City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 (APPROVED) 6/18/2024 - Minutes 1. INVOCATION Rev Walter Nelson gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hilligoss called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. after the invocation and the pledge of allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Keith Thompson, Mayor Jack Hilligoss, Daniel Williams, Robin Gibson, Carol Gillespie Staff Present: James Slaton, City Manager; Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk; Albert C. Galloway, Jr., City Attorney 5. COMMENTS AND PETITIONS Charlene Bennett, resident, spoke on the importance of public comments and dialogue and against possible changes to comments and petitions. Danny Krueger, resident, spoke against using electric vehicles for police squad cars. Juanita Zwaryczuk, resident, commended Commissioner Gillespie for asking questions regarding contracts and items on the agenda. Becky Wynkoop, resident, spoke on the importance of proclamations. Michelle Threatt, resident, spoke on repair needs for the Stoudemire Park and the Austin Center. 6. CITY CLERK 6.I. Board Appointments - Appointment To Fill Vacancies Due To Expiration Of Terms. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Appointment to fill vacancies due to expiration of terms. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Commission to make the following appointments as deemed appropriate. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Appointment to fill vacancies due to expiration of terms. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Commission to make the following appointments as deemed appropriate. 1. Reappoint Fred Halde to a new term on the Airport Authority to expire 7/1/2027 2. Reappoint Herb Gillis to a new term on the Airport Authority to expire 7/1/2027 3. Reappoint Courtney Schmitt to a new term on the Code Enforcement Board that expires 7/1/2027. 4. Reappoint Dwight Wilson to a new term on the Code Enforcement Board to expire 7/1/2027. 5. Reappoint Brandon Alvarado to a new term on the Historic District Regulatory Board to expire 7/1/2026. 6. Reappoint Narvell Peterson to a new term on the Housing Authority expiring 7/1/2028 7. Reappoint Kyra Love to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 8. Reappoint Casey McKibben to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 9. Reappoint Eric Rio to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 10. Reappoint Laura Donaldