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© 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
Fay W. Craig, Deputy City Clerk
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Howard Yates, Sergeant-at-Arms
MINUTES
1. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman, and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the December 4th Staff and Regular City Council meetings and the December 8th Special City Council meeting with minutes approved as written.
RETIREMENT/25-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
2. Finance Director G. Michael Miller escorted Code Inspector II Marianne Crouter, who also is retiring; Solid Waste Management Bureau Chief Octavio L. Serrano accompanied Clerical Specialist Marion L. Williams; and Environmental Services Director Thomas L. Lothrop presented Maintenance Worker Sam W. Sabb, each of whom were recognized for their service to the City, and were given framed Certificates of Appreciation, service pins and personal gifts by Mayor Hood from the Council.
PRESENTATION
3. Mayor Hood acknowledged members of the Downtown Entertainment Task Force and called forward Chairman Dan Mahurin who presented the Recommendations. Responding to various questions thereon were Chief Assistant City Attorney Jean Roush-Burnett and Planning and Development Director Richard Bernhardt. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that the Task Force's Recommendations be accepted and referred to the Municipal Planning Board for processing as required. Input from the Commissioners is encouraged before proposed consideration by the MPB in February and subsequent development of Ordinance(s) for hearing(s) at Council in March.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ford and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:
A] December 9th Ardsley Manor Expansion Area Referendum Canvassing Board Certificate/minutes, filed Documentary #28987, (See Doc. #28892);
B] December 14th Operations Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28988;
C] October 24th and December 13th Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #28989 and #28990;
D] December 11th Council Luncheon Meeting minutes, filed Documentary #28991;
E] Release of Easement [O.R. Book 2228, Page 60] and Easement Modification [O.R. Book 3110, Page 80] with Universal City Development Partners for underground sewer facility at Kirkman and Vineland Roads, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, copies filed Documentary #8032-2
F] December 6th Historic Preservation Board minutes, filed Documentary #28992;
G] December 7th Downtown Development Board minutes, filed Documentary #28993;
H] December 7th Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board minutes, filed Documentary #28994;
I] December 6th Citizens Police Review Board minutes, filed Documentary #28995;
J] Sidewalk Agreements with: 1] James D. Savko at 810 N. Ferncreek Ave.; and, 2] James H. Johnson, Jr., at 4180 Columbia St., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28996 and #28997;
K] Short-Form Plats for: 1] Thomas Vu Family Hair Service at 716/718 N. Mills Ave. (replatting to redevelop for mixed use); 2] Walgreen's at (LaCosta A Replat) 1303 S. Semoran Blvd. (replatting to reduce 35' x 35' dedicated corner clip r/w to 30' x 30'); and 3] Airport Distribution Center Phase 1C on s/s of Landstreet Rd., west of Boggy Creek Rd. (replatting to develop for industrial use);
L] Resolution for Florida Department of Transportation Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 on Highway Maintenance of Primary Roads for landscape improvements at $10,000 along Conway Rd. between Lake Underhill and Curry Ford Rds., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #21751-E;
M] December 5th Public Art Advisory Board minutes, filed Documentary #28998;
N] November 13th, 22nd and December 4th Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees' Transition Committee minutes, filed Documentary #28999, #29000 and #29001;
O] Mutual Aid Agreement with Winter Park Police Department, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29002;
P] December 7th Certification Appeal Board minutes, filed Documentary #29003;
Q] December 5th Vehicle for Hire Administrator Hearing minutes, filed Documentary #29004;
