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On Monday, October 19, 1998, at 2:00 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 Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that the reading of the minutes be waived for the October 5th Staff and regular City Council meetings with minutes approved as written.

 

PRESENTATION

2. Mayor Hood called on her Special Assistant Debra A. Braga who introduced Akiko Hinata, Emiko Maruyama and Kaori Itoh, the first participants in the Teacher Exchange Program with Sister City Urayasu, Japan. After extending gratitude to Takako Johnson, Urayasu Sister City Committee Chairman and "Volunteer of the Year" honoree at the International Sister Cities Conference in Miami, IPI representative Kristen Brazee and Orange County Schools representative Rick Harris, Mayor Hood presented each teacher with a gift and her Proclamation declaring today as "Teacher Exchange Day."

 

1999 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CALENDAR

3. Mayor Hood accompanied Historic Preservation Officer Jodi Rubin in presenting 1999 Historic Preservation Board "Details" Calendar Photographs Competition Awards to: Tom Davis, Nancy Granger John Hartlieb, Paul Hennessy, Junko Hennesy, Gayle Jones and Robert Polzer.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

4. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that the Consent Agenda be approved. (Commissioner Bagley filed Conflict of Interest Form on C] and L], Documentary #31589):

A] October 6 Budget Review Committee minutes with Resolution, filed Documentary #31590 and #31548;

B] Accepting September 28 minutes of OUC Special Meeting and Workshop, filed Documentary #31591;

C] October 1 minutes of Public Hearing held by Vehicle for Hire Administrator, filed Documentary #31592;

D] September 23 Public Art Advisory Board minutes, filed Documentary #31593;

E] September 28 Naval Training Center Community Redevelopment Agency minutes, filed Documentary #31594;

F] Chapter 18A Permit Applications from: 1) WONQ Latin Carnival on Central Blvd. from Orange to Magnolia Aves./11-15, 2:30-10:30 p.m.; 2) Pine Street Bar & Grill for Halloween Street Party on Pine St., Magnolia Ave.-Court St./10-31, 5 p.m.-3 a.m.; and 3) Pine Street Bar & Grill & AIDS Walk/Post Walk Party/11-15, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

G] Change Order at $64,731 with Universal Construction Services for Fleet-Facilities Management Site Improvements, authorizing Public Works Director to execute this and future change orders up to 10% of the project amount (See Doc #30230);

H] January - June 1999 City Council Calendar, plus adding November 9 to the 1998 Calendar;

I] Accepting for filing Recorded Tax Deed (OR Bk 5565 Pg 4626) on 715 Conley Street (Parramore Village Complex), filed Documentary #31595;

J] Accepting with gratitude $1,000 donation from J. Ganssle (Vice President of Dipasqua Enterprise) for OPD Mounted Unit’s H. Ferran Memorial;

K] Sewer Benefit Fee Agreement with Dieter and Connie Matthes at 1418 Manchester St. at $3,417.60 to be paid over a 3-year period commencing November 1, 1998, filed Documentary #31596;

L] October 8 Transportation Permit Board minutes, filed Documentary #31597;

M] Accepting October 7 Citizens Police Review Board minutes, filed Documentary #31598;

N] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando recognizing City Government Week, October 18-24, 1998, and encouraging all citizens to support the celebration and corresponding activities";

O] October 7 Consultants’ Qualifications Board minutes, filed Documentary #31599;

P] September 10 Special Assessment Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31600;

Q] Accepting September 9 Code Enforcement Board minutes, filed Documentary #31601;

R] Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation adjusting the elevation of 30 manholes on Orange Blossom Trail at $18,480 (which includes a 2% administration fee and a 10% contingency), authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31602;

S] 3-year extension of Interim Use Agreement with Garland Investments, Ltd., for commercial parking lot at Central Blvd and Garland Ave., by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #23529;

T] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida, reaffirming the Resolutions of the City providing for and authorizing the issuance of its Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Conroy Road Interchange Project) Series 1998A and Series 1998B; delegating authority to deem final the Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum pertaining to such bonds pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 and providing certain authorizations and other details with respect thereto; providing for severability; and providing an effective date," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #31281-2;

U] Engelwood Community Center Outdoor Improvements Contract with Foster Conant at $26,198 with $2,880 in reimbursable expenses, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed documentary #31603 (See Doc. 25749);

V] 1-year Employment Agreement with Micrographics Aide Anthony Maldonado at $8.50 per hour, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

W] Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Specific Approvals: 5/E – Change Order H32A-07 and 234-16; 5/H – Disposal of Surplus Property; 5/K – Lease Agreement with Southwest Airlines (in excess of 10 years); 7- Funding for Airside 4 Children’s Play Area; 12 - Funding for Addendum 1 to the Program management Support Services Agreement with the Greiner/PB Team for Core Staff Program Management Services; 3/F – Change Orders 234-17 and 258-02; 3/I – Funding for Addendum to Professional Services Agreement with HNTB; 3/M – Amendment to the L&M Concession Agreement (in excess of 10 years), and 3/O – Supplemental Agreement #4 to FAA/GOAA Lease (in excess of 10 years); and GOAA minutes of February 18, March 18, April 1, April 15, May 20, June 17 and July 15, filed Documentary #31604;

X] Short-Form Plats for: 1) Pine & Graham (A Replat) at NWC of Pine St. and Graham Ave. (replatting to reconfigure 4 platted lots fronting Pine St. to 5 lots fronting Graham Ave. for an attached dwelling development; 2) Cracker Barrel (Replat) at 5907/5909 Caravan Ct. (replatting a platted lot into 2 lots for construction of a 123 room Homegate Hotel on Lot 1 and a 152 room Amerisuites Hotel on Lot 2); and 3) Porter Sunshine platting 1215/1301 Delaney Ave. and 1220/1300 Osceola Ave. into 4 lots (Lots 1 & 2 front Delaney Ave. and Lots 3 & 4 front Osceola Ave.)for single family residences;

Y] October 6 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes, filed Documentary #31605;

Z] Legal Services Contract with Garwood , McKenna and Wolf, P. A., to represent the City in employment litigation matters, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31606;

AA] Property Acquisition from CASA 94 at $9,200 for temporary construction easement and $200 for small right-of way for the Conroy Interchange at Orlando-Vineland Road Intersection, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31607;

BB] Shared Access Driveway Agreement with Sabrina Rogers at 1001 W. Colonial Dr., authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31608;

CC] Interlocal Agreement regarding Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Public Road in Millenia DRI in the vicinity of proposed Conroy Interchange at I-4, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31609 (See Doc. #28133-2);

DD] Advisory Committee’s ranking and negotiating with 1) Selectron, Inc., and 2) Enhanced Systems for implementation of an Interactive Voice Response System for Permitting Services at a cost not exceeding $90,000, authorizing execution by the Purchasing Director;

EE] October 15 Operations Committee minutes, filed Documentary #31610;

FF] 1-year Employment Agreement with Contract Planner Brooke-Devon Rimmer at $13.60 per hour commencing 10-19-98, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review;

GG] 20-year Reclaimed Water Agreement with Universal Studios in the vicinity of Kirkman Road, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #17700-120

HH] Adopting "A Resolution of the City of Orlando, Florida, regarding annexation of Hidden Beach into the City of Orlando," authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31512-1 (See Doc. 27371-A2);

II] Amendment #1 to Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement with Echelon International Corporation for approximately 2,527 acres at the NEC of N. Orange Ave. and Marks St., providing for a 60 day extension to the inspection period, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed Documentary #31326-1; and

JJ] Authorizing the Purchasing Director to issue a Purchase Order to Delta Fire Sprinklers at $56,652 for Howard Phillips House Fire Suppression Sprinkler System (Mennello Museum of American Folk Art) in Orlando Loch Haven Park.

