Kissimmee public meetings in 2021

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including fund transfers from the American Rescue Plan, acceptance of grant funds, and various airport and property agreements. A public hearing will be held on the 2020 Community Development Block Grant annual performance report. Discussion items include affordable housing incentives and a citizen request about downtown holiday decorations.

• Transfer $350,000 for Small Business Assistance Program 'Operation Business Boost' from ARPA funds
• Accept $85,253 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from DOJ
• Approve Master Development Agreement with Skyview Kissimmee Developer LLC for Beaumont Development Site
• Accept $769,084 CDBG and $737,760 CDBG-CV3 HUD funding agreements
• Approve sale of hangar at 4134 Aviation Drive to Cirrus Aircraft

The City Commission approved the 2020 CDBG CAPER report, the Master Development Agreement with Skyview Kissimmee Developer LLC for the Beaumont site, and various consent agenda items. They also accepted the AHAC affordable housing incentive strategies and reappointed Rae Hemphill to the KUA Board of Directors. The consent agenda passed 4-1 with Commissioner Alvarez voting against it.

• Approved 2020 CDBG CAPER report (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-1, Commissioner Alvarez dissenting)
• Approved Master Development Agreement with Skyview Kissimmee Developer LLC for the Beaumont Development Site
• Approved Resolution No. 31-2021 for tax-exempt financing reimbursement up to $10,000,000
• Accepted Affordable Housing Advisory Committee incentive strategies for 2021 (5-0)
• Reappointed Rae Hemphill to the KUA Board of Directors (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to decide whether to authorize a mural as a true work of art at 4308 W. Vine St. in a Mixed Use Urban Corridor district. The board will also approve minutes from its October 20 and November 3, 2021 meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on mural authorization at 4308 W. Vine St. (DRC#21-00126)
• Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a request to authorize murals as a "True Work of Art" on part of a building facade at 4308 W. Vine St. The motion carried 2-2, with Vice Chairman Wolff and Member Espinosa voting no and Members Spalding and Marrero-Pinto voting yes. The board also approved the minutes of its October 20, 2021 and November 3, 2021 meetings by 4-0 votes. Approval was subject to three conditions, including that no signage or direct association of the establishments be permitted within the murals.

• Approved Authorization of a True Work of Art for murals at 4308 W. Vine St. (2-2)
• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting (4-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a Community Benefit Fund request from the Kissimmee Lions Club to support uniforms and gear for 395 Special Olympics athletes. The meeting will also approve minutes from the October 13, 2021 session and follow standard procedural items.

• Community Benefit Fund request for Special Olympics USA 2022 on behalf of Kissimmee Lions Club to fund uniforms and gear for 395 athletes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request for the Kissimmee Lions Club. These funds will support local Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2022 USA Games. The board also approved the minutes from their October 13, 2021, meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2021, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request for Kissimmee Lions Club (6-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a land use change for 128 acres on S. Poinciana Blvd. to allow a K-8 school and medium-density housing, and amendments to the city's comprehensive plan. They will also vote on a police retirement plan amendment and consider consent agenda items like a $153,244 HVAC purchase and a $145,800 holiday incentive payment for employees.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 128 acres from Mixed Use Frank Brown Ranch to Institutional and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential for a K-8 school
• Adoption of comprehensive plan amendments adding a Property Rights Element and updating Airport Expansion land use to allow low intensity commercial
• Police Officers' Retirement Plan amendment to Section 30-225 regarding DROP participation period
• Approval of $153,244 for new VAV systems at City Hall (2nd and 3rd floors) via Trane contract
• Approval of $145,800 from reserves for one-time holiday incentive payment to all employees

The Kissimmee City Commission voted 3-2 to reject all bids for an emergency shelter and homeless services project, directing staff to plan for a city-owned shelter instead. Commissioners also approved two comprehensive plan amendments, a police retirement plan change, a lease-purchase agreement for a fire pumper truck, a brownfields coalition agreement, and employee holiday incentive payments.

• Approved Ordinance #3049 for a land use text and map amendment for the S. Poinciana Blvd. K-8 School (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3050 for comprehensive plan amendments including a new property rights element (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3051 amending the police officers' retirement plan DROP period (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #30-2021 for lease-financing of a Sutphen custom fire pumper truck (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of replacement VAV systems at City Hall for $153,244 (5-0)
• Approved $145,800 from reserves for employee holiday incentive payments (5-0)
• Approved EPA Brownfields Program Coalition assessment grant interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Rejected all RFP 2021-007 proposals and directed staff to develop a city-owned shelter plan (3-2)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on amending the police officers' retirement plan's DROP participation period and adopting a resolution to amend the FY 2020-2021 operating budget, which increased by $5,818,413. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, grants, and budget adjustments, including a $9,832.79 decrease for the Church Street Improvement project closeout and a $83,000 increase for the Lyndell Drainage Improvement Project No. 2.

• First reading of ordinance to amend police DROP participation period (Section 30-225)
• Resolution to amend FY 2020-2021 operating budget by $5,818,413
• Change Order No. 3 for Church Street Improvement project: decrease $9,832.79
• Work Order No. 1 for Lyndell Drainage Improvement Project No. 2: increase $83,000
• Accept $12,390 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from DOJ

The City Commission approved Resolution #28-2021 amending the FY2020-2021 operating budget 5-0 and passed the first reading of Ordinance #21-12 changing the Police Officers' Retirement Plan DROP participation period 5-0. It also approved the entire consent agenda 5-0, including the ADA Transition Plan (Resolution #29-2021), a $148,000 FAA airport rescue grant, and a $20,000 Experience Kissimmee airport advertising grant. The Commission added Commercial Solid Waste Expansion to its 2022 Legislative Priorities 5-0. No residents spoke during the hear-audience portion.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #21-12 amending the Police Officers' Retirement Plan DROP participation period (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #28-2021 amending the FY2020-2021 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda in its entirety (5-0), including minutes, grants, contracts, and appointments
• Approved Resolution #29-2021 adopting the ADA Transition Plan for pedestrian facilities (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Accepted a $148,000 FAA Airport Rescue Plan grant for COVID-19 public health emergency at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Accepted $20,000 in advertising funding from Experience Kissimmee for Kissimmee Gateway Airport (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved deductive Change Order No. 3 with Southern Development and Construction, Inc. decreasing the Church Street Improvement contract by $9,832.79 (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved adding Commercial Solid Waste Expansion to the 2022 Legislative Priorities (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional-use request for a rehabilitation hospital at the Osceola Village Center. The board will also consider minutes and general business under standard procedures.

• Public hearing: DRC#21-00061 — Conditional Use for rehabilitation hospital on 4 acres in Osceola Village Center

The Planning Advisory Board approved a Conditional Use with Site Plan for a 39,999 square foot rehabilitation hospital in the Osceola Village Center Development. The facility will have a maximum capacity of 53 beds and is prohibited from providing emergency room services.

• Approved Conditional Use with Site Plan for Everest Rehabilitation Hospital (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $130,097 design contract for the Mann Street Roadway Extension, a $480,812 bus service agreement with LYNX, a budget transfer for solid waste, and several other routine approvals. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and discussion items on Kissimmee Main Street agreements and the 2022 meeting calendar. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Task Work Order No. 2 to Kimley Horn for Mann Street Roadway Extension design, $130,097
• FY 2021-2022 Bus Service Agreement with LYNX for Route 709 (Kissimmee Connector), $480,812
• Budget transfer of $107,661 to Solid Waste Division accounts
• Budget amendment to add an Airport Operations Coordinator position
• Economic Development QTI incentives contract for Cirrus Aircraft

The City Commission approved the Consent Agenda in its entirety 5-0, covering items including the FY 2021-2022 LYNX bus service agreement, a $107,661 budget transfer to Solid Waste Division accounts, a $130,097 task work order to Kimley Horn and Associates for the Mann Street Roadway Extension Project, and an economic development incentives contract with Cirrus Aircraft. Acting as the CRA Board, it approved the CRA-funded portion of the Kissimmee Main Street services agreement 4-1, with Mayor Gonzalez voting no. Back as the City Commission, it approved the General Fund portion of that agreement 5-0, providing $119,734 for two Main Street employee salaries, and approved the 2022 Commission meeting calendar 5-0. The meeting also included proclamations, employee recognition, and a Kissimmee Main Street annual update; no public hearings or hear-audience comments were held.

