1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,500 We'll get started by calling this meeting to order. 2 00:00:05,620 --> 00:00:29,140 As a courtesy to others, please silence all of your electronics. During this meeting, citizens desiring to speak, may do so under here the audience. You should submit a request for to the city clerk who's sitting right to my right over here. Forms are also available at the door. And we'll get this party started with a movement of silence and a pledge of allegiance. 3 00:00:29,140 --> 00:00:30,000 Please 4 00:00:42,120 --> 00:00:59,940 join me in a pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, our pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the public for which it stands, one nation of the God is a visible liberty and justice for all. 5 00:01:01,380 --> 00:01:03,140 Thank you, Commissioner Hover, 6 00:01:10,040 --> 00:01:11,480 shares are a little uncomfortable. 7 00:01:15,390 --> 00:01:20,210 We'd like to start this evening with recognizing several of our community leaders that 8 00:01:20,210 --> 00:01:20,570 are here. 9 00:01:20,690 --> 00:01:22,330 Hopefully, I haven't left anyone out. 10 00:01:22,450 --> 00:01:25,370 If I have, please raise your hand at the very end. 11 00:01:25,930 --> 00:01:29,290 It's a large group and I'm trying to get them as they come in. 12 00:01:29,770 --> 00:01:34,070 We'd like to start by acknowledging State Attorney Monique Warlle was in the room. 13 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:41,220 Sheriff Marcos Lopez. 14 00:01:48,910 --> 00:01:53,890 We have our constitutional officer, but also a tax collector and a friend to all Bruce 15 00:01:53,890 --> 00:01:54,430 Vickers. 16 00:01:59,990 --> 00:02:02,850 We have Chief Gurky in the House right here. 17 00:02:03,130 --> 00:02:04,850 Thank you, Chief, for joining us today. 18 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:10,640 We also notice UCF Police Chief Charles Metzger, 19 00:02:16,290 --> 00:02:18,890 a former police chief Lee Messy. 20 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:21,320 Thank you, Virginia. 21 00:02:24,340 --> 00:02:29,240 Today we also have our ex-Senator, who is here, a very supportive of our community, 22 00:02:29,860 --> 00:02:30,660 Victor Torres. 23 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:38,060 And of course, we have our friends, Mike Fisher. 24 00:02:41,700 --> 00:02:43,400 We're leaving you out. 25 00:02:43,920 --> 00:02:44,580 Thank you all. 26 00:02:44,660 --> 00:02:46,940 We could get this meeting started with our 27 00:02:46,940 --> 00:02:48,900 Proclamations and special presentations. 28 00:02:50,260 --> 00:02:50,740 City Manager. 29 00:02:51,660 --> 00:02:55,360 So, Madam Mayor, commissioners, we'll start off with item 3A with 30 00:02:55,360 --> 00:02:59,300 is the oath of office ceremony for new chief of police, 31 00:02:59,980 --> 00:03:00,880 Charles L. Broadway. 32 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:07,100 Commissioners, if you would join Chief Broadway on the floor of the chambers, 33 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:11,020 and while 34 00:03:11,020 --> 00:03:13,880 you're heading down there, I'll read a little bit about Chuck. 35 00:03:15,080 --> 00:03:19,860 Charles L. Broadway has been selected to serve as the 35th Chief of Police for the City 36 00:03:19,860 --> 00:03:20,980 of Kissimmee. 37 00:03:21,100 --> 00:03:25,420 Chief Broadway was chosen from among nine candidates who were interviewed for the position. 38 00:03:26,380 --> 00:03:31,400 Chief Broadway has served as Chief of Police for the Claremont Police Department for 13 years, 39 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:38,560 and has served in a variety of law enforcement-related roles in his career starting with NYPD. 40 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:44,380 Chief Broadway recently completed his term as President of the Florida Police Chief Association 41 00:03:44,380 --> 00:03:49,940 and has served on state panels, including the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information System Council 42 00:03:49,940 --> 00:03:56,900 and the State Immigration Enforcement Council, as well as numerous local boards and committees. 43 00:03:56,900 --> 00:04:01,920 with more than 29 years of experience and various law enforcement roles, Chief Broadway 44 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:07,620 is well positioned to lead in strengthened the Cassini Police Department into the future. 45 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:15,160 Swaring Chief Broadway Inn is Danny Banks, Orange County Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety. 46 00:04:32,340 --> 00:04:36,700 I Charles L. Broadway having been appointed to the rank of Chief of Police. 47 00:04:36,860 --> 00:04:40,940 I Charles L. Broadway having been appointed to the rank of Chief of Police. 48 00:04:40,940 --> 00:04:51,460 Do hereby solemnly swear in the firm to hear by solemnly swear or affirm that I will support defend and obey the Constitution of the United States of America 49 00:04:51,460 --> 00:04:59,260 I will support defend and obey the Constitution of the United States of America the Constitution of the State of Florida the Constitution of the State of Florida 50 00:04:59,260 --> 00:05:02,460 the laws and ordinances of the city of Kissimmee. 51 00:05:02,460 --> 00:05:05,060 The laws and ordinances of the city of Kissimmee. 