Haines City public meetings in 2022

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings on two major Planned Unit Development (RPUD) modifications—Balmoral Estates and Crosswinds East—and consider several resolutions related to the Trinity Village affordable housing project, including certification forms, a conceptual site plan, and a loan request. The agenda also includes consent items, a discussion on electronic payment services, and recognition of local programs.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-2030 for Balmoral Estates RPUD modification
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-2031 adding 61.52 acres and 164 dwelling units to Crosswinds East RPUD
• Resolution 22-1710 approving affordable housing development and conceptual site plan for Trinity Village
• Resolution 22-1711 authorizing a Local Government Area of Opportunity loan for Trinity Village
• Approval to transition Defined Contribution Plan custodian from Equitable to MissionSquare

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting will consider one new business item: a code enforcement case against Jose and Dalila Cardona for property at 450 Country Pine Road. The violation is for failing to obtain a conditional use permit for agricultural use, with violations still existing and $55.39 in administrative costs. The meeting also includes procedural items like swearing in witnesses and certifying fines.

• Case 32498 against Jose A. Cardona and Dalila Cardona
• Property at 450 Country Pine Road
• Violation of LDR Sec. 5.6.2(E) – conditional use required for agricultural
• Violation date: 05-03-22; violations still exist
• Admin costs: $55.39

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on December 14, 2022, will hear 15 new business cases involving property code violations such as landscape maintenance, unlawful structures, weeds, and motor vehicle issues. The board will also certify fines for three cases with accumulated daily penalties. Several cases have already been complied with, while others remain open.

• Case 33004: Schatz Commercial Properties LLC, 2051 30th Street South, landscape maintenance violation, admin cost $39.46
• Case 33365/33366: 1209 Avenue N, motor vehicles and exterior sanitation violations, repeat, admin costs $35.01 and $72.52
• Case 32496: Joanes L Fequiere, Evangeline Drive, prohibited use, fine certification total $4,742.64
• Case 33070: Phyl Mac Enterprises Inc, Peninsular Avenue, weeds, fine certification total $1,299.03
• Case 33130: Francisco and Yesenia Vieyra, Lee Jackson Highway North, weeds, fine certification total $1,265.42

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear six contested notices. Each case involves a person appealing a red light camera violation. The meeting is open to the public and includes swearing in of witnesses.

• Notice 3032200190627 - Allen, Zamrine Imogene
• Notice 3032200166411 - Brown, Shalonda Marie
• Notice 3032200182962 - Endara, Blanca Elizabeth
• Notice 3032200158574 - Ocasio Del Pillar, Sheila Marie
• Notice 3032200166080 - Oliveira, Chad Adrian

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider a consent agenda including a $2,642,000 contract for Lift Station No. 4 replacement, $100,000 in engineering services, and police vehicle purchases. Under new business, they will review ordinances on affordable housing, major modifications to two residential planned unit developments, and a resolution to join the Wal-Mart opioid settlement. The meeting also includes a second reading on the voluntary annexation of Earl Powell Properties and a conceptual plan review for Feltrim Place.

• Contract with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. for Lift Station No. 4 Replacement, $2,642,000
• Miscellaneous Engineering Services with Jones Edmunds, $100,000
• Ordinance No. 22-2029: Second reading for voluntary annexation of Earl Powell Properties
• Ordinance No. 22-2030: Major modification of Balmoral Estates RPUD to replace soccer field with vacation condominiums
• Ordinance No. 22-2031: Major modification of Crosswinds East RPUD adding 61.52 acres and 164 dwelling units

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to vote on several items, including second readings of budget amendments for FY22 and FY23, an annexation ordinance, and a final plat for Hammock Reserve Phase 3. They will also consider new contracts for police body-worn and in-car cameras, audio analytics software, a wastewater master plan, and a mobility fee study. Consent agenda items include cemetery deeds, software renewals, and a $5,000 expenditure for the Shop with a Cop and Firefighter program.

• Second Reading Ordinance 22-2028: FY23 Budget Amendment No. 1 (carryovers)
• Second Reading Ordinance 22-2027: FY22 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Ordinance No. 22-2029: Earl Powell Annexation
• Resolution 22-1702: Final Plat for Hammock Reserve Phase 3
• Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Program for HCPD (with Truleo audio analytics)

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on November 16, 2022, will hear new business cases presented by inspectors David Jimenez and Joel Yanez, covering violations such as weeds, motor vehicles, fence permits, water restrictions, and improper sidewalk use. The board will also consider requests to be heard from property owners. Several cases have been complied with, while others remain open.

• Case #33070: Phyl Mac Enterprises Inc, Peninsular Avenue, weeds violation, still exists, admin cost $57.89
• Case #33104: LKL Capital Investments LLC, 308 6th Street North, weeds violation, still exists, admin cost $30.67
• Case #32941: John Herlong, 1005 India Avenue, motor vehicles violation, still exists, admin cost $77.87
• Case #33131: Francisco Amaro Islas, 219 12th Street North, unlawful structure, still exists, admin cost $31.27
• Case #33305: Denis & Oscar LLC, 1704 Martin L King Jr Way, structure unfit for human occupancy, complied 11-4-22, admin cost $19.68

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear four cases involving traffic violations. The agenda includes swearing in witnesses, reviewing each notice, and adjourning. No other business is listed.

