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City of Orlando

Council Minutes

On Monday, July 27, 1998, at 2:05 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 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 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

1. Scott Gabrielson, City Attorney

Police Officer Linda Hoffman, Sergeant-at-Arms

MINUTES

1. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the July 13^th Staff and regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

PRESENTATION

2. Assistant City Attorney Steven J. Zucker introduced Mr. Leonard Barone who outlined services provided by The Hubbard House (a member of the National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, a private, non-profit organization). Mayor Hood presented her Proclamation declaring July 27 - August 1 as "National Hospitality House Week" in the City of Orlando.

SERVICE AWARD

3. Police Chief William E. Kennedy presented Deputy Chief Reinaldo L. Rivero for recognition on his 25 years' service. Mayor Hood presented Chief Rivero with a Certificate of Appreciation, service pin and gift from Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

4. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows (Commissioner Bagley filed Conflict of Interest Form on F] and G], filed Documentary #31354):

A] Confirming Mayor Hood's appointments to: Downtown Development Board - Pat Christiansen [TE 6/30/2001]; Public Art Advisory board - Nancy Koepke [TE 3/31/99] and Catalina Trunk [TE 3/31/2000]; Board of Zoning Adjustment - Lisa Piantieri [TE 7/31/2000]; and accepting with regret Barbara T. Markham's resignation from the Orlando Housing Authority;

B] Accepting Mercedes F. McCall's Oath of Office as a member of the Orlando Housing Authority;

C] Florida Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant at $5,478.75 to fund 75% of the Orlando Fire Department Bicycle Paramedic Program implementation costs, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute related documents following appropriate staff review;

D] June 23 Orlando Loch Haven Park Board minutes, filed Documentary #31356;

E] Accepting recorded Warranty Deed [OR Bk 5507 Pg 964], Temporary Construction Easement [OR Bk 5507 Pg 967], Partial Release of Mortgage [OR Bk 5507 Pg 959] and Title Insurance Policy and from bruce E. Parker at 1836 Hollenbeck Drive for Orange Avenue and Kaley Street Intersection Improvements, filed Documentary #30861-1;

F] July 9 Transportation Permit Board minutes, filed Documentary #31357;

G] June 4 minutes of public hearing held by the Vehicle for Hire Administrator, filed Documentary #31358;

H] July 8 Long-term Disability Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31359;

I] July 1 Historic Preservation Board minutes, except Item 2b, filed Documentary #31360;

J] Permit Application from Church Street Station for August 22 street closure for End of Summer Bash Street Party commencing at 7 p.m., August 21, through 5 a.m., August 23;

K] 1-year Employment Agreement with Children's Safety Village Specialist Howard Yates at $12.28 per hour, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

L] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida supporting the Orange County Library Board of Trustees' proposed House Bill codifying Chapter 80-555, Laws of Florida, Chapter 81-450, Laws of Florida, and Chapter 91-372, Laws of Florida, into a single act for reenactment by the legislature pursuant to Chapters 97-255 and 98-327, Laws of Florida," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #15311-3;

M] Change Order at $55,471 with Orlando Paving Company for 1997 Street Resurfacing, authorizing Public Works Director to execute following appropriate staff review, see Documentary #30115;

N] Extending Kawasaki Motors Corp Agreement for Orlando Police Department Jet Ski at no cost until December 31, 1999, authorizing execution by the Police Chief following appropriate staff review;

O] July 17 Employee Suggestion Program Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31361;

P] July 21 Budget Review Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31362;

Q] Deed of Conservation Easement with South Florida Water Management District at the Orange County National Golf Course Site for protecting wetlands, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31363;

R] Specific Authorization not exceeding $24,929 with Environmental Research & Design, Inc., West College Park Drainage Study, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #29821;

S] Agreement with Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for a $500,000 Grant on Leu House Museum Area Development, authorizing execution by the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or designee following appropriate staff review;

T] Employment Agreement with Special Assistant to the Mayor Ana Garrigo O'Loane at $40,863.92, 6-21-98 through 6-20-2000, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

U] Accepting June 1998 OUC Comparative Financial Statements & Statistics, filed Documentary #31364;

V] Contract with DCC Constructors at $4,260,000 for Fleet-Facilities Management & Industrial Complex Improvements, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to approve Change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #31365;