• Approved Consent Agenda in its entirety, including minutes, LYNX FY2021-2022 bus service agreement, asset disposal, and Cirrus Aircraft incentives contract (5-0)
• Approved $107,661 budget transfer from regular salaries & wages to Solid Waste Division accounts (part of consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved $130,097.00 Task Work Order No. 2 to Kimley Horn and Associates for Mann Street Roadway Extension design, with Stormwater Utility Funds transfer (part of consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved CRA-funded portion of Kissimmee Main Street services agreement for FY2021-2022 (4-1, Mayor Gonzalez dissenting)
• Approved General Fund portion of Kissimmee Main Street services agreement, $119,734 for two employee salaries including $4,734 in raises (5-0)
• Approved 2022 City Commission meeting calendar (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the third-quarter investment report from AndCo Consulting, approve fourth-quarter expenses and retirement/contribution allocations, and consider a proposed change to actuarial assumptions from Foster & Foster. The board will also discuss a clarification on vacation payouts for DROP participants, which is governed by city policy CP 303.

• Review of quarterly investment report through September 30, 2021
• Approval of 4th quarter expenses (July–September 2021)
• Approval of 4th quarter retirements/return of contributions/share allocation
• Funding impact of proposed assumption change from Foster & Foster
• Clarification on vacation payout not pensionable for DROP (city policy CP 303)

The Police Pension Board reviewed quarterly financial reports and approved several administrative and financial items. Trustees voted to set the actuarial assumption rate at 7.2% for the 10/1/2021 valuation. The board also approved quarterly expenses, retirement distributions, and administrative costs for the 2021 fiscal year.

• Approved 4th quarter expenses (3-0)
• Approved 4th quarter retirements and share allocations (3-0)
• Approved September 14, 2021, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY 2021 actual administrative expenses (3-0)
• Set actuarial assumption rate at 7.2% for 10/1/2021 valuation (3-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on three requests: a domestic violence awareness mural, a pediatric extended care child care facility, and a convenience store with gas station. It will also discuss participation in an EPA Brownfields grant and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Butterfly mural at 403 Broadway as true work of art
• Child care facility at 1499 North John Young Parkway (2.1 acres)
• Gas station at Osceola Village Center (2.2440 acres)
• EPA Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant discussion
• Approval of September 15, 2021 minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved three items: a domestic violence awareness butterfly mural at 403 Broadway, a pediatric prescribed extended care facility at 1499 N. John Young Pkwy., and a convenience store with gas station in Osceola Village Center. All approvals included conditions and passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting and received a notification about participation in an EPA Coalition Assessment Grant.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved domestic violence awareness mural at 403 Broadway with 3 conditions (4-0)
• Approved conditional use with site plan for pediatric care facility at 1499 N. John Young Pkwy. with 5 conditions (4-0)
• Approved conditional use with site plan for convenience store with gas station in Osceola Village Center with 5 conditions (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will decide on accepting $520,499 in federal CDBG-CV funds for homeless services, approve the sale of surplus city property on West Bass Street for $20,600, and authorize agreements for the Bill Beck Boulevard road project and West Oak Street intersection improvements. The meeting also includes routine approvals like budget transfers and vehicle purchases.

• Accept $520,499 in CDBG-CV Round 2 funds for homeless facility project
• Approve sale of surplus city property on West Bass Street to Wilkerson Family Revocable Trust for $20,600
• Authorize drainage easement and right-of-entry agreements for Bill Beck Boulevard (Segment B) roadway project
• Approve $5,059,283 FDOT agreement for West Oak Street intersection improvements
• Transfer $87,791 between city accounts to cover facility maintenance expenses

The City Commission approved a request for $520,499 in CDBG-CV Round 2 funds and adopted the 2022 Legislative Priorities. Several infrastructure agreements and a surplus property sale were approved via the consent agenda. The Commission also appointed Joshua Pies to the Charter School Advisory Board.

• Approved application for $520,499 in CDBG-CV Round 2 funds (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Legislative Priorities (5-0)
• Appointed Joshua Pies to the Charter School Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property on West Bass Street for $20,600
• Approved $87,791 budget transfer to Facilities Maintenance Division
• Approved $50,000 FRDAP grant application for outdoor recreational facilities
• Approved FDOT agreements for West Oak Street and Connect Kissimmee projects
• Adopted amended CRA Incentives Policy for Demolition Services

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Co-Chair, set 2021/2022 meeting dates, review and score fee waiver applications, and acknowledge a $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request approved by the City Commission. Public comment is limited to items not requiring a vote.

• Vote for Chair and Co-Chair for fiscal year 2021/2022
• Proposed 2021/2022 meeting dates (second Wednesday of every other month) at City Hall
• Fee waiver applications: Kissimmee 5K, Dine with the Departed, March for Meals 5K, PVA Citrus Slam, Carribean Fusion, Softball Palooza
• Community Benefit Fund: $2,500 for Miss Florida USA 2021 campaign for Ashley Carino

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved meeting minutes from August 11, 2021, re-elected Edward Kilroy as Chair and Brunilda (Vanessa) Alvarez as Co-Chair, and approved 2021/2022 meeting dates. The board also accepted scored fee waiver amounts for six events and approved a $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request for the Youth National Championship 2021 to support the Osceola Kowboy 6U team, which passed 5-1 with Guillermo Hansen voting no.

• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Edward Kilroy as Chair and Brunilda (Vanessa) Alvarez as Co-Chair (6-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 meeting dates as presented (6-0)
• Accepted fee waiver amounts as scored and awarded (6-0): Kissimmee 5K $2,400; Dine with the Departed $957.60; March for Meals 5K $2,400; PVA Citrus Slam $900; Carribean Fusion $3,000; Softball Palooza $2,976
• Approved $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request for Youth National Championship 2021 to support the Osceola Kowboy 6U team (5-1, Guillermo Hansen voted no)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Charter School Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the Osceola County Student Code of Conduct, approving minutes, and reviewing financial reports. The board will also welcome new member Shannon Pies and discuss the school excellence plan.

• Adopt 2021-2022 Osceola County Student Code of Conduct
• Approve August 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) plan
• Review financial report and financial audit
• Welcome new board member Shannon Pies (term ending 09/30/2023)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on two comprehensive plan amendments, including changes to airport land use and a large-scale map amendment for a K-8 school site. They will also consider a PUD amendment for a rehabilitation hospital and a CDBG plan amendment. The consent agenda includes software maintenance contracts, a trail construction bid, and a collective bargaining agreement ratification.

• Comprehensive plan text amendments (Ordinance #21-13) to update airport, transportation, and capital improvements elements
• Land use map amendment (Ordinance #21-10) to change 128 acres at S. Poinciana Blvd. from Mixed Use-Frank Brown Ranch to Institutional and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential
• PUD amendment to add rehabilitation hospital as conditional use at Osceola Village Center
• Software maintenance contracts: Tyler Technologies ($218,191.58), Cisco Enterprise Agreement ($134,377.92), CentralSquare ($154,868.81)
• Bid award for Toho-Valencia College Trail II construction to Schuller Contractors Inc. ($320,718.84)

The Kissimmee City Commission approved first readings for comprehensive plan and land use map amendments, adopted the first substantial amendment to the 2020 CDBG Action Plan, and approved the consent agenda. Additionally, the commission accepted the Kissimmee Charter School financial statements, approved the Kissimmee Boost business initiative, made various board appointments, and denied a commissioner's travel funding request.