• Notice 3032200167880 — Adonteng, Thomas
• Notice 3032200132587 — Howard, Hanley Spencer
• Notice 3032200156602 — Small, Nathaniel Selwyn
• Notice 3032200174563 — Walker, Glenda Morelock

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission is meeting to consider four development-related items: two major modifications to residential planned unit developments (RPUDs) and two preliminary plats for new subdivisions. Staff recommends conditional approval for all items, with conditions including traffic study updates, school concurrency letters, and addressing Technical Review Board comments. The commission will forward recommendations to the City Commission.

• Ordinance 22-2031: Major modification of RPUD for Crosswinds East, adding dwelling units; conditional approval recommended.
• Resolution 22-1705: Preliminary plat for Phase 1 of Crosswinds East subdivision, east of Powerline Road, north of Baker Dairy Road, south of Snell Creek Road.
• Ordinance 22-2030: Major modification of RPUD for Balmoral Estates, west of Peninsular Drive, north of Auburn Court, south of Graham Park Drive West.
• Resolution 22-1704: Preliminary plat for Feltrim Landings subdivision, north of Sandhill Road and east of FDC Grove Road.
• Conditions include no on-road parking, no street tree removal, reuse line installation, and utility easements on site plans.

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including budget amendments for FY22 and FY23, a bid award for Lift Station No. 4 replacement, a contract amendment for the WWTF digester conversion, and the purchase of two new fire apparatuses. They will also vote on final and preliminary plats for subdivisions, a sister city resolution with Taxco de Alarcon, Mexico, a loan amendment for a state revolving fund, a cellular service contract switch to FirstNet/AT&T, and discuss columbarium locations at Oakland North Cemetery. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 22-2027: FY22 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Ordinance 22-2028: FY23 Budget Amendment No. 1 (carryovers)
• ITB 22-11: Award for Lift Station No. 4 Replacement to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc.
• Request to purchase two new fire apparatuses (quint and engine) for Station 630
• Resolution 22-1681: Final plat for Covered Bridge at Liberty Bluff Phase 1

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the current food truck ordinance and regulations, prompted by increased interest from mobile food vendors. The existing ordinance, No. 18-1616, was adopted in 2018, and the discussion aims to ensure any new regulations align with the city's mission and vision. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of Food Truck Ordinance and Regulation
• Review of Ordinance 18-1616 - Mobile Food Vendors (adopted September 20, 2018)

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider two new business items: approving a construction contract for the Ember Dog Park and purchasing two pickup trucks for the Parks and Recreation Department. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 8, 2022 meeting. Public comments and board member comments are scheduled.

• Approve contract with Grove Construction for Ember Dog Park (RFP 22-09)
• Purchase two Ford F-250 pickup trucks from Jarrett Gordon Ford for $67,958.00
• Trucks needed for five new Grounds Maintenance Technician positions
• Approve minutes from September 8, 2022 CRA meeting

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on October 26, 2022, will hear 26 new business cases involving property code violations such as weeds, fences, signs, and structures. Several cases remain unresolved, while others have been complied with, and administrative costs are assessed for each.

• Case 33165: Weeds at Avenue K, complied 10-05-22, admin cost $18.33
• Case 33094: Weeds at 1138 Avenue E, complied 09-15-22, admin cost $26.52
• Case 33097: Weeds at 448 Hammerstone Avenue, still exist, admin cost $26.67
• Case 32601: Multiple violations at 802 Langston Avenue, still exist, admin cost $41.71
• Case 32987: Repeat sign violations at 72 Maxcy Plaza Circle, complied 08-10-22, admin cost $89.20

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to decide on several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning map amendments for Feltrim Landing and White Clay Pit Road, new year-round water conservation measures, and a new compensation schedule for the mayor and commissioners. They will also consider contracts, purchases, and other administrative items on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 22-2014: Zoning map amendment for Feltrim Landing from RMX to RPUD-NR
• Ordinance 22-2000: Land use reclassification for properties near White Clay Pit Road from A/RR to LDR
• Ordinance 22-2025: New year-round water restrictions and per capita water use goals
• Ordinance 22-2026: Reestablishing annual compensation for mayor and commissioners based on population growth
• Resolution 22-1969: Final plat for Cascades Subdivision Phase 2

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed affordable housing project presented by Green Mills group in collaboration with Trinity Worship Center. Owner Oscar Sol will present the project and a loan request for the Commission's consideration. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Affordable housing loan request from Green Mills group
• Presentation by Oscar Sol, owner, in collaboration with Trinity Worship Center
• Workshop at City Hall Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings on several ordinances, including large-scale land use amendments for properties near White Clay Pit Road and Feltrim Landings, text amendments to the Land Development Regulations, and reopening the General Employee Pension Plan. They will also consider a final replat for First Park Industrial, a first amendment to the Economic Development Council services agreement, and consent agenda items such as cemetery deeds, a bid rejection for a softball field project, and library carpet replacement.

