dale Wallbrown Memorial' Award" plaque to Mayor Hood and Information Systems Director Franklin R. Hagy. Ms. Clark then announced Nancy Rochette, Information Systems Analyst, as recipient of the Business Advisory Council's First "Associate of the Year" Award.

EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION COMMITTEE AWARD

3. Special Services Administrator William F. Van Reich reviewed the Employee Suggestion Program, followed by Public Works Director David L. Metzker detailing suggestion from Parking Meter Technician Lee Price on modifications to Dynameters resulting in an annual estimated cost savings of $11,000. Mayor Hood presented Mr. Price with a Certificate, Thinker Pin and $1,100 award (check/minus taxes).

RETIREMENT

4. Police Chief William E. Kennedy, Jr., accompanied Master Police Officer Mack S. Darr for recognition on the occasion of his retirement with 25 years' service. Mayor Hood presented Officer Darr with a Retirement Proclamation and personal gift from Council.

SERVICE AWARD

5. For recognition of 25 years' service to the City, Chief Kennedy presented Senior Latent Print Examiner Randolph E. Joslyn. Mayor Hood presented Mr. Joslyn with a Certificate of Appreciation, service pin and personal gift from the Council.

INSIDE ORLANDO GRADUATION

6. Mr. Van Reich gave a history of the 10-week program and introduced Sharon Roman who highlighted activities of Class XIII which were participated in by: Herbert Williams, Patty Baker, Willie Herbert/Community & Youth Services; Buster R. Falls, Beatrice Kenon/Environmental Services; Janice A. Moffitt, Greg Galloway, Chris Norwood, Shirley James/Executive-Administrative Offices; Mirna Michel/Finance; Darwin R. Daniel, Pat Dellacona, Helena Bryant/Human Resources; Wayne Graton/Information Systems; Lisa Wilson, Norma Manalo/Planning & Development; Kim Johnston, Mary Graf, Lori Klein, Sharon Romans, Awilad (Wendy) Pichardo, Vernita Jackson/OPD; Michael Henderson, LaVerne Jacques, Stacey Kelly, Steven C. Jones, Charles F. Adams, Billy Crafford, Gary A. Prior/Public Works; Frank Billingsley/Central Permitting. Mayor Hood presented each "Graduate" with a Certificate of Award.

SERVICE AWARDS

7. Mayor Hood called forward Commissioners Ammerman and Wyman to present them with Certificates of Appreciation for 5 years' service.

CONSENT AGENDA

8. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved, with Commissioner Bagley voting "NO" only as to I]:

A] Economic Development Grant at $10,000 to The Training and Simulation Technology Consortium, Inc., to assist in creating a National Center for Simulation, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #30778;

B] 3-year Lease with Central Florida Stamp and Sign and Pencrafters Orlando for space in the Library Parking Garage at 139 E. Pine St., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #30779;

C] November 19 Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees minutes, filed Documentary # 30780;

D] November 14 Pension Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes, filed Documentary #30781;

E] November 19 Mayor's Senior Citizens Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #30782;

F] Sewer Benefit Fee Agreement with Doretta Stevens and Nell Atkins at 1407 Quailey St., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #30783;

G] Adopting "A Resolution to vacate and abandon as a public park the property known as Leedy Memorial Park, generally located in the 100 Block of W. Anderson Street; providing for an effective date," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #6519;

H] November 18 Municipal Planning Board minutes, except #12, filed Documentary #30784;

I] Settlement of Housing Rehabilitation Lien at $14,978.61 (equal to 50% of the $29,957.22 lien as of 12-1-97) with Pura Cano Morales at 823 N. Hyer Ave., copy filed Documentary #30785;

J] Purchasing 12-Variable Frequency Drive Units at $159,800 from Hughes Supply, Inc., authorizing execution by the Purchasing Director;

K] Extending Master Custodian Banking Services with State Street and Mellon Banks from 12-21-97 to 3-31-98, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Director;

L] November 19 Civil Service Board minutes, filed Documentary #30786;

M] November 18 Community and Youth Services Board minutes, filed Documentary #30787;

N] Deleted;

O] Developer's Agreement with Harish Shah(Shah) at NEC of Raleigh St. and proposed Mission Rd., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #30523-1;

P] Employment Contract with Assistant City Attorney Stacey E. Young at $43,867.20 until 1-5-99, and at $48,131.20 thereafter, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review; and

Q] November 19 Special Assessment Committee minutes, filed Documentary #30788;

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/ABANDONMENT

9. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning submitted an Ordinance abandoning a Utility Easement on a portion of the abandoned Lewkowicz Lane, on property know as City Commons, between W. Anderson St., W. South St., Boone Ave. and S. Orange Ave., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/ABANDONMENT

10. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance abandoning a Utility Easement on a property known as City Commons between W. Anderson St., W. South St., CSX Railroad right-of-way and Boone Ave., as requested by the property owner No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/ZONING

11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the zoning classification from P/T to AC-3A/T on a portion of Block B, on property know as City Commons, between W. Anderson St., W. South St., Boone Ave. and S. Orange Ave., as requested 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 approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/ZONING

12. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the zoning classification from P/T to AC-3A/T on a portion of Block A, on property known as City Commons, between W. Anderson St., W. South St., CSX Railroad right-of-way and Boone Ave., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/MORATORIUM

13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance establishing a moratorium period for acceptance and processing of applications for new billboards in the north International Drive Special Plan District. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1st READING/CHAPTER 2

14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 2.126 (Consultants' Qualifications Board) to substitute the Director of Environmental Services for the Building Official as a member of the Board and to delete the requirement for Board Members' designees to be confirmed by City Council. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ZONING

15. Mrs. Chewing submitted an Ordinance changing the zoning from I-P to PD, on property known as Country Club Villas Phase II located west of N. Orange Blossom Trail on the north and south sides of Glen Eagles Way, 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 adopted, filed Documentary #30789.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/CHAPTER 10

16. Mrs. Chewing presented an Ordinance amending City Code Section 10.17 (Bicycles and Bicycle Paths) to provide bicycle prohibition exemptions for governmental entities with approval from the Police Chief. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30790.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/CHAPTER 5

17. Mrs. Chewing submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 5.19 (Code Enforcement) of the Code of the City of Orlando to provide for issuance of citations for excessive false alarms and to provide for issuance of citations for excessive false alarms and for installation of alarm systems without a permit. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30791.

ORDINANCE/1ST READING/ZONING

18. Mrs. Chewing presented an Ordinance changing the zoning from R-3B to O-1 on property at 2803 S. Hiawassee Road, as requested by property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30792.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2nd READING/ZONING

19. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance Changing R-1t Zoning to R-1AAt and Pt on property between Edgewater Dr., Shady Lane Dr. and Lake Ivanhoe, as requested by the property owners and the City of Orlando. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30793.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/CHAPTER 43

20. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending Subsection (2) of City Code Section 43.86 (Miscellaneous Offenses) pertaining to panhandling. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30794.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2ND READING/REGIONAL IMPACT

21. Mrs. Chewing presented an Ordinance amending that certain Ordinance increasing development of Regional Impact Guideline and Standards Thresholds in the Downtown Activity Center and Metropolitan Activity Centers Classified as Regional Activity Centers, pursuant to Amendment of Rule 28.24.014 (10) (a), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 380.06(2) (e), Florida Statutes, as adopted by the City of Orlando, Documentary Number 27783-1, to add certain property to the Regional Activity Center; providing that the amendment is necessary and in the Public Interest. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #30795.

APPEALS

22. Tanglewood on Kaley Neighborhood Association President David Latham offered argument supporting request to abandon Kaleywood Court and a retention pond (Case 97-153, 9-16-97 MPB mins). Planning & Development Director Richard C. Berhnardt cited criteria for establishing gated communities and outlined Neighborhood Association's responsibilities for maintaining infrastructure based on abandonment of the street. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried to approve the abandonment of the right-of-way, stormwater drainage facilities and applicable sanitary sewer and potable water facilities and approval of the installation of gates on the roadway subject to the approval of the Public Works Director as to compliance with minimum technical requirements. It then was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that applications requesting gated communities not be accepted until policies are put in place through appropriate process, anticipated to be accomplished during the first quarter of 1998.

Commissioner Ford left the meeting.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

23. Rev. Floyd Irwin appeared.

ADJOURNMENT

24. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD

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CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING

On Monday, December 1, 1997, at 1:04 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 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

W. Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney

Police Officer Brian Gilliam, Sergeant-at-Arms

Mayor Hood recognized Training and Simulation Technology Consortium, Inc., Executive Director Don Campbell who reviewed industries' status in Orlando and Central Florida, Governor Lawton Chiles' Proclamation declaring this week as "Simulation and Training Week in Central Florida", trade show in progress at the Marriott World and other facts impacting the industry.

In reviewing Council Agenda, Mayor Hood noted adding recognition of "Inside Orlando" Graduates and other service awards.

As to Consent Agenda G], Mayor Hood offered commitment insuring that after abandonment of the property a plaque will be placed on-site for the Leedy Memorial Park in accordance with Council action in Item 27, April 25, 1966, Council minutes, recognizing family contributions to Orlando.

Mayor Hood called on Planning & Development Director Richard C. Bernhardt for a history on the Housing Rehabilitation Program and details supporting repayment of lien in I]. Commissioner Bagley expressed his concerns about the City's prematurely forgiving $15,000.

Mayor Hood advised that N] is removed pending review of GMP and land use regulations involving public policy decision. Commissioner Page requested additional information on pertinent studies that have been performed in connection therewith, and Mayor Hood asked staff to brief Commissioners on an individual basis.

Mayor Hood noted that Hearing/Ordinance/2nd Reading #1 and Ordinance/2nd Reading #4 will be scheduled at the December 15th meeting.

Based on discussions about gated communities during November 21st workshop and establishing criteria thereon, Mayor Hood recommended that applications for same be withheld until a formal policy is in place. Mr. Bernhardt noted various points of consideration and implementation procedure.

Mayor Hood adjourned the meeting at 1:34 p.m.


Grace A. Chewning

City Clerk