• Approved First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #21-13 for comprehensive plan text amendments (5-0)
• Approved First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #21-10 for land use text and map amendments on S. Poinciana Blvd (5-0)
• Approved PUD Amendment to add a rehabilitation hospital as a conditional use for Osceola Village Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #24-2021 for the First Substantial Amendment to the 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda in its entirety, including software maintenance, IT purchases, concession agreements, and trail contracts (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2021 Financial Statements for the Kissimmee Charter School (5-0)
• Approved the Kissimmee Boost business initiative (5-0)
• Denied request for $1,300 in travel funds for Commissioner Castano to attend the Chamber of Commerce Board Retreat (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a $216,888,231 budget for FY 2021-22, along with the Community Redevelopment Agency budgets. They will also vote on a zoning change for Mill Creek Mall and an ordinance on public urination. Several consent items include airport leases and a police review board.

• Adoption of final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and $216,888,231 budget for FY 2021-22
• Zoning map amendment for Mill Creek Mall (17.45 acres) from HC to MUPUD
• Second reading of Ordinance 21-12 recodifying public urination/defecation rules
• CRA budgets: Downtown Kissimmee $2,410,259 and Vine Street $755,912
• Ground lease at Airport Business Airpark for two aircraft hangars

The City Commission adopted a final millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a final budget of $216,888,231 for fiscal year 2021-2022, both by 5-0 votes. It also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency budget for the Downtown Kissimmee and Vine Street CRAs, a nuisance ordinance on public urination and defecation, and a rezoning of 17.45 acres at Mill Creek Mall from Highway Commercial to Planned Mixed Use Development. In a split 3-2 vote, the Commission eliminated funding for the Hope Partnership and reallocated the remaining $4,700 to other agencies.

• Adopted final millage rate of 4.6253 mills for FY2021-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted final FY2021-2022 budget of $216,888,231, authorizing 789 full- and part-time positions (5-0)
• Adopted CRA Resolution #02-2021 for the Downtown Kissimmee and Vine Street CRA FY2022 budgets (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3047 on nuisances and sanitation, including urination and defecation in public places (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 17.45 acres at Mill Creek Mall from HC to PMUD via Ordinance #3048 (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda in its entirety, including an interlocal agreement with Toho Water Authority, airport ground leases, and a $45,372.12 supplemental agreement with RS&H, Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Edgar Silva, Mike Fisher, Osvaldo 'Ozzie' Gonzalez, John Newstreet, and Tim Weisheyer to the RFP #2021-007 selection committee (each 5-0)
• Eliminated Hope Partnership funding and reallocated the remaining $4,700 to other agencies (3-2)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on three items: amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, a statuary cross at a church, and a PUD amendment for a rehabilitation hospital. The board will also consider approving the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Comprehensive Plan text amendments to Future Land Use, Transportation, Capital Improvements, and new Property Rights Element
• Authorization of a true work of art for a statuary cross at 301 & 307 Church Street
• PUD amendment to add a 39,999 sq ft rehabilitation hospital with 36-53 beds at Osceola Village Center
• Approval of September 1, 2021 Planning Advisory Board minutes

The board approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and two specific land use requests. These included the addition of a Property Rights Element to the city plan and authorizations for a statuary and a rehabilitation hospital.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan text amendments and addition of Property Rights Element (5-0)
• Approved installation of a Knight of the Cross statuary at 301 & 307 Church St subject to 3 conditions (5-0)
• Approved PUD Amendment to add a rehabilitation hospital as a Conditional Use at Osceola Village Center subject to 1 condition (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage levy of 4.6253 mills and a tentative budget of $216,888,231 for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance amending nuisance regulations, several contract awards, and updates from business support programs.

• Tentative millage levy of 4.6253 mills and budget of $216,888,231 for FY 2021-2022
• First reading of Ordinance #21-12 amending Chapter 22 (nuisances, urination/defecation)
• Award contract to Becker Arena Products for Mark E Durbin Lakeside Park Hockey Rink refurbishment
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police
• Amendment to Big Toho Marina concession agreement for termination on September 30, 2021

The Kissimmee City Commission adopted a tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a tentative FY2021-2022 budget of $216,888,231, both by 5-0 votes. The budget authorizes 789 full- and part-time positions. The commission also approved a first reading of an ordinance recodifying a public urination and defecation rule, and approved several routine items on its consent agenda, including a police collective bargaining agreement and park contracts.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills for FY2022 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative FY2022 budget of $216,888,231, authorizing 789 positions (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-12 recodifying Section 22-53 on public urination and defecation (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Ashley Carino's Miss USA travel, plus $2,500 contingent on Miss Universe selection (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (5-0), including police CBA ratification, park contracts, and FDOT highway maintenance agreement
• Approved $10,000 annual contract with Prospera for FY2021/22 (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 annual contract with UCF Florida Small Business Development Center (5-0)
• Appointed Shannon Pies to Charter School Advisory Board as parent (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Police Pension Board will review the quarterly report through June 30, 2021, and consider several administrative approvals. Items for discussion and approval include the 2022 pension meeting dates, a proposed Drop ordinance, and a proposed budget.

• Quarterly Report review through June 30, 2021
• Approval for a three-year fee adjustment
• Approval of 3rd Quarter Expenses (April, May, and June 2021)
• Approval of proposed budget
• Approval of proposed Drop ordinance

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct annual evaluations of City Manager Mike Steigerwald and City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes. This is a closed-door personnel matter, and no other business is on the agenda.

• Annual evaluation of City Manager Mike Steigerwald
• Annual evaluation of City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes

The Kissimmee City Commission held a special session to evaluate City Manager Mike Steigerwald and City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes, reviewing their ongoing policy agendas and operational updates. No formal votes or contract actions were taken during the meeting.

• Reviewed the annual evaluation and 2021-2022 policy agenda for City Manager Mike Steigerwald (no vote taken)
• Reviewed the annual evaluation and departmental accomplishments for City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a request for a conditional use with site plan waiver to allow personal services and offices at 117 and 119 S. Clyde Avenue. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes only these two action items, with no other substantive business.

• Public hearing on conditional use for personal services at 117 & 119 S. Clyde Ave. (DRC#21-00072)
• Site is 0.31 acres, includes a converted garage and primary structure connected by a breezeway
• Existing parking: 10 spaces (9 standard, 1 ADA); combined building area 2,090 sq ft
• DRC recommended approval on August 3, 2021, with condition limiting operator chairs/beds to available parking
• Approval of August 18, 2021 Planning Advisory Board minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved a request for a Conditional Use with a Site Plan waiver for personal services at 117 & 119 S. Clyde Ave. The approval is subject to one condition limiting the number of operator chairs or beds based on available off-street parking.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use with Site Plan waiver for 117 & 119 S. Clyde Ave. (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for Mill Creek Mall, changing 17.45 acres from Highway Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development. The board is asked to recommend approval with conditions, which would allow new uses like outdoor events, schools, and multi-family housing. The board will also approve minutes from its August 4 meeting.

• Zoning map amendment for Mill Creek Mall (17.45 acres) from HC to MUPUD, proposed ordinance 21-11
• New uses include outdoor events (mobile food vendors, farmer's market, car shows) and seasonal events up to 60 days/year
• Other new uses: leasing services, gas stations, drive-throughs, schools, indoor shooting ranges, multi-family, townhomes
• Conditions include no alcohol at outdoor events, police patrol for seasonal events, and parking requirements
• Approval of August 4, 2021 Planning Advisory Board minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 4, 2021 meeting. The Board also reviewed and approved a zoning map amendment for the Mill Creek Mall to change 17.45 acres from Highway Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development, subject to 14 conditions following the removal of original condition 12.