W] Contract with Gomez Construction Company at $99,556.20 for Westmoreland Drive Brick Restoration Project, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to approve Change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #31366;

X] Specific Authorization not exceeding $41,712.50 to Inwood Consulting Engineers for El Vedado Drainage System, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #30106;

Y] Specific Authorization not exceeding $19,222 to Environmental Research & Design, Inc., for Hazel Street Drainage System Outfall Rehabilitation, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #29821;

Z] Specific Authorization not exceeding $70,830.27 to Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., for Lake of the Woods Diversion, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #29822;

AA] July 20 minutes of meeting between Mayor Hood and GOAA Board Chairman Bill Miller, filed Documentary #31367;

BB Payment of experts' costs at $9,672.50 ($6,765/business damage expert, $2,452.50/engineers, $455/accountant) in City v. Graham, et al, based on Stipulated Final Judgment with Gloria L. Castillo for improvement at Orange Avenue & Michigan Street Intersection, authorizing Office of Legal Affairs representative to execute a joint motion for judgment following appropriate staff review;

CC] Adopting "A Resolution providing that release of limited access right-of-way by the Florida Department of Transportation for the City of Orlando's Princeton Street improvements, constitutes a specific public purpose; and providing that the Mayor or Mayor Pro tem has authority to execute the Resolution on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31368;

DD] Memorandum of Agreement between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Orange County releasing a portion of Poitras property as a Conservation Easement, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #25418-1;

EE] Revised Impact Fee Agreement with Primrose Group, Ltd., to develop southeast corner of Livingston Street and Orange Avenue, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29801-1;

FF] Agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., for professional services related to the North I-Drive Streetscape Improvements, at a wage cost multiplier fee of $189,871.50 plus reimbursable expenses up to $4,157.80, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, authorizing Public Works Director to approve Change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount, filed Documentary #28882-2 (See C/C 6-9-97, 6/E);

GG] 2-year Employment Agreement with Project Manager I Robert A. Fraser at $40,289.60 annually, commencing 8-3-98, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

HH] Hold Harmless Agreement with Publix Super Markets, Inc., to obtain permits for a pole sign at 2015 Edgewater Drive prior to hearings landmarking the sign;

II] July 17 Micro Loan Program Staff Review Meeting minutes, filed Documentary #31369;

JJ] Satisfaction of Lien at $1,590 on 822 Federal St. contingent upon purchase of property by Habitat for Humanity, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute appropriate documents following appropriate staff review, and subsequent submission to Council;

KK] Specific Approval of July 15 GOAA Actions: C/disposal of Surplus property; K/accept and execute any year-end Grant offers or amendments to Grants from the FAA that may be forthcoming prior to 10-1-98 for OIA and OEA; L/Change Orders 234-15 and 258-01; and P/Amend AirTran Airways and United Airlines Lease and use Agreements to reflect the actual space allocation and modifications created by the 7-1-96, Letter Agreement between the Aviation Authority, United and AirTran;

LL] July 7 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, filed Documentary #31370;

MM] City/Mesa Arizona Crime Free Multi-Housing Agreement for a personal non-transferable limited license to use materials, names, service marks, and logo as outlined in the agreement, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

NN] Notice of Proximity providing a waiver of claim by future residents in certain limited areas and circumstances equating to the current level and projected overflights over as exhibit to the Vista East Developer's Agreement and clarification of additional language to the definition of Agricultural Uses that, until a tract is platted, small game and fowl hunting may be continued on such property, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #29646-2;

OO] April 28 Finance Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31371;

PP] Deleted;

QQ] Advisory Committee's ranking of: HTE, Inc., and American Tri Tech for Computer Aided Dispatch & Records Management System with automatic Vehicle Locating for the Orlando Fire Department, authorizing execution of resulting Contract by the Purchasing Director following appropriate staff review;

RR] Exchange Agreement with Lake Nona Land Company (LNL), joined by GOAA, on a portion of lands encompassed by the OIA and LNL property, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31372 (see Doc. #25418-1, DD; C/C 1-27-92, 5/FF);

