Kissimmee public meetings in 2024

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review its 2024 annual report, and set its 2025 calendar. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on specific projects.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of AHAC Annual Report for 2024
• Adoption of AHAC 2025 Calendar
• Staff comments and updates

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Annual Report, which had been previously ratified in November. The board also approved the minutes of a prior meeting and reviewed the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. No public comments were made on the report.

• Approved AHAC meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved AHAC 2024 Annual Report (no vote recorded; previously ratified)
• Reviewed proposed 2025 AHAC Calendar (no action taken)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a first-reading public hearing on Ordinance #24-17, which would prohibit public camping or sleeping on public property to comply with new state law, and would repeal the city's panhandling ordinance. The commission will also hear reports on the annual CDBG program performance and a resolution to preserve future funding options. The consent agenda includes routine items like contract approvals, plat approvals, and a police canine retirement.

• First reading of Ordinance #24-17: creates Section 38-1 prohibiting public camping/sleeping, repeals panhandling ordinance (Chapter 10, Article X)
• Public hearing on Resolution for advance notice to tax collector to preserve non-ad valorem revenue collection option
• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 CDBG CAPER report ($841,265 allocation)
• MOU with Kissimmee Professional Firefighters Local 4208 (Contract #20240422)
• Retirement of Police Canine Baxter, transfer to handler Detective Georgie Torres for $1.00

The City Commission approved a resolution to set rates for transient aircraft landing fees at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, despite public opposition regarding procedural concerns. The body also approved a non-binding letter of intent for a proposed Hyatt Place hotel at Toho Square and a Hyatt Studios at the airport. Additionally, the commission passed a first reading on an ordinance prohibiting public camping or sleeping in public right-of-ways.

• Approved Resolution #35-2024 amending Rates & Charges Policy for airport landing fees (4-0)
• Approved contract with Vector Airport Systems to collect landing fees for 15% fee (4-0)
• Approved non-binding Letter of Intent for Hyatt Place at Toho Square and Hyatt Studios at airport (4-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance #24-17 prohibiting public camping/sleeping (3-1)
• Approved 2025 Event and Festival Series Calendar (4-0)
• Approved award of EcoTour Concession Services to Florida Everglades Eco-Tour Tours LLC (4-0)
• Approved 180-day moratorium on street closures (4-0)
• Approved surplus and retirement of Police Department canine Baxter (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a CRA workshop focused on downtown Kissimmee branding. The agenda includes an introduction and overview of the CRA, followed by a discussion of the downtown brand strategy. No formal decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• CRA introduction and overview
• Downtown Kissimmee brand strategy discussion

The City Commission held a CRA workshop to discuss downtown Kissimmee branding and CRA programs. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, covering TIF, incentives, and a proposed rebranding by RMA.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review and score Period II fee waiver applications and community benefit grants, and will nominate a chair and co-chair for 2025. The board will also approve 2025 meeting dates and hear a director's report. This is a regular business meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Period II Fee Waiver Review and Scoring
• Community Benefit Grant Review
• Board Chair and Co-Chair nominations for 2025
• Approve 2025 meeting dates
• Approve minutes from August 14, 2024

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved $7,507.20 in fee waivers for six events and $5,461.11 in Community Benefit Grants for five organizations, both by 9-0 votes. The board also elected new officers for 2025 and set the 2025 meeting schedule. Two events were moved from the fee waiver program to the Community Benefit Grant because they are ticketed events.

• Approved $7,507.20 in Period II fee waivers (9-0)
• Approved $5,461.11 in Community Benefit Grants (9-0)
• Elected Hannan Khan as Board Chair and Edward Kilroy as Co-Chair for 2025 (9-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (9-0)
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2024 (9-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will select a Vice Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, recognize an Employee of the Month, and consider a consent agenda with multiple funding approvals, including $128,440.92 for six Lucas CPR devices, acceptance of a $896,862 CDBG grant, and a $205,864 holiday incentive payment. The meeting also includes discussion items on board appointments and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Purchase of six Lucas CPR devices from Stryker Medical for $128,440.92
• Acceptance of $896,862 CDBG FY2024 grant from HUD
• Holiday incentive payment of $285 for full-time employees, $142.50 for part-time, totaling $205,864
• Acceptance of $70,000 in Tourism Enhancement Grants for five events
• Obligation of $4,366,730.46 remaining American Rescue Funds for Lakeside Community Center and stormwater improvements

The Kissimmee City Commission approved several key items, including a $500 holiday incentive for full-time employees and $250 for part-time employees, the CDBG FY2024 funding agreement of $896,862, and 2025 Tourism Enhancement Grants totaling $70,000. The commission also selected Commissioner Eady as Vice Mayor and Commissioner Alvarez as Mayor Pro Tem, and appointed members to external boards. The American Rescue Funds obligation item was continued to the December 17 meeting after a motion failed.

• Approved holiday incentive payments of $500 full-time / $250 part-time (5-0)
• Approved CDBG FY2024 funding agreement of $896,862 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Tourism Enhancement Grants totaling $70,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items 7.C, 7.D, 7.F, 7.H (5-0)
• Selected Commissioner Eady as Vice Mayor and Commissioner Alvarez as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved appointments to external boards and councils (5-0)
• Approved 2025 City Commission Meeting Calendar (5-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for Board of Adjustment vacancy (5-0)

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board of Kissimmee meets to review the 4th quarter Mariner Investment Report for fiscal year 2024, approve minutes and quarterly expenses, and hear updates on proposed cost-of-living adjustments. The board will also consider retirements and return of contributions for the quarter.

• Review of 4th Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of General Pension Board Minutes (August 22, 2024)
• Approval of Quarterly Expenses for 4th Quarter of FY 2024
• Approval of Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for 4th Quarter of FY 2024
• Follow-up on Proposed Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

The General Pension Board unanimously approved the August 22, 2024 minutes, Q4 FY 2024 expenses, and quarterly retirements/return of contributions, all 7-0. The board also heard updates on a new contractor affidavit requirement and a disability hearing, and noted that a 3% COLA ordinance was approved by the City on November 19, 2024, effective retroactively to October 1, 2024.

• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Q4 FY 2024 quarterly expenses (7-0)
• Approved Q4 FY 2024 retirements and return of contributions (7-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to decide on several items, including a second and final reading of an ordinance granting a 3% cost-of-living adjustment to general employees' retirement plan retirees, and a resolution to amend the FY 2023-2024 operating budget by $19.9 million. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as grants, purchases, and donations. A discussion item on creating a civilian oversight board for the police department is also scheduled.

• Ordinance #24-16: 3% COLA for General Employees Retirement Plan retirees, retroactive to 10/01/2024
• Resolution to amend FY 2023-2024 operating budget, increasing by $19,923,696
• Accept $56,001 VOCA grant for crime victim services
• Accept $12,000 HIDTA grant for drug trafficking task force
• Purchase Fire Station Alerting System for Station #15 at $153,595.80

The City Commission voted 4-0 to direct staff to draft an ordinance creating a Civilian Police Oversight Board to review Kissimmee Police Department policies and procedures. Commissioners also approved the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the General Employees Retirement Plan and adopted a resolution amending the FY 2023-2024 operating budget, both 4-0. A large consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and appointments was approved 4-0 in one motion. Commissioner Angela Eady was absent.

• Directed staff to draft an ordinance creating a Civilian Police Oversight Board (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3111 amending the General Employees Retirement Plan, second and final reading (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #32-2024 amending the FY 2023-2024 operating budget (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda in its entirety (4-0), including: acceptance of a $56,001 Victims of Crime Act grant; acceptance of $12,000 in HIDTA grant funding; a KUA contract of $110,164.92 for line extension services at Lancaster Ranch Park Phase I; a Fire Station #15 alerting system purchase; a new rescue unit purchase and a rescue unit re-chassis; the Osceola Village Commercial and Apartments final plat; a SHIP owner-occupied rehabilitation agreement for 814 Robinson Avenue; a Public Works and Engineering reorganization budget amendment; a FY 2023-2024 budget adjustment; disposal of city assets; a Bilmar Avionics lease extension addendum; donation of portable basketball courts and goals to Beacon College; approval of November 5, 2024 minutes; and appointment of Ian Downing to the Police Pension Board of Trustees
• No action taken on the Board of Adjustment vacancy; no qualified applications on file, Commissioner Martinez has until December 3 to appoint

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to accept the November 5, 2024 election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5, followed by swearing-in ceremonies for the newly elected commissioners. The agenda also includes a resolution on the City Commission Code of Conduct for 2024/2026 and recognition of outgoing commissioners Mayor Olga Gonzalez and Vice-Mayor Olga Castaño.