52 00:05:05,220 --> 00:05:08,780 In the rules and regulations of the Kissimmee police department. 53 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:11,600 And the rules and regulations of the Kissimmee police department. 54 00:05:11,960 --> 00:05:14,460 To the best of my buildings, so help me God. 55 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:15,800 To the best of my abilities, so help me God. 56 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:16,460 To the best of my abilities, so help me God. 57 00:05:52,270 --> 00:05:53,110 Well, good evening. 58 00:05:55,330 --> 00:05:58,590 I can't thank you all enough for the warm welcome and reception. 59 00:05:59,530 --> 00:06:03,290 You all really made me feel at a home, and I'll be forever grateful. 60 00:06:03,290 --> 00:06:10,170 for that. So thank you. I'm deeply honored. I'm humbled. I'm blessed to serve as the 35th 61 00:06:10,170 --> 00:06:15,770 Chief of Police for the GSM Police Department. This moment is not just about me. It's about 62 00:06:15,770 --> 00:06:21,610 the dedicated men and women of the GSM Police Department. The leadership of this city and the 63 00:06:21,610 --> 00:06:27,870 community, so many that I have met already that I'm looking forward to serving. I'd also like to 64 00:06:27,870 --> 00:06:34,430 my heartfelt gratitude to the City Manager, Mayor Esfidoso, and City Leadership for entrusted 65 00:06:34,430 --> 00:06:41,510 me with this role. I am dedicated to leading, with integrity, transparency, and a strong commitment 66 00:06:41,510 --> 00:06:47,510 to public safety. I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my family, especially 67 00:06:47,510 --> 00:06:53,490 in my wife whose unwavering support has been the foundation of my career. Those in law enforcement 68 00:06:53,490 --> 00:06:58,310 know that it's not just a job, it's a calling, affecting not just us as law enforcement 69 00:06:58,310 --> 00:07:02,790 professionals, but I love once, and I would not be here today without the encouragement 70 00:07:02,790 --> 00:07:04,530 and sacrifices of my family. 71 00:07:05,490 --> 00:07:09,950 Additionally, I want to thank all of my friends, law enforcement personnel, colleagues, 72 00:07:10,950 --> 00:07:16,330 fellow police chiefs, vendors that are here today, leadership, your support, guidance, 73 00:07:16,690 --> 00:07:21,390 and friendship over the years has shaped me as a leader, and as a person I am today. 74 00:07:21,390 --> 00:07:27,450 I sincerely appreciate the bond that we all share with the common goal of keeping our community safe. 75 00:07:28,210 --> 00:07:35,770 I think it's also important to recognize Major Robert Enzoedle for the steps he has taken as strengthen of the department as an interim police chief. 76 00:07:36,370 --> 00:07:44,050 I'm committed to building upon those efforts, continue to force the cultural professionalism, transparency, and community trust. 77 00:07:44,050 --> 00:07:49,890 To the people of Kissimmee, our residents, our business owners, visitors, I'm here to serve. 78 00:07:50,910 --> 00:07:53,530 Effective public safety is a partnership. 79 00:07:54,210 --> 00:07:58,210 I look forward to building strong partnerships and relationships, strengthening trust, 80 00:07:58,590 --> 00:08:03,050 and ensuring that this department remains one that you can rely on and be proud of. 81 00:08:04,210 --> 00:08:06,090 Also to the community, we are in this together. 82 00:08:06,890 --> 00:08:09,970 We will achieve so much more to team than a separate entities. 83 00:08:10,610 --> 00:08:17,690 We will come up with viable solutions when we work together to the men and women that are here from the Clevver Mount Police Department. 84 00:08:17,830 --> 00:08:21,690 Thank you for trusting me to serve you for the past 13 years. 85 00:08:22,350 --> 00:08:24,910 And thank you for help preparing me for this moment this evening. 86 00:08:25,450 --> 00:08:29,210 Finally, to the finest men and women of the Kasimi Police Department, 87 00:08:29,750 --> 00:08:33,610 your commitment to this community and each other will continue to make our department stronger. 88 00:08:34,430 --> 00:08:35,950 I am proud to stand with you. 89 00:08:35,950 --> 00:08:40,550 I'm proud to support you, and I'm proud to work alongside you as we progress. 90 00:08:41,350 --> 00:08:42,630 And I leave you with this. 91 00:08:43,250 --> 00:08:49,650 Whatever role you have, sworn police officers, non-sworn police officers, front lines behind the scenes, 92 00:08:50,370 --> 00:08:51,830 always remember your why. 93 00:08:52,950 --> 00:08:57,030 Why did you join this profession? Why did you join the Kissimmee Police Department when you did? 94 00:08:57,450 --> 00:09:01,370 Remembering your why keeps you motivated, keeps you inspired, keeps you focused. 95 00:09:02,150 --> 00:09:05,650 29 years ago, I joined the ranks of the New York City Police Department. 96 00:09:05,950 --> 00:09:11,570 with a passion and my why was to make a difference in the lives of other people and make a different 97 00:09:11,570 --> 00:09:17,490 community that I vowed to serve in to protect. Fast forward 29 years to this very moment. This evening 98 00:09:17,490 --> 00:09:23,990 has been sworn in as a 35th chief for police. Same passion. My why is the same. Make a difference in 99 00:09:23,990 --> 00:09:29,310 lives of other people and make a difference in community that I vowed to serve. So I say let's go, 100 00:09:29,390 --> 00:09:34,250 let's get after it because we are moving in one direction only and that's forward. Thank you, 101 00:09:34,250 --> 00:09:35,890 Our 102 00:09:50,420 --> 00:10:05,300 next item on the agenda is item number three B and this is a proclamation and honor of Orange County Sheriff's Office Major Robert Antswaydo Bobby please approach the Commission. 