SS] Purchasing Awards to: 1) Acts Construction, Inc., at $53,130 for repair and testing fuel storage facilities and dispensing equipment; 2) Scotty's, Inc., at $80,000 for lumber and plywood; 3) Allied Universal Corporation at $79,864 for sodium hypochlorite; 4) U. S. Office Products (dba Smith Wilson Co.) at $200,000 annually for office supplies; 5) Park Chemical Company at $53,640 for ferric chloride solution; 6) increasing BellSouth Mobility agreement from $70,000 to $90,00 for cellular mobile telephone equipment and service; 7) Colonial Photo & Hobby, Inc., at $100,000 for photographic film and supplies; 8) Acousti Engineering, W. M. Commercial and Blackton, Inc., not exceeding $75,000 for carpeting services; 9) increasing Ameriscape Landscape Management, Inc., Landscape Maintenance Agreement by $20,608 with a 10% contingency fee for extra work for Loch Haven Park areas; 10) Advisory Committee's ranking of Simplex Time Recorder Co. and Kronos System, Inc., for Time Keeping and Scheduling System; 11) increasing Allen-Bradley Company, Inc., Agreement to $545,576 for additional Water Conserv II services, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Director; and

TT] July 22 Council Budget Workshop minutes, filed Documentary #31373.

HEARING

5. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning announced this as time set to consider " A Resolution of the City council of the City of Orlando, Florida supplementing the Resolution adopted on August 19, 1991, bearing City Documentary No. 15407 in order to revise and expand the I-4/Conroy Road Community Redevelopment Area; determining that such revised and expanded area is a Blighted Area as defined in Section 163.340(8) Florida Statutes; providing for notice to taxing authorities; and providing and effective date." No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried to adopt the Resolution, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary # 26664-1.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/1^st READING/SECTION 2.54

6. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 2.54. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

CON'T HEARING/ORDINANCE/2^nd READING/ANNEXATION/TIVOLI WOODS

7. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property south of Curry Ford Rd. along the west side of Central Florida Greeneway, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31374.

CON'T HEARING/ORDINANCE/2^nd READING/ANNEXATION/YEAGER TRACT

8. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance annexing property east of Narcoossee Road, within the alignment of the proposed extension of Lee Vista Boulevard, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Lynum that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31375.

CON'T HEARING/ORDINANCE/2^nd READING/ANNEXATION/CROWNTREE LAKES

9. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance annexing property between Narcoossee Road and Central Florida Greeneway north of Bee Line Expressway, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31376.

CON'T HEARING/ORDINANCE/2^nd READING/ANNEXATION/BELTWAY COMMERCE CTR

10. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance annexing property west of the Central Florida Greeneway and north of the Future intersection of Lee Vista Boulevard and Central Florida Greeneway, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31377.

HEARING/ORDINANCE/2^nd READING/ANNEXATION/VISTA LAKES

11. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance annexing property east of Narcoossee Road, West of Central Florida Greeneway and north of the future intersection of the Narcoossee Road/BeeLine Interchange, as petitioned by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31378

Commissioner Page left and returned during the following.

APPEAL

12. Planning and Development Director Richard C. Bernhardt and Orlando Partners representative Dick Shields outlined the proposed Naval Training Center Redevelopment Project and reviewed the Municipal Planning Board's recommendation in July 7^th minutes of Special Meeting on rezoning of the tract. Cynthia Smith, Nancy Jackson and Susan Walkly appeared regarding location of the school, land use density, traffic impacts and negative impact on Parkland Drive. In understanding the neighborhood's concerns, Council noted that roadway systems within the unincorporated Orange County are outside the City's jurisdiction. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that cited Municipal Planning Board action be approved.

HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/2^nd READING/ZONING/NTC PROPERTY

13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from P (Public) and C (Conservation) to PD (Planned Development) on property south of Glenridge Way and Woodcrest Dr., east of General Reese Ave. and Bennett Rd., west of Truman Rd. and north of Cady Way Bike Trail (Roush Ave.), as requested by the United States of America. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31379.

HEARING/2^ND READING/ZONING/TIVOLI WOODS

14. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as PD, Planned Development District, on property known as Tivoli Woods, located south of Curry Ford Rd. along the west side of the Central Florida Greeneway, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Page and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed documentary #31380.