• Approved August 4, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Mill Creek Mall Zoning Map Amendment DRC# 20-00076, Proposed Ordinance # 21-11, subject to 14 conditions with condition 12 removed (4-1)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including accepting a $34,651 federal Justice Assistance Grant for police cameras, increasing roof replacement assistance to $20,000, and approving several contracts and agreements. They will also hear a presentation on solid waste commercial collection and discuss a draft RFP for emergency shelter and homeless support services. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Accept $34,651 Justice Assistance Grant for Mobile Command Camera System and I.P. Camera Project
• Increase maximum Roof Replacement Program assistance to $20,000
• Approve $9,895.06 amendment for Church Street Improvement Project CEI services
• Apply for $50,000 Florida Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program Grant for Quail Hollow Park community garden
• Approve Mental Health Mobile Response Pilot Program agreement with Park Place Medical & Behavioral Health Care

The City Commission voted unanimously to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for emergency shelter and homeless support services. Additionally, the Commission approved a consent agenda covering various administrative, housing, and infrastructure items, including a $9,895.06 amendment for engineering services on the Church Street Improvement Project.

• Approved RFP for emergency shelter and homeless support services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved $9,895.06 amendment for Church Street project engineering
• Authorized grant application for Quail Hollow Park community garden
• Approved second amendment to Local Housing Assistance Plan (SHIP)
• Increased maximum assistance for Roof Replacement Program to $20,000
• Authorized opt-out of Urban County Requalification for 2022-2024

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve June minutes, hear public comments, and discuss edits to the Fee Waiver Policy for the next fiscal year. The board will also receive updates on new department leadership and learn about two Community Benefit Fund awards already approved by the City Manager.

• Discussion of edits to Fee Waiver Policy for next fiscal year
• Community Benefit Fund: Osceola County Historical Society $1,000 speaker fee
• Community Benefit Fund: Women Encouraging Women $370 water park admission for youth
• New Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Matthew 'Matt' Libby starts August 16

The Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2021, by a 7-0 vote. The board also discussed edits to Fee Waiver Policy #1403 and received leadership and grant updates from staff.

• Approved June 9, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will decide whether to recommend a land-use change for 128 acres along S. Poinciana Blvd. The proposal would replace a mixed-use policy with institutional and medium-density residential designations to allow a future K-8 school and housing. The board will also vote to approve May 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on land-use amendment for 128 acres at S. Poinciana Blvd (DRC#21-00051)
• Proposed ordinance 21-10 to change Future Land Use from Mixed Use (MU-FB) to Institutional and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (INST & MF-MDR)
• Approval of May 19, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved a large-scale land use amendment for 128 acres at S. Poinciana Blvd. K-8, changing the designation from Mixed-Use Frank Brown Ranch to Institutional and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential. The approval is subject to review and transmission to the Department of Economic Opportunity for interagency review.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved land use amendment for S. Poinciana Blvd. K-8 (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider two ordinances amending the fire and police pension plans to comply with IRS rules, along with a consent agenda of routine items including contracts, grants, and agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for citizen comments.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 21-08 amending the Firefighters' Retirement Plan
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 21-09 amending the Police Officers' Retirement Plan
• Contract with M&M Asphalt Maintenance for resurfacing Central Services Bus (LYNX) parking lot and Rose Hill Cemetery roadway
• Change Order No. 1 with Gomez Construction for airport security improvements at Kissimmee Gateway Airport ($14,273)
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise for public safety platforms (5-year term)

The City Commission approved ordinances to amend the Firefighters' and Police Officers' retirement plans to align with IRS code requirements. Additionally, the Commission approved a consent agenda covering various municipal contracts, grants, and administrative reorganizations.

• Adopted Ordinance 3045 for Firefighters' Retirement Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3046 for Police Officers' Retirement Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts and grants (5-0)
• Approved $14,273 change order for airport security improvements
• Accepted $3,000 donation for Criminal Justice Academy training
• Approved $90,536.81 task order for Bermuda Estates drainage project
• Approved $133,500 task order for Lyndell Street drainage project
• Approved $54,546 change order for Church Street improvements

General

The Kissimmee City Commission holds a workshop to review the proposed 2022 annual budget, including departmental overviews, personnel, and the expiration of a local sales tax in 2025. No formal decisions are listed; the session focuses on budget overview, personnel, and departmental reviews.

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2021/2022 budget, which maintains the current millage rate of 4.6253. The budget includes a 3% salary increase for full-time employees and utilizes American Rescue Plan Act funds to address pandemic-related revenue shortfalls. Commissioners also established the public hearing schedule for the upcoming budget adoption.

• Approved proposed millage rate of 4.6253 for FY 2021/2022 (3-1)
• Established public hearing schedule for September 14 and 28, 2021 (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on proposed ordinances to update firefighter and police pension plans to comply with IRS standards. The meeting also includes votes on the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2021, CARES Act fund allocations, and several contracts totaling over $2.7 million for IT, HVAC, mowing, and vehicle purchases.

• First reading of ordinance 21-08 amending Firefighters’ Retirement Plan (no budget impact)
• First reading of ordinance 21-09 amending Police Officers’ Retirement Plan (no budget impact)
• Approval of $769,084 CDBG allocation for homeless services and housing programs
• Approval of $1,164,369 in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 response
• Renewal of $355,840.77 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and $188,305 dump truck purchase

The City Commission approved first readings of two ordinances amending the Firefighters' and Police Officers' retirement plans. It also adopted resolutions for the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan and a third amendment to the 2019 plan to include CARES Act CDBG-CV funds, and approved a $16,350,000 loan refinancing. Most consent agenda items passed, including a $403,200 mowing contract and a $355,840.77 Microsoft agreement. A Charter School Advisory Board appointment was moved to the next meeting.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #21-08 amending the Firefighters' Retirement Plan
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #21-09 amending the Police Officers' Retirement Plan
• Adopted Resolution #13-2021 authorizing submission of the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan
• Adopted Resolution #14-2021 adopting third substantial amendment to the 2019 Action Plan for CARES Act CDBG-CV funds
• Adopted Resolution #15-2021 authorizing $16,350,000 loan refinancing with Florida Local Government Finance Commission
• Approved $355,840.77 three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal
• Approved $403,200 mowing contract with Aero Groundtek, LLC for city street rights of way
• Moved appointment to Charter School Advisory Board vacancy to next meeting

Advisory Boards

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is meeting to consider approval of the July 8, 2019 meeting minutes and to review a request for window replacements (not size-for-size) at 507 Mabbette Street. The agenda includes no other substantive items, only routine procedural matters.

• Review of window replacements (not size-for-size) at 507 Mabbette Street
• Approval of July 8, 2019 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 26 replacement windows at 507 Mabbette Street, which staff said were installed without a permit and are the subject of an active Code Enforcement case. The board also approved minutes from its July 8, 2019 meeting and elected Vice-Chairman Bill Dupre as Chairman and Member Adriana Serrano as Vice-Chairman. Members noted the board must meet at least quarterly to stay in compliance with state requirements and discussed a refresher on public hearing rules and Roberts Rules of Order.

• Approved Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 26 replacement windows at 507 Mabbette Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the July 8, 2019 meeting (4-0)
• Elected Bill Dupre as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Adriana Serrano as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items including contracts, grants, and approvals. Notable actions include a $730,422 loan for an aircraft hangar, a $148,600 airfield painting contract, and several grant applications. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of $730,422 loan from General Fund to Airport Fund for aircraft hangar purchase
• Award of $148,600 airfield painting contract to Florida Airfield Maintenance
• Authorization to apply for $27,369 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Approval of three continuing services contracts for planning services
• Transfer of three parcels to Osceola Regional Hospital for expansion

The City Commission approved a series of infrastructure, maintenance, and grant-related contracts, including an aircraft hangar purchase and various road and trail improvement projects. Additionally, the Commission appointed a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference and filled vacancies on the Historic Preservation and Parks and Recreation advisory boards. One item regarding the transfer of surplus land to Osceola Regional Hospital was removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved $30,000 generator maintenance contract
• Approved $148,600 airfield painting agreement
• Approved $730,422 loan for aircraft hangar purchase
• Approved $21,320 amendment for Church Street parking project
• Approved $17,277.72 contract increase for Church Street improvements
• Approved $65,108.32 design services for Shingle Creek Trail
• Appointed Commissioner Jim Fisher as Florida League of Cities delegate
• Appointed Elian Rodriguez-Guzman to Historic Preservation Board

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a special workshop to discuss two items: an update on American Rescue Plan funding and eligible expenses, and a presentation on updates to the Events & Venues Division. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Update on American Rescue Plan funding and eligible expenses
• Presentation on updates to Events & Venues Division

The City Commission held a workshop session on June 22, 2021, with no votes or formal decisions recorded. Staff presented an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act, including the City's $18,069,843 allocation, and a spreadsheet of proposed projects such as affordable housing, homeless services, business assistance, and mental health. A Parks and Recreation presentation covered 2021/22 events and venues, including a proposed City-produced Chili Cook-off and a possible downtown hotel. The meeting adjourned at 3:47 PM.