103 00:10:12,690 --> 00:10:18,630 Whereas leadership, dedication, and commitment in public service are essential qualities in 104 00:10:18,630 --> 00:10:23,790 ensuring the safety and well-being of a community, and whereas Major Robert Anzwato 105 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:28,550 of the Orange County Sheriff's Office has demonstrated outstanding leadership and professionalism 106 00:10:28,550 --> 00:10:33,450 while serving as interim chief of police for the Kissimmee Police Department, providing guidance, 107 00:10:34,070 --> 00:10:39,090 stability and unwavering support to the department and the community during his tenure, and 108 00:10:39,090 --> 00:10:44,490 as through his extensive experience and law enforcement, Major Antsweito has played a vital role 109 00:10:44,490 --> 00:10:49,230 in strengthening commuter relations, upholding public trust, and ensuring the continued 110 00:10:49,230 --> 00:10:54,090 excellence of the GSME Police Department. And whereas his dedication to duty, integrity, 111 00:10:54,250 --> 00:10:58,730 and commitment to public safety have significantly contributed to the effectiveness and 112 00:10:58,730 --> 00:11:03,870 success of the department, earning him the respect and gratitude of colleagues, city officials, 113 00:11:04,110 --> 00:11:09,070 and residents alike. And whereas the city of GSME wishes to extend a sincere appreciation 114 00:11:09,070 --> 00:11:16,750 to Major Robert Antswaydo for his invaluable contributions and service to our agency and the community as a whole. 115 00:11:17,270 --> 00:11:34,670 Now, therefore, the City Commission of the City of Kissimmee hereby recognizes and honors Major Robert Antswaydo for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service as interim chief of police for the Kissimmee police department and extends our deepest deepest gratitude for his commitment to the safety and well-being of our city. 116 00:11:56,830 --> 00:11:58,650 Now you're welcome to say a few words. 117 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:02,690 Well, I'll put me on the spot here. 118 00:12:03,810 --> 00:12:10,450 I just wanted to say that it was my honor to come serve the city of Kissimmee in the men and women of the Kissimmee police department for four months. 119 00:12:11,150 --> 00:12:22,690 It was something I did not expect, and I can tell you that I walked in day one and I was just amazed with everyone in this agency and from the support of the city itself. 120 00:12:22,690 --> 00:12:29,030 It's such a great agency, it's a great city, and I wish Chief Broadway the best. 121 00:12:29,510 --> 00:12:35,970 He, you all are in great hands, he is a absolute wonderful leader, and he's going to do 122 00:12:35,970 --> 00:12:41,870 this city great things, so congratulations to you, Chuck, good friend of mine, and happy 123 00:12:41,870 --> 00:12:48,290 for him, and thank you for city commission and city manager Mike and his staff for allowed 124 00:12:48,290 --> 00:12:51,150 me to come in and serve you all, so thank you all very much. 125 00:12:51,150 --> 00:12:52,750 very, very appreciate it. 126 00:13:24,770 --> 00:13:27,110 All right, so this is going to be some non-law enforcement 127 00:13:27,110 --> 00:13:28,210 stuff now, okay. 128 00:13:28,650 --> 00:13:29,730 Sorry about that. 129 00:13:31,510 --> 00:13:35,790 So next item is item 3C Proclamation for water conservation 130 00:13:35,790 --> 00:13:36,410 months. 131 00:13:37,030 --> 00:13:39,330 Will Jeremy Linier with the Toho Water Authority, 132 00:13:39,370 --> 00:13:41,110 please approach the City Commission? 133 00:13:51,950 --> 00:13:55,290 Whereas water is one of our most valuable natural resources 134 00:13:55,290 --> 00:13:57,570 that is an essential need of every living creature 135 00:13:57,570 --> 00:14:00,290 and whereas clean safe and sustainable water supplies 136 00:14:00,290 --> 00:14:03,630 and resources are vital to the City of Cassimis economy, 137 00:14:04,510 --> 00:14:06,730 environment, and residents, and whereas the State of Florida, 138 00:14:06,910 --> 00:14:08,870 to a water authority, and the City of Cassimis, 139 00:14:09,070 --> 00:14:10,810 are working together to increase awareness 140 00:14:10,810 --> 00:14:12,870 about the importance of water conservation. 141 00:14:13,450 --> 00:14:15,630 And whereas all water users, including commercial, 142 00:14:15,810 --> 00:14:18,450 industrial agricultural, institutional hospitality, 143 00:14:19,010 --> 00:14:21,410 private citizens and others can make positive contributions 144 00:14:21,410 --> 00:14:24,990 to reduce water use and protect Florida's water resources. 145 00:14:25,530 --> 00:14:27,330 And whereas the City of Cassimis and the State of Florida 146 00:14:27,330 --> 00:14:32,370 designated April is water conservation months to educate citizens about how they can save precious 147 00:14:32,370 --> 00:14:37,670 water resources. Now, therefore, the City Commission, the City Kissimmee, hereby proclaims 148 00:14:37,670 --> 00:14:41,050 the month of April as water conservation month in the City of Kissimmee. 