• Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood
• Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1
• Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2
• Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3
• Commissioner Bill Bagley, District 4
• Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, 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 Steve Leavitt, Sergeant-at-Arms

1. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the December 6th Staff and Regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

2. Mayor Hood noted that two Orlando Firefighters went to Worcester, Massachusetts, for the Memorial Services honoring the 6 fallen firefighters.

3. Community & Youth Services Director Herbert L. Washington highlighted the Dr. Smith Center OASIS (Orlando Afterschool Is Super) Program, followed by participants presenting hand made gifts to each Council member, the Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant CAO. Mr. Washington and Mayor Hood then were accompanied by Dr. Fun in giving special recognition to Sea World of Orlando, Dairy Farmers of Florida and Sound-delux Studios

4. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

A] November 17 Orlando Certification Board minutes, filed Documentary #32531;

B] Selection Committee ranking and negotiating for West Lake Fairview Sewer Improvements with: 1) John B. Webb & Associates; 2) Williams, Hatfield & Stoner, Inc.; 3) APEX/G&R; and 4) URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, with subsequent submission to Council;

C] Code Chapter 18A Permit Applications for: 1) Arts Market on Church Street at Church Street Market on 1-8, 2-5, 3-4, 4-1, 5-6 & 6-3, 2000 from 7 a. m. to 4 p.m.; 2) Celebration of New Millennium on 12-31 at Lake Eola Park from noon to 1 a.m.;

D] Lease Amendment with Orlando UCF-Shakespeare Festival for the old Science Center Building in Loch Haven Park to allow temporary (30 days or less) use of portion of the building, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #32193A;

E] Orlando Utilities Commissioner Commercial Electric Service Agreement for "Time of Use Rates" at the Arena and Water Conserv II facilities with option to add or consolidate additional accounts, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32532;

F] Naval Training Center Demolition Permit Agreement with Orlando NTC Partners, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #30730-1 (see Special CC Meeting of 10/27/99);

G] Trust Agreement of Orlando Area Trust for the Homeless with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #30730 1(see#8, 10/27/99 CC mins.);

H] International Festival Traffic Signal Escrow Agreement at $45,000 for traffic signal install at the Grand National and Touchstone Drives Intersection, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32533;

I] Sidewalk Agreement with Edward Hru at 915 Vassar St., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32534;

J] Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Justice and Orlando Fire Department for participation in a demonstration and assessment of the TRP-100 communication/interconnect system, authorizing execution by the Chief Administrative Officer following appropriate staff review;

K] Contract with the Florida Department of Health Child Care Food Program and Contract Agreement with the Orange County Public School Board and for After-School Snack Program at Howard, Lee, Jackson, Carver and Memorial Middle Schools and Dover Elementary School, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32535 and 32536;

L] Amendment #2 to the Tri-Party Loan Agreement at $150,000 with Orange County Community Redevelopment Agency for redeveloping and beautifying Orange Blossom Trail from the E-W Expressway to Church St. within the OBT Redevelopment Area, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #25225-3;

M] Deleted;

N] Agreement with Brown & Caldwell at $265,251 for Conserv I Flow Diversion Plan, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32537;

O] Change Order with Perri Builders, Inc., at $32,000 on installation of conduits for Livingston Street Historic Street Lights, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #31713;

P] Selection Committee's ranking and negotiating on the design and build terms for Parramore Public Charter School Project with: 1) Clancy and Theys/T.P. Henry/Rhodes & Brito; 2) PSA Constructions/3D/I; 3) Beers/VOA; and 4) DCC Constructors, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

Q] Amendment to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., Engineering Services Agreement at $14,130 for Trails of Turkey Lake Mitigation, authorizing execution of an amended Agreement for a 2-year extension to December 16, 2001, by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #26892A;

R] December 7 Budget Review Committee minutes with Resolution, filed Documentary #32538 and #32343;

S] Agreements covering relocation expense payments pursuant to City Policy to M & L Enterprises (not exceeding $5,000) and Christine Smith, dba Cristine's Beauty Salon ($1,650) at 323 E. Princeton St. for Princeton Street Improvements, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32539 and #32540;

T] Agreement with Grace United Methodist Church on an After School Program for elementary and middle school children in the Willows Neighborhood, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32541;

U] 1-year Employment Agreement with Micrographics Aide Donnell Washington at $8.37 per hour, (12/13/99-12/2/2000), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

V] December 8 Nominating Board minutes, filed Documentary #32542;

W] Sewer Benefit Fee Incentive Agreement for the Dr. Phillips House at 135 N. Lake Lucerne Cir. East, based on a 50/50 sharing of $20,208.65, authorizing execution by the Public Works Director and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32543;

