City Commission (2025-05-06)

5/6/2025 MEETING MINUTES SESSION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CITY OF KISSIMMEE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS 101 CHURCH STREET, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741-5054 TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 AT 6:00 PM 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Members Present: Mayor Jackie Espinosa, Commissioners Noel Ortiz, Angela Eady, Carlos Alvarez, III, Janette Martinez Staff Present: City Manager Mike Steigerwald, City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes, Deputy City Manager Desiree Matthews, City Clerk Tameara Crespo Staff Absent: Deputy City Manager Austin Blake Mayor Espinosa called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE After a Moment of Silence, Commissioner Alvarez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 3.A Proclamation - Foster Youth Connection Month Presentation of the Foster Youth Connection Month Proclamation to Jeff and Ashley Call, founders of Legacy's Gift. City Manager Steigerwald read a proclamation in honor of Foster Youth Connection Month as the Mayor and Commissioners presented the proclamation. Recipient, Ms. Call, thanked the City for their support and provided statistics on the foster care system and the need for volunteers and donations. 3.B Proclamation - Lupus Awareness Month Presentation of the Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation to Denise Rivera, representative from the Lupus Foundation. The recipient of this proclamation could not make it tonight. The item will be tabled for a future meeting. 3.C Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Presentation of Mental Health Awareness Proclamation to Park Place Behavioral Health Care. City Manager Steigerwald read a proclamation in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month as the Mayor and Commissioners presented the proclamation. Recipient, Dr. Garrett Griffin thanked the City for their support. 3.D Proclamation - The Welcome Table Ministries, Inc. Presentation of The Welcome Table Ministries, Inc. Proclamation to co-founder Dr. Sandra Nixon Tynes, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. City Manager Steigerwald read a proclamation in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Welcome Table Ministries, Inc., as the Mayor and Commissioners presented the proclamation. 3.E Employee of the month for May

5/6/2025 Staff requests that the Commission join the City Manager in recognizing Quincy Rosario of the Public Works and Engineering Department as the Employee of the month for May. City Manager Steigerwald introduced Quincy Rosario of the Public Works and Engineering Department and reviewed the qualities and attributes which led to his nomination and selection as employee of the month. City Manager Steigerwald reminded everyone that the Employee of the Month is not selected by the Commission, City Manager, or department heads but by nominations that are reviewed and selected by a committee of their peers from all departments in the City and there is no greater honor. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST AND SECOND READINGS 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. HEAR AUDIENCE Items requiring a vote will be considered at a later time. Mayor Espinosa requested that individuals wishing to comment on the hotel proposal items wait until those items are addressed under agenda item 8.A. Community members who wanted to speak on other, unrelated matters were invited to speak at this time. Alex Alemi, 424 Lakeshore Blvd, Kissimmee, FL, spoke in strong support of the Connect Kissimmee Streets Project. Karen Burkhalter, 454 Lakeshore Blvd, Kissimmee, FL, raised concerns about the environmental impacts of infrastructure and future construction on the lake and nearby parks. She urged the commission to prioritize lake management amid ongoing development. Tom Kapp, 12 N Clyde Avenue, Kissimmee, FL, addressed the issue of loud music during city events and called for stricter enforcement of the downtown noise ordinance. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda is a technique designed to expedite the handling of routine miscellaneous business of the City Commission. The City Commission in one motion may adopt the entire Consent Agenda. The motion for adoption is non-debatable and must receive unanimous approval. By request of any individual member, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Eady made a motion to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. 7.A Approval of City Commission Minutes from the April 15, 2025, workshop and commission meeting Request Commission approval of the April 15, 2025, workshop and commission meeting minutes. 7.B Addendum to Guaranteed Maximum Price for Lancaster Ranch Park Phase 1B Approval of an addendum to the Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement with Arnco Construction, the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for Lancaster Ranch Park, Phase 1B in the amount of $2,602,210.11, and authorize the City Manager to sign future documents for Phase 1B and transfer all funds to one project, ST2411. This is an addendum to the original GMP City Contract # 20230015. 7.C RFP 2025-004 Independent Security and Protection Services for Schools (Selection of Proposal)