• Ordinance 22-2000: Reclassify land south of White Clay Pit Road from County A/RR to City LDR
• Ordinance 22-2003: Reclassify land near Holly Hill Grove Road from County RMX to City MDR-NR
• Ordinance 22-2024: Adopt text changes to Land Development Regulations chapters 4, 5, 6, 13
• Ordinance 22-2022: Reopen General Employee Pension Plan effective Jan 1, 2023
• Resolution 22-1967: Final replat of First Park Industrial Subdivision at US 17 and CR 544

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second public hearings to adopt the FY 2022-2023 millage rate and budget, and will consider several land use and zoning changes, including for the Scenic Terrace School and Mina Grove properties. The agenda also includes final plats for two subdivisions, an interlocal water agreement, an eminent domain resolution, and other administrative items.

• Second public hearing on Ordinance 22-2019 to adopt FY 2022-2023 millage rate
• Second public hearing on Ordinance 22-2020 to adopt FY 2022-2023 budget
• Ordinances 22-2017 and 22-2021: Rezone Scenic Terrace School property from Commerce Park to Low Density Residential and Residential PUD
• Ordinances 22-2023 and 22-2018: Rezone Mina Grove property at Detour and Bannon Island roads to Industrial Park
• Resolution 22-1693 authorizing eminent domain for right-of-way at 401 East Main Street and North 4th Street

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission is meeting to consider text amendments to the city's Land Development Regulations, covering chapters on definitions, zoning, special provisions, and subdivisions. The commission will also accept minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 22-XXXX: Land Development Regulations text amendments (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 13)
• Approval of minutes from June 13 and July 11, 2022 meetings

CRA Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CRA Budget. Following their review, the Board intends to forward the budget to the City Commission for final approval.

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CRA Budget Adoption
• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2022, CRA meeting

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items including first public hearings on the proposed millage rate of 7.5895 mills and the FY 2022-2023 budget, several land use and zoning amendments, a transportation impact fee ordinance amendment, and a resolution supporting a federal grant application. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, cemetery deeds, a city attorney invoice, and a modification to the interlocal agreement with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 22-2019 to adopt a millage rate of 7.5895 mills for FY 2022-2023
• First public hearing on Ordinance 22-2020 to adopt the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Ordinance 22-2015 amending transportation impact fees
• Land use and zoning amendments for properties on FDC Grove Road, Holly Hill Road, Scenic Highway S, and Detour Road/Bannon Island Road
• Resolution 22-1692 supporting a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances to rezone land for the Brentwood Townhomes development, approval of preliminary and final plats for the same project, and agreements to transfer roads to Polk County. The commission will also consider amendments to transportation impact fees, opioid settlement participation, and various purchases and contracts.

• Ordinance 22-2012: Rezone Brentwood Townhomes Phase 1 from Polk County RMX to City RPUD (west of US 27, east of FDC Grove Rd)
• Ordinance 22-2013: Rezone Brentwood Townhomes Phases 2-3 from Polk County RMX to City RPUD
• Ordinance 22-2015: Amend transportation impact fee ordinance (Ordinance 04-1125)
• Resolution 22-1688: Approve road transfer agreements with Polk County for Floyd, Hughes, and Palmeroy roads
• Resolutions 22-1689 and 22-1691: Authorize opioid litigation fund assignments and settlement participation

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board is meeting to appoint a chair and co-chair, take public comments, and hear staff comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Co-Chair of the Lakes Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

The Haines City Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to accept minutes from prior meetings and to receive an update on the Langston Ave. Project, including discussion of future plans for the site. The agenda includes public and staff comment periods. No votes or decisions are listed beyond the routine acceptance of minutes.

• Langston Ave Project update and discussion
• Accept minutes from January 11, 2022 and June 14, 2022 meetings

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider several land use and zoning map amendments, including small- and large-scale changes for properties on Bannon Island Road, Detour Road, and a school site. The commission will also accept minutes from previous meetings. These items are recommendations to the City Commission, which makes final decisions.

• Small-scale land use amendment for Mina Grove property on Bannon Island Road and Detour Road from County Agriculture/Rural Residential to City Industrial Park
• Zoning map amendment for Mina Grove property from County A/RR to City IP
• Small-scale land use amendment for Scenic Terrace School from City Commerce Park to Low Density Residential
• Zoning map amendment for Scenic Terrace School from Commerce Park to Residential Planned Unit Development to build a public K-8 school
• Large-scale land use amendment for Figueroa and Morales property from County Residential Low 1 Extra to Low Density Residential in the North Ridge

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2022, and consider two new business items: ratifying a consultant contract with RMA to update the 5-Year Plan, and approving a grant request for the City Caribbean Café. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on August 4, 2022, at City Hall Commission Chambers.