R] Accepting with appreciation the MAS 401 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus valued at $1,650 donated by Universal Studios to the Orlando Fire Department;
S] November 28th Orlando Loch Haven Park Board minutes, filed Documentary #29005;
T] December 4th Community Redevelopment Agency minutes, filed Documentary #29006;
U] Street Centerline Setback Encroachment Agreement with Bara Universal, Inc., at 5555 Kirkman Rd. for a sign, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29007;
V] Acceptance for filing Sewer Benefit Fee Agreement at $l,149.85 from James H. Johnson at 4180 Columbia St., filed Documentary #29008;
W] October 1995 OUC Comparative Financial Statements & Statistics, filed Documentary #29009;
X] InterAgency Agreement (expiring 6-30-96) not exceeding $5,000 with Florida Commission on Human Relations for processing of discrimination and housing charges in the Orlando Area, authorizing execution by the Human Relations Director following appropriate staff review, (See Doc. #21171 & 21935 & -1);
Y] Specific approval of: Items 3-C, 3-H, and 3-K in the November 9th Greater Orlando Aviation Authority minutes plus Item 2 to the extent that the FAA Orlando Executive Airport (OEA) Master Plan is consistent with the land use OEA Master Plan approved by City Council 6-6-95 (MPB #94-156) and noting that the Fixed Base Operator Master Plan has not yet received City approval; and Items 1-7 as set forth in December 13th Memorandum from the GOAA Manager of Board Services;
Z] Salary adjustment for Project Director Harry P. Kaplan (Co-Director of the Mayor's Business Assistance Team) effective 12-11-95 at $30.34 per hour (see 3-year Employment Agreement in #4-AA, 11-28-94 CC mins.);
AA] October 24th and November 28th Affordable Housing Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary # 29010 and #29011;
BB] October 11th Central Florida Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees minutes, filed Documentary #29012;
CC] November 29th Mayor's Senior Citizen Advisory Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29013;
DD] December 6th Joint Quarterly Performance Evaluation meeting with Pension Advisory Committee, Firefighter Pension Board and Police Pension Board, filed Documentary #29014;
EE] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida, directing staff to amend the Land Development Code to regulate Communication Towers within the City," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29015;
FF] December 5th Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, filed Documentary #29016;
GG] Extending Banking Agreement with SunTrust, N. A., for general banking services, filed as Documentary #25415-2;
HH] AMB Value Added Fund, Inc., Subscription Agreement as approved by the Pension Advisory Committee, Firefighters' Pension Board and Police Pension Board on 9-22-95, filed as Documentary #28894-1;
II] Specific Authorization with Transportation Engineering, Inc., not exceeding $21,921.30 for Intersection Design Services at Robinson Street with Bumby Avenue and Primrose Drive, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #27021A;
JJ] Repealing current City criteria for reviewing small scale GMP amendments and authorizing staff to review same in accordance with State criteria in effect at that time;
KK] December 12th Budget Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #29017;
LL] Orlando/Orange County Interlocal Agreement Concerning Financial Reimbursement for the 1996 Olympic Soccer Competition at $3,000,000 and Conditional Grant Agreement with Florida Citrus Sports Events, Inc., contingent upon Orange County Commission approving and executing the Interlocal Agreement, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #28843-1 and #28843-2;
MM] NTC Business Plan Contract Amendment #2 extending contract to 12-31-96 with Real Estate Research Consultants not exceeding $50,000, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, (See C/C 10-30-95, Item 4N);
NN] Additions to Memo of Understanding with Florida Department of Environmental Protection as requested by the DEP procurement officials on cleaning Plume "B" of the contaminants in the downtown Orlando area, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of revised MOU after satisfactory legal review, filed Documentary #28808-1;