5/6/2025 The Kissimmee Police Department has reviewed the proposals submitted under RFP 2025- 004 and selected Eagle Globe Protective Services as the recommended vendor. (Contract # 20230127) 7.D Authorization to trade old Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Computer with new purchase The Police Department is requesting Commission authorization to trade in 1 CVSA III computer, Asset #19804, in exchange for a credit and to purchase, utilizing that credit, a new CVSA IV computer. 7.E State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Roof Replacement Agreement for 1542 Amherst Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Approval for the Mayor to execute the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Agreement, Contract #20240038 with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Osceola County and Renata Q. Araujo. 7.F State Housing Initiatives Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Acceptance of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program annual funding in the amount of $628,202 (Grant# SHIP24). 7.G Amendment to the Development Services Building Division Budget for a Building Inspector Position Approval to amend the Building Division budget by eliminating a part-time Building Inspector 3 position and adding a full-time Building Inspector 1 position. 7.H Permanent Right-Of-Way Easement Agreement between Tabeer Shaikh and the City of Kissimmee Approval of an agreement to establish a Permanent Right-of-Way Easement between Tabeer Shaikh and the City of Kissimmee to accommodate streetscape zone requirements on King Street and Randolph Avenue. 7.I Airport Marketing Service Agreement Extension Approval to extend the current marketing agreement Contract No. 20240289 between Kissimmee Gateway Airport and Brand Advocates for an additional year for $48,000.00. 7.J Sidewalk Easement for the Osceola Village Apartments Approval of a sidewalk easement with Osceola Village Owner, LLC, for the multifamily development known as Osceola Village Apartments (Contract # 20250246). 7.K First Extension of Continuing Surveying Services Contracts Request approval of the first one-year extension of Continuing Surveying Services contracts with the following firms: DRMP, Inc. (#20230253), Johnston’s Surveying, Inc. (#20230254), Hanson Walter & Associates, Inc. (#20230255), and KPM Franklin Surveying (#20230256). 7.L State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Roof Replacement Agreement for 3446 Fox Crossing Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Approval for the Mayor to execute the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Agreement, Contract #20240038 with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Osceola County and Helen S. Gorman. 7.M Disposal of City Assets Approval to dispose of the asset items detailed in the attached report. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8.A Consideration of Downtown Kissimmee Hotel Development Proposals

5/6/2025 Selection of the desired unsolicited proposals for the development of hotels and associated improvements at the Civic Center and Toho Square sites. City Manager Steigerwald provided a brief overview of the unsolicited proposal process and advised that all four representatives were in attendance tonight to answer any questions. Staff requests commission direction and guidance on next steps regarding the submitted proposals, and if a proposal is selected, approval to move forward with negotiations of a Master Development Agreement. Mayor Espinosa opened the floor for public comments on the item. An email received prior to the start of the commission meeting was distributed to the commission for review (Exhibit "A"). The following individuals representing Local 737 Union spoke in support of the KPDG, Inc. Proposal for the Hyatt and opposed the Skyview Proposal: Jorge Figueroa, 2918 Sera Bella Way, Kissimmee, FL. Chared Aguirre, 1000 Douglas Ave, Apt. 1, Altamonte Springs, FL Brenda Lei, 826 Coastel Bay, Kissimmee, FL (via a translator) Ella Wood, 1833 Biscayne Drive, Kissimmee, FL (hand out circulated as Exhibit "B") Sergio Navarrete, 1810 Muscratt Ct. Apt E, Kissimmee, FL Dale Johnson, 1109 Catherine Street, Kissimmee, FL Brayan Escudero, 3225 Smoke Signal Circle, Kissimmee, FL Mary Olivia Legree, 710 Siena Palm Drive, Kissimmee, FL Victorina Silva, 1916 Cornett Place, Kissimmee, FL Additional public comments were provided by the following individuals: Lynda Roth, 405 Sun Avenue, Kissimmee, FL, spoke about the importance of preserving Kissimmee’s history and emphasized the need for the selected hotel to reflect the city’s character while considering long-term impacts. Jose Castro,110 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, FL, expressed opposition to the Skyview proposals, stating that he does not support this type of hotel in the downtown area. Karen Burkhalter,454 Lakeshore Drive, Kissimmee, FL, urged the commission to carefully evaluate the long-term effects the proposed hotel may have on the lakefront. Alex Alemi, 424 Lakeshore Drive, Kissimmee, FL, highlighted the uniqueness of downtown Kissimmee and stressed that the city has a rare opportunity to decide what best serves its residents. Jordan Rivera,1912 Ernest Street, Kissimmee, FL, encouraged the commission to preserve the historic identity of Kissimmee when selecting a proposal. Each commissioner was given the opportunity to share their thoughts, feedback, and concerns regarding both proposed sites. Commissioners actively engaged with the project representatives, posing additional questions related to funding verification, proposal evaluation, and the potential for revising proposals to align more closely with the commission’s goals and vision. The discussion emphasized key themes such as Kissimmee’s ongoing growth, community needs for each site, the demand for diverse housing options (including condominiums and senior housing), the area’s economic conditions and supporting data, and possible

5/6/2025 management models for the Civic Center. Commissioners noted that while each proposal had strengths and weaknesses, none fully met all expectations. Following a thorough and detailed discussion on both sites, the commission proceeded with the following actions: Mayor Espinosa made a motion for the developers of the Toho Square Site to rework their proposals to include a mixed use of fee simple real estate, hotel rooms, and/or retail, which must be provided to city management within thirty (30) days. Commissioner Eady seconded the motion. AYE: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Eady, Commissioner Martinez, Mayor- Commissioner Espinosa, Commissioner Ortiz NAY: None Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion by Commissioner Eady for the developers of the Civic Center Site to rework their proposals to include a minimum of a 150-room hotel with ownership and management rights of the civic center remaining with the city, which must be provided to city management within thirty (30) days. Mayor Espinosa seconded the motion. AYE: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Eady, Commissioner Martinez, Mayor- Commissioner Espinosa, Commissioner Ortiz NAY: None Motion carried 5 - 0. 8.B Connect Kissimmee - Complete Streets Improvement Project Update Commission direction of the proposed project update and timeline. City Engineer David Gomez gave an update on the Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets Project (Exhibit "C"). Concerns were raised about construction impacts on downtown businesses, especially alongside the hotel development. Staff noted that construction will be segmented into four stages over two years, with efforts to minimize disruption. Contractors will be required to provide weekly updates to merchants and will adjust schedules around major city events. Sidewalk widening and a landscaped roundabout at Stewart Avenue are included in the project. Commissioner Eady made a motion to approve the updates as presented. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. AYE: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Eady, Commissioner Martinez, Mayor- Commissioner Espinosa, Commissioner Ortiz NAY: None Motion carried 5 - 0. 8.C Advisory Board Vacancy: Planning Advisory Board The Commission is requested to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Advisory Board. The item was continued to the next commission meeting.

5/6/2025 8.D Annual Advisory Board vacancies with terms ending May 31, 2025 The Commission is requested to appoint or reappoint members to fill vacancies for boards with terms ending May 31, 2025. Commissioner Eady, Commissioner Martinez and Mayor Espinosa requested to review the current incumbents’ applications before deciding. The item will be brought back at the next meeting. Commissioner Alvarez made a motion to reappoint Scott Brooks to the Historic Preservation Board. Mayor Espinosa seconded the motion. AYE: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Eady, Commissioner Martinez, Mayor- Commissioner Espinosa, Commissioner Ortiz NAY: None Motion carried 5 - 0. 9. HEAR CITY OFFICIALS 9.A CITY MANAGER City Manager Steigerwald reviewed upcoming events: Art in the Park at Kissimmee Lakefront and the Mother and Son Dance at Chambers Park. 9.B CITY ATTORNEY 9.C CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Eady raised concerns about downtown public safety and requested an update from Police Chief Broadway regarding a recent incident. In response, Commissioner Ortiz proposed revising the existing ordinance to mandate earlier business closures and restrict alcohol sales hours. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Mayor Espinosa led a broader discussion on noise ordinances and illegal alcohol sales. The Commission explored strengthening enforcement by increasing fines and revoking Business Tax Receipts (BTRs) after repeated violations. They also discussed the possibility of requiring signage to deter alcohol sales to individuals carrying firearms. However, the City Attorney clarified that firearm regulations fall under state jurisdiction and cannot be enforced locally. The City Manager and City Attorney will research additional enforcement options, including whether the city is legally allowed to revoke a BTR and the potential for referring repeat offenders to the Special Magistrate for stronger penalties. The following individuals spoke regarding these matters: Jordan Rivera, 1912 Ernest Street, Kissimmee, FL opposed limiting business hours and alcohol sales, citing negative financial impacts on employees and business owners. Jeremy Fetzer, 3532 Bay Court, Saint Cloud, FL emphasized that public safety should not come at the expense of business interests. He recommended adopting the 51/49 method and conducting annual audits, similar to practices in Winter Garden. 10. ADJOURNMENT

5/6/2025 There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Espinosa adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ATTEST: CITY CLERK