149 00:14:51,210 --> 00:14:55,030 So, hello, everybody. I did not expect to speak tonight, but thank you on behalf of Tohoha 150 00:14:55,030 --> 00:14:59,950 Water Authority, Madam Mayor and our esteemed commissioners. For recognizing April- 151 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:07,880 As water conservation month, at towhoe we strive to promote water conservation messaging, and we appreciate the city supporting us in that endeavor. 152 00:15:08,940 --> 00:15:09,860 Thank you. 153 00:15:41,690 --> 00:15:47,230 Our next item on the agenda is item 3Ds, a proclamation for national gardening months. 154 00:15:47,810 --> 00:15:50,290 Will Melissa Council please approach the city commission? 155 00:15:55,860 --> 00:16:01,640 Whereas April is recognized as National Garden Month, a time to celebrate joys of gardening 156 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:05,380 and the many benefits it provides, including improvements to physical and mental health, 157 00:16:05,780 --> 00:16:10,220 social and economic well-being, and environmental sustainability, and whereas love makes 158 00:16:10,220 --> 00:16:16,040 me grow incorporated as a local 501C3 organization dedicated to teaching the community the 159 00:16:16,040 --> 00:16:20,860 value and importance of living off the land, fostering a deeper connection to nature and 160 00:16:20,860 --> 00:16:23,540 promoting self-sufficiency through gardening. 161 00:16:23,540 --> 00:16:44,260 And whereas lug makes me grow actively collaborates with organizations such as Home Depot to build gardens and truly market, which is generously donated over 77,000 seeds, enabling the organization to support families in need across the United States, as well as local organizations like Kissimmee Main Street, Salvation Army, local food drives for the communities and many others. 162 00:16:44,580 --> 00:16:53,460 And whereas research is shown that spending time in nature and including gardening can lower stress levels boost mood and provide low impact form of exercise that builds strength and endurance. 163 00:16:53,540 --> 00:17:01,260 Now, therefore, the City Commission, the City of Kissimmee, hereby proclaimed April as National Gardening Month in the City of Kissimmee. 164 00:17:10,560 --> 00:17:14,840 This is a true honor for us, for Aminta, Millie, and myself. 165 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:30,340 There are so many people in this room that we would love to thank, especially Leia Perez, Assiola Libraries, Kissimmee Main Street, Ashley, Amanda, Rooty. 166 00:17:30,340 --> 00:17:34,580 These are all people that have come together, several organizations. 167 00:17:35,500 --> 00:17:37,660 Thank you, Bruce Vickers, for being here today. 168 00:17:38,780 --> 00:17:40,960 We truly appreciate collaborating with everybody. 169 00:17:41,320 --> 00:17:45,180 It's all about coming together and making our city better. 170 00:17:45,820 --> 00:17:48,180 And that's what the most important part of this is. 171 00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:50,220 We thank you for this proclamation. 172 00:18:18,340 --> 00:18:21,780 And our last item on proclamations, in special presentations, 173 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:24,920 Item 3D, proclamation from Is I to White. 174 00:18:31,350 --> 00:18:34,250 Miss White, if you would approach the City Commission, 175 00:18:47,920 --> 00:18:51,280 and whereas Dr. Ida May White will be honored 176 00:18:51,280 --> 00:18:56,960 by friends and relatives on her 90th birthday on April 12, 2025. 177 00:19:01,380 --> 00:19:03,740 And whereas she was born in Harlem, New York, 178 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:07,820 on April 12, 1935, and has been a resident 179 00:19:07,820 --> 00:19:10,020 of this community since 2012. 180 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:15,020 And whereas she is the mother to two children, grandmother to two grandchildren, 181 00:19:15,020 --> 00:19:18,100 and great-grandmother to three great-grandchildren. 182 00:19:18,800 --> 00:19:20,600 And whereas in addition to being a mother, 183 00:19:20,660 --> 00:19:24,720 a grandmother, a teacher, a counselor, beauty pageant queen, 184 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:28,180 FEMA Equal Rights Officer, UN peace ambassador, 185 00:19:28,660 --> 00:19:30,180 and most recently an author, 186 00:19:30,740 --> 00:19:33,320 she has been active in church and civic responsibilities, 187 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:37,340 including First United Methodist Church and Kissimmee Main Street. 188 00:19:38,380 --> 00:19:40,680 And whereas during a long and productive lifetime, 189 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:43,080 she has demonstrated in countless ways 190 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:47,720 her dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the respect and affection of people 191 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:52,720 from all walks of life and all ages. And where she has lived during the most 192 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:58,180 eventful decades of this world's history, and in her quiet way has been a force for good 193 00:19:58,180 --> 00:20:04,400 and a stabilizing influence on those around her during those years. Now, therefore, the City of 194 00:20:04,400 --> 00:20:11,340 Commission of the City of Kissemene hereby recognizes April 12, 2025 as Ida White Day 195 00:20:11,340 --> 00:20:12,740 In the city of Kishan. 