• Ratification of RMA consultant contract for updated 5-Year Plan
• CRA grant request for City Caribbean Café, up to 50% of $43,400
• Property at 300 East Hinson Avenue owned by Michael Lazarus
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 CRA meeting

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider several land-use and zoning changes, including a large-scale amendment for the Lake Marion Assemblage, annexation of Mina Grove property, and zoning changes for Brentwood Townhomes and Feltrim Landings. They will also vote on a real estate purchase contract with Feltrim Development for the Feltrim Place project, set the proposed millage rate for FY 2022-2023, and approve various consent items like contracts and agreements.

• Ordinance 22-2007: Large-scale land use amendment for Lake Marion Assemblage (A/RR to E/O and LDR)
• Resolution 22-1683: Authorize purchase and sale contract with Feltrim Development for Feltrim Place
• Ordinance 22-2009: Voluntary annexation of Mina Grove Site 24 property
• Ordinance 22-2012/22-2013: Zoning amendments for Brentwood Townhomes Phases 1-3 (RMX to RPUD)
• Resolution 22-1682: Adopt stormwater management assessment roll for FY 2022-23

City Commission Workshop

This is a City Commission workshop meeting. The main item is a continued discussion on lot sizes, which was previously discussed at the July 21, 2022 workshop. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, agenda review, and adjournment.

• Continued discussion on lot sizes (continuation from 7-21-2022 workshop)

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the tentative budget, presented by Finance Director Omar DeJesus. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Tentative budget discussion led by Finance Director Omar DeJesus

Red Light Camera

The Red Light Camera meeting includes the swearing in of persons to testify. The body will hear twelve specific cases involving various individuals.

• Case: Kathleen Ann Anderson (Notice Number 3032200040962)
• Case: Gwendolyn Harrell Battaglia (Notice Number 3032200089472)
• Case: Miguel Chango (Notice Number 3032200080315)
• Case: Joshua Joseph Cordero J (Notice Number 3032200099521)
• Case: Inez Ray Crowell (Notice Number 3032200109031)

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider several items, including a voluntary annexation ordinance for Mina Grove property, a road extension agreement with KRPC East Johnson, LLC, and a fifth amendment to the Feltrim Place MOU. The consent agenda includes cemetery deeds, a capital asset policy update, a lift station construction award, legal fee payment, investment services, and a bank signatory resolution.

• Ordinance No. 22-2009: Mina Grove voluntary annexation (first reading)
• Bice Grove Road Extension and Reimbursement Agreement with KRPC East Johnson, LLC
• Resolution No. 22-1678: Fifth Amendment to MOU with Feltrim Development N.A., Inc.
• ITB 22-05: Award Robinson Lift Station Improvements Phase I to Vogel Brothers Building Company
• Resolution No. 22-1677: New signatory for city bank accounts

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss residential lot sizes, specifically reviewing current Residential Planned Unit Development Standards and the status of approved lots. The discussion will also consider City Commission recommendations on the matter. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of Residential Planned Unit Development Standards
• Review of approved residential lots by size
• City Commission recommendations on lot sizes

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider several development items, including a zoning map amendment for Feltrim Landing, a large-scale land use amendment for the Lake Marion Assemblage, and multiple preliminary plats and zoning amendments for Brentwood Townhomes phases 1-3. Staff recommends approval for Feltrim Landing and Brentwood items, but recommends denial for the Lake Marion amendment, citing the area's industrial designation and limited suitable land.

• Ordinance 22-XXXX: Feltrim Landing zoning map amendment from RMX to RPUD (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Ordinance No. 22-2006: Large-scale land use amendment for Lake Marion Assemblage (staff recommends denial)
• Brentwood Townhomes Phase 1: Preliminary plat resolution and RPUD zoning amendment
• Brentwood Townhomes Phases 2 & 3: RPUD zoning amendment and preliminary plat resolution
• Minutes to accept from March 14 and June 13, 2022 Planning Commission meetings

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider four items: adopting a community development plan with objectives to address poverty, authorizing a CDBG grant application to the Florida DEO, committing leverage funding for a neighborhood revitalization grant, and approving a user agreement with the Haines City Vipers Youth Football and Cheer for use of Myers & Wiley Field.

• Resolution 22-1674: Establish long-term and short-term objectives for Community Development Plan, citing 19.8% of residents below poverty level
• Resolution 22-1675: Authorize submission of Small Cities CDBG application to Florida DEO for FY 2021-22
• Resolution 22-1676: Commit leverage funding for Small Cities Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG application
• User Agreement with Haines City Vipers Youth Football and Cheer, Inc. for use of Myers & Wiley Field

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the potential use of the Head Start building. The discussion will consider several options, including a computer lab, cultural arts space, esports lounge, teen room, and a Black history museum proposal. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Head Start Building Use Discussion
• Computer Lab Page
• Cultural Arts Page
• Esports Lounge Page
• Teen Room Page

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to decide on several land use ordinances, including adopting the Brentwood Townhomes large-scale land use amendment and considering a staff-recommended denial for the Lake Marion Assemblage amendment. They will also vote on a new fire department collective bargaining agreement, approve a construction manager for the City Hall Annex, and handle multiple resolutions for plats, loans, and assessments.