 

RECOGNITION

5. Mayor Hood recognized Shawn Fowler and Mark White, Boy Scouts from the St. Michaels Episcopal Church, attending today's meeting and working toward a Scouting badge.

 

HEARING/DELANEY-BRIERCLIFF PD

6. City Clerk Grace A. Chewning announced this as the time set for Public Hearing to consider Amendment #1 to the Developers Agreement at the NEC of Delaney Ave. and Briercliff Dr. by increasing maximum floor area for residential and office uses, increasing maximum number of parking spaces, clarifying the building separation requirement, and setting a hold harmless provision to allow the issuance of building permits prior to the amendment of the corresponding Planned Development Ordinance for the property. Paul D. Chiaro appeared in opposition. James Nicoloff offered argument supporting proposed amendments. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried to approve Amendment #1, authorizing execution by the Mayor and City Clerk following appropriate staff review, filed as Documentary #29977-1.

 

HEARING/2nd READING/PD/PORCHES OF ATKINS PLACE

7. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending PD requirements of The Porches of Atkins Place at the NEC of Atkins Place and Ellwood Avenue 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 #29842-1.

 

HEARING/2nd READING/GMP MAP 19

8. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance amending Orlando Growth Management Plan by amending Official Future Land Use Map 19 to change the Future Land Use Designation for property east of Boggy Creek Road and north of Dowden Road, from Office low intensity to industrial, 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 #31611.

 

HEARINGS/2nd READING/ANNEXATION & ZONING/JUDGE ROAD

9. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman, seconded by Commissioner Bagley and vote carried that the Hearings on Ordinances annexing and establishing initial zoning for 150+ acres north and south of Judge Road, be continued to 2 p.m., November 30.

 

HEARING/2nd READING/AMENDING CODE CHAPTER 16

10. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance amending City Code Section 16.30 permitting the Orlando City Council to authorize photography of Greenwood Cemetery property. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31612.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE/AMERICAN COMMUNICATION SERVICES OF JACKSONVILLE

11. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance granting to American Communication Services of Jacksonville, Inc., its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive Franchise to use the Public Right-of-Way for the construction, maintenance and operation of a communication system in the City for the provision of alternative local exchange services and local private line communications services, prescribing the terms and conditions under which said non-exclusive rights, privileges and franchises may be exercised. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be adopted, filed Documentary #31613.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/ABANDONMNET/SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT

12. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer easement on property south of Hibiscus Rd., north of Dahlia Dr. and 600’ east of Semoran Blvd., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Page, seconded by Commissioner Gordy and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/ZONING/SWC O.B.T. & COUNTRY CLUB DR.

13. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the Zoning District from R-1AA/T to PD, Planned Development District, on property at the SWC of N. Orange Blossom Trail and Country Club Dr., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Gordy, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/CODE SECTION 2.135

14. Mrs. Chewning submitted Ordinance amending City Code Sections 2.135 and 2.139 regarding the Board of Trustees of the Central Florida Emergency Services Institute by decreasing the number of members from 11 to 3, clarifying the method of appointment of members, deleting the Board of Orange County Commissioners from the list of those agencies receiving copies of board minutes and annual audits, and providing for the establishment of a separate Board of Governors of the Central Florida Emergency Services Institute. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Lynum and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/ZONING/MILLENIA

15. Mrs. Chewning presented an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from MU-1 District to MU-2 District on property known as Millenia, located north of Interstate 4, west of Conroy Rd. Extension, and south and east of Vineland Rd., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Page and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/ZONING/MILLS AND CANTON

16. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification from R-3A/T District to MU-1/T District on property at the SEC of Mills Ave. and Canton St., as requested by the property owner. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/CHAPTERS 18A, 42, 43, 51

17. Mrs. Chewning presented Ordinance amending City Code Sections 18A.14 and .15 (Appeal Procedure), 42.06 (Mechanical Loud Speakers or Amplifiers), 43.86 (Panhandling), and 51.03 (Registration of Charitable Solicitors), to include provisions for appeal of denials of City Permits to City Council or a Court of Competent Jurisdiction, to clarify the authority of persons issuing or denying permits and establishing time limitations for such decisions, and by deleting Sections 43.66(1), 43.67 and 43.69, and amending and renumbering Sections 43.66(2) and 43.68. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Lynum, seconded by Commissioner Wyman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading.