196 00:20:27,310 --> 00:20:29,450 I am, I am astounded. 197 00:20:29,870 --> 00:20:31,490 I am really astounded. 198 00:20:31,910 --> 00:20:36,490 When I saw a 2025 coming, I was so excited 199 00:20:36,490 --> 00:20:39,830 because I knew I was going to hopefully get to 90. 200 00:20:40,090 --> 00:20:41,670 Most of my friends and you, 201 00:20:41,710 --> 00:20:45,830 I've spent 26 days in the hospital on my back. 202 00:20:46,870 --> 00:20:48,070 But I'm still here. 203 00:20:48,510 --> 00:20:51,330 I mean, God, thank you for your blessing 204 00:20:51,330 --> 00:20:53,990 and your mercy and your love. 205 00:20:53,990 --> 00:20:56,270 I cannot believe this. 206 00:20:56,490 --> 00:20:57,590 I am so overwhelmed. 207 00:20:57,690 --> 00:21:00,530 Thank you so much to all my good friends, 208 00:21:01,570 --> 00:21:05,550 Mayor, and Diana and Kissimmee Main Street. 209 00:21:06,150 --> 00:21:07,870 All of you, I love Kissimmee. 210 00:21:08,030 --> 00:21:10,010 I love St. Thomas Virgin Islands, 211 00:21:10,190 --> 00:21:13,230 where it's safe for 47 years, but believe me, 212 00:21:13,270 --> 00:21:15,470 Kissimmee, you're coming up real fast. 213 00:21:15,590 --> 00:21:16,190 Thank you. 214 00:21:16,310 --> 00:21:16,810 Thank you. 215 00:21:19,820 --> 00:21:21,520 I'm going to be like Messiah. 216 00:22:08,270 --> 00:22:10,530 Note to self, don't wear a five inch heels. 217 00:22:10,530 --> 00:22:12,430 and have to stand through most of the meeting. 218 00:22:12,470 --> 00:22:13,490 I know you're the best. 219 00:22:13,870 --> 00:22:14,510 I said goodbye. 220 00:22:16,230 --> 00:22:17,530 Angela, all the favor. 221 00:22:18,010 --> 00:22:18,610 All the favor. 222 00:22:19,670 --> 00:22:21,170 There's a whole motion up here on that one. 223 00:22:22,010 --> 00:22:22,550 No views on that. 224 00:22:22,550 --> 00:22:22,890 Thank you. 225 00:22:22,910 --> 00:22:25,330 What a beautiful, beautiful celebration today. 226 00:22:25,630 --> 00:22:27,350 It's been a wonderful day in the city of Kassimi. 227 00:22:27,510 --> 00:22:29,330 As we celebrate, not just new beginnings, 228 00:22:30,170 --> 00:22:31,690 but also all these proclamations. 229 00:22:31,890 --> 00:22:33,370 That means so much. 230 00:22:34,590 --> 00:22:37,650 We'll continue and move on with the public hearing 231 00:22:37,650 --> 00:22:43,910 section of this first and second readings to our non public hearings there are none so we're 232 00:22:43,910 --> 00:22:48,830 going to go right into here the audience we have a couple of people that have signed up to speak 233 00:22:48,830 --> 00:22:59,100 so Jose Ramon if you are here please make it way up to the to the podium Mr. Jose Ramon you 234 00:22:59,100 --> 00:23:02,740 can write over at the podium sir yes 235 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:09,980 if you would please state your name and your address for the record 236 00:23:09,980 --> 00:23:17,760 My name is Oce Ramon, so that means it's a great pleasure to be here. 237 00:23:18,240 --> 00:23:27,420 Senyor Ramon, we need to say something to you, but we can't say anything to you, but I think I can say something to you. 238 00:23:27,700 --> 00:23:31,760 Tayanah, would you translate? Tayanah, you're there. 239 00:23:32,020 --> 00:23:33,840 Let's see if I can hear her. 240 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:36,700 Seems to me, like you were ready to volunteer. 241 00:23:36,700 --> 00:23:52,700 For me, it's a great privilege to find myself with so many people, a personable. 242 00:23:57,040 --> 00:23:59,760 I'm a community leader from Santiago, Cuba. 243 00:23:59,760 --> 00:24:00,620 No. 244 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:04,120 No. 245 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:06,900 So we did a new trend later. 246 00:24:08,740 --> 00:24:08,980 Sorry. 247 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:15,920 And I come on behalf of the mayor of Santiago. 248 00:24:16,180 --> 00:24:17,760 I sell it on a grand invitation. 249 00:24:18,900 --> 00:24:20,980 To extend a great invitation. 250 00:24:23,760 --> 00:24:25,120 To our mayor. 251 00:24:26,540 --> 00:24:27,640 To our mayor. 252 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:29,560 To come to Santo Domingo. 253 00:24:30,360 --> 00:24:39,220 and that we have to have an intercambio and to come to the start to have an exchange 254 00:24:39,220 --> 00:24:51,590 with the city of Kashmir, a city that is clean and beautiful, it has such a growth 255 00:25:01,430 --> 00:25:08,130 And I'd like to also invite the administrators to come so that you can see what we do and vice versa. 256 00:25:08,130 --> 00:25:12,270 So, good afternoon and I thank you very much to all of you. 257 00:25:12,710 --> 00:25:15,310 I thank you very much and I thank you very much. 258 00:25:16,270 --> 00:25:19,710 Good evening and it's been a pleasure to see so many good people here in the city 259 00:25:19,710 --> 00:25:22,450 of Kissimmee that are hard workers and care so much about the community. 260 00:25:22,630 --> 00:25:23,010 Good night. 261 00:25:23,570 --> 00:25:24,130 Good evening. 262 00:25:24,750 --> 00:25:25,590 Thank you. 263 00:25:29,010 --> 00:25:29,970 Thank you. 264 00:25:30,030 --> 00:25:30,350 Thank you. 265 00:25:30,470 --> 00:25:30,970 Thank you for your invitation. 