HEARING/2^ND READING/ZONING/CROWNTREE LAKES

15. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as PD, Planned Development District, on property known as Crowntree Lakes, located between Narcoossee Rd. and the Central Florida Greeneway and north of the Beeline Expressway, 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 #31381.

HEARING/2^ND READING/ZONING/BELTWAY COMMERCE CENTER

16. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as PD, Planned Development District, on property known as Beltway Commerce Center, located west of the Central Florida Greeneway and north of the Future Intersection of Lee Vista Blvd. and the Central Florida Greeneway, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31382.

HEARING/2^ND READING/ZONING/VISTA LAKES

17. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing the zoning classification as PD, Planned Development District, on property known as Vista Lakes, located east of Narcoossee Rd., west of the Central Florida Greeneway and north of the Future Intersection of the Narcoossee Rd./Beeline Interchange, as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31383.

HEARING/2^ND READING/ZONING/I-4 COMMERCE PARK

18. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that hearing on Ordinance annexing I-4 Commerce Park at SWC of 33^rd St. and Rio Grande Ave. be continued to 2 p.m., August 31.

ORDINANCE2^ND READING/ROLL OFF FRANCHISE

19. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance of the City of Orlando granting Keller Outdoor, Inc., a non-exclusive Franchise to provide "Roll-Off" container collection and disposal of waste within the City. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Wyman that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31384.

Commissioners Page and Ammerman left the meeting.

GENERAL APPEARANCES

20. Daniel Klein, Angela Sharkey, John Sharkey, Christopher Nowik, Michael Politowicz, Patty Sheehan, Andrea Gonzalez and William Umansky appeared registering opposition to the proposed location of the Covenant House Florida at the SEC of Mills Ave. and Canton St., presenting statistical data with regard to crimes in area of current facility at 888 N. Orange Ave., visuals of existing Ft. Lauderdale facility, and safety issues. Although the property is properly zoned to accommodate the proposed facility, Mayor Hood obtained expressions of willingness from the representatives to serve with her, Commissioners Gordy and Bagley in pursuing mediation efforts with Covenant House Florida addressing the foregoing concerns.

ADJOURNMENT

21. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD

CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING

On Monday, July 27, 1998, at 1:02 p.m., the Orlando City Council met in the Agenda Conference Room, City Hall, Orlando, Florida.

Present: 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 Linda Hoffman, Sergeant-at-Arms

In reviewing the Agenda, Mayor Hood noted Commissioner Bagley will file a Conflict of Interest on F] and G]; LL] is corrected to read "July 7"; PP] has been deleted and execution authorization in RR] should include the Mayor. Referring to DD] and NN], Mayor Hood extended accolades to GOAA staff and private party principals for working together in reaching solutions connected with proposed annexations also on today's Agenda.

After Commissioner Bagley and Mayor Hood asked for prayers toward restored health of Police Officer Sharon White who suffered serious injuries last week in motorcycle accident, Chief William E. Kennedy, Jr., provided a status report on Officer White's improving condition, noting that visitors or telephone calls are being withheld while she is on ventilator in ICU for the next couple of days.

Addressing Commissioner Ammerman's query, Project/Construction Management Bureau Chief Jon D. Hine advised that bids are being readvertised on the Orange Ave. & Michigan St. intersection improvements and that the eminent domain issues have been resolved.

Following Commissioner Ammerman's comments supporting MM], Neighborhood Services Director Marcia H. Goodwin confirmed Mayor Hood's announcement that training sessions will begin on August 11 at Beardall Senior Center for apartment manager and staff who will be participating in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

Regarding Commissioners Page and Gordy comments on QQ], Mayor Hood observed staff recommendation on ranking; and Technology Management Director Frank R. Hagy emphasized that the 4 week time limit to negotiate and recommend a contract award will start following Council's action today.

It was noted that Ordinances #1-5 under 2^nd Reading/Continued from 7/13 CC Meeting will become effective at 12:01 a.m., July 28. Commissioner Gordy was joined by other Council members in expressing accolades to all parties in reaching a compromise with regard thereto. Mayor Hood related that a motion is needed on Ordinances 2^nd Reading #6 to continue the hearing until August 31.

Mayor Hood introduced Keep Orlando Beautiful Executive Director Jane Ferry and announced that the program recently received Keep America Beautiful Comprehensive 2^nd Place Award.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

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