• Acceptance of November 5, 2024 election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3 and #5
• Swearing in ceremony for City Commission Seats #1, #3 and #5
• City Commission Code of Conduct Resolution Addendum 2024/2026
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioners - Mayor Olga Gonzalez and Vice-Mayor Olga Castaño

The Kissimmee City Commission accepted the November 5, 2024 runoff election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5, and then held a swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected officials. The commission also approved a Code of Conduct Resolution Addendum for 2024/2026, which all commissioners will sign. Outgoing Mayor Olga Gonzalez and Vice-Mayor Olga Castaño were recognized for their service.

• Accepted November 5, 2024 runoff election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5 (4-0)
• Swore in Commissioner-Elect Noel Ortiz (Seat #1), Carlos Alvarez III (Seat #3), and Mayor-Elect Jackie Espinosa (Seat #5)
• Approved City Commission Code of Conduct Resolution Addendum for 2024/2026

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board is holding a workshop meeting with a staff presentation by Planning Manager Brenda Ryan. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, old and new business, and public hearings, but no specific items are listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions or proposals detailed.

• Staff presentation by Planning Manager Brenda Ryan

The meeting consisted of introductions between planning staff and advisory board members. Planning Manager Brenda Ryan provided a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and local Zoning Rules and Regulations. No substantive decisions were made.

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the fourth-quarter investment report for FY 2024, approve minutes, expenses, retirements, and administrative costs, and consider a professional services agreement. The agenda is routine financial and administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Review of Mariner 4th Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Expenses for FY 2024
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations for FY 2024
• Approval of Police Pension Administrative Expenses for FY 2024
• Approval of Agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson for professional services

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved the August 6, 2024 minutes, 4th quarter expenses, retirements/contributions/share allocations, administrative expenses, and a professional services agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson, all by 4-0 votes. The board also appointed officers: Ian Downing as Ministerial Trustee and Vice Chairman, and Charles Willdigg as Chairman, each by 3-0 votes. A request to study a 3.75 multiplier benefit was tabled pending union input.

• Approved Police Pension Board minutes for Aug 6, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 4th quarterly expenses for FY 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 4th quarterly retirements, return of contributions, and share allocations (4-0)
• Approved Police Pension administrative expenses for FY 2024 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson for professional services (4-0)
• Appointed Ian Downing as Ministerial Trustee (3-0)
• Appointed Ian Downing as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Charles Willdigg as Chairman (3-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider several routine and significant items, including a first reading of an ordinance to provide a 3% cost-of-living adjustment to general employees' retirement benefits, approval of police union memorandums of understanding with wage increases, and multiple contracts for technology, drainage, and other services. The agenda also includes proclamations, service awards, and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance #24-16: 3% COLA for General Employees Retirement Plan, retroactive to 10/01/2024
• Police wage increases: Officers $60,174.40, Corporals $87,027.20, Sergeants $95,929.60 annually
• Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement renewal: $246,330.66 over 3 years
• Fire Station Alerting Purchase Agreement: $667,006.85
• Bermuda Drainage Improvements construction: $508,114.20

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance #24-16, which would provide a one-time 3% cost-of-living adjustment to eligible retirees, and approved the consent agenda and several other items. The commission also approved $450,000 in social service and quality of life grants, appointed a new planning board member, and approved a route change for the Festival of Lights Parade.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-16 (pension COLA) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $246,330.66 Cisco security renewal, $339,748 vulnerability assessment task, $508,114.20 drainage construction, and $250,000 FDEP grant (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 social services and $50,000 quality of life grants (5-0)
• Appointed Yolanda Bernard to Planning Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Festival of Lights Parade route change (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Beaumont Redevelopment Master Development Agreement (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board will meet to review and approve administrative and financial items for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The board will hear a quarterly investment report, approve minutes, expenses, retirements, and proposed budgets. No new major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of FY2025 Administrative Budget for Fire Pension
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Expenses for FY2024
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Retirements and Contributions for FY2024
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson
• Approval of FY2024 Administrative Expenses

The Fire Pension Board approved a 10% increase for the FY 2025 Administrative Budget. The board also approved FY 2024 expenses, retirements, and a professional services agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson.

• Approved 10% increase for FY 2025 Administrative Budget (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Administrative Expenses (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 4th Quarterly Expenses (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Klausner, Kaufman, Jenson & Levinson (3-0)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from three prior meetings and to hold a public hearing on a conditional use request with a site plan waiver to establish an educational service establishment at 400 Church St. The board will also discuss old and new business as listed.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver for educational service establishment at 400 Church St. (CU-24-0006)
• Approval of minutes from July 17, August 7, and September 4, 2024 meetings

The Planning Advisory Board approved a Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver allowing an online driving school to operate at 400 Church St., Unit 109, on about 0.34 acres in the Mixed-Use (T5-M) district. Approval carries conditions including a one-year deadline to obtain a Business License, a limit of two students at a time, and no transfer or expansion to other suites. The board also approved the July 17, August 7, and September 4, 2024 meeting minutes, each 4-0. No other substantive items were decided; remaining agenda items were discussion only.

• Approved Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver for an online driving school at 400 Church St., Unit 109 (4-0), with conditions
• Condition: Business License must be issued within one year or approval is revoked
• Condition: driving school limited to a maximum of two students at any given time
• Condition: use cannot be transferred or expanded to another suite without a new Conditional Use approval
• Condition: no modifications to Toho infrastructure
• Approved July 17, 2024 PAB meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 7, 2024 PAB meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 4, 2024 PAB meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a final vote on an ordinance adding a processing fee for credit card and e-check transactions in the Development Services Department, which currently costs the city about $25,000 monthly in surcharges. The meeting also includes public hearings for two pain management pharmacy licenses, several proclamations and swearing-in ceremonies, and a consent agenda with routine items like software fees, grant acceptance, and road project contracts.

• Ordinance #24-14: adds processing fee for credit card/e-check payments in Development Services
• Pain management license for Viva Pharmacy at 1060 N John Young Pkwy
• Pain management license for Central Avenue Pharmacy at 1211 N Central Ave
• Bid award for West Oak St at John Young Pkwy intersection improvement project
• Ratification of Executive Order 2024-02 for Hurricane Milton

The Kissimmee City Commission approved Ordinance #3110, adding a 3% processing fee for credit card transactions and a $1.99 fee for e-checks in the Development Services Department, with cash/check payments still accepted at the permit counter. The commission also approved two pain management licenses, a consent agenda (minus one item), and a $150,000 agreement with UCF Business Incubation Program. Items related to airport landing fees were continued to a future meeting after a public workshop was agreed upon.

• Approved Ordinance #3110 adding 3% credit card and $1.99 e-check processing fees (4-0)
• Approved pain management license for Viva Pharmacy at 1060 N John Young Pkwy (4-0)
• Approved pain management license for Central Avenue Pharmacy at 1211 N Central Ave (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 7.F (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 agreement with UCF Business Incubation Program (4-0)
• Approved Vine Street landscape design services agreement with LandDesign, Inc. (4-0)
• Continued Vector Airport Systems landing fee agreement to future meeting after workshop (4-0)
• Continued airport Rates & Charges Policy amendment to future meeting after workshop (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to decide on several items, including final approval of an ordinance regulating dumpsters within 50 feet of water bodies and first reading of a new processing fee for credit card and e-check payments in Development Services. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Mill Slough Road right-of-way and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases. The agenda includes proclamations and routine approvals.

• Final reading of Ordinance #24-15: dumpsters within 50 feet of water must be enclosed or covered
• First reading of Ordinance #24-14: new processing fee for credit card/e-check payments in Development Services
• Public hearing to vacate 0.67 acres of Mill Slough Road right-of-way near 1630 Mill Slough Rd and other addresses
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Connect Kissimmee Project with AECOM for $150,184
• Purchase of solid waste garbage trucks and annual computer equipment

The Kissimmee City Commission adopted Ordinance #3109 regulating dumpsters within 50 feet of waterbodies (5-0) and approved the first reading of Ordinance #24-14, which would add a 3% credit card and $1.99 e-check processing fee for Development Services transactions (5-0). The commission also approved a resolution to vacate 0.67 acres of right-of-way on Mill Slough Road (5-0) and approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contracts and purchases. A $20,000 agreement with Prospera for FY2024-2025 was approved (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance #3109 amending dumpster regulations (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-14 adding processing fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #29-2024 vacating Mill Slough Road right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $150,184 AECOM agreement, $791,721 garbage trucks, $587,264 Tyler Technologies agreement, and property purchase on Thacker Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Prospera FY2024-2025 agreement (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a $273,937,602 budget for FY 2024-2025, and to authorize up to $79,000,000 in Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds for projects like fire stations, a police parking structure, and the former K Mart acquisition. The agenda also includes final readings on ordinances for an airport landing fee and airspace zoning, and a first reading on dumpster regulations near waterways. Several items are on the consent agenda, including a Vision Zero Action Plan and collective bargaining agreements.