OO] Drainage Agreement, Easement Reservation Agreement, Temporary Sewer Services Easement and Delivery and Use of Reclaimed Water Agreement with Universal City Development Partners, Universal City Florida Partners, and Universal City Property Management Company II, all relating to expansion of the Universal Studios Expansion Project west of Kirkman Road, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29018 & 17700-113;
PP] Confirming Mayor Hood's appointments to: Civil Service Board - Robert Dellecker [TE 12/31/97]; Citizens Police Review Board - Alberto S. Bustamante [TE 10/31/97]; Building & Fire Codes Board of Appeals - Jorge L. Garcia and George Powell [TE 1/31/98]; and City Hall Design Review Board - Catherine M. Sullivan [TE 11/30/98];
QQ] Removed for separate consideration [see #5, today's minutes];
RR] Minority/Women Business Alliance Grant Agreement providing for $75,000 payment from the City for period January 1-December 31, 1996, to be administered and disbursed by the Alliance solely for purposes set forth therein, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29019;
SS] Deleted;
TT] Professional Services Agreement with Glatting, Jackson, Kersher, Anglin, Lopez, Rinehart not exceeding $25,000 for Conway Road Redesign Computer Images, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #27062-4;
UU] CDBG Agreement with Seniors First, Inc., at $54,610 for rehabilitation, weatherization and minor home improvements, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #17371;
VV] 2-year Employment Agreement with Facility Management Bureau Clerical Assistant Rodney Mason at $7.28 per hour, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;
WW] CDBG Non-Profit Public Service Agreement with The Center for Drug Free Living, Inc., at $22,000 to provide drug treatment services from October 1, 1995-September 30, 1996, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #17371;
XX] Contracts and Agreements with: 1] Central Auto Parts, Inc., The Parts House, Inc., and Bailey Motor Equipment for automotive parts and supplies not exceeding $425,000; 2] Green Thumb Lawn for grounds maintenance at parking facilities at $30,600; 3] Highway Equipment & Supply Co. at $35,670 for trailer mounted, 6" x 6" centrifugal self-priming trash pump; 4] Prime Service of America at $53,400 for OPD HQ's janitorial services; 5] Irvine Mechanical, Inc., at $44,988 for Arena HVAC maintenance; 6] Sole Source Agreement with Julio Sotolongo, M.D., as a staff physician in the Occupational Medical Clinic for one year at $60,000; 7] P B & S Chemical, Inc., at $163,006.68 and Van Waters and Rogers, Inc., at $130,745 for Chlorine; 8] Complete Dewatering, Inc., at $29,400 for vacuum assisted 6" wellpoint pump; and 9] Project Manager Carol Waldrop & Associates at $50,160 for Southeast Orlando Plan, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Agent following appropriate staff review; further, on Items 2, 4 and 5, the Purchasing Agent is authorized to execute Change Orders up to 10% of the respective contract amounts;
YY] Accepting for filing the fully executed copy of Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection and Rescue Services with the City of Altamonte Springs, filed Documentary #27331-12;
ZZ] Continuing negotiations with PCS Primeco for the sale of 2 GHz microwave frequencies, authorizing execution an acceptable Agreement thereon by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review and subsequent submission to Council for accountability/indexing;
AAA] Rotary Orlando International's request to use One City Commons Plaza for Street Painting Festival, March 1-3, benefitting City youth programs;
BBB] December 8th Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees minutes, filed Documentary #29020;
CCC] Donation of vacant lot at 711 S. Westmoreland Dr. from The 235 Corporation (Lester Kalmanson), conditioned upon donor paying 1994 property taxes and City Staff recording lot cleaning liens releases, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute appropriate documents following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29021; and
DDD] Accepting for filing Permanent Drainage Easements from Ida Igler Grass at 3918 S. Lake Orlando Parkway, John Bryans at 3900 S. Lake Orlando Parkway and Permanent Drainage and Temporary Construction Easements from Harriet Rose Spear property at 3917 Bay Lake Rd., filed Documentary #28901C thru F.
