City Commission (2025-08-19)

8/19/2025 MEETING MINUTES SESSION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CITY OF KISSIMMEE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS 101 CHURCH STREET, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741-5054 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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 Austin Blake, City Clerk Tameara Crespo Staff Absent: Deputy City Manager Desiree Matthews Mayor Espinosa called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 3.A Proclamation - Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day Presentation of the Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day proclamation to the City's community partner, Park Place Behavioral Health Care along with recognition of New Season Treatment Center and the Transition House, Inc.. City Manager Steigerwald read a proclamation in honor of Fentanyl Awareness as the Mayor and Commissioners presented the proclamation. The three recipients thanked the city for their support. 3.B Proclamation - 70th Anniversary of UCP of Central Florida Presentation of proclamation to Ken Jacobs, COO of UCP of Central Florida/UCP Charter Schools in recognition of the organization's 70th Anniversary. City Manager Steigerwald read a proclamation in honor of 70th Anniversary of UCP as the Mayor and Commissioners presented the proclamation. 3.C Employee of the Month for August Staff requests that the City Commission join the City Manager in recognizing Christopher Alessandri of the Fire Prevention Division of the Development Services Department as the Employee of the Month for August. City Manager Steigerwald introduced Chris Alessandri of the Development Services Department and reviewed the qualities and attributes which led to their nomination and selection as employee of the month. Chris invited staff members and the mayor to take photos and thanked them for their support over the years during his personal hardship. 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 4.A Public Hearing - Second and Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #25-12 - Amending the Method of Board Appointments

8/19/2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, DIVISION I, SECTION 2-145, "METHOD OF APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Approval of the Second and Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #25-12. City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Ordinance #3120 by title. Mayor Espinosa announced the Public Hearing with no response from the audience. Commissioner Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance #3120. Commissioner Eady seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ortiz AYE Commissioner Eady AYE Commissioner Alvarez AYE Commissioner Martinez AYE Mayor Espinosa AYE Motion carried 5 - 0. 4.B Public Hearing - Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #25-14 - Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map designation from Recreation (REC) to Institutional (INST): Mill Slough Fire Station, LUPA-25-0004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3050 KNOWN AS THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FLORIDA STATUE 163.3184; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AS HEREIN PROVIDED AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Recommendation of approval of a Land Use Amendment changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Recreation (REC) to Institutional (INST) on approximately 2.50 acres of land. City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Ordinance # 3121 by title. Planner Cristian Arias reviewed the proposal. An email was received and distributed for review (Exhibit "A"). Mayor Espinosa opened the floor for public comment. Comment cards (Exhibit "B") were submitted, and a speaker voiced opposition to the item, citing concerns about noise, property values, and park preservation. City Manager Steigerwald addressed and clarified misconceptions for the record, emphasizing that the city intends to preserve the remaining portion of the parcel for recreational use. Commissioner Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance # 3121. Commissioner Eady seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ortiz AYE Commissioner Eady AYE

8/19/2025 Commissioner Alvarez AYE Commissioner Martinez AYE Mayor Espinosa AYE Motion carried 5 - 0. 4.C Public Hearing - First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #25-08 - Deletion of the Building Fee Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA CHAPTER 9 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AMENDING DIVISION 5 BUILDING PERMITS SECTION 9-115 COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-116 MULTIFAMILY PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-117 MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-118 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE PERMIT; SECTION 9-119 INSPECTIONS; SECTION 9-120 VALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION; SECTION 9-121 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; SECTION 9-122 PLAN REVISIONS; SECTION 9-124 PERMIT EXTENSIONS; SECTION 9-125 ANNUAL INCREASE; SECTION 9-126 TECHNOLOGY; SECTIONS 9-127 THROUGH 9-140 RESERVED; DIVISION 6 MECHANICAL PERMITS SECTION 9-141 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9- 142 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; SECTION 9-143 PLAN REVISIONS; SECTION 9- 144 DUPLICATE PERMITS; SECTION 9-145 PERMIT EXTENSIONS; SECTION 9-146 ANNUAL INCREASE; SECTION 9-147 TECHNOLOGY; SECTIONS 9-148 THROUGH 9- 165 RESERVED; DIVISION 7 PLUMBING PERMITS; SECTION 9-166 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-167 INSPECTIONS; SECTION 9-168 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; SECTION 9-169 PLAN REVISIONS; SECTION 9-171 PERMIT EXTENSIONS; SECTION 9-172 ANNUAL INCREASE; SECTION 9-173 TECHNOLOGY; SECTIONS 9- 174 THROUGH 9-185 RESERVED; DIVISION 8 ELECTRICAL PERMITS SECTION 9-186 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-187 INSPECTIONS; SECTION 9-188 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; SECTION 8-189 PLAN REVISIONS; SECTION 9-191 PERMIT EXTENSIONS; SECTION 9-192 ANNUAL INCREASE; SECTION 9-143 TECHNOLOGY; SECTIONS 9-194 THROUGH 9-222 RESERVED; DIVISION 9 FIRE PERMITS SECTION 9-223 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES; SECTION 9-224 INSPECTION FEES; SECTION 9-225 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; SECTION 9-226 PLAN REVISIONS; SECTION 9-227 DUPLICATE PERMITS; SECTION 9-228 PERMIT EXTENSIONS; SECTION 9-229 ANNUAL INCREASE; SECTION 9-230 TECHNOLOGY; SECTIONS 9-231 THROUGH 9-241 RESERVED; DIVISION 10 REFUNDS SECTION 9- 242 FEE REFUNDS; SECTION 9-243 APPLICABILITY; AND SECTION 9-244 NON- REFUNDABLE CONDITIONS AND FEES BY UPDATING THE FEES TO ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE COST OF PROCESSING ITEMS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Requesting approval to delete the Building Permit Fee Ordinance. City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Proposed Ordinance # 25-08 by title. Development Services Director Craig Holland explained the need to remove building permit fees from the ordinance, as they can be set by resolution. A recent fee study indicated minimal changes to the fee structure are needed and those will be brought back at a future meeting by resolution. Mayor Espinosa announced the Public Hearing with no response from the audience. Commissioner Alvarez made a motion to approve the Public Hearing and First Reading of Proposed Ordinance # 25-08. Commissioner Eady seconded the motion.