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance #21-07, which would adopt a new city code, replacing the previous codification. The agenda also includes several consent items, including grant applications, housing agreements, and a budget transfer, as well as presentations and discussion items.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance #21-07 to adopt a new city code
• Authorization to apply for FY2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-C) of $82,691
• Third Amendment to HOME Project Agreement for Oak Leaf Landings Apartments
• SHIP budget transfer of $100,088
• Owner-occupied rehabilitation agreement for 305 Tarpon Street

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 21-07 (adopted as Ordinance 3044), enacting a new Code of Ordinances for the City of Kissimmee. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Ortiz absent. The Commission also approved its consent agenda in its entirety 4-0, including a $100,088 SHIP program budget transfer and authorization to apply for federal Justice Assistance Grant and Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant programs. In discussion items, the Commission appointed Sheila Molina to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Edgar Silva to the Historic Preservation Board, both 4-0, and granted a 30-day extension for Commissioner Ortiz's board appointments.

• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 21-07, adopting a new City Code of Ordinances (4-0, Ortiz absent)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (4-0, Ortiz absent)
• Approved $100,088 SHIP program budget transfer from Fund 112 Project 11218 to Fund 11219
• Authorized application for FY2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program
• Authorized application for 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Approved Third Amendment to HOME Project Agreement for Oak Leaf Landings Apartments
• Approved SHIP rehabilitation agreement for 305 Tarpon Street with Habitat for Humanity and Mary A. Wells
• Appointed Sheila Molina to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (4-0); appointed Edgar Silva to Historic Preservation Board (4-0); granted 30-day extension for Commissioner Ortiz's board appointments (4-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review three Community Benefit Fund applications and score eight fee waiver grant applications. The board will also receive updates on department leadership and upcoming city events.

• Community Benefit Fund applications from Tara R. Jacobs Brown Scholarship Foundation, FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival, and UCP Charter School
• Review and scoring of eight fee waiver grant applications including Viva Osceola and Orlando Japan Festival
• Department update regarding the appointment of Parks and Recreation Director Steve Lackey
• Notification of resignation of Events and Venues Manager Kaia Greene
• Upcoming events: Juneteenth Celebration, 4th of July, and Cuban Sandwich Festival

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved meeting minutes from April 14, 2021, and passed all three Community Benefit Fund applications, including the 9th Tara R. Jacobs Brown Scholarship Foundation, the 6th Annual FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival, and UCP Charter School's playground renovations. The board also approved $17,204.60 in fee waiver grants for eight events occurring October 2021 through January 2022. Director Steve Lackey announced his promotion to Director of Parks and Recreation, and the board acknowledged new member Vanessa Alvarez and the resignation of Christopher May.

• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Community Benefit Fund application for 9th Tara R. Jacobs Brown Scholarship Foundation (all in favor)
• Approved Community Benefit Fund application for 6th Annual FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival (all in favor)
• Approved Community Benefit Fund application for UCP Charter School playground renovations (6-2)
• Approved $17,204.60 in fee waiver grants for eight events (8-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a final reading on an ordinance to create a Citizens' Police Review Board to increase agency transparency. The agenda also includes a first reading for a new City Code of Ordinances and several contract awards.

• Proposed Ordinance 21-06: Establishing a Citizens' Police Review Board
• Proposed Ordinance 21-07: Adopting a new City Code of Ordinances
• Landscape services for Lakefront Park: up to $136,500 to Groundtek of Central Florida, Inc.
• Police Department evidence room renovation: $70,153.13 to Grove Construction
• Police Department sergeant's office renovation: $55,360.62 to Grove Construction

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance #3043, establishing a Citizens' Police Review Board, on a 5-0 roll-call vote. The board will have 5-7 members appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the Commission, and will review citizen complaints and police investigations involving deadly force, excessive force, abuse of power, and other specified matters. The Commission also approved the first reading of Ordinance #21-07, a recodification of the City's Code of Ordinances, 5-0, and approved its entire consent agenda 5-0, including a $136,500 landscape services agreement for Lakefront Park and police department renovations totaling $125,513.75.

• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance #3043 establishing a Citizens' Police Review Board (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #21-07 adopting a new City Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (5-0), including:
• Awarded landscape services for Lakefront Park to Groundtek of Central Florida, Inc. up to $136,500
• Accepted FAA Airport Improvement Program grant to update the Airport Master Plan
• Accepted FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement for an auxiliary weather station (Resolution #11-2021)
• Approved Police Department evidence room renovation by Grove Construction for $70,153.13
• Approved Police Department sergeant's office renovation by Grove Construction for $55,360.62

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on four items: three Osceola Arts 'ArtIsNow' murals at 92 Pleasant Street, 131 Broadway, and 1111 Dyer Blvd., and a conditional use with site plan for a drive-through restaurant at 512 W Vine Street. The board will also approve minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. All items are recommended for approval with conditions.

• Mural at 92 Pleasant Street (Toho Parking Garage): 55ft x 20ft bird-themed mural on wall facing E. Monument Ave.
• Mural at 131 Broadway (Buchito): 20ft x 12ft Kissimmee-themed mural on wall facing W. Monument Ave.
• Mural at 1111 Dyer Blvd. (Skate Reflections): 40ft x 15ft animal-themed mural on wall facing Dyer Blvd.
• ANF Gyros: 2,726sf restaurant with drive-through, 400sf outdoor seating, and 950sf retail on 1.18 acres at 512 W Vine Street.
• Approval of March 17, 2021 Planning Advisory Board minutes.

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved three requests from Osceola Arts "ARTISNOW" to authorize murals as "true works of art" at 92 Pleasant St., 131 Broadway, and 1111 Dyer Blvd. The board also approved a conditional use/site plan for a drive-through on about 1.18 acres at 512 W. Vine Street. All approvals carried with conditions; the 1111 Dyer Blvd. mural passed 4-1, and the others passed 5-0. The board also approved its March 17, 2021 minutes 5-0 and discussed downtown zoning changes.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting (5-0)
• Approved mural at 92 Pleasant St. as a true work of art, subject to 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved mural at 131 Broadway as a true work of art, subject to 4 conditions plus a condition to replace the flamingo rendering with a spoonbill bird (5-0)
• Approved mural at 1111 Dyer Blvd. as a true work of art, subject to 4 conditions (4-1, Member Santiago nay)
• Approved conditional use/site plan for a drive-through at 512 W. Vine Street, subject to 6 conditions (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a first reading for an ordinance to create a Citizens' Police Review Board to oversee agency protocols. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding city contracts, equipment purchases, and budget adjustments.

• First reading of Proposed Ordinance #21-06 to establish a Citizens' Police Review Board
• Purchase of a replacement sign truck for Public Works for $99,487.00
• Contract extension with All City Management Services for school crossing guards for $518,966.88
• Budget adjustment of $9,015 for Police Special Operations overtime
• Funding commitment of $500,000 for Buen Vecino Apartments construction

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish a Citizens' Police Review Board. The Commission also approved several consent items, including funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects, and filled multiple advisory board vacancies.