• Final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and final budget of $273,937,602 for FY 2024-2025
• Issuance of up to $79,000,000 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
• Ordinance #24-13: transient aircraft landing fee and re-adoption of airspace zoning at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Ordinance #24-15: regulations for dumpsters within 50 feet of a waterbody (first reading)
• Ordinance #24-12: amending the City Investment Policy (second reading)

The City Commission adopted the final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and a $273,937,602 budget for FY 2024-2025, along with resolutions authorizing up to $79M in capital improvement revenue bonds. The commission also approved an airport landing fee ordinance and airspace zoning, but removed the related fee policy and Vector agreement from the consent agenda for later discussion. A right-of-way vacation on Mill Slough Road was continued to the October 1 meeting due to ownership questions.

• Adopted final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and $273,937,602 FY 2024-25 budget (5-0)
• Authorized up to $79,000,000 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3108 for airport landing fees and airspace zoning (5-0)
• Removed airport fee policy and Vector landing fee agreement from consent agenda for later discussion
• Approved first reading of dumpster ordinance for waterbody setbacks (5-0)
• Continued Mill Slough Road right-of-way vacation to Oct 1 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items 7.H and 7.J (5-0)
• Approved $24,300 SHIP home rehabilitation agreement for 1809 Cornett Place (consent)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will meet to conduct a public hearing on a conditional use request for Angel's Touch Dental Institute at 715 E. Vine St., Suite C. The board will also address procedural items including minutes approval and public comments.

• Public hearing on conditional use with site plan waiver for Angel's Touch Dental Institute at 715 E. Vine St., Suite C (CU-22-0020)

The Planning Advisory Board approved a Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver to establish a dental educational facility. The approval is subject to seven specific conditions regarding location, student capacity, and operation hours.

• Approved Conditional Use for Angel's Touch Dental Institute at 715 E. Vine St., Suite C (6-0)

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 $273,937,602 for fiscal year 2024-2025. The commission will also consider first readings of two ordinances: one updating the city's investment policy and another introducing a transient aircraft landing fee and re-adopting airspace zoning. Several consent agenda items include grants, agreements, and a resolution to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption.

• Tentative millage rate 4.6253 mills, 5.40% above rolled-back rate, and tentative budget $273,937,602
• Ordinance #24-12 amending city investment policy
• Ordinance #24-13 implementing airport transient aircraft landing fee and re-adopting airspace zoning
• FDLE Cyber Task Force grant reclassification of $12,500
• Medicaid IGT payment of $685,731.47 with budget transfer of $185,731.47

The City Commission adopted the tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a tentative budget of $273,937,602 for fiscal year 2024-2025, both by 4-0 votes. The commission also approved first readings of ordinances updating the city's investment policy and implementing airport landing fees and airspace zoning. A discussion on commission retirement benefits was tabled until a salary analysis is available.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills (4-0)
• Adopted tentative budget of $273,937,602 for FY 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-12 amending city investment policy (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-13 implementing airport landing fee and airspace zoning (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FDLE grant, Medicaid transfer, AVCON task order, Live Local Act opt-out, and FAA grant
• Appointed Amarilis Olivo Williams to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on commission retirement benefits until salary analysis is received

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a special meeting to accept the official election returns from the August 20, 2024, election for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5, and to pass a resolution supporting the election proclamation and designating the names to appear on the runoff ballot. This is a procedural step following the election.

• Acceptance of August 20, 2024, election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5
• Run-off election resolution in support of election proclamation and designation of ballot names

The Kissimmee City Commission unanimously accepted the official election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, and #5 from the August 20, 2024 general election. The commission also adopted Resolution #17-2024, which supports the election proclamation and designates the order of candidate names for the November 5, 2024 runoff election.

• Accepted official election returns for Commission Seats #1, #3, #5 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #17-2024 for runoff election ballot order (5-0)

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board is meeting to review the third-quarter Mariner investment report for FY 2024 and to approve routine administrative items, including meeting minutes, quarterly expenses, retirements, and proposed 2025 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 3rd Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of General Pension Board minutes from May 25, 2024
• Approval of quarterly expenses for 3rd Quarter FY 2024
• Approval of quarterly retirements and return of contributions
• Approval of 2025 proposed General Employees Pension meeting dates

The General Pension Board approved selling $6M in domestic equity to rebalance funds and transferred legal services to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson. The Board also authorized an actuarial study for a potential one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirees.

• Approved selling 4% ($6M) of domestic equity to rebalance funds (5-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 2nd Quarter expenses (5-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarter retirements and return of contributions (5-0)
• Approved legal services transfer to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson effective August 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Third Addendum to Operating Rules and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved cost for actuarial study on 3% and 5% one-time COLA scenarios for eligible retirees (5-0)
• Appointed Tony Curtis as Chairman, Rodney Henderson as Vice Chairman, and Craig Holland as Secretary (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a second and final public hearing on an ordinance to repeal the Charter School Advisory Board, following the sale of the Kissimmee Charter School. The commission will also hold a public hearing on amendments to CDBG annual action plans to reallocate funds. Several consent agenda items include property purchases and grant acceptances for airport improvements. Discussion items include a retirement benefit for elected officials and a request for the mayor to attend a summit.

• Ordinance #24-11: Repeal Charter School Advisory Board (second/final reading)
• CDBG amendments: reallocate $27,404.64 (2017-2018) and $122,843.39 (2022-2023) to Haven on Vine rehabilitation
• Accept $413,697 FAA grant for air traffic control tower design at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Accept $36,773 FDOT grant for air traffic control tower design
• Purchase property at 1007 Martin Luther King Blvd for $125,000 for Mann Street Extension

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the final reading of Ordinance #3106, repealing the Charter School Advisory Board, following the sale of the city-owned school to Imagine Kissimmee Charter Academy. The commission also approved reallocating $150,248.03 in CDBG funds to the Haven on Vine rehabilitation project, accepted grants for airport control tower design, and approved several other items on the consent agenda.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance #3106 repealing Charter School Advisory Board (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions #14-2024 and #15-2024 reallocating $150,248.03 in CDBG funds to Haven on Vine project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including binding lot agreement with Adventist Health, FAA grant of $413,697, FDOT grant of $36,773, and property purchase for $125,000 (4-0)
• Approved Mayor Gonzalez's attendance at 2024 Children & Families Summit (4-0)
• Directed staff to research options for Commission participation in City Pension Plan
• Approved $75/year membership for Commission in Florida Black Caucus (4-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss two $50,000 grant applications for improvements to Quail Hollow Park and Mill Slough Park, along with policy changes for fee waivers and community benefit grants. The board will also hear a director's report and consider a community benefit grant. This is a discussion and advisory meeting; no final decisions are expected.

• Discussion of $50,000 FRDAP grant application for Quail Hollow Park improvements
• Discussion of $50,000 FRDAP grant application for Mill Slough Park improvements
• Policy changes for Fee Waivers and Community Benefit Grant
• Community Benefit Grant (new business)
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming $50,000 grant applications for improvements at Quail Hollow Park and Mill Slough Park. The City Commission has approved policy changes for Fee Waivers and Community Benefit Grants.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider revising or repealing the policy on election-related signage at the Kissimmee Civic Center. This meeting was called by three commissioners and is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Kissimmee City Hall.

• Consideration to revise or repeal Commission Policy on Signage at Kissimmee Civic Center during elections

The Kissimmee City Commission held a special meeting to address complaints about campaign signage and conduct at the Civic Center during early voting. No formal decisions were made; the commission reached consensus that all candidates should respect each other and follow existing policies and laws. Staff confirmed that candidates were provided with sign policies and that code enforcement processes are in place.

• No formal votes taken; consensus to respect policies and laws
• Staff to investigate claims of signs within 150-foot boundary
• Confirmed candidates received sign policies before qualifying

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional use for a child care facility, a conditional use for retail sales, and two requests to vacate portions of city rights-of-way. The board will also approve minutes from its May and July meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver for child care facility at 1504 Patrick St. (CU-23-0002)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan Waiver for retail sales at 1220 Dyer Blvd. (CU-24-0009)
• Public hearing: Resolution to vacate portion of McLaurin right-of-way south of 504 S. Randolph Ave. (ABDN-23-0001)
• Public hearing: Resolution to vacate portion of Mill Slough Road right-of-way north of 1630 and 1700 Mill Slough Rd. (ABDN-24-0001)
• Approval of May 15 and July 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a conditional use for a childcare facility at 1504 Patrick St., a retail HVAC sales use at 1220 Dyer Blvd., and two right-of-way vacations (McLaurin and Mill Slough Road), all with conditions. The board also approved the May 15 and July 17 meeting minutes, with the latter amended. All votes were unanimous except for the right-of-way vacations, which passed 3-1.