• Adopt Ordinance 22-1782 Brentwood Townhomes Large Scale Land Use Amendment (second reading)
• Ordinance 22-2007 Lake Marion Assemblage Land Use Amendment – staff recommends denial
• Approve Miller Construction as CMAR for City Hall Annex with $139,650 pre-construction contract
• Approve Fire Department collective bargaining agreement with Local 4867
• Approve SRF loan amendments and construction loan agreements (DW530450, DW530451)

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will discuss and potentially approve user agreements for three youth football organizations—Northeast Rattlers, Haines City Rattlers, and Haines City Vipers—to use Myers & Wiley Field. The Commission will also discuss administration of the City Clerk's office while City Clerk Anderson is out.

• Northeast Rattlers proposal and user agreement for Myers & Wiley Field
• Haines City Rattlers proposal and user agreement for Myers & Wiley Field
• Haines City Vipers proposal and user agreement for Myers & Wiley Field
• Discussion of City Clerk position during Anderson's absence

The Haines City Commission voted unanimously to approve a one-year user agreement with the Northeast Rattlers Youth Football and Cheer, Inc. for use of Myers & Wiley Field, including the practice field, concession stand, press box, storage, and restrooms. A motion to allow two teams on the field failed for lack of a second, and a motion to approve a similar agreement with the Haines City Rattlers was defeated. The Commission also unanimously appointed Erica Sanchez as Interim City Clerk and directed the City Attorney to draft a contract and resolution.

• Approved one-year user agreement with Northeast Rattlers Youth Football and Cheer, Inc. (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to allow two teams to play on Myers & Wiley Field (no second)
• Defeated user agreement with Haines City Rattlers Youth Football and Cheer (moved by Anne Huffman, no second)
• Defeated motion to allow Haines City Vipers to use Myers & Wiley Field (moved by Morris West, seconded by Omar Arroyo)
• Appointed Erica Sanchez as Interim City Clerk (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft contract and resolution for Interim City Clerk (unanimous)

Red Light Camera

This is a red light camera enforcement meeting where the city will hear two contested cases. The agenda includes swearing in witnesses and reviewing notices for two individuals. No other business is listed.

• Notice 3032200055861 - Callaway, Alberick Lamone
• Notice 3032200034528 - Gonzalez, Anibal

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, consent agenda items, and several resolutions related to water infrastructure loans. They will also hold a second reading of an annexation ordinance and a first public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application.

• Ordinance No. 22-2004: second reading for voluntary annexation of Figueroa and Morales properties
• Resolution No. 22-1666: amended implementation agreement for Southeast Wellfield Project
• Resolution No. 22-1667: SRF loan amendment for project WW530461
• Resolution No. 22-1668: SRF loan amendment for project W530460
• First public hearing on Small Cities CDBG grant application

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will meet to consider a large-scale land use amendment (Ordinance No. 22-2006) for the Lake Marion Assemblage. Staff recommends denial, citing the area's designation for industrial use and limited suitable land. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 14, 2022, and public comments.

• Ordinance No. 22-2006: Large-Scale Land Use Amendment for Lake Marion Assemblage
• Staff recommends denial of the land use amendment
• Minutes from 3-14-22 to be accepted
• Public comments and staff comments on the agenda

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider approving a piggyback agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates, LLC (RMA) for CRA consulting services. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, board member comments, and public comments. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consider approval of piggyback agreement with RMA for CRA consulting services
• Review of RMA Haines City proposal
• Reference to St. Cloud fully executed agreement with RMA (Res. No. 2021-232R)
• Approval of minutes from previous CRA meeting

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several voluntary annexations, preliminary and final plat approvals for new subdivisions, water infrastructure projects, a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, and a settlement related to opioid litigation. The agenda also includes a discussion on the City Manager position and a possible city contribution to a Juneteenth event.

• Ordinance No. 22-2004: Figueroa and Morales voluntary annexation
• Ordinance No. 22-2005: Mina Grove voluntary annexation
• Resolution No. 22-1660: Cascades Phase 3 preliminary plat approval
• Resolution No. 22-1661: Walgreens opioid settlement agreement
• Collective bargaining agreement with FOP Lodge 188 through Sept 30, 2024

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to discuss the City Clerk position, including a complaint letter from the Supervisor of Elections, a list of missing meeting minutes, and a proposed employment agreement for Erica Anderson. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comments and commission comments.

• Discussion of Supervisor of Elections complaint letter and email
• Review of missing minutes list as of May 11, 2022
• Consideration of Erica Anderson Employment Agreement

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance board is reviewing multiple case files regarding property and vehicle violations. The meeting includes discussions on existing violations, compliance updates, and a request to reduce a lien.

• Lien reduction recommendation for Case 30486 at 1302 Avenue K from $15,361.92 to $1,591.92
• Code violation case 31980 at 284 Arlington Loop regarding motor vehicles and sanitation
• Code violation case 32005 at 416 8th Street North regarding permits and exterior structures
• Fine certification for Case 30816 at 115 10th Street South totaling $169.37
• Fine certification for Case 32166 at 701 Lafoley Avenue totaling $1,252.54

City Commission Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It includes placeholders for minutes, addenda, and video links but no concrete business.