• Approved first reading of Proposed Ordinance 21-06 to establish a Citizens' Police Review Board (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 funding commitment for Buen Vecino Apartments construction
• Authorized $518,966.88 contract extension with All City Management Services for school crossing guards
• Approved $280,000 change order for legal services for West Oak Street project
• Awarded $78,328.00 design contract for Ball Park Road and Dyer Boulevard traffic signal to T.Y. Lin International
• Approved $9,015 budget increase for Police Special Operations overtime account
• Approved final plat for Aston Square
• Appointed and reappointed members to the Historic Preservation, Planning Advisory, Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation boards (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider final readings for ordinances regarding pedestrian safety in medians and parking enforcement updates. The agenda also includes awarding $72,000 in CDBG funds to Habitat for Humanity for a roof replacement program.

• Ordinance #21-04: Prohibiting pedestrian activity in certain medians for safety
• Ordinance #21-05: Amending parking enforcement to include all general penalty violations
• Award of up to $72,000 to Habitat for Humanity for the Roof Replacement Program
• Ordinance #21-03: Amending Charter School Advisory Board membership and quorum
• Contract with Global Public Safety, LLC. for police vehicle upfitting services

The Kissimmee City Commission held its regular meeting on May 4, 2021, adopting three ordinances on second and final reading: Ordinance #3040 amending the Charter School Advisory Board, Ordinance #3041 creating pedestrian safety rules including a ban on activity in certain medians, and Ordinance #3042 updating parking enforcement. The commission also approved its consent agenda, including $72,000 in CDBG funding to Habitat for Humanity for a roof replacement program, a ground lease with Mach1 Aviation, LLC at the airport, and ratification of two executive orders extending the local COVID-19 state of emergency. The commission adopted the FY2021-22 Strategic Plan and chose to wait on filling advisory board vacancies until applications are reviewed.

• Adopted Ordinance #3040 amending Charter School Advisory Board membership and quorum (passed)
• Adopted Ordinance #3041 creating pedestrian safety rules and prohibiting activity in certain medians (passed)
• Adopted Ordinance #3042 amending parking enforcement regulations (passed)
• Approved April 20, 2021 Commission Minutes (passed)
• Awarded up to $72,000 in CDBG funds to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Osceola County, Inc. for roof replacement program (passed)
• Approved contract with Global Public Safety, LLC for police vehicle upfitting (passed)
• Approved ground lease with Mach1 Aviation, LLC for aircraft hangar at Airport's Business Airpark (passed)
• Ratified Executive Orders 2021-13 and 2021-14 extending local state of emergency to May 2, 2021 (passed)

General

The City Commission will discuss potential changes to the social services funding process and the formation of a selection committee for homeless services proposals. Additionally, staff will present the police department's enforcement plan for a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance.

• Review of social services funding process ($300,000 for social services and $50,000 for quality of life)
• Establishment of a selection committee for Emergency Shelter/Bridge-Housing and Homeless Services RFP
• Proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance No. 21-04 prohibiting pedestrian activity in certain medians

The City Commission held a workshop session to discuss potential changes to the social services funding process, review board composition for homeless services proposals, pedestrian safety ordinance enforcement, and the school resource officer program. No formal votes or final legislative actions were taken during the workshop, though the Commission reached consensus on several procedural directions for staff.

• Reached consensus to keep the City Commission as the decision-maker for social services funding
• Reached consensus to hold 2020-21 fiscal year social services funds while starting the 2021-22 process
• Reached consensus for a seven-member review board for the Emergency Shelter/Bridge-Housing and Homeless Services RFP

City Commission

The City Commission will hold first readings for three ordinances regarding charter school board membership, pedestrian safety in medians, and parking enforcement. The meeting also includes the acceptance of a financial report and a $78,328 developer contribution for a traffic signal.

• First reading of Ordinance 21-04 regarding pedestrian safety and median activity
• First reading of Ordinance 21-05 regarding parking enforcement updates
• Acceptance of $78,328 from EPOCH Development for a traffic signal at Dyer Boulevard and Ball Park Road
• Donation of various EMS equipment to One World Medics
• First reading of Ordinance 21-03 regarding Charter School Advisory Board membership

The City Commission approved first readings of three ordinances: 21-03 amending the Charter School Advisory Board, 21-04 creating pedestrian safety rules that prohibit activity in certain medians, and 21-05 adding five parking violations. Ordinance 21-04 passed 4-1 with Commissioner Alvarez dissenting, and it will be discussed further at the April 27, 2021 Workshop. The Commission also accepted the FY2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, appointed Rodney Denson to the Charter School Advisory Board, and approved CRA items including a demolition incentives policy and a landscape design contract.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-03 amending Charter School Advisory Board membership and quorum (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-04 on pedestrian safety, prohibiting activity in certain medians (4-1, Alvarez nay)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-05 amending parking enforcement to add five violations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety, including April 6 minutes, EMS equipment donation, Heritage Place Replat, emergency order ratification, and $78,328 for Dyer Blvd/Ball Park Rd traffic signal design (5-0)
• Accepted FY2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report with unmodified opinion (5-0)
• Appointed Rodney Denson to Charter School Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved CRA Incentives Policy for Demolition Services (5-0)
• Approved work order for SM&E, Inc. for landscape architect and design services in Vine Street CRA (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a Community Benefit Fund application for the Osceola County Boy Scout Golden Eagle Event. The board will also receive updates on the Berlinsky Community House construction and Lancaster Ranch Park design. Additionally, members will discuss re-opening plans for summer camps and aquatic centers.

• Community Benefit Fund application for Osceola County Boy Scout Golden Eagle Event (up to $2,500)
• Berlinsky Community House construction update
• Lancaster Ranch Park design and engineering update
• Re-opening plans for Summer Camp and Aquatic Center
• Fee Waiver Application process for upcoming events

The Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved meeting minutes from October 14, 2020 and granted a $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request to the Osceola County Boy Scout Golden Eagle Event, both by 6-0 votes. Staff gave updates on the closed Berlinsky Community House, the Lancaster Ranch Park project, and city reopening plans including summer camps, the Aquatic Center opening May 29, and test events in May and June. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 14, 2020 meeting minutes as is (6-0)
• Granted $2,500 Community Benefit Fund request to Osceola County Boy Scout Golden Eagle Event (6-0)
• No vote taken on project updates for Berlinsky Community House, Lancaster Ranch Park, or reopening plans

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a $725,086 Community Development Block Grant and discuss a draft request for proposals regarding homeless services and emergency shelter operations. Other items include a public hearing on a mural appeal and a reorganization of the Public Works and Engineering Department.

• Public hearing on an appeal regarding the Osceola Arts 'ArtisNow' public murals at 15 West Darlington
• Acceptance of $725,086 in 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
• Reorganization of Public Works & Engineering Department positions to align division functions
• Approval of $91,162 FAA Airport Coronavirus Response Grant for Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Discussion of draft RFP for homeless services and emergency shelter operations

The City Commission voted to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for emergency shelter and homeless services, pending a staff review of the American Rescue Plan. The board also overruled a Planning Advisory Board decision to allow a public mural at 15 West Darlington.

• Approved moving forward with homeless shelter RFP subject to staff review (4-1)
• Overruled Planning Advisory Board to approve mural at 15 West Darlington (5-0)
• Approved $725,086 CDBG funding agreement from HUD (5-0)
• Approved $91,162 FAA Airport Coronavirus Response Grant (5-0)
• Appointed Brenda Ryan and Andreina Paredes to Charter School Advisory Board (5-0)
• Waived fees for Special Olympics Softball Tournament at Fortune Road Complex (5-0)
• Authorized donation of 26 outdated police ballistic vests to CJAO (5-0)
• Approved non-exclusive perpetual easement for 434 Lakeshore Boulevard (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing regarding the authorization of murals at two downtown locations. The proposal seeks to allow murals on building walls within the Neighborhood Open and Mixed Use Center zoning districts.