• Approved conditional use for childcare facility at 1504 Patrick St. (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for retail HVAC sales at 1220 Dyer Blvd. (4-0)
• Approved vacation of McLaurin right-of-way with condition to retain 15-ft eastern strip for sidewalk (3-1)
• Approved vacation of Mill Slough Road right-of-way excluding properties north of fence line (3-1)
• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes with amendment changing 'stated' to 'requested' (4-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the third-quarter investment report for FY 2024, with consultant recommendations possible. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes, quarterly expense and retirement reports, an addendum to operating rules, and proposed 2025 meeting dates, plus review an actuarial experience study.

• Review of Mariner 3rd Quarter Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2024
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations for FY 2024
• Approval of Second Addendum to Operating Rules and Procedures for Police Retirement Plan
• Review of Experience Study prepared by the Actuary

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board is meeting to review financial and administrative items, including actuary-prepared studies on benefits, COLA for retirees, and an experience study. The board will also review the 3rd quarter investment report and expense report for FY 2024, and consider approving an updated Investment Policy Statement and an addendum to operating rules. Several routine approvals are on the agenda, including meeting minutes, retirements, and 2025 meeting dates.

• Recommendations for Benefit Improvement Study, COLA Study for Retirees, and Experience Study prepared by the Actuary
• Review of 3rd Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of the Investment Policy Statement
• Approval of 3rd Quarter Expense Report for FY 2024
• Approval of Second Addendum to Operating Rules and Procedures for the Firefighters Retirement Plan

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on two final-reading ordinances to change the land use and zoning designations at 1504 Patrick St. from residential to institutional/community facilities, enabling a child care facility. They will also hold a first reading to repeal the Charter School Advisory Board, and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and budget amendments.

• Final reading: LUPA-24-0002, change Future Land Use from SF-LDR to Institutional at 1504 Patrick St.
• Final reading: ZMA-24-0001, change zoning from RA-2 to Community Facilities at 1504 Patrick St.
• First reading: Ordinance #24-11 to repeal the Charter School Advisory Board
• Consent: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Fire Station Mill Run design services, Chambers Park renovation construction
• Consent: SHIP owner-occupied rehab agreement for 1124 Lindsay Way

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a land use amendment and rezoning for 1504 Patrick St. to allow a child care facility, and approved the first reading of an ordinance repealing the Charter School Advisory Board. The commission also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, and heard public comments alleging Commissioner Martinez failed to recuse herself from a vote; the city attorney will investigate.

• Adopted Ordinance #3104 changing future land use from Single Family Low Density Residential to Institutional at 1504 Patrick St. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3105 rezoning 1504 Patrick St. from Single Family Residential (RA-2) to Community Facilities (CF) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-11 repealing the Charter School Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $857,854.77 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, $489,775 fire training pavilion construction, and $222,367 Chambers Park renovation (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 FAA grant for control tower design at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Approved $1,000,000 FDOT grant for Airport Parcel 8 infrastructure
• Approved $59,710.50 holiday lighting contract for Downtown Kissimmee CRA (5-0)
• Approved $49,343.15 budget transfer for downtown alleyway design services (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a special budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year budget, including department presentations and general discussion items. The commission is scheduled to set the proposed millage rate and finalize a public hearing schedule for September 3rd and 17th. The agenda also includes discussions on commissioner retirement options, commission compensation, potential employee childcare benefits, and the Social Service funding process.

• Set proposed millage rate
• Public hearing schedule: September 3 and September 17
• Discussion of retirement options for City Commissioners
• Overview of City Charter provision on Commission compensation
• Update on potential employee childcare benefits

The City Commission held a budget workshop and adopted the proposed millage rate of 4.6253 for FY 2025, with no increase from the prior year. The commission also approved the public hearing schedule for September 3 and September 17, 2024. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a potential pension for commissioners, commissioner salary bonuses, employee childcare benefits, and social services funding allocation, all to be revisited at the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted proposed millage rate of 4.6253 (4-0)
• Adopted public hearing schedule for September 3 and September 17, 2024 (4-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on two ordinances affecting 1504 Patrick St. One would change the Future Land Use Map designation from Single Family Low Density Residential (SF-LDR) to Institutional (INST), and the other would rezone the property from Single Family Residential (RA-2) to Community Facilities (CF). The board will also address minutes, old business, and other public hearings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #24-09: Future Land Use Map change from SF-LDR to INST at 1504 Patrick St. (LUPA-24-0002)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #24-10: Zoning Map change from RA-2 to CF at 1504 Patrick St. (ZMA-24-0001)

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board voted 5-0 to approve a land use amendment changing 0.6 acres at 1504 Patrick Street from Single Family Low Density Residential to Institutional, and a zoning map amendment from Single Family Residential (RA-2) to Community Facilities (CF), subject to approval of the land use amendment. The property owner intends to use the existing building for a child care facility. Both motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved LUPA-24-0002: Future Land Use Map change from SF-LDR to Institutional at 1504 Patrick St. (5-0)
• Approved ZMA-24-0001: Zoning change from RA-2 to Community Facilities at 1504 Patrick St., conditioned on LUPA approval (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will vote on several consent agenda items, including the purchase of property at 100 N. Stewart Avenue for $772,500 to build a parking structure for the Police Department, and a $150,000 demolition grant for a workforce housing project. They will also discuss a proposed pilot program to fund accessory dwelling units for low-income residents. The meeting includes routine items like a firefighter swearing-in and service awards.

• Purchase of 100 N. Stewart Avenue for $772,500 for a future parking structure
• Contract with AE&C Concepts Inc. for Engineering Division recruitment
• Acceptance of a second donated bloodhound and application for $15,000 K-9 donation
• Application for FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant ($111,820 for Osceola County)
• Discussion of ADU pilot program for low-income housing assistance

The City Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda containing seven routine items, including a $772,500 real estate purchase and a recruitment contract. Acting as the CRA Board, the Commission also approved a $150,000 demolition services contract. Staff were directed to develop options for an Accessory Dwelling Unit pilot program within 30 days.

• Consent Agenda approved 5-0
• Approved $772,500 purchase of property at 100 N. Stewart Avenue
• Approved Contract #20240381 with AE&C Concepts Inc. for Engineering Division staffing
• Approved acceptance of donated Bloodhound from Senior Resource Alliance
• Approved application to Operation Underground Railroad Inc. for $15,000 K-9 donation
• Approved application for FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAGC)
• Approved five utility easements with Kissimmee Utility Authority for The Allen and Beaumont sites
• Approved agreement with Arthur's Catering Incorporated for emergency food services

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) trends, updates, and new initiatives, followed by a presentation on the Public Works and Engineering Department's annual resurfacing program. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and general discussion.

• Discussion of CRA trends, updates, and new initiatives
• Presentation on Public Works and Engineering's Annual Resurfacing Program

The Commission held a workshop to review Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) functions and potential hotel sites. Staff also presented the 2024 Street Resurfacing Program, projecting 11 miles of road work. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider ordinances to allow the City Manager to modify park user fees and to permit certain Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on park pathways. The meeting also includes a presentation of $1.8 million in federal funds for affordable housing and a review of the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan.

• Proposed Ordinance #24-07: Delegating authority to the City Manager to modify Parks and Recreation rates and fees
• Proposed Ordinance #24-08: Allowing Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on park pathways at least 10 feet wide
• Presentation of $1.8 million in federal appropriations for the Kissimmee Hotel-Conversion affordable housing project
• FY 2024 Annual Action Plan involving $896,880 in CDBG funds and $297,812.90 in HOME funds
• $562,000 contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for LED stadium lighting at Fortune Road

The Kissimmee City Commission approved two ordinances: one allowing the City Manager to modify park and recreation user fees, and another permitting Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on park pathways at least 10 feet wide. The Commission also adopted the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD funds and approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for LED stadium lighting, security systems, and housing rehabilitation agreements.

• Approved Ordinance #3102 allowing City Manager to modify park and recreation fees (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3103 allowing Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on park pathways at least 10 feet wide (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #12-2024 approving FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $562,000 LED stadium lighting contract with Musco Sports Lighting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including agreement with Miller Electric for security system installation and maintenance (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SHIP rehabilitation agreements for 710 Ginwright Court and 1725 Foxhall Circle (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $110,546.65 opioid settlement allocation to Park Place Behavioral (4-0)
• Designated Commissioner Eady as voting delegate for Florida League of Cities conference (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will review and vote on the qualifications of candidates for three commission seats in the August 20, 2024, election, including a residency question for one candidate. They will also hold first readings on two park-related ordinances: one to let the City Manager set park fees, and another to allow certain e-bikes in city parks. The consent agenda includes a new fire/EMS agreement with Osceola County and other routine items.