X] Confirming Mayor Hood's appointments to: International Drive Master Transit and Improvement District Advisory Board - Richard Kessler/Kessler Enterprise, Inc., and Michael Black/Wet 'n Wild (TE 12/31/2002); Affordable Housing Adivsory Committee - Cora R. Fulmore (TE 3/31/02); Nuisance Abatement Board - Richard LeBlanc (TE 2/28/02); Citizens Police Review Board - David Carrazana (TE 10/31/00) and Joseph Kefauver (TE 10/31/01); Certification Appeal Board - Susan Gantt (TE 9/30/00), and accepting with regret Janet Thorpe's resignation from the Board of Zoning Adjustment;

Y] Short Form Plats for: 1) Renda-Scott Subdivision at 914-918 W. Smith St. (platting two lots for residential development); 2) Cuneo Subdivision at 6 W. Preston St. (platting two lots for residential development); 3) Denault Cove Subdivision at 1120 Edwards Lane (platting two lots for residential development); 4) Metrowest Unit Four Second Replat on Robert Trent Jones Drive (platting three tracts for residential and retail development as approved in MPB Master Plan #1999-00200);

Z] Employment Contract Agreement for Reimbursement of Expenses with Applications Developer V Benjamin Stringer from 12/20/99 for a minimum of 18 months through and including 6/20/2001, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

AA] Rejecting bid for the Bicycle District Implementation Project found to be "non-responsive" and authorizing staff to rebid the project;

BB] December 1 Historic Preservation Board minutes, filed Documentary #32544;

CC] Sewer Benefit Fee Agreement with Tara Russakov, 1337 Quailey St., at $3,007.60 to be paid over 3 years, commencing 12-1-99, authorizing execution by the Public Works Director and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32545;

DD] December 8 minutes of meeting by Commissioners Lynum and Page, filed Documentary #32546;

EE] Purchasing Agreements & Contracts: 1) Miller Sellen Conner & Walsh Ben White Raceway Master Redevelopment Plan Agreement Amendment for a $13,000 increase to develop equestrian facilities, parking & stormwater facilities (see #7ZZ, 4/26/99 CC mins.); 2) Sutphen Corporation at $597,710 for two Fire Rescue/Pumper Trucks; 3) BellSouth Communication systems, at $58,762.43 for Citrus Bowl Phone System Upgrade; 4) Palm Beach Truck & Equipment at $97,943 for a Cab/Chassis & Truck Mounted Hydraulic Loader w/Dump Body; 5) 1-year extension to the Meridian Management Corporation City Hall Operation & Maintenance Agreement at $1,112,099.44; 6) Sutphen Corporation at $647,263 for one 95' OFD Telescopic Aerial Platform Tower Truck; 7) Trimble Navigation, Ltd., at $899,808 for Automatic Vehicle Locating System, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Director;

FF] Extending the Anti-terrorism Grant with Florida Department of Community Affairs to May 31, 2000, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk, following appropriate staff review;

GG] December 6 Canvassing Board minutes, filed Documentary #32547;

HH] Parramore Heritage Development Corporation Grant Agreement at $250,000 for economic development of the Parramore Heritage Renovation Area, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk, following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32548; and

II] Deleted.

5. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning presented "A Resolution of Intent of the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, expressing its intent to use the uniform method for collection of non-ad valorem special assessments; stating the need for the levy of such non-ad valorem special assessments; providing a legal description of the real properties subject to the levy; and providing for the mailing of this Resolution by the Statautory Deadline." No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried to adopt the Resolution and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32549 (see Doc. #28539& #28540)

6. Mrs. Chewning submitted "A Resolution of Intent of the City Council of the City of Orlando, Florida, expressing its intent to use the uniform method for collection of non-ad valorem special assessments; stating the need for the levy of such non-ad valorem special assessments; providing a legal description of the real properties subject to the levy; and providing for the mailing of this Resolution by the Statautory Deadline." No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried to adopt the Resolution and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #32550 (see #29348).

7. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the zoning district from R-2B/T/HP and MXD-1/T/HP to PD/T/HP, Planned Development, Traditional City, Historic Preservation Overlay District, on property at the NEC of East Livingston Street and Ruth Lane, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32551.

8. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending the City Code by changing the names of various City Offices and Department to reflect the City reorganization and by amending Section 65.211 to change the composition of the Technical Review Committee. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, field Documentary #32494.

9. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Charter of the City of Orlando, Florida by amending 2.1 "City Council" to make the vacancy provisions consistent with the City Election Code and State Law. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

10. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 21.04 ("Special Elections") to make the vacancy provisions consistent with the City Election Code and State Law. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance of the City of Orlando granting Sunshine Recycling, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise to provide "Roll-Off" container collection and disposal of waste within the City of Orlando, outlining Franchisee's duties, and providing the terms and conditions under which such franchise shall operate. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading

12. Mrs. Chewning submitted and Ordinance amending the City of Orlando Growth Management Plan by amending Official Future Land Use Map 16 to change the Future Land use designation for property located east of the intersection of Lee Vista Boulevard an Chickasaw Trail from Residential Low Intensity to Neighborhood Activity Center, 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

13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property located south of Silver Star Rd., north of Princeton St., east of N. John Young Parkway, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Lynum and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32552.

14. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as I-G District on property located south of Silver Star Rd., north of Princeton St., east of N. John Young Parkway, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32553.

15. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property located on the south side of Sunshine State Parkway (Florida Turnpike) and east of Hiawassee Rd., as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32554.

16. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as R-1A District on property located on the south side of the Sunshine State Parkway (Florida Turnpike) and east of Hiawassee Rd., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Lynum and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32555.

17. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the zoning classification from AC-1 District to P District on property at the NEC of Two Horse Lane and Michigan St., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, field Documentary #32556.

18. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property at 1535 Lakeshore Dr., as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32557.

19. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as R-1AA/T District on property at 1535 Lakeshore Dr., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32558.

20. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property south of North Lane, north of Silver Star Rd., east of Pine Hills Rd., and west of Watch Hill Rd., as petitioned by the property owner; providing for severability and an effective date. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32559.

21. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance annexing certain unincorporated property generally known as Haralson Estates, and more particularly described herein, to the corporate limits of the City of Orlando; providing for a referendum for approval by the registered electors of the area proposed to be annexed. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32560.

22. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing certain unincorporated property generally known as Beverly Shores, providing for a referendum for approval by the registered electors of the area proposed to be annexed. Nancy Mellon (representing herself, Barbara Cheney, B. J. McKee, Anderson Peeler, Olga McLoed, Leo Porterfield, Frank Taylor, James Spivey and Ester Adams) appeard against the proposed annexation. Anderson Peeler posed questions with regard to services to be provided, tax increases and dissemination of information regarding same. Chief Administrative Officer Richard L. Levey reviewed method of distributing information to the residents affected. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32561.

23. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the zoning district from R-3B/T to PD/T, Planned Development/Traditional City Overlay District, on property on the north side of E. Livingston St., east of Mills Ave. and west of Shine Ave., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #32562.

24. Deloris Saulsby, 2148 Piedmont St., submitted Petitions in which the citizens request the enforcement of the Orlando City Code provisions on noise and litter control. Mrs. Saulsby presented photographs regarding the latter issue. Police Chief Jerry L. Demings explained the Department's policy on responding to complaints. As to the litter issue, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kevin J. Edmonds stated that the Code Enforcement Bureau will be investigating the litter situation.

25. Nancy Mellon appeared expressing her concerns on Consent Agenda F] and G].

26. Mayor Hood extended warmest Holiday Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year 2000!

27. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood

City Clerk Grace A. Chewning

On Monday, December 13, 1999, at 1:07 p.m., the Orlando City Council met in the Agenda Conference Room, City Hall, Orlando, Florida.

• Mayor-Commissioner Glenda E. Hood
• Commissioner Don Ammerman, District 1
• Commissioner Betty T. Wyman, District 2
• Commissioner C. Bruce Gordy, District 3
• Commissioner Bill Bagley, District 4
• Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, 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 Tia McGriff, Sergeant-at-Arms

Mayor Hood recognized members of the Downtown Orlando Arts and Entertainment District who vocalized their proposed plan for such a District bounded by Anderson St., Jefferson St., Garland Ave. and Rosalind Ave. Speaking in behalf of some 90 business in the downtown area were Jim Palmer, Joel Springman Tracy Hadley, Mark NeJame and David Siminou, who highlighted various aspects of the proposal, including support for a 3 a.m. beverage law, establishing a 90 decimal noise level limit, providing enforcement assistance on distribution of flyers, instituting an"Adopt A Sidewalk" program, providing matching funds for installation of security cameras, creating "Change for Life" program, and implementing a more competitive marking plan for the downtown activities. Discussion ensued. Mayor Hood directed City staff to review the proposal for a report to Council in January with details and recommendations.

While reviewing the Council Agenda, Mayor Hood noted that M] and II] have been deleted for consideration on January 10th.

Commissioners Bagley and Lynum expressed pleasure with items F] and T], respectively.

Commissioner Ammerman noted that Hearing #1 is in District 1 instead of 4.

Following query by Commissioner Page, Chief Assistant City Attorney Jean Roush-Burnett advised that changes have been made in the Agreement under HH] to reflect Parramore Heritage Renovation Foundation.

As to P], Public Works Director David L. Metzker and MBE Officer Director Kevin Walsh responded to Commissioner Page's questions regarding proposals meeting MBE/WBE requirements and other criteria established by the Selection Committee.

Meeting concluded at 1:47 p.m.