8/19/2025 Motion carried 5 - 0. 4.D Public Hearing - First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #25-15 - Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships (P3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A POLICY FOR UTILIZING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (P3) BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, ARTICLE VI, FINANCE and TAXATION, CREATING A CHAPTER GOVERNING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (P3); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Approval of the First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance #25-15 providing for a policy utilizing Public-Private Partnerships (P3). City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Proposed Ordinance #25-15 by title. City Manager Steigerwald reviewed the purpose of the policy. Mayor Espinosa announced the Public Hearing with no response from the audience. Commissioner Eady made a motion to approve the Public Hearing and First Reading of Proposed Ordinance # 25-15. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. 4.E Public Hearing - First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #25-16 - Amending the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Membership and Term Requirements AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE, CHAPTER 18 COMMUNITY RELATIONS, ARTICLE II, HOUSING, DIVISION 3, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 18-66 TO MODIFY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 18-67 TO INCLUDE TERM AND TERM LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Approval of the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #25-16 City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Proposed Ordinance # 25-16 by title. Mayor Espinosa announced the Public Hearing with no response from the audience. Commissioner Eady made a motion to approve the Public Hearing and First Reading of Proposed Ordinance # 25-16. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.A Public Hearing - Resolution determining the P3 Proposal received from Azure Hotel International, Inc to be in the public's best interest and approval of the Master Development Agreement Adoption of a resolution determining the P3 Proposal received from Azure Hotel International, Inc to be in the public's best interest and approve the final Master Development Agreement. City Attorney Sanchez de Fuentes read Resolution # 13-2025 into the record which outlined the public purposes and benefit. Mayor Espinosa announced the Public Hearing and Jorge Figueroa 2918 Serra Bella Way, Kissimmee, FL, provided comment and support for the

8/19/2025 hotel and civic center development. Azure Hotel International, Inc distributed a site plan and rendering document to members on on the dais (Exhibit "C") and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (Exhibit "D") The commissioners thanked the developer for their educational and networking event and praised their collaboration and commitment to the city9s vision. City Manager Steigerwald outlined the agreement terms: a new 45,000 sq. ft. Convention Center built without public debt, with free reserved days for city and community use; a guaranteed annual lease payment of $2.5 million with escalators, ensuring cost recovery within five years; a 5% profit share of the hotel9s net income; free meeting space access; and strong performance guarantees protecting taxpayers and ensuring project completion. Commissioner Martinez made a motion to approve the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution #13-2025. Commissioner Eady seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. City Manager Steigerwald thanked the developer for submitting a realistic proposal that enabled quick negotiation of the master development agreement. The agreement guarantees the city use of the hotel for 10 public event days annually. Mayor Espinosa requested increasing this to 20 days, which the developer verbally agreed to. This change will be included in the Lease and Management Agreement, pending final commission approval. Commissioner Eady made a motion to approve the final Master Development Agreement with Azure Hotel International, Inc. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. 6. HEAR AUDIENCE Anything requiring a vote will be heard at a later time. 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 Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. 7.A Approval of City Commission Minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting Approval of the August 5, 2025, commission meeting minutes. 7.B Approval of an Advisory Board Appointment Policy Discussion and review of a proposed policy that would establish guidelines for the appointment of board members to city boards by the City Commission. 7.C Resolution to Accept Grant Funding Amendment from Florida Department of Transportation for Parcel 8 Construction Approval to accept, by Resolution, a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) Amendment #1 from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction of the supporting infrastructure for the development of Parcel 8 Project at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, in the amount of $2,000,000.00 Grant Master No. Par8const.