266 00:25:31,950 --> 00:25:32,810 Thank you very much. 267 00:25:33,310 --> 00:25:34,330 Thank you for your invitation. 268 00:25:34,730 --> 00:25:35,890 We will be in touch. 269 00:25:35,890 --> 00:25:44,070 We will move forward with the next person that has asked the speak, Miss Claudia Zuko. 270 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:49,460 Okay, we'll move right on. 271 00:25:49,700 --> 00:25:50,640 It's Claudia's not here. 272 00:25:51,360 --> 00:25:52,260 Thank you. 273 00:25:52,260 --> 00:25:54,420 We will move right over to the consent. 274 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:55,840 Anyone else want to speak? 275 00:25:56,180 --> 00:25:56,960 Everyone else is good. 276 00:25:58,220 --> 00:25:59,300 I'd also like to acknowledge. 277 00:25:59,520 --> 00:26:03,580 We had Gary Barrios representing Officer, I'm sorry, Senator Scott. 278 00:26:04,180 --> 00:26:07,900 And we have Juan Lopez representing Darren Soto. 279 00:26:07,900 --> 00:26:10,820 So I wanted to acknowledge that you were here today. 280 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:13,120 Thank you so much. 281 00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:18,960 And we have our ex Vice Mayor, Orga Castanio here with us. 282 00:26:19,140 --> 00:26:21,800 Thank you for joining us on such an important day. 283 00:26:22,140 --> 00:26:22,900 Thank you. 284 00:26:23,940 --> 00:26:25,600 So now we move on to our consent agenda. 285 00:26:26,740 --> 00:26:29,080 Do I have a motion to approve the consent agenda? 286 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:30,360 Motion to approve. 287 00:26:31,380 --> 00:26:33,520 Motion by Commissioner Martinez. 288 00:26:34,060 --> 00:26:36,700 Second by Vice Mayor Edie. 289 00:26:36,720 --> 00:26:37,280 All in favor. 290 00:26:37,280 --> 00:26:47,920 I'm opposed motion carries now we will move on to the award recognition for 1881 291 00:26:47,920 --> 00:26:51,920 redevelopment project and it's achievements and contributions to downtown 292 00:26:52,880 --> 00:26:53,680 Kissimmee. 293 00:26:53,680 --> 00:26:54,260 David Rodriguez. 294 00:26:55,520 --> 00:26:56,600 So Maya. 295 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:16,800 Okay now it's on sorry about that so David had an emergency. 296 00:27:17,400 --> 00:27:19,340 I'll be presenting the item in this place. 297 00:27:19,980 --> 00:27:21,440 Good evening commission. 298 00:27:21,440 --> 00:27:34,580 So I'd like to present an award, a recognition to Z family assets for their contribution to downtown and the achievements that they had recognized for due to it. 299 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:47,280 In 2022, the downtown Cere awarded Z family assets, a Pioneer Project Inc. program grant for the restoration and preservation of a historically significant building. 300 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:59,530 They make it's in hardware building for adaptive reuse of the building into the 1881 restaurant and 10 apartments on the second story and the project since it's been 301 00:28:00,340 --> 00:28:02,700 Completed has been a significant 302 00:28:03,680 --> 00:28:06,580 Edition to the downtown as it tracked visitors 303 00:28:07,120 --> 00:28:14,880 It's been just a huge driver for the downtown and a huge draw and this project has garnered a lot of attention 304 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:22,140 recently due to it. So, it received in 2024 the Florida Redvelopment Association's President's 305 00:28:22,140 --> 00:28:27,600 Award and this award recognizes outstanding achievement and redevelopment and community 306 00:28:27,600 --> 00:28:33,020 enhancement. And the project recently was awarded the 2025 Central Florida Commercial 307 00:28:33,020 --> 00:28:38,240 Association of Relators Homework Award which recognizes excellent innovation, achievement 308 00:28:38,240 --> 00:28:44,840 and commercial real estate. So, a recognition of these accomplishments and also their 309 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:49,200 achievements and contributions to our downtown. We'd like to present an award of 310 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:55,000 recognition to Z family assets and Mr. Ray Parsons and his Sun's Act Parts as I 311 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:58,660 hear to receive the award. I'd like to invite them up. 312 00:29:12,370 --> 00:29:12,850 Thank you. 313 00:29:16,010 --> 00:29:22,910 We'd also like to invite the commissioners to join us for this recognition. I know you've been on your feet a lot and you've got your five inch 314 00:29:22,910 --> 00:29:24,470 One more time. 315 00:30:33,080 --> 00:30:33,480 Thank 316 00:30:36,080 --> 00:30:37,340 you. Thank you. Thank you, Samaya. 317 00:30:43,850 --> 00:30:47,490 All right, when we're right on up to discussion item 8B, discussion 318 00:30:47,490 --> 00:30:51,990 on commissioners' retirement benefit options, city manager, would you take on? Thank you, Madam Mayor. 