 

ORDINANCE/1st READING/MORATORIUM/RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES

18. Mrs. Chewning submitted an Ordinance establishing a 120 day Moratorium Period for acceptance and processing of applications for permits pertaining to Residential Social Service Facilities; excluding from the Moratorium applications for permits pertaining to Adult Congregate Living Facilities; directing the Planning and Development Department to conduct a study regarding Residential Social Service Facilities. Speaking in support were Dean Camron, Esq., representing Colonial Town Homeowners, Alan Blood, John Polasek, Steve Snider and Mercerdese Clark. Lance Turner, Bruce Martin, Paula Tibbetts, Beverly Black, Kelly Aide and Ronalee Godbold voiced their opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Bagley, seconded by Commissioner Ammerman and vote carried that Ordinance be approved on first reading with the provision that the Staff report thereon will be presented to Council on December 14.

 

ADJOURNMENT

19. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Hood declared the meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

 

 

MAYOR-COMMISSIONER GLENDA E. HOOD

 

 

CITY CLERK GRACE A. CHEWNING

 

On Monday, October 19, 1998, at 1:05 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

 

Mayor Hood recognized Assistant City Attorney Natasha W. Permaul who received the Outstanding Woman in Government from the Women’s Executive Council.

 

Mayor Hood called on Jacob Stuart, President/Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce, who presented copies of the Orange County/Seminole County/Osceola County Benchmark Summary data collected and tabulated by American Public Dialogue, under the guidance of BusinessForce, highlighting certain areas of specific concern to respondents.

 

In reviewing the Agenda, Mayor Hood indicated that: Consent Agenda G] will include scheduling a Council Meeting on November 9, Commissioner Bagley will file Conflict of Interest on C] and L] and JJ] has been added.

 

Commissioner Bagley shared his conversation with GOAA Planning & Special Projects Director Lee Tillotson regarding W] and the need for more timely submission of GOAA minutes.

 

As to Ordinances/1st Reading #8, Commissioner Lynum stated she will support same at this time but expressed her concerns on the excessive number of residential social service facilities and emergency beds that have been allowed to operate within District #5.

 

Referring to B], Commissioner Ammerman observed the diverse aspects involved in deregulation.

 

Regarding U], Commissioner Wyman extended accolades to Staff for project progress.

 

Environmental Services Director Thomas L. Lothrop responded to questions from Commissioners Gordy and Page concerning the Wastewater reorganization in A], with Commissioner Gordy emphasizing that he will monitor the efficiencies he has been assured will accrue therefrom.

 

Mayor Hood and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Brenda C. Robinson provided information based on Commissioner Gordy's query of JJ] and the impact on budget appropriations for other worthy projects.

 

Mayor Hood advised that a motion is needed to continue Hearings/Ordinances 2nd Reading #3 & #4 until November 30th.

 

Mr. Gabrielson confirmed Planning and Development Director Richard C. Bernhardt’s explanation regarding Ordinances/1st Reading #6 and the administrative changes contained therein to conform to GMP. As to #8, Council requested additional information on emergency services and an evaluation of current implementation for a report at the December 14th meeting. Mayor Hood encouraged Commissioner Bagley as new Director of the Tri-County League of Cities and the other Commissioners to continue advocacy efforts with the other local governments to help share a proportionate share of responsibilities in providing human service needs.

 

Mayor Hood related that she is not asking for any action today on possible amendments to City Code Chapter 33 since additional information is being compiled. However, a full discussion on the matter will be scheduled for November 2nd; and, in the meantime, the Orlando Police Department will continue to educate businesses about existing laws governing their respective operations.

 

Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

 

 

Grace A. Chewning, City Clerk

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