The City Commission meeting on November 15, 2021, was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made except for a vote on the Street Light Repair Project, which was defeated. The motion failed with 2 votes in favor, 1 against, and 2 abstentions. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Street Light Repair Project defeated (2-1, 2 abstentions)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the reopening of the general employee pension. The session includes presentations regarding this topic.

• General Employee Pension Reopening presentation

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to discuss the employment of the City Manager, including a review of the employment agreement and relevant city charter and state statute provisions. The agenda includes public comments and commission comments, but the main item is the City Manager employment discussion.

• City Manager Employment Discussion
• Employment Agreement for Edward Walker Dean
• Review of City Charter Sections 8.01 and 8.02
• Florida Statutes Section 443.036 definitions including misconduct

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission is meeting to review and make recommendations on five preliminary plats for residential subdivisions and one large-scale land use amendment. Staff recommends conditional approval for most plats, with conditions such as no street parking, street tree preservation, utility easements, and school concurrency letters. The commission's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission for final decisions.

• Cascades Phase 3 Preliminary Plat – conditional approval recommended
• Cedar Crossing Residential Subdivision preliminary plat – approval recommended
• Feltrim Landings Large Scale Land Use Amendment – forward to City Commission
• Scenic Terrace North Residential Subdivision preliminary plat – approval with conditions
• Sons Bradbury Preliminary Plat – conditional approval recommended

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on annexations, large-scale land use amendments, and zoning changes. The agenda includes adoption hearings for ordinances affecting properties near Powerline Road, Hughes Road, and Detour Road, as well as second readings for annexations of El Ranchito and Feltrim Landings. The commission will also consider new business items including a land use amendment for the White Clay property, a minor modification to the Congdon Townhomes RPUD, and a zoning change for Baker Ranch. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including approval of the city attorney's invoice and cemetery deeds.

• Ordinance 22-1744: Large-scale land use amendment for Crosswinds East/Alancarl Cyril Properties, reclassifying from County Agriculture/Rural Residential to City Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 22-1752: Annexation of property owned by J.R. Market, Inc. (El Ranchito)
• Ordinance 22-1790: Annexation of property owned by Feltrim Reserve 2, LLC (Feltrim Landings)
• Ordinance 22-2000: Large-scale land use amendment for White Clay property, reclassifying from County Agriculture/Rural Residential to City Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 22-2002: Zoning map amendment for Baker Ranch from City R-1 to City RPUD at 2812 Baker Dairy Road

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss the employment of the City Manager. The City Attorney has recommended placing the City Manager on leave with pay for ten days starting May 2, 2022.

• City Manager employment discussion and proposed 10-day paid leave

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use and zoning changes, including the Saxon Apartments project and a major modification to the Cedar Crossings (formerly Whittier Heights) planned unit development. The agenda also includes new business items such as annexing the El Ranchito property, interlocal agreements for utility services, and approving contracts for engineering, paving, and fireworks.

• Ordinance 21-1764: Large-scale land use amendment for Saxon Apartments (west of Lionel Way, south of Massee Road, north of Olive Drive) from PIC-NR to HDR-NR
• Ordinance 22-1784: Zoning change to RPUD-NR for Saxon Apartments
• Ordinance 22-1792: Major modification to Whittier Heights RPUD (now Cedar Crossings), north of Roe Road, south of Grace Avenue
• Ordinance 22-1752: Annexation of El Ranchito property owned by J.R. Market, Inc.
• Resolution 22-1650: Interlocal agreement with City of Lake Alfred on utility service area boundaries

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and receive updates on three topics: a public infrastructure consultant update, a watershed management plan update, and a cemetery ordinance discussion. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda lists recommended motions but they are blank. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused.

• Cemetery Ordinance and Issues Discussion
• Public Infrastructure Consultant Update
• Watershed Management Plan Update
• Haines City Proposed BMP Projects 04062022

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and payments, including a $32,500 FDEP grant contract, a $23,036.10 city attorney invoice, and a demolition services piggyback agreement. Under new business, the Commission will vote on resolutions for a preliminary plat for Hartford Terrace, a final plat for Tarpon Bay Phase 3, a bond issuance for BTS Polk Scenic Support LLC, and a third amendment to the Feltrim Place MOU. Old business includes a corrected ordinance for the Bellaviva Community Development District to fix a scrivener's error in acreage.

• Resolution 22-1647: Approve issuance of educational facilities bonds by Public Finance Authority for BTS Polk Scenic Support LLC
• Resolution 22-1646: Preliminary plat for Hartford Terrace Mixed Use subdivision (south/west of Holly Hill Road, north of Forest Lake Road, east of US 27)
• Resolution 22-1648: Final plat for Tarpon Bay Phase 3 (north of Highway 544, south of Roe Road, east of 30th Street South)
• Resolution 22-1649: Third amendment to MOU with Feltrim Development N.A., Inc.
• Consent agenda: Approve $32,500 Pennoni contract for FDEP grant NF093, $23,036.10 city attorney payment, and demolition services piggyback agreement

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss a proposal from RMA for CRA services. The board is expected to provide direction on the proposal, which is the only new business item on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, and public comments.