• Public hearing for Osceola Arts 'Artisnow' murals (DRC#21-00008)
• Proposed mural at 205 Lakeview Drive (American Legion) measuring 35ft x 18ft
• Proposed mural at 15 West Darlington (Fraternal Order of Eagles) measuring 71ft x 13ft
• Approval of March 3, 2021, Planning Advisory Board minutes

The Board approved a request from Osceola Arts to paint murals on two separate building walls. The approval includes four conditions, including a requirement that one mural be relocated to a side or rear wall.

• Approved March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 'ARTISNOW' murals at 205 Lakeview Drive and 15 West Darlington subject to 4 conditions

City Commission

The City Commission will consider establishing the Osceola Village Center Community Development District on 66.91 acres. The agenda also includes approvals for city hall gutter repairs, police overtime reimbursements, and several infrastructure projects.

• Establishment of Osceola Village Center Community Development District (66.91 acres)
• Approval of $136,810 contract for City Hall roof gutters with Garland/DBS, Inc
• Approval of $270,382 task work order for Stormwater Asset Inventory Data Collection
• Budget adjustment of $9,627.32 for Police Special Operations overtime reimbursement
• Approval of 2019-2020 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

The Kissimmee City Commission approved Ordinance #3039 establishing the Osceola Village Center Community Development District on approximately 66.91 acres on South John Young Parkway, voting 5-0. Commissioners also approved the 2019-2020 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 5-0, and accepted a study recommending construction of a new facility at the Berlinsky Community House site 5-0. The Commission approved Parts A and B of a Homeless Services Request for Proposals 5-0, with staff directed to bring it back in two weeks with modifications. The consent agenda, including a $136,810 City Hall gutter contract and a $270,382 stormwater data collection task order, passed 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance #3039 establishing Osceola Village Center Community Development District on ~66.91 acres (5-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety, including $136,810 City Hall gutter contract and $270,382 stormwater asset inventory task order (5-0)
• Accepted Design and Construction Study recommendation to build a new facility at the Berlinsky Community House site (5-0)
• Approved Parts A and B of Homeless Services Proposed RFP, to return in two weeks with modifications (5-0)
• Ratified Executive Orders 2021-06 and 2021-07 extending Local Declaration of Emergency to March 14, 2021 (consent agenda)
• Approved ministerial appointment of Camille Alicea to Police Pension Board (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution #09-2021 amending the SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (consent agenda)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board will consider a conditional use request for an Interfaith Community Center on 0.92 acres. The project includes a 4,775 square foot church and the use of an existing residence as a pastor's home.

• Public hearing for DRC#17-00040: Interfaith Community Center conditional use
• Proposed 4,775 square foot church at 1513 Central Avenue
• Approval of January 20, 2021, Planning Advisory Board minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a Conditional Use with Site Plan for the Interfaith Community Center, a church on about 0.92 acres at 1513 Central Ave, subject to 11 conditions. The Board also approved the minutes of its January 20, 2021 meeting. Members discussed upcoming term limits for the Board, and the meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved Conditional Use with Site Plan for Interfaith Community Center church at 1513 Central Ave, subject to 11 conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 20, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a pre-application for $520,499 in CDBG-CV funds to address COVID-19 impacts. The agenda also includes several consent items for equipment replacements and interlocal agreements.

• Pre-application for Round 2 CDBG-CV funds from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
• $109,150 for HVAC replacement at the Police Communication Center
• $141,900 for replacement Variable Air Volume (VAV) at City Hall
• $87,111.50 for a Ford F-750 heavy duty crew truck from Duval Ford, LLC
• $400,000 Recreational Trails Program grant for Shingle Creek Regional Trail amenities

The Commission approved awarding up to $200,000 in HOME federal funds to Park Place Behavioral Care for the construction of 30 apartment units. The board also approved a wide range of infrastructure purchases and interlocal agreements via a consent agenda.

• Approved up to $200,000 in HOME funds for Dillingham Apartments (5-0)
• Approved pre-application for Round 2 CDBG-CV funds from Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity (5-0)
• Approved $109,150 for Police Communication Center HVAC and control system (5-0)
• Approved $141,900 for City Hall replacement Variable Air Volume (VAV) units (5-0)
• Approved $87,111.50 for a Ford F-750 heavy duty crew truck (5-0)
• Approved $243,979.61 task work order for West Oak Street at John Young Parkway project (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 RTP grant for Shingle Creek Regional Trail amenities (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send recommendations to Osceola County regarding Executive Policy Group structure (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several consent agenda items, including consolidating employee 457(b) retirement plans with ICMA-RC. The meeting also includes an update on AdventHealth Kissimmee investments and a presentation on the City's Community Rating System.

• Consolidation of the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan to ICMA-RC to save employees an estimated $163,405 annually
• Acceptance of $9,500 from the Walmart Foundation for the 'Shop with a Cop' program
• Transfer of $55,783 from Building Fund reserves for a new Deputy Building Official and a reclassified Permit Communications Supervisor
• Awarding a construction contract to Gomez Construction Co. for the Airport security improvement project
• Budget adjustment of $57,192 in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Fund

The City Commission voted to rescind a previous action to allocate $1 million annually for five years to the Salvation Army. The Commission also approved a wide range of consent items including airport contracts, disaster recovery extensions, and a $9,500 donation for 'Shop with a Cop'.

• Rescinded November 17, 2020 action to allocate $1M annually for five years to Salvation Army (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including airport security contract for Gomez Construction Co. (5-0)
• Approved net building lease for 301 Dyer Boulevard Airport Terminal with Aviator Holdings of Kissimmee, Inc. (5-0)
• Accepted $9,500 donation from Walmart Foundation for 'Shop with a Cop' (5-0)
• Approved $57,192 budget adjustment in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Fund (5-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Langton Associates, Inc. for housing and community development (5-0)
• Extended debris removal contract with Crowder Gulf and Southern Disaster Recovery and debris monitoring contract with Thompson Consulting Services (5-0)
• Ratified Executive Orders 2021-02 and 2021-03 extending Local Declaration of Emergency to February 14, 2021 (5-0)

General

The City Commission will discuss a presentation on homelessness efforts from 2015 to the present. Staff is seeking direction on pursuing a non-profit partnership through a formal Request for Qualifications or Proposals (RFQ/RFP) process.

• Presentation on homelessness and affordable housing efforts (2015-present)
• Discussion on pursuing a non-profit partnership for homeless services
• Potential use of $1.5 million in state and federal Coronavirus relief funds
• Proposed $2.5 million state budget allocation request for affordable housing construction

At a February 9, 2021 workshop, the Kissimmee City Commission discussed homelessness and affordable housing and directed staff to prepare a request for qualifications/proposals (RFQ/RFP) for a homeless shelter project, to be brought back for review. The Commission also voted 5-0 to apply a 25% cap on salaries in that RFQ/RFP. Separately, the Commission approved 5-0 Commissioner Castano's attendance at Leadership Osceola 2021 using $1,500 from the Commission Travel and Training Budget. The City Attorney stated a prior November 17, 2020 motion to fund the Salvation Army was invalid because it did not follow Florida's competitive solicitation requirements.

• Directed staff to prepare RFQ/RFP for homeless shelter project and bring back for review (5-0)
• Approved 25% cap on salaries in the RFQ/RFP for the homeless shelter project (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Castano's attendance at Leadership Osceola 2021 using $1,500 from Commission Travel and Training Budget (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning 22.34 acres at Shingle Creek Reserve from institutional to medium-density residential, and will also consider amendments to CDBG plans and CRA redevelopment plans. The agenda includes several routine consent items, such as equipment purchases, grants, and contract approvals, as well as an update on the Coronavirus Relief Fund program.