• Candidate qualification review for Seat #1, #3, #5, with residency question for Olga A. Carino
• Ordinance #24-07: City Manager authority to modify park and recreation fees
• Ordinance #24-08: Allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes in city parks, prohibit Class 3
• Interlocal agreement with Osceola County for fire/EMS service, $2,419,656.20 annual base cost
• Discussion on potential purchase of Vine Street Kmart site (2211 West Vine Street)

The Commission certified all qualified candidates for the August 20, 2024 General Election, including Seat #5 candidate Olga A. Carino, despite a challenge to her residency. The challenge was rejected after discussion, and the Commission voted 5-0 to approve her qualification. The Commission also adopted Resolution #10-2024, setting the ballot order, and approved first readings of two park-related ordinances.

• Certified candidates for Seat #1 (Lisandra Roman, Noel Ortiz, Jaime Reyes) 4-0-1 (Martinez abstained)
• Certified candidates for Seat #3 (Wade A. Choate, Carlos Alvarez III, Rubin Anderson, Nichole Wagoner de Arguello) 5-0
• Certified candidates for Seat #5 (Olga A. Carino, Olga L. Castano, John Cortes, Jackie Espinosa) 5-0, rejecting residency challenge
• Adopted Resolution #10-2024 for election proclamation and ballot order 5-0
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-07 (City Manager authority over park fees) 5-0
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #24-08 (e-bikes in parks) with added 10-foot sidewalk width requirement 5-0
• Approved consent agenda including $2,419,656.20 annual Fire/EMS interlocal agreement with Osceola County 5-0
• Authorized City Manager to execute sales contracts for Kmart site (Vine Street CRA) 5-0

Advisory Boards

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including a director's report, fee waiver grants for Period I, and a community benefit grant. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 10, 2024
• Director's Report
• Fee Waiver Grants Period I
• Community Benefit Grant

The advisory board reviewed and ranked fee waiver grant applications for five events scheduled between October and December 2024. Each event requested a $3,000 fee waiver. The board scored the applications using the Fee Waiver Grant Ranking Form, with the Japan Association of Orlando's Orlando Japan Festival receiving the highest total score of 551 points. The minutes do not record a formal vote or final approval of the waivers, only the ranking process.

• Ranked Orlando Japan Festival highest with 551 total points
• Ranked CAFA Christmas Gala second with 551 total points
• Ranked The Takeaway Youth Conference with 358 total points
• Ranked Viva Osceola and Boo on Broadway as signature events with no points recorded
• Requested $3,000 fee waiver for each of the five events

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission interviewed three candidates for the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) Board of Directors. After discussion, the commission unanimously appointed Melissa Thacker, who was considered the most qualified candidate, to the board.

• Appointed Melissa Thacker to the KUA Board of Directors (4-0)

City Commission

This is a Commission Workshop (Social Services) session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is an update from social services agencies, followed by general discussion. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Social Services Agency Updates (agenda item 2.A)

The City Commission held a workshop to receive updates from social services agencies funded through the FY 2023-24 Social Services Grant Program. Seven agencies presented on their services, budgets, and community impact. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational. Two agencies, Osceola Health Services and The Opportunity Center, were unable to present and will be invited back.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was informational
• Agencies presented updates on funded programs
• Commission suggested non-profits meet jointly to discuss consolidating services
• Osceola Health Services and The Opportunity Center to be invited to present at a future meeting

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold final votes on three ordinances: repealing the Citizens' Police Review Board due to state preemption, changing a 27-acre area's land use from Mixed Use Vine to Industrial Business, and updating the city's lien fee structure. The consent agenda includes routine items like grants, agreements, and plat approvals. A discussion item covers a Vine Street CRA master plan update contract.

• Repeal of Citizens' Police Review Board (Ordinance #24-06)
• Land use change from Mixed Use Vine to Industrial Business on ~27 acres near Grissom Lane and Kissimmee Executive Park (LUPA-24-0001)
• Lien search fee increase from $30/$75 to flat $100 (Ordinance #24-01)
• Interlocal agreement with School District of Osceola County for School Resource Officers
• KABOOM! Grant for playground at Mill Slough Park

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of Ordinance #3101, repealing the Citizens' Police Review Board, after the City Manager said a new Florida law makes such boards illegal. Commissioners also approved a land use change on about 27 acres from Mixed Use Vine to Industrial Business, and adopted a lien ordinance. All votes were 4-0, with Mayor-Commissioner Olga Gonzalez absent.

• Approved Ordinance #3099 amending the City's lien ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3100 changing Future Land Use on ~27 acres from Mixed Use Vine to Industrial Business (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3101 repealing the Citizens' Police Review Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (4-0), including $941,897 AECOM amendment for Lancaster Ranch Park and $280,237 stormwater data collection task order
• Approved VSCRA agreement with GAI Consultants for Vine Street CRA Master Plan update, not to exceed $150,000 (4-0)
• Reappointed Maria Lebron to the Historic Preservation Board (4-0)
• Approved $250 toward food for a Commissioner-hosted community event (4-0)

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board will review investment reports and quarterly expenses for FY 2024. The board is also considering the cost of an actuarial study for a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirees. Additionally, the board will address a legal services agreement transfer and updates to operating rules.

• Review of 2nd Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of cost for an actuarial study regarding a one-time COLA for retirees
• Transfer of legal services agreement from Christiansen & Dehner, P.A. to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson
• Approval of the Third Addendum to the Operating Rules and Procedures
• Approval of quarterly expenses and retirements for 2nd Quarter of FY 2024

The Kissimmee General Pension Board approved rebalancing domestic equity investments by selling $6 million and transferring funds to the Eaton Vance and R&D accounts. The Board also approved transferring its legal services agreement to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson, approved a cost study for a one-time retiree COLA, and elected new board officers.

• Approved rebalancing domestic equity by selling 4% ($6M) and transferring $3M to Eaton Vance and $3M to R&D (5-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2nd quarter FY 2024 expenses (5-0)
• Approved 2nd quarter FY 2024 retirements and return of contributions (5-0)
• Approved assignment of legal services agreement to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson effective August 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Third Addendum to the Operating Rules and Procedures of the Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved cost of actuary study for a one-time COLA for eligible retirees under two scenarios (5-0)
• Approved Tony Curtis as Chairman, Rodney Henderson as Vice Chairman, and Craig Holland as Secretary (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop to receive updates and discuss the Parks & Recreation Department's divisions. This is a discussion item, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Parks & Recreation Department division updates and discussion

At a May 21, 2024 workshop, the Kissimmee City Commission received a Parks and Recreation presentation and reached consensus to expand the use of side streets for smaller festivals, farmers markets, and car shows instead of closing Broadway, with opportunities equal across all side streets. Staff said the option would cost less and could return later with more detail and a budget request. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes were voted on; the meeting was a workshop and ended with no further business.

• Consensus to expand use of side streets for smaller events instead of closing Broadway, with opportunities equal for all side streets
• No formal votes, ordinances, or contracts were approved; the session was a workshop

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a swearing-in ceremony for eight new police officers and four new firefighters, as well as promote a firefighter to Fire Engineer. The meeting will also include first readings of two ordinances: one amending the lien policy to raise fees and another repealing the Citizens' Police Review Board. Several contracts and grants will be discussed, including a $10,000 sponsorship for PrideFest Kissimmee and a $393,750 grant amendment for Business Airpark improvements.

• Swearing in eight new police officers and four new firefighters
• First reading of Ordinance #24-01 to amend lien policy, raising fees to $100
• First reading of Ordinance #24-06 to repeal Citizens' Police Review Board
• Accept $10,000 sponsorship from Pineapple Healthcare for PrideFest Kissimmee
• Approve $393,750 grant amendment for Business Airpark Phase II infrastructure

The City Commission approved the first reading of two ordinances: one updating the city's lien policy and fees, and another repealing the Citizens' Police Review Board to comply with a new state law effective July 1, 2024. The Commission also passed a consent agenda approving various contracts, including drainage improvements and transportation grants, and appointed members to several advisory boards. Swearing-in ceremonies were held for eight new police officers, four new firefighters, and one promoted fire engineer.