• RMA proposal for CRA services (attachments: RMA - Proposal for CRA Services.pdf, RMA - Haines City Proposal_2.17.22 DRAFT.pdf)
• Recommended motion: Provide direction on the RMA proposal

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 23 new business cases involving property code violations such as unpermitted fences, improper vehicle parking, and sanitation issues. The board will also consider two requests to reduce liens for resolved violations and certify fines for one case.

• Case 32096: fire protection system violation at 480 US Highway 17/92 North, still open
• Case 32075: repeat motor vehicle violation at 1010 Aqua Vista Court, $55.48 admin cost
• Case 31837: church parking/prohibited use violation at 2500 10th Street North, still open
• Case 29827: lien reduction request from $9,861.34 to $1,041.34 for 2017 Oakley Avenue
• Case 31905: lien reduction request from $2,361.39 to $291.39 for 902 Kenbar Avenue

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider several grant requests for property improvements, including a facade grant for Divine Day Care, ratification of a grant agreement for East Side Plaza, reimbursement and extension for Rampergas, funding for 20 additional roof grants, and a structural rehabilitation grant for SIP Haines City. The meeting includes public comment and board member comments.

• Approve up to $15,000 facade grant for Divine Day Care
• Ratify grant agreement for East Side Plaza
• Reimburse Rampergas $2,899.04 and extend grant to Aug 31, 2022
• Authorize funding for 20 additional roof grants
• Approve up to $50,000 for SIP Haines City structural rehabilitation

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss two items: forwarding a proposed Transportation SAP to the Planning Commission and City Commission for a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and considering a property purchase request by Dr. Anthony Grant. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Proposed Transportation SAP to be forwarded for Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Property purchase request by Dr. Anthony Grant

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land use and zoning changes, including reclassifying property at 1305 Hwy 17/92 West for the Crossroads Village project, approving the Liberty Heights preliminary plat, and vacating rights-of-way. They will also review the City Clerk's annual evaluation and discuss an update on the Southern Dunes project. The consent agenda includes cemetery deeds, city attorney invoices, and Lift Station No. 4 contracts.

• Ordinance 22-1787: Small-scale land use amendment for 1305 Hwy 17/92 West from County Commercial Enclave to City Regional Mixed Use
• Ordinance 22-1788: Zoning change for same property to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD)
• Ordinance 22-1789: Text amendments to Land Development Regulations Chapters 5 and 6
• Resolution 22-1638: Preliminary plat approval for Liberty Heights subdivision on Robinson Drive East
• Resolution 22-1637: Notice of intent to vacate portions of McKeown Street East and 16th Street

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on February 23, 2022, will hear 26 cases of alleged property code violations, including unlicensed contracting, site compatibility, parking, and property maintenance issues. Most cases are listed as 'Violation(s) Still Exist,' and the board will decide on administrative costs and potential penalties.

• Case 31889: Jeramiah Louis John Grael, unlicensed contractor, admin cost $17.07
• Case 31643: Miches Transportation LLC, site compatibility, 12th Street, admin cost $28.53
• Case 31480: Joan Velasco Aguilar, permit required, 529 Kimbrel Court, admin cost $36.54
• Case 31894: Preston Rolle Sr, repeat violation, 1111 Avenue F, admin cost $70.45
• Case 31905: Antonio S Gonzalez Sanchez, repeat violation, 902 Kenbar Avenue

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to consider nine individual cases, each involving a specific notice number and the person or company cited. The agenda lists the cases for review, with no other substantive business items.

• Case 3032100232784: Fonda Bonita Brooks
• Case 3032100219161: Matthew James Bunn
• Case 3032100245687: Jesus Carol Gonzalez
• Case 3032100223791: R & L Transfer Inc.
• Case 3032100230085: Jaquezz Andrew Salary

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to discuss the employment of the city manager. The agenda includes public comments, commission comments, and a specific discussion item on the city manager's employment, but no other substantive business is listed.

• City manager employment discussion

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use and development items, including a large-scale amendment for the Lake Marion Assemblage and a major modification to the Whittier Heights RPUD (now Cedar Crossings). The agenda also includes resolutions on road transfers, an opioid litigation settlement, a network upgrade, and a fuel rate increase petition from Republic Services. Several items are on the consent agenda, including cemetery deeds and a contract addendum.