• Land use amendment (Ordinance 20-19) for 22.34 acres from INST to MF-MDR
• Zoning amendment (Ordinance 20-18) from MUPUD to RC-1 on same 22.34 acres
• Purchase of Gradall hydraulic excavator for $463,852
• Accept $1,000,000 LWCF grant for Lancaster Ranch Park
• Change Order No. 1 for Emory Canal Trail North: +$45,931.57 and 30 days

The Kissimmee City Commission approved two ordinances changing land use and zoning for 22.34 acres at Shingle Creek Reserve, both by 5-0 votes, despite written opposition from nearby residents. Commissioners also approved a substantial amendment to the 2018 and 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plans to reallocate funding to the Hudson Street Project, and approved a joint resolution with the Downtown Kissimmee CRA to amend the 2020 Redevelopment Plan Update to include the Mixed-Use Downtown Land Use Sub-Areas Map. The consent agenda, including a $463,852 excavator purchase and a $1,000,000 grant application for Lancaster Ranch Park, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance #3037 amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from INST to MF-MDR for Shingle Creek Reserve (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3038 rezoning Shingle Creek Reserve from MUPUD to RC-1 (5-0)
• Approved substantial amendment to 2018 and 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plans to reallocate funding to Hudson Street Project (5-0)
• Approved CRA Resolution #01-2021 amending 2020 Downtown Kissimmee CRA Plan Update to include MU-D Land Use Sub-Areas Map (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #01-2021 amending 2020 Downtown Kissimmee CRA Plan Update to include MU-D Land Use Sub-Areas Map (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety, including purchase of Gradall Hydraulic Excavator for $463,852, application for $1,000,000 LWCF grant for Lancaster Ranch Park, and other items (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with re-opening plans for indoor event rentals

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the quarterly financial report through December 31, 2020, and the 2020 actuarial valuation report. The board will also consider approving first-quarter expenses, retirements, and return-of-contribution items, plus discuss a proposed 8-year DROP program.

• Review of quarterly report through December 31, 2020 by AndCo
• Review of 2020 Actuarial Valuation Report by Foster & Foster
• Approval of 1st Quarter Expenses (Oct-Dec 2020)
• Approval of 1st Quarter Retirements/Return of Contributions/Share Allocation
• Discussion on proposed 8-year DROP

The board postponed the review of the quarterly report and the approval of quarterly expenses and retirements because a quorum was not present. Members discussed potential costs and options regarding an eight-year DROP program, but no formal action was taken.

• Postponed review of quarterly report (no quorum)
• Postponed approval of quarterly expenses and retirements (no quorum)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on two conditional-use petitions for motor-vehicle businesses. One seeks approval to operate an online-only auto-sales office at 2319 Clay St.; the other requests permission to display and lease U-Haul trucks at 3174 Bill Beck Blvd. within a shopping center.

• Public hearing DRC#20-00079 – Trebol Motor, LLC: conditional use for motor-vehicle sales at 2319 Clay St.
• Public hearing DRC#20-00080 – Osceola Gateway, LLC: conditional use for motor-vehicle leasing & display at 3174 Bill Beck Blvd., Suite B
• Approval of January 6, 2021 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved conditional use requests for motor vehicle sales at 2319 Clay St. and vehicle leasing at 3174 Bill Beck Blvd. Both approvals were granted subject to nine specific conditions for each site. The board also approved the minutes from the January 6, 2021, meeting.

• Approved conditional use for Trebol Motor, LLC at 2319 Clay St. (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for Osceola Gateway LLC at 3174 Bill Beck Blvd. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will hold first-reading public hearings on annexing about 36 acres on Four Winds Boulevard and transmitting a Future Land Use Map amendment to the state. It will also hear updates on the Osceola Regional Medical Center and the Coronavirus Relief Fund program, and vote on several consent agenda items including mutual aid, grants, and purchases.

• First reading of ordinance to annex 36 acres on Four Winds Boulevard west of W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and north of Oren Brown Road
• First reading to transmit Future Land Use Map amendment from County Tourist Commercial to City Mixed Use Vine (MU-V) for the same 36-acre parcel
• Ratification of Executive Orders 2020-43 and 2020-44 extending the local state of emergency to January 17, 2021
• Approval to purchase carpet for the Police Department from Mohawk for $52,423
• Amendment to contract for post-design services for TOHO-Valencia Trail II Project in the amount of $35,712

The City Commission voted to deny the voluntary annexation of approximately 36 acres of property on Four Winds Boulevard. Following significant public opposition regarding traffic, environmental impacts, and infrastructure concerns, the Commission unanimously rejected the proposal. Consequently, a related land use map amendment was rendered invalid.

• Denied voluntary annexation of Four Winds property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Catalin Cruz to Police Pension Board (5-0)
• Extended suspension of building permit fees for six months (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting for a workshop session focused on strategic planning. The agenda includes public comment and a strategic planning session, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a planning and discussion meeting rather than a decision-making one.

• Strategic planning session
• Public comment period

The Kissimmee City Commission met for a workshop session to participate in a strategic planning discussion led by moderator Lyle Sumek for the fiscal year 2022 City Strategic Plan. No public comments were received, and no formal legislative decisions or votes were recorded.

• Held strategic planning session for FY 2022 led by Lyle Sumek (procedural)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from its November 18, 2020 meeting and will vote on a recommendation to the City Commission and Downtown Kissimmee CRA Board to adopt a joint resolution amending the 2020 Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Plan Update. The amendment would add the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-D) Land Use Sub-Areas Map, which identifies sub-areas like commercial corridors and the Downtown Transit Station Area to guide CRA capital investments. The board's action is a recommendation; final adoption rests with the City Commission and CRA Board.

• Approval of November 18, 2020 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes
• Recommendation to adopt joint resolution amending 2020 Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Plan Update
• Adds Mixed Use Downtown (MU-D) Land Use Sub-Areas Map to the plan
• Map covers commercial corridors and Downtown Transit Station Area
• Guides future CRA capital investments by sub-area

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved minutes from its November 18, 2020 meeting on a 4-0 vote. The board also approved, 4-0, a recommendation to the City Commission and the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board to adopt a Joint Resolution amending the 2020 Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Plan Update to include the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-D) Land Use Sub-Areas Map. Members Wolff, Buxton and Carnevale were absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved November 18, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Commission and CRA Board for a Joint Resolution adding the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-D) Land Use Sub-Areas Map to the 2020 Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Plan Update (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a final vote on pension ordinance changes, approve multiple contracts for the Church Street Improvement project, and ratify emergency declarations. The agenda also includes routine recognitions and a lease agreement.

• Final reading of ordinance 20-23 amending general employee pension definitions, benefits, and eligibility
• Award $698,777 construction bid to Southern Development & Construction for Church Street Improvement
• Award $88,006.97 CEI services contract to DRMP for Church Street Improvement
• Approve $241,797 contract extension for stormwater monitoring with YSI Incorporated
• Ratify executive orders extending local state of emergency to January 3, 2021

The Kissimmee City Commission adopted an ordinance amending the general employee pension plan to meet IRS and Florida statutory requirements. The Commission also approved a consent agenda authorizing multiple infrastructure contracts, including awards for the Church Street Improvement Project, and reappointed Manuel Ortega to the Kissimmee Utility Authority Board of Directors.

• Adopted Ordinance #3036 amending general pension definitions and benefits (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Shingle Creek Regional Trail easement, City Hall lease for Senator Victor M. Torres Jr., and emergency order extensions (5-0)
• Approved a 1-year stormwater monitoring contract extension with YSI Incorporated for up to $241,797
• Awarded Church Street Improvement Project construction engineering and inspection services to DRMP, Inc. for $88,006.97
• Awarded Church Street Improvement Project construction bid to Southern Development & Construction, Inc. for $698,777
• Approved RS&H, Inc. Work Order No. 1 Amendment No. 3 for Church Street improvements in the amount of $37,180.61
• Reappointed Manuel Ortega to the Kissimmee Utility Authority Board of Directors for a 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved adding opposition to sovereign immunity cap increases to the 2021 Legislative Priorities (5-0)