• Approved First Reading of Ordinance #24-01 amending Lien Policy (5-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance #24-06 repealing Citizens' Police Review Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,030,373.50 Lyndell Drainage construction award (5-0)
• Approved $393,750.00 amendment to Public Transportation Grant for Business Airpark (5-0)
• Approved $481,950 mowing contract renewal with Aero Groundtek, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $675,847.70 sale of dumpster containers to Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed and reappointed members to Planning, Historic Preservation, Board of Adjustment, and Parks & Rec boards (5-0)
• Sworn in 8 new police officers, 4 new firefighters, and 1 Fire Engineer

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #24-05, which would change the Future Land Use Map designation for properties on Grissom Lane and Kissimmee Executive Park from Mixed Use Vine (MU-V) to Industrial Business (IN). The board will also approve minutes from its March 20, 2024 meeting and discuss board workshops and re-appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #24-05 (LUPA-24-0001): Future Land Use Map change from MU-V to IN for Grissom Lane and Kissimmee Executive Park
• Approval of March 20, 2024 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes
• Discussion of Planning Advisory Board workshop
• Discussion of Planning Advisory Board re-appointments

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a land use amendment for about 27 acres at 3613 Grissom Ln, changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Mixed Use Vine (MU-V) to Industrial Business (IN). The vote was 4-1, with Board Member Alemi dissenting. The board also adopted the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved LUPA-24-0001: Future Land Use Map amendment from MU-V to IN at 3613 Grissom Ln (4-1)
• Adopted March 20, 2024 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and discuss old business regarding 605 Mabbette. The board will also consider a small matching grant for a historic survey.

• Review of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Old business regarding 605 Mabbette
• Small Matching Grant for Historic Survey

The Kissimmee Historic Preservation Board approved alterations and new construction at 605 Mabbette Street, subject to a condition on siding, reversing a previous denial. The board also approved accepting a Small Matching Grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources for a historic properties survey. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved alterations and new construction at 605 Mabbette Street with condition on siding (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of Small Matching Grant for historic survey (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative business, including approving a monitoring agreement with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, reviewing the second quarter investment report, and approving expenses and retirements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of updated Monitoring Agreement with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
• Review of 2nd Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of Quarterly Expenses for 2nd Quarter FY 2024
• Approval of Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations
• Consent to Assignment of Legal Services Agreement from Christiansen & Dehner, P.A. to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved an updated Monitoring Agreement with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, along with routine items including quarterly expenses, retirements, and a legal services transfer. The board also authorized updating Operating Rules and Procedures.

• Approved updated Monitoring Agreement with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (5-0)
• Approved Police Pension Board minutes from February 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Expenses for 2nd Quarter FY 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations for 2nd Quarter FY 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Consent to Assignment of Legal Services Agreement from Christiansen & Dehner to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (5-0)
• Authorized updating Operating Rules and Procedures (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Fire Pension Board will review the 2nd Quarter BCA Investment Report and a financial audit presented by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. The board will also consider quarterly expenses, retirements, and a transfer of legal services. Additionally, the board will discuss appointing a ministerial position.

• Review of 2nd Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of financial audit by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund
• Approval of quarterly expenses for 2nd Quarter of FY 2024
• Transfer of legal services agreement to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson
• Appointment for the ministerial position on the Board

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board approved two studies: one allowing the firefighters' union to use the city's actuary for a benefit improvement study (union-funded), and another for an ad hoc COLA study for retirees (flat 3% or 5% for those retired by 10/1/2024, for 2 or 5 years). The board also approved routine items including minutes, quarterly expenses, retirements, the FY 2023 financial audit, and a legal services assignment transfer. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 3-0).

• Approved union use of city actuary for benefit study, union-funded (4-0)
• Approved ad hoc COLA study for retirees (flat 3% or 5%, 2 or 5 years) (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 board minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2nd quarter FY 2024 expenses (4-0)
• Approved 2nd quarter retirements, return of contributions, share allocation (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 financial audit by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund (4-0)
• Approved legal services assignment transfer to Klausner, Kaufman Jensen & Levinson (4-0)
• Authorized attorney to update Operating Rules and Procedures (3-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will meet to re-adopt Ordinance #3092 to comply with state transmittal requirements and vote on routine items including accepting a $135,670 federal grant for LED lighting at Fortune Road Athletic Complex. The agenda also includes proclamations, contract approvals, and financial reports.

• Re-adopt Ordinance #3092 (Hilliard Isle Land Use Amendment) to meet state transmittal deadline
• Accept $135,670 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for LED lighting at Fortune Road Athletic Complex
• Award $749,341 bid to Traffic Engineering & Management, LLC for Dyer Boulevard and Ballpark Road traffic signal
• Approve $126,295.82 additional subscriptions with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body cameras
• Approve $237,026 Hurricane Housing Recovery Program grant amendment for Kissimmee Oaks Housing I

The City Commission approved several infrastructure purchases, including two garbage trucks and a fire station prototype design. The board also entered a 10-year agreement with the Orlando Economic Partnership to revitalize the Vine Street corridor.

• Re-adopted Ordinance #3092 for Hilliard Isle Land Use Amendment (5-0)
• Approved $897,354 purchase of two garbage trucks from Florida Kenworth LLC (5-0)
• Approved $449,000 contract with The Lunz Group for fire station prototype design (5-0)
• Approved $230,000 for traffic signal at Dyer Blvd and Ballpark Road (5-0)
• Approved 10-year MOU with Orlando Economic Partnership for Vine Street revitalization (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2022/2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for City and CRAs (5-0)
• Reappointed John McAleenan to the Toho Board of Supervisors (5-0)
• Approved $69,740 contract with Monument Warehouse LLC for Rose Hill Cemetery (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a second and final reading on Ordinance #24-04, which would repeal and replace Chapter 9's residential and commercial property maintenance ordinances with a single updated minimum property maintenance code. The commission will also consider vacating a right-of-way at 1108 E. Vine St. to allow redevelopment with a retail hardware store, and approve several consent agenda items including a tax-exempt financing resolution and a contract modification for a video management system.

• Ordinance #24-04: combines residential and commercial property maintenance codes
• Resolution to vacate 0.269 acres of right-of-way at 1108 E. Vine St. for retail hardware store redevelopment
• Resolution to secure tax-exempt financing for capital improvement projects (public safety, parks, transportation)
• Contract modification with ThunderCat Technology for $32,062.46 to enhance video management system audio
• Third Addendum to Hanger Lease Agreement with Bilmar Avionics, Inc.

The Kissimmee City Commission adopted Ordinance #3098, which repeals and replaces Chapter 9 of the city code, combining residential and commercial property maintenance regulations. The Commission also approved a resolution to vacate a right-of-way at 1108 E. Vine St. for a proposed hardware store redevelopment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance #3098 revising Chapter 9 property maintenance codes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-2024 to vacate right-of-way at 1108 E. Vine St. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including airport marketing contract ($48,000) and KUA sponsorship ($25,000) (5-0)
• Approved DKCRA brand strategy contract with $89,695 budget transfer (5-0)
• Approved DKCRA Residential Property Improvement Program with $100,000 budget transfer (5-0)
• Approved sublicense agreement for Big Toho Marina concessions (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding an airport workshop session. The agenda includes an airport update presentation and discussion, followed by general discussion. This appears to be a discussion-only workshop with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Airport update presentation and discussion
• General discussion

The City Commission held a workshop to receive an update on the Kissimmee Gateway Airport's Master Plan Update, the first since 2004. Aviation Director Shaun Germolus presented the plan's phases, funding sources, and future development concepts, including hangars, an onsite hotel, and student housing. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Advisory Boards

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss potential policy changes to fee waivers and the Community Benefit Grant. They will also consider a Community Benefit Grant application. The agenda is mostly discussion and policy items, with no final votes listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 14, 2024
• Discussion of potential policy change for fee waivers
• Discussion of potential policy change for Community Benefit Grant
• New business: Community Benefit Grant

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted 6-0 to recommend changes to City Policy 1403 (Event Fee Waiver Grant Program) and 6-0 to recommend changes to City Policy 1605 (Charitable Donation & Sponsorship - Community Benefit Funds). The board also voted 6-0 to accept Community Benefit Grant awards totaling $6,558.33 for three applicants. All actions are recommendations or board decisions; the minutes do not record final City Commission action.

• Recommended changes to City Policy 1403 Event Fee Waiver Grant Program (6-0)
• Recommended changes to City Policy 1605 Community Benefit Funds, including deleting section 1605.03(b) and setting declining maximum awards (6-0)
• Approved Community Benefit Grant awards totaling $6,558.33 (6-0)
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (6-0)

Advisory Boards

The Citizens Police Review Board is meeting to review two internal affairs cases (IA 23-014 and IA 23-023) involving standards of conduct, arrests, reporting, and conduct toward the public. The board will also discuss an update on House Bill 601 and other business. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review of Case IA 23-014: Standards of Conduct and Arrests
• Review of Case IA 23-023: Reporting and Conduct Toward the Public
• Update on House Bill 601
• Approval of January 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Citizens Police Review Board approved the findings in two internal affairs cases, both by 5-0 votes. In IA 23-014, Officers Darrius Benjamin and Manuel Pepin were found in violation of Standard of Conduct and Arrests; both resigned in lieu of termination. In IA 23-023, Community Service Officer Sasha Leach was found in violation of General Order 201.03(g) Reporting but not sustained on General Order 201.09(f) Conduct toward the Public. The board was told that under House Bill 601, the CPRB can no longer review internal affairs investigations effective July 1, 2024, and no further meetings are scheduled while the city reviews the law.

• Approved January 3, 2024 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved findings of IA 23-014 against Officers Darrius Benjamin and Manuel Pepin (5-0)
• Approved findings of IA 23-023 against CSO Sasha Leach (5-0)
• No further Citizens Police Review Board meetings scheduled as city reviews House Bill 601

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop session focused on the building permit process. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion by the City Building Division on the permit process, followed by general discussion. This is a discussion-only workshop, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• City Building Division Building Permit Process Presentation and Discussion

The City Commission conducted a workshop reviewing the Building Division's permit application process and statistics. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and discussions on city operations and project updates.

• Tabled discussion on City participation in a food drive

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a first reading of an ordinance to combine residential and commercial property maintenance codes. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding housing programs, airport funding, and a forestry grant.

• First reading of Ordinance #24-04 to update and combine residential and commercial property maintenance codes
• Hurricane Housing Recovery Program agreement with Bassi Orlando Townhomes, LLC
• Acceptance of a $100,000 USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Lancaster Ranch Park
• Acceptance of $28,941.12 in advertising funding from Experience Kissimmee for Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Transfer of $50,000 from Airport Reserves to Airport Building & Grounds for airfield pavement marking

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance combining residential and commercial property maintenance rules into one minimum property maintenance ordinance, which would take effect 90 days after final approval. It also approved its consent agenda 5-0, covering items including a Hurricane Housing Recovery agreement, a SHIP annual report, a legal agreement for ambulance bill recovery, a $100,000 USDA forestry grant for Lancaster Ranch Park, and airport advertising funding and sub-lease items. In discussion, the Commission voted 5-0 to amend its travel policy so that an agenda item with details must be added before any approval for Commission travel. No public hearings beyond the first reading, no hear-audience comments, and no proclamations were recorded.

• Approved first reading of Proposed Ordinance #24-04 combining residential and commercial property maintenance rules (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (5-0)
• Approved Hurricane Housing Recovery agreement with Bassi Orlando Townhomes, LLC for sale of Bassinger Townhomes
• Accepted SHIP Annual Report for Close-Out Year 2020-2021 and authorized Mayor to execute certification
• Approved contract #20240282 with Ged Lawyers, LLP to collect unclaimed insurance funds for ambulance services
• Accepted $100,000 USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Lancaster Ranch Park (contract 20240276)
• Adopted Resolution #05-2024 establishing qualifying period for August 20, 2024 City General Election
• Amended Commission Travel Policy to require an agenda item with details before any approval for Commission travel (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to consider vacating a right-of-way on a parcel at 1108 E. Vine St. (case ABDN-23-0002). The board will also approve minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on right-of-way vacation at 1108 E. Vine St. (ABDN-23-0002)
• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved a request to vacate approximately 0.269 acres of right-of-way on a 1.15-acre parcel. The approval includes a condition regarding new easement dedication requirements. The board also approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting.

• Approved February 7, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way vacation at 1108 E. Vine St. (ABDN-23-0002) with one condition (4-1)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items such as contract extensions for debris removal and monitoring, a budget adjustment from a property sale, and acceptance of a grant for an airport environmental assessment. They will also discuss a draft policy on signage during voting at the Kissimmee Civic Center and several Community Redevelopment Agency items.

• Extend debris removal contracts with Crowder Gulf and Southern Disaster Recovery through 3/23/2025
• Extend debris monitoring contract with Thompson Consulting Services through 3/23/2025
• Budget adjustment of $149,125 from sale of 504 Canterbury Lane for future low/moderate-income housing
• Accept $86,004 FDOT grant for Taxiway Delta Environmental Assessment at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Discuss draft policy for signage during voting at Kissimmee Civic Center

The Kissimmee City Commission, sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, approved a $1,775,366 Florida Department of Transportation landscape grant for the Vine Street CRA, along with a $90,945 Pioneer Project incentive for Violet's Garage and $200,000 budget increases for demolition programs in both CRAs. The Commission also approved a new signage policy for the Kissimmee Civic Center during elections and a consent agenda including contract extensions and grant applications. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except the mayor's travel approval (3-0).

• Approved $1,775,366 FDOT landscape grant for Vine Street CRA (4-0)
• Approved $90,945 Pioneer Project incentive for Violet's Garage at 14 Neptune Road (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 budget transfer for Downtown CRA demolition program (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 budget transfer for Vine Street CRA demolition program (4-0)
• Approved Civic Center election signage policy (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including debris removal contract extensions and VOCA grant application (4-0)
• Approved mayor's travel to Washington, D.C. (3-0, mayor abstained)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding final public hearings on two ordinances to change the land use and zoning designations for 2804-2814 Patrick St. from residential/agricultural to industrial business and business park, respectively. The commission will also consider several consent agenda items, including accepting a subdivision, a bike donation, and a bond resolution, plus a discussion on waiving site plan fees.

• Final reading of Ordinance #24-02: Future Land Use Map change from Single Family Low Density Residential to Industrial Business at 2804-2814 Patrick St. (LUPA-23-0006)
• Final reading of Ordinance #24-03: Zoning Map change from Agriculture and Conservation to Business Park at 2804-2814 Patrick St. (ZMA-23-0009)
• Acceptance of Veranda Palms, Phase 3 subdivision improvements with a $68,242.42 maintenance bond
• Acceptance of 40 youth bicycles valued at $6,337 from Waste Management, Inc. for after-school programs
• Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for an Educational Facilities Revenue Bond for Kissimmee Charter Academy

The City Commission approved land use and zoning changes for a property on Patrick Street to allow for industrial business use. The commission also approved several consent items, including a subdivision acceptance and a revenue bond for Kissimmee Charter Academy.

• Adopted Ordinance #3096 changing land use to Industrial Business at 2804-2814 Patrick St.
• Adopted Ordinance #3097 rezoning 2804-2814 Patrick St. to Business Park
• Approved Veranda Palms, Phase 3 subdivision final acceptance
• Adopted Resolution #03-2024 for Kissimmee Charter Academy Educational Facilities Revenue Bond
• Approved Public Works Operations Complex Study
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant Award
• Approved Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Letter of Intent
• Denied fee waiver request for site construction plan at 721 Mabbette Street

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board will meet to review the first-quarter investment report for fiscal year 2024 and vote on the General Employees Actuarial Valuation Report for fiscal year 2023. The board will also approve minutes, quarterly expenses, and retirements for the same period.

• Review of 1st Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of General Employees Actuarial Valuation Report for FY 2023
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2024
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for FY 2024

The General Pension Board approved the 4th Quarter investment, retirement, and expense reports for FY 2023. The Board also authorized the deposit of City contributions into a money market fund and approved a revised contract with Argent Institutional Company.

• Approved City contributions to be deposited to the Money Market fund (6-0)
• Approved General Pension Board Minutes from August 24, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter Retirements and Return of Contributions for FY 2023 (6-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter Expense Report for FY 2023 (6-0)
• Approved revised contract with Argent Institutional Company (6-0)
• Decided not to use Wolf Popper for class action monitoring

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items, including a resolution amending the Local Housing Assistance Plan, several airport and public works contracts, and a police equipment purchase. The commission will also discuss a Freebee contract renewal, community project funding, and a Toho Water Authority board reappointment.

• Third Amendment to Local Housing Assistance Plan: increases demolition/reconstruction award from $250,000 to $350,000, disaster assistance from $20,000 to $40,000, and new infill housing from $25,000 to $300,000 per unit
• Agreement with SSD International, Inc. for $53,276 to purchase night vision and thermal optics for SWAT rifles, funded by Law Enforcement Trust Fund
• Master Services Agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC for solid waste route optimization, totaling $98,464 over 39 months
• Budget transfer of $800,000 from Building Fund for furnishings and plaza improvements at the permit center expansion project
• Application for FDOT grant for Taxiway Delta Extension environmental study at Kissimmee Gateway Airport

The City Commission approved a one-year contract renewal for the Freebee microtransit service and established federal funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners also authorized a budget transfer for permit center improvements, awarded several service contracts, and approved the use of the Civic Center for a future women's empowerment event.

• Approved Freebee microtransit contract renewal for $405,390 (5-0)
• Approved federal funding priority for 'The Haven on Vine' (5-0)
• Approved $800,000 budget transfer for permit center improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $218,000 debris removal contract to Crowder Gulf (5-0)
• Awarded $84,495 airport software contract to EPIC Engineering (5-0)
• Reappointed Henry Thacker to Toho Water Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved use of Civic Center for women's event (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various contracts and budget items (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss various grant programs. The agenda includes discussions regarding Fee Waiver Grants for Periods II and III, as well as the Community Benefit Grant.

• Introduction of new member Manny Gomez
• Fee Waiver Grants Period II
• Fee Waiver Grants Period III
• Community Benefit Grant

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved three grant packages: $21,702.96 in Fee Waiver Grants for Period II, $4,037.20 for Period III, and a $4,912.50 Community Benefit Grant. All votes were 8-0. The board also approved its December 13, 2023 meeting minutes and heard a director's report on staffing, projects, and events; a possible fee waiver policy change was discussed but not decided.

• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (8-0)
• Approved Fee Waiver Grants Period II totaling $21,702.96 (8-0)
• Approved Fee Waiver Grants Period III totaling $4,037.20 (8-0)
• Approved Community Benefit Grant totaling $4,912.50 (8-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on a conditional use for a chiropractic office with a live-work unit and two ordinances to change land-use and zoning designations for properties at 2804-2814 Patrick St. The board will also approve minutes from its December 20, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan for Shin Family Chiropractic Live Work Bldg. (CU-23-0016)
• Ordinance #24-02: Future Land Use Map change from Single Family Low Density Residential (SF-LDR) to Industrial Business (IN) at 2804-2814 Patrick St. (LUPA-23-0006)
• Ordinance #24-03: Zoning Map change from Agriculture and Conservation (AC) to Business Park (BP) at 2804-2814 Patrick St. (ZMA-23-0009)
• Approval of December 20, 2023 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved a conditional use permit for a chiropractic office with a live-work unit. The board also approved a land use amendment and zoning map change for a 3.4-acre property on Patrick Street to allow industrial business use.

• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Shin Family Chiropractic live-work building subject to 7 conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #24-02 to change 2804-2814 Patrick St from Single Family Low Density Residential to Industrial Business (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #24-03 to change 2804-2814 Patrick St from Agriculture and Conservation to Business Park subject to 1 condition (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Police Pension Board will review the first quarterly investment report for fiscal year 2024. The board is also scheduled to consider the FY 2023 Police Actuarial Valuation Report and the 2024 Police Summary Plan Description.

• Review of 1st Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2024
• Approval of the FY 2023 Police Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2024
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Retirement, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocations
• Approval of the Police Summary Plan Description 2024

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved a consent agreement tied to AndCo's move to Mariner LLC, authorized selling $4M of a Vanguard midcap fund plus $500k to the Galliard Account, and approved the FY 2023 Actuarial Valuation Report. It also approved an experience study costing up to $10,000, a 7.2% assumed net annual return, the November 7, 2023 minutes, and first-quarter FY 2024 expenses, retirements, and share allocations. All votes were 3-0, with two board members absent.

• Approved Consent for Agreement of Investment Advisory Contract; authorized Scott Christiansen to prepare a new contract (3-0)
• Approved selling $4M Vanguard S&P Midcap 400 Index Mutual Fund and transferring proceeds plus $500k to the Galliard Account (3-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Police Actuarial Valuation Report (3-0)
• Approved experience study at a cost not to exceed $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved 7.2% expected net annual rate of return (3-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023 Police Pension Board minutes (3-0)
• Approved 1st Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2024 (3-0)
• Approved 1st Quarterly Retirement, Return of Contributions and Share Allocation report for FY 2024 (3-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board will meet to hear a quarterly investment report, a presentation from Loomis Sayles, and vote on approving the FY 2023 Firefighters Actuarial Valuation Report. The board will also approve minutes, quarterly expenses, and payouts for retirements and contributions.

• Review of 1st Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2024
• Presentation from Rene LeFevre with Loomis Sayles
• Approval of FY 2023 Firefighters Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2024
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation Payouts for FY 2024

The Fire Pension Board approved the FY 2023 Actuarial Valuation Report and set the expected annual rate of return for the fund at 7.2% net of investment expenses. The board also approved first-quarter expenses, retirements, and contribution returns for FY 2024.

• Approved FY 2023 Actuarial Valuation Report (3-0)
• Approved 7.2% expected annual rate of return for the fund (3-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2024 (3-0)
• Approved 1st Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation Payouts for FY 2024 (3-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $359,424.80 HOME grant for affordable housing, contracts for city services, and equipment purchases. They will also discuss a request to waive code enforcement liens and an advisory board vacancy. The meeting includes proclamations and recognitions.

• Approve $359,424.80 HOME grant from Osceola County for affordable housing
• Award continuing services contracts for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing to AMSCO and K.M. Electric
• Purchase two grapple trucks for $532,752.62 from Solid Waste fund
• Approve $300,000 contract with GAI Consultants for land use and transportation plan update
• Accept $7,800 Walmart Foundation donation for Shop with a Cop program

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including several infrastructure and service contracts. The board also voted to reduce code enforcement liens for a resident and appointed a new member to the Board of Adjustment.

• Approved $359,424.80 HOME funds disbursement agreement with Osceola County (5-0)
• Approved $532,752.62 for two solid waste grapple trucks (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract with GAI Consultants for Comprehensive Plan updates (5-0)
• Approved $27,500 contract with GAI Consultants for Evaluation and Appraisal Report (5-0)
• Approved $216,986 supplemental agreement for Connect Kissimmee project (5-0)
• Reduced code enforcement liens for 2046 Valencia Circle to $2,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Jose A. Barretto to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved CamFest 2024 event at Ruby Plaza (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold final public hearings on ordinances to annex 556.33 acres east of Simpson Road and rezone about 883 acres for the Hilliard Isle mixed-use development, which includes 3,000 residential units, 190,000 sq ft of commercial space, and 177 acres of conservation. The commission will also consider several consent agenda items, including tourism grants, a service agreement for an employee health clinic, and an airfield markings project. The agenda includes proclamations and recognitions, such as the Festival of Lights award winners and Lewis Music Store's 50th anniversary.

• Annexation of 556.33 acres (Ordinance #23-19)
• Land use change for Hilliard Isle: 3,000 residential units, 190,000 sq ft commercial, 177 acres conservation (Ordinance #23-20)
• Rezoning to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) for Hilliard Isle (Ordinance #23-24)
• Land use change on Palmetto Ave from Commercial General to Single Family Low Density Residential (Ordinance #23-22)
• Rezoning on Palmetto Ave from Highway Commercial to Single-Family Residential (Ordinance #23-23)

The City Commission approved the annexation of 556 acres and a zoning change to Mixed Used Planned Unit Development for the Hilliard Isle project. The Commission also voted to cancel a request for qualifications for a downtown hotel site. Several land use and zoning amendments for Palmetto Ave were approved.

• Approved annexation of 556.33 acres east of Simpson Road (5-0)
• Approved land use amendment for 883.27 acres at Hilliard Isle (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 883 acres to Mixed Used Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Approved land use change to Single Family Low Density on 1.06 acres at Palmetto Ave (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Single-Family Residential on 1.06 acres at Palmetto Ave (5-0)
• Canceled RFQ for Downtown Hotel/Civic Center Development Project (5-0)
• Appointed Manuel "Manny" Gomez to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved $202,580.72 contract for airfield pavement markings (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Historic Preservation Board of Kissimmee, FL held a meeting on January 8, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda was procedural, covering meeting opening, minutes approval, and adjournment with no new business or discussion items listed.

The Kissimmee Historic Preservation Board approved a new duplex at 802 Harford Street with conditions, denied alterations and new construction at 605 Mabbette Street due to non-compliance with historic guidelines, and approved a shed at 16 North Orlando Avenue. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and removed an item from the agenda.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Removed 509 Verona Street from agenda (staff-directed, life-safety)
• Approved new duplex at 802 Harford Street with staff conditions (6-0)
• Denied alterations/new duplex at 605 Mabbette Street (6-0)
• Approved 240-sq-ft shed at 16 North Orlando Avenue with conditions (6-0)

Advisory Boards

The Citizens Police Review Board of Kissimmee, FL meets to approve prior meeting minutes, take public comment, and review four closed internal-affairs investigations. No new policy decisions or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Case Number: IA 23-009 – Obedience to Policies and Procedures
• Review of Case Number: IA 23-018 – Standard Conduct
• Review of Case Number: IA 23-019 – Obedience to Policies and Procedures
• Review of Case Number: IA 23-012 – Standard Conduct

The Citizens Police Review Board approved the findings of three internal affairs investigations. It voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from July 5, 2023, and voted to approve the findings of IA 23-009, IA 23-018, and IA 23-019 without additional comments. No public comment or other business was conducted.

• Approved board minutes for July 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved IA 23-009 findings: Officer Strickland violated two counts of General Order 201.02(k), received 16-hour suspension and oral reprimand
• Approved IA 23-018 findings: complaint against Sgt. Perez found unfounded
• Approved IA 23-019 findings: no additional comments provided