1 Tameara Crespo From: Mike Steigerwald Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3:15 PM To: Jackie Espinosa; Angela Eady; Carlos Alvarez, III; Noel Ortiz; Janette Martinez Cc: Olga Sanchez de Fuentes; Desiree Matthews; Tameara Crespo; David Rodriguez Subject: FW: Kissimmee Place Development Group - Gilded Age Holdings LLC - Attestation of Financial Support Attachments: Kissimmee Place Development Group - Guilded Age Holdings LLC - Attestation of Financial Support.pdf Good afternoon Commissioners – FYI for tonight’s meeting. From: David Rodriguez <David.Rodriguez@kissimmee.gov> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 10:15 PM To: Mike Steigerwald <MIKE.STEIGERWALD@kissimmee.gov>; Olga Sanchez de Fuentes <OLGA.SANCHEZDEFUENTES@kissimmee.gov> Subject: Fwd: Kissimmee Place Development Group - Gilded Age Holdings LLC - Attestation of Financial Support Good evening, Please see below and attached. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Juan Lopez <juan.lopez@buildwithcrane.com> Date: May 5, 2025 at 7:57:27 PM EDT To: David Rodriguez <David.Rodriguez@kissimmee.gov> Subject: Kissimmee Place Development Group - Gilded Age Holdings LLC - Attestation of Financial Support EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email originated from outside of the organization. DO NOT REPLY, CLICK LINKS, or OPEN ATTACHMENTS unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Hello David, Please see attached Attestation. We were not asked to submit this but after deliberation within our group, we feel this is relevant to tomorrow's discussion. If you would be so kind to disseminate to the Mayor and Commissioners, we would appreciate it. Thank you sir. -Juan Juan R. Lopez Exhibit "A"

2 Executive Vice President Crane & Associates Inc. www.BuildWithCrane.com Cell: +1 (321)277-8804

1 Gilded Age Holdings, L.L.C. 7353 Highland Road Suite 218 Baton Rouge, La. 70808 WWW.GILDEDAGEHOLDINGS.COM Tel. (225) 936-8792 Fax: +1 (225) 922-4550 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL April 30, 2025 City Commission City of Kissimmee 101 Church Street Kissimmee, FL 34741 RE: Attestation of Financial Support for Kissimmee Hotel Dear Honorable Commissioners: I am writing on behalf of Gilded Age Holdings, LLC and financial partners to formally attest to our financial commitment in support of a Hyatt Place hotel in Downtown Kissimmee, Florida(the <Project=). Based on our conversations and review of the ideal concept presented and subject to the completion of business plan, project scope, final due diligence, legal review, final cost estimation and execution of a lease agreement between Kissimmee Place Development Group and the City of Kissimmee, Gilded Age confirms our commitment to provide the necessary funding to support both construction and initial operating costs for the project through our network of funding partners. This funding will remain in place until the investment in the property is considered stabilized, in accordance with our internal financial benchmarks. Specifically, disbursements will be made in accordance with the following general framework: • The total financing will be made available on a revolving credit basis, with draws issued upon verification of progress and completion of project milestones. • Each draw will be subject to documentation of milestone achievement, including but not limited to site acquisition, permitting, vertical construction benchmarks, and certificate of occupancy.

2 This comfort letter is to support the City9s evaluation of the Project9s financial viability and to reaffirm the readiness of GDH and partners to participate as a financial partner in the economic development of Downtown Kissimmee. Sincerely, Raphew Reed Jr. Raphew Reed Jr. Managing Partner Gilded Age Holdings, LLC

Exhibit "B"

Exhibit "C"

• New Roundabout Design and Construction • On-Street Parking • Bike Accommodations Phase I Improvements

Broadway Existing Typical Section

Broadway Road Diet Proposed Typical Section

Benefits • Cost savings. • Less disruption to residents and businesses. • Single construction operation – Improve quality.

Phase I Current Estimated Schedule Phase I Activity Duration (Calendar Days) Activity Schedule Design Update Fee Negotiation/FDOT Approval/Execution of LAP & Consultant Supplemental Agreements/Design Update NTP -- Completed Signed & Sealed Plans/Bid Documents Complete 48 June 23, 2025 Advertisement for Construction Bids (Bids Live) 69 August 31, 2025 Notice To Proceed/Begin of Construction 88 December 8, 2025 End of Construction 705 November 13, 2027 Estimated Phase II Construction Begin by July/August 2028

Phase I Estimated Schedule with Road Diet Phase I Activity Duration (Calendar Days) Activity Schedule Design Update Fee Negotiation/FDOT Approval/Execution of LAP & Consultant Supplemental Agreements/Design Update NTP 133 September 16, 2025 Signed & Sealed Plans/Bid Documents Complete 188 March 23, 2026 Advertisement for Construction Bids (Bids Live) 62 May 24, 2026 Notice To Proceed/Begin of Construction 88 August 20, 2026 End of Construction 705 July 25, 2028 Estimated Phase II Construction Begin by July/August 2028

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