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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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