"ONE-WAY" NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TESTS
5. Consideration was given to recommendations by Public Works Director David L. Metzker for extension of temporary partial "one way" traffic tests on (A) Peachtree Road for an additional 180 days and (B) in the south College Park area on Cordova Dr., Hayden Lane, Putnam Ave., Seminole Ave. and Ellwood Ave. for an additional 18 months. Speaking in support of (A) were Grace Hagedorn, Joan McGrath, Sonia K. Chon, and Mary Olson. Appearing in opposition were Robert Morrison, Esq., (who submitted a Petition Against Peachtree Road Barricades and Traffic Restrictions Evaluation Report) and Richard W. Mercer, P.E./representing Buttenhoff Building Partnership and Paul Waters/representing Peachtree Condo Association. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Watson and vote carried to deny extending the closure, authorizing removal of the barricades to subsequently be replaced with traffic calming devices, and closing Peachtree Road at 6:45 p.m. during all major events held at the Orlando Arena on basis agreed to by owners of the Buttenhoff Building; it being understood, the City Transportation Engineer will submit a formal implementing recommendation within 90 days. Kathy Lightcap and Stan Whittington, representing College Park Neighborhood Association, appeared urging approval of recommendation on (B) to allow additional data collection and evaluation. Gary Magarian and Claude Van Zandt voiced opposition to any extension of the test. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to approve staff's recommendation for an 18-month extension of the partial "One-Way" Neighborhood Traffic Management Test in the South College Park Area, authorizing modifications thereof as may be needed to address any significant operational or safety problems.
HEARING/2ND READING/ZONING/VINELAND RD
6. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from R-3B District to I-P District on property at 4501-4525 Vineland Road, as requested by the City. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Hellinger and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29022. Commissioner Ammerman abstained from voting due to possible conflict of interest and submitted CE Form 8B, filed Documentary #29023.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 36
7. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending the following sections and subsections of City Code Chapter 35 (Licenses): .35.(19) [Arms]/distinguish between merchants, distributors and manufacturers of arms; 35.(112) [Groceries]/clarify requirement for an additional license when operating a public food service establishment on premises; .35.(132) [Instructors, teachers of music, piano, dancing, tutoring, etc., other than schools]/remove prohibition of proration or refund of Occupational License Fee; .35.(149) [Lecturers]/reference number of workers scale and add prohibition of proration or refund of Occupational License Fee; .35.(188) [Pawnbroker]/remove prohibition of proration or refund of Occupational License Fee; .35.(193) [Photo finishing]/clarify that no additional license is required if business is otherwise licensed pursuant to Chapter 36; .35.(254) [Tree trimmers, tree surgeons and service]/reference the number of workers scale; .35.(260)(E) [vending product, service and/or amusement coin, token, credit card, etc. - Operated machines]/provide for a new category and new rate structure for bulk vending machines; .36.(2) [Vending company scale]/include bulk vending machines in the scale; .36.(7) [Subscribers scale]/establish a level in the scale for small businesses; and .36.(10) [Theater scale]/establish a level in the scale for small businesses. Frank McClain appeared in support. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/CHAPTER 18A
8. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending Code Section 18A.02, changing the hours of operations for certain parks, community centers and special facilities, changing the names of some parks and facilities, and adding new parks to the list of City of Orlando parks, and amending Section .10 to exempt permittees of the Florida Citrus Bowl and Tinker Field from the Outdoor Public Assembly Permit requirement. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/ANNEXATION/SHADER RD
9. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property at 3600 Shader Road, as petitioned 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 approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/1ST READING/ZONING/SHADER RD
10. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as I-P at 3600 Shader Road, 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 approved on first reading.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ORDINANCE/MSTU
11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance Consenting to the Inclusion of additional parcels within the City of Orlando within the boundaries of the International Drive Master Transit and Improvement District Municipal Service Taxing Unit and the International Drive Bus Service Municipal Service Taxing Unit. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Hellinger, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #26214-1.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/CARTER ST CHANGED TO C R SMITH ST
12. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the name of Carter Street between Goldwyn Avenue and Magruder Avenue to Clarence R. Smith Street, as petitioned by the property owners. Reverend Henry McKinnon, Reverend Sherman Adams and Pastor Robert Hires appeared recommending the street be "C. R." instead of "Clarence R." Smith to reflect the name by which the individual is commonly known. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Wyman to adopt the Ordinance as amended by changing "Clarence R. Smith Street" to "C. R. Smith Street," filed Documentary #29024.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/MAGRUDER AVE CHANGED TO JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY
13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the name of Magruder Avenue between Colonial Drive and Livingston Street to North John Young Parkway, and between Church Street and Carter Street to South John Young Parkway, as petitioned by the City of Orlando. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29025.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ABANDONMENT/UNIVERSAL BLVD RW
14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning right-of-way for a portion of Universal Boulevard, south of Major Boulevard, west of Kirkman Road, east of Turkey Lake Road, and north of I-4, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #29026.