319 00:30:52,050 --> 00:30:55,790 Commissioner, this is just a follow-up to our discussion. The last week's commission meeting, 320 00:30:55,790 --> 00:31:00,170 Now, the commissioners had just wanted a little bit more information on the recommended option, 321 00:31:00,450 --> 00:31:07,570 which is option B in your packet called the 401A defined contribution employer-sponsored 322 00:31:07,570 --> 00:31:07,950 plan. 323 00:31:08,090 --> 00:31:13,950 And it's very similar to a 401k except this is because we're in public sector, it's considered 324 00:31:13,950 --> 00:31:14,990 a 401A. 325 00:31:15,870 --> 00:31:22,290 The key points to this, this is something that you can withdraw from once you are 59.5 years 326 00:31:22,290 --> 00:31:27,930 There is a 10% penalty for early withdrawal of 4-H59 and a half. 327 00:31:28,690 --> 00:31:33,230 City contributions are discretionary, though what we proposed in lieu of joining the general 328 00:31:33,230 --> 00:31:37,890 pension plan was that the city would contribute an equivalent amount to what they contribute 329 00:31:37,890 --> 00:31:41,490 to the employee pension plan, which is 21% of the salary. 330 00:31:42,630 --> 00:31:49,570 The city contributions are pre-taxed dollars, and the vesting schedule is decided by the commission. 331 00:31:49,570 --> 00:31:55,850 It's our recommendation that you require the commissioners to serve at least one term, 332 00:31:56,030 --> 00:32:01,130 and I would actually say it that way, because even though our terms are four year terms, 333 00:32:01,210 --> 00:32:07,890 if a commissioner were to lose in a primary, you technically might only serve three years 334 00:32:07,890 --> 00:32:09,450 in nine months. 335 00:32:11,390 --> 00:32:15,950 The benefits are based on the valuation of the account, you can choose how you wanted 336 00:32:15,950 --> 00:32:21,510 invested and there's also the potential and it's up to the commission whether you want to 337 00:32:21,510 --> 00:32:27,610 require of yourselves a contribution. If you were joined the general pension plan, your contribution 338 00:32:27,610 --> 00:32:35,870 would be 3.69% of your salary to more or less match the city contribution of 21% and that also would 339 00:32:35,870 --> 00:32:42,590 be pre-taxed. So if there's any questions that you have, I'll be glad to answer those just to bring 340 00:32:42,590 --> 00:32:44,070 you up to speed as well. 341 00:32:45,010 --> 00:32:52,570 You're probably the only elected board in this part of the Central Florida that does not have a retirement benefit at this point. 342 00:32:52,630 --> 00:32:55,670 City St. Cloud just added a benefit for their council members. 343 00:32:55,910 --> 00:32:58,630 The counties had one for a while, Orlando Orange County. 344 00:32:59,190 --> 00:33:00,830 Most other cities do have that. 345 00:33:00,950 --> 00:33:03,450 So this is not at all out of the ordinary. 346 00:33:04,250 --> 00:33:07,410 In fact, you're in the out of the ordinary, but not having one at this point. 347 00:33:08,550 --> 00:33:10,410 Thank you for that explanation, City Manager. 348 00:33:10,410 --> 00:33:12,410 Commissioner, Commissioner, do you have any question with the 349 00:33:12,410 --> 00:33:13,170 item? 350 00:33:14,980 --> 00:33:17,320 I'm a self-explanatory to self-explanatory. 351 00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:17,840 Commissioner. 352 00:33:18,240 --> 00:33:21,160 Commissioner Martinez. 353 00:33:21,780 --> 00:33:22,140 No, yeah. 354 00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:23,560 So we'll entertain a motion. 355 00:33:23,820 --> 00:33:24,780 Motion to approve. 356 00:33:26,560 --> 00:33:28,680 Motion by Vice Mayor Edy. 357 00:33:29,220 --> 00:33:31,180 Second by Commissioner Martinez. 358 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:32,160 All in favor. 359 00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:33,160 Aye. 360 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:34,960 Motion carries. 361 00:33:36,460 --> 00:33:37,940 We'll move on to here City officials. 362 00:33:38,100 --> 00:33:38,620 City manager. 363 00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:40,240 Madam Mayor, thank you, Commissioner. 364 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:46,360 is just a reminder, tomorrow is our trip to Tallahassee with the Oceo Legislative Effort. 365 00:33:46,600 --> 00:33:50,260 So we'll be there for the next few days advocating for our projects. 366 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:55,700 At this point, all three of our funding requests have been approved by both the House and 367 00:33:55,700 --> 00:33:57,640 Senate committees that they required to go through. 368 00:33:58,280 --> 00:34:04,340 So our three projects are just awaiting the floor vote, and then hopefully we'll avoid 369 00:34:04,340 --> 00:34:07,020 the veto of the governor, so we're in really good shape. 370 00:34:07,600 --> 00:34:09,060 That's all I have, Madam Mayor. 371 00:34:09,060 --> 00:34:16,240 Thank you, city attorney, nothing, thank you, thank you, commissions, commission 372 00:34:16,240 --> 00:34:17,820 Ortiz, we'll start with you today. 373 00:34:18,300 --> 00:34:23,520 I just want to say thank you to everyone for support, this commission, Mirin, for the 374 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:30,480 swearing of our new chief of the KPD charge shot pro way and also I want to say thank you 375 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:36,940 to Robert and Svetto, who was the internship for couple of months and also I want to congratulate 376 00:34:36,940 --> 00:34:42,220 say the minions or being doing a good job in the 377 00:34:42,220 --> 00:34:47,180 asset of new KPD chief. 