8/19/2025 Resolution # 14-2025 7.D 2026 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for Lakefront Park Approval to apply for a 2026 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for Kissimmee Lakefront Park Splash Pad refurbishment. 7.E 2026 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for Quail Hollow Park Approval to apply for a 2026 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for Quail Hollow Park outdoor basketball court. 7.F Grant Agreement for the Police Department Generator Project Approval to authorize the Mayor to electronically execute the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Sub-Recipient Agreement No. 4673-166-R (Contract #20250339) and associated grant documents, accepting $848,786.25 in federal funding awarded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the procurement and installation of emergency standby generators located at the Police Department and 911 Communications Center. 7.G Field and project services to support the city-wide Pavement Management Milling and Resurfacing projects Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Task Work Order No. 4 with DRMP, Inc. (Contract # 20230253) for the use of field inspection services and in-house project administration in support of city-wide Pavement Management Milling and Resurfacing program in the not to exceed amount of $235,147.50. 7.H Utility Relocation for the Bermuda Estates Project Approval of Change Order No. 1 to amend the current contract price for American Persian Engineering & Construction, LLC (APEC), (Contract #20240056), by $ 373,626.00 for the completion of additional work needed related to the utility relocation of the construction project. 7.I Shingle Creek Regional Trail, South 2B, Yates Connector, Post-Design Services Approval for single-source procurement from KCG Transportation Services LLC (Contract #20250326) for post-design services related to the Shingle Creek Regional Trail, South 2B, Yates Connector, totaling $135,151.17, and to authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign any additional documents or change orders needed. 7.J Amendment to the Woodside Drainage Interlocal Agreement Approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Kissimmee and Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA) related to construction for the Woodside Drainage Improvement Project (Contract #20250338). 7.K Change Orders to Increase Funding Amount and Extend Completion Deadline for the Rehabilitation of 501 Ginwright Court Approve Change Orders #1 and #2, contract #20240039, increasing the funding amount and extending the completion date for the rehabilitation of 501 Ginwright Court. 7.L City Hall building security enhancements Request to approve security enhancements to the City Hall building totaling $92,103. 7.M Disposal of City Assets Approval to dispose of the asset items detailed in the attached report.

8/19/2025 7.N Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide (JAGC) Letter of Support for FY 2024 Approval to submit a letter of support for FY 2024 funding requests 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY COMMISSION RECESSES AND CONVENES AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD 8.A (DKCRA) Recommendation to approve a Resolution to update the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency Master Redevelopment Plan Recommend approval of a Resolution to update the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency Master Redevelopment Plan. Laura Martinez with Inspire presented a PowerPoint Presentation attached to the agenda that reviewed the 2025 Downtown Kissimmee CRA Update. Board Member Ortiz made a motion to recommend approval of a Resolution to update the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency Master Redevelopment Plan. Board Member Eady seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 - 0. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURNS AND RECONVENES AS THE CITY COMMISSION 9. HEAR CITY OFFICIALS 9.A CITY MANAGER City Manager Steigerwald updated the commission on his recent trip with the Mayor and Economic Development Director to Puerto Rico for the 2025 Biz Growth Summit, sharing a slideshow of photos highlighting their business activities. 9.B CITY ATTORNEY 9.C CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Martinez acknowledged Business Development Specialist Yolanda Claudio for her contributions to the Azure Hotel project and commended the communications team for their creativity in a recent social media post promoting Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewals. She also reminded the audience about the "Gift for Teaching" shop, which provides essential supplies to educators in need. Commissioner Ortiz expressed enthusiasm about the potential partnership with the American University of Puerto Rico. Mayor Espinosa requested the city manager to coordinate follow-ups with developers regarding the Hyatt Hotel at the airport and the Skyview/Sonesta Toho Square Hotel project. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Espinosa adjourned the meeting at 7:51 PM.

8/19/2025 MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ATTEST: CITY CLERK

Exhibit A"

Exhibit "B"

Exhibit "C"

"This is the best project for Kissimmee because it generates employment, income and growth without risk for the city." Public-Private Partnership (PPP) CITY OF KISSIMMEE Project9s name : Azure kissimmee downtown Hotel & kissimmee convention center © 2025 All right reserved Exhibit "D"

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CONVENTION CENTER ï The convention center will be designed based on the city's needs and speciûcations.

CONVENTION CENTER ï The convention center will be designed based on the city's needs and speciûcations.

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