ORDINANCE/2ND READING/ZONING/SEMORAN BLVD
15. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from R-3B District to AC-1 District on property south of Gatlin Avenue, east of Semoran Boulevard, north of Amurcon Place, and west of Commander Drive, within the 5000 block of S. Semoran Blvd., 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 adopted, filed Documentary #29027.
COMMISSIONER HELLINGER LEFT THE MEETING.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
16. Priscilla Hawkins, representing Multicultural Resources, Inc., appeared requesting permission to place a "Donation Box" at the door during Black History Month Festival Kick-Off Reception in City Hall Rotunda on February 1, 1996, and to allow the sale of Black Heritage Postage Stamps by the U. S. Postal Service as was done last year. There was no objection to selling the Stamps; and although the "Donation Box" is not permitted under established policy, the organization was encouraged to announce at the Reception and publicize in promotional materials where donations may be sent.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
17. Lyle Cummings appeared requesting a Vendor's License for Free Lance Photography on public right-of-way. To be consistent with existing policy, no action was taken.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
18. Gabe Kamowitz, Esq., appeared.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. Mr. Bernhardt reviewed #1E, 9/26 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, concerning variance for Parky's Restaurant at 71 E. Church St. Randy June, the applicant, appeared seeking approval. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to approve a distance variance permitting the sale of beer and wine at said business subject to staff determination that same meets criteria contained in recommendations approved earlier this meeting from the Downtown Entertainment Task Force.
ADJOURNMENT
20. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m., wishing everyone the "Happiest of Holidays" and a "Joyous New Year!"
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD
CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING
On Monday, December 18, 1995, at 1:00 p.m, the Orlando City Council met in the Agenda Conference Room, City Hall, Orlando, Florida.
Present: Mayor Glenda E. Hood
Commissioner 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
Fay W. Craig, Deputy City Clerk
Robert L. Hamilton, City Attorney
Police Officer Howard Yates, Sergeant-at-Arms
Mayor Hood reported that internationally known Theatre Projects Consultants, the American branch of a British company, has been selected for the proposed Performing Art Center venture, and asked DCAO Brenda C. Robinson to arrange meetings of the Consultant with the Commissioners for input and suggestions on fund-raising programs.
Transportation Planning Bureau Chief Danny C. Pleasant presented an overview of applications received on proposals for the Statewide High Speed Rail Franchise, including ownership/business entities, market assessment, service development, technology, environmental issues, growth management, financing and implementation.
Mayor Hood noted: Service Awards will be handled before the Downtown Entertainment Task Force Report; clarifications to be included in approval of Item 2, 11-9-95 GOAA minutes, in Consent Agenda Y]; Commissioner Gordy's request that QQ] be removed for separate discussion as a two-part item; deletion of SS]; changes proposed in JJ] tracks the State's process; and reclaimed water delivery rates in OO] will be brought to Council for action.
Commissioner Ammerman expressed special commendation to Bill Owen for economic efforts on behalf of the City involved in MM].
At Mayor Hood's request, Human Resources Director A. Antonio Blanca offered information pertinent to changes recommended in #2 of B].
Mr. Pleasant responded to Commissioner Hellinger's query on Ordinance/2nd Reading #1 and efforts to provide transportation in the I-Drive area.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Grace A. Chewning
City Clerk
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