378 00:34:47,600 --> 00:34:51,020 Thank you, thank you so much vice mayor Edy. 379 00:34:51,240 --> 00:34:52,860 I don't have anything that over here. 380 00:34:53,100 --> 00:34:54,040 Thank you. 381 00:34:54,320 --> 00:34:55,480 Commissioner Alvarez. 382 00:34:56,020 --> 00:34:57,480 I'm going to say go gators. 383 00:35:02,460 --> 00:35:03,320 Commissioner Martinez. 384 00:35:04,900 --> 00:35:06,920 I just wanted to ask this. 385 00:35:06,920 --> 00:35:14,480 commission on May 7th we have the elected officials breakfast with the 386 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:20,640 realtors and also it's the leadership for government day. When I did it 387 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:27,810 last year there were some absence and I really hope that you guys could show up 388 00:35:28,240 --> 00:35:32,880 if you can with your schedules and it's a special one because the mayor is in 389 00:35:32,880 --> 00:35:38,180 the leadership class this time so we'll be able to show some support for her and 390 00:35:38,180 --> 00:35:44,260 get those questions that I got. So just I wanted to say that to you guys. I would really really 391 00:35:44,260 --> 00:35:50,720 would appreciate it if we can make room for May 7th to be there. It'll be very quick. I think it's like 392 00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:58,780 10, 15 minutes. Yes. Well, I think I'm giving a overview of how the city works, but in the beginning 393 00:35:58,780 --> 00:36:03,660 they have a Q&A session with the commissioners that give the class and opportunity to interact 394 00:36:03,660 --> 00:36:07,620 with our elected officials, so I think our goals to have you out of there by 8.30. 395 00:36:07,860 --> 00:36:08,380 Quarter to nine. 396 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:10,360 So you can get to the real toothbrush breakfast on time. 397 00:36:10,940 --> 00:36:11,460 Thank you. 398 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:12,920 Thank you for bringing that up. 399 00:36:13,460 --> 00:36:14,620 Thank you. 400 00:36:14,780 --> 00:36:15,500 Where's the set? 401 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:17,480 Yeah. 402 00:36:18,240 --> 00:36:18,500 Thanks. 403 00:36:19,740 --> 00:36:20,360 All right. 404 00:36:20,720 --> 00:36:22,720 I just want to thank everyone for coming out today. 405 00:36:23,100 --> 00:36:24,060 Thank you, Chief. 406 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:26,040 Fire Chief Walls for being. 407 00:36:27,040 --> 00:36:28,000 It's my joke. 408 00:36:30,020 --> 00:36:30,780 I'm glad he's here. 409 00:36:30,780 --> 00:36:36,640 Today we did a great job talking to the firefighters and doing the right thing for our firefighters 410 00:36:36,640 --> 00:36:43,200 and hoping that we can not just hire but retain more amazing firefighters. 411 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,920 So that was a great thing. 412 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:47,100 We have certainly come a long way. 413 00:36:47,520 --> 00:36:54,160 Today we got elected Noel and I, Noel Ortiz and I, we didn't have a chief and it was 414 00:36:54,160 --> 00:36:57,340 a little scary at times and all the questions that came at us. 415 00:36:57,460 --> 00:36:59,280 We probably didn't know how to answer all the questions. 416 00:36:59,280 --> 00:37:05,740 and we kind of, you know, navigated our way through it and understood and trusted our city management 417 00:37:06,460 --> 00:37:11,200 specifically Mike Staggerwell, thank you Mike for your leadership during this process. 418 00:37:11,360 --> 00:37:17,560 I know it was not an easy task and we know that you're a vision for our city's great and so we 419 00:37:17,560 --> 00:37:22,460 thank you for your leadership and I wanted to commend you tonight on that. Thank you. You're quite welcome. 420 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:26,260 We have a lot of great things happening in Kiss Semi. Let's hear it for our city manager. Yes, 421 00:37:26,260 --> 00:37:28,000 I think it looks good, thank you. 422 00:37:28,560 --> 00:37:30,260 A lot of great things happening in our city, 423 00:37:30,440 --> 00:37:32,940 and we invite everyone to get involved every day, 424 00:37:32,940 --> 00:37:34,400 every day, every day. 425 00:37:34,480 --> 00:37:36,160 There's a reason to fall in love with Kissimmee. 426 00:37:36,620 --> 00:37:39,040 Today we had the grand opening, ribbon cutting 427 00:37:39,040 --> 00:37:40,100 over at Green Meadows. 428 00:37:40,980 --> 00:37:43,100 It was hot out there, but it was so much fun. 429 00:37:43,260 --> 00:37:44,420 Please follow the pictures. 430 00:37:44,920 --> 00:37:46,280 We fed a lot of animals. 431 00:37:46,820 --> 00:37:50,300 A lot of them looked really, really happy to see us. 432 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:51,880 So take your family out. 433 00:37:51,880 --> 00:37:54,920 Please encourage people to support our local initiatives, 434 00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:59,760 are local groups such as the green metal farms, take your grandchildren, take your children, 435 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:03,620 summers around the corner, so we encourage that. That's how these businesses stay afloat 436 00:38:03,620 --> 00:38:09,300 and we really are excited to see the green metals farm back in our city limits. So thank you all, 437 00:38:09,520 --> 00:38:12,500 but that being said, I think this meeting now is adjourned. Thank you.