• Lake Marion Assemblage Large-Scale Land Use Amendment (Ordinance 21-1766)
• Major Modification to Whittier Heights RPUD n/k/a Cedar Crossings – Conceptual Plan
• Resolution authorizing transfer of Holly Hill Grove Road 3 to Polk County
• Resolution regarding Florida Attorney General's Florida Plan on Opioid Litigation (Endo settlement)
• Republic Services fuel rate increase petition

City Commission Workshop

This is a procedural workshop meeting of the Haines City Commission with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes call to order, presentations and discussions, agenda review, and adjournment. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No substantive items on agenda

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider several land use and zoning requests, including amendments for Crossroad Village and Liberty Heights, plus text changes to the Land Development Regulations. The commission will vote on forwarding recommendations to the City Commission for final approval.

• Crossroad Village Small Scale Land Use Amendment (0.47-acre MUPUD)
• Crossroad Village Zoning Map Amendment (0.47-acre MUPUD)
• Land Development Regulations text amendments to Chapters 5 and 6
• Liberty Heights Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plat with conditions (e.g., no street parking, street tree preservation, Robinson Road East improvements)

City Commission Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Haines City Commission. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the FY 2021/2022 progress report from the Haines City Economic Development Council and the Northeast Polk County Chamber of Commerce. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation of FY 2021-2022 progress report from Haines City EDC and NE Polk County Chamber of Commerce

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning changes for Scenic Terrace North, Saxon Apartments, and Brentwood Townhomes, as well as approving six new police officer positions and transitioning to a project participant for the Southeast Wellfield Project. The agenda also includes consent items such as cemetery deeds, city attorney invoices, voluntary annexations, and use agreements for local softball and little league programs.

• Ordinance 22-1785: Minor modification to Scenic Terrace North RPUD, changing zoning from Polk County A/RR to City RPUD
• Ordinance 22-1784: Saxon Apartments RPUD, rezoning from PIC-NR to Residential Planned Unit
• Ordinance 22-1782: Brentwood Townhomes large-scale land use amendment transmittal hearing
• Approval of six police officer positions
• Resolution 22-1633: Transition to project participant for Southeast Wellfield Project with Polk Regional Water Cooperative

City Commission Workshop

This is a City Commission workshop meeting with a single substantive item: a briefing on the Polk Regional Water Cooperative. The commission will hear a presentation and discuss the cooperative, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda review, adjournment).

• Briefing on Polk Regional Water Cooperative (attachment GGCHFL222011310580(1).pdf)

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several land-use and development items, including establishing the Lawson Dunes Community Development District, annexing Crossroad Village, and rezoning for Liberty Heights and Cedar Crossing. They will also consider a resolution supporting a SunRail stop in Haines City and naming a new city hall building. Consent agenda items include cemetery deeds and a fire department equipment purchase.

• Ordinance 22-1780 to establish Lawson Dunes Community Development District
• Ordinance 22-1776 annexing Crossroad Village (James Graham Trust property)
• Ordinance 22-1779 rezoning Liberty Heights to RPUD on Robinson Drive East
• Ordinance 22-1778 major modification to Whittier Heights RPUD (Cedar Crossing)
• Resolution 22-1631 supporting SunRail stop at Haines City Railroad Park

Parks and Recreation Board

The Haines City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially set its 2022 priorities and receive an update on special projects. The agenda includes public comments and staff comments, but no specific decisions or detailed items are listed.

• 2022 Priorities discussion
• Special Projects Update

The Parks and Recreation Board held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed 2022 priorities and ongoing special projects, including dog cleaning stations at the dog park and potential summer camp and parking improvements.

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider two development items: a zoning map amendment for the Saxon Apartments project and a large-scale land use amendment for Brentwood Townhomes. The commission will make recommendations on both items, which will then go to the City Commission for final decisions.

• Saxon Apartments: Rezone from City Professional Institutional Center (PIC-NR) to City Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD-NR) for land west of Lionel Way, south of Massee Road, north of Olive Drive
• Saxon Apartments: Staff recommends approval with condition that off-site improvements from Dec 5, 2021 VHB traffic study be completed or secured before construction plan approval
• Brentwood Townhomes: Large-scale land use amendment from County Residential Medium (RM) to City Medium Density Residential - North Ridge (MDR-NR)
• Brentwood Townhomes: Property located west of US Highway 27 North, east of FDC Grove Road, south of Minute Maid Ramp Road One, north of Holly Hill Grove Three Road
• Brentwood Townhomes: Commission to forward recommendation to City Commission and authorize transmittal to Department of Economic Opportunity

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss two items: residential development near proposed industrial areas, and the use of city-owned lots for MLK activities. No formal votes are scheduled; the commission will provide direction on these topics.

• Discussion on residential development in and around proposed industrial areas
• Discussion on use of city-owned lots for MLK activities

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several zoning and land use amendments, annexations, and a purchase of field lights for the softball complex. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as cemetery deeds, a city attorney invoice, and a consultant agreement for Langston Ave. Park. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Approve payment of $13,867.20 to City Attorney for December 2021 legal services
• Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Pennoni for Langston Ave. Park design and project management
• Adopt Ordinance No. 21-1774 for Calabay Crossing RPUD minor modification (remove gazebo and benches)
• Approve large scale land use amendments for Cascades Phases 1-3 and Lake Marion Assemblage
• Approve purchase of field lights for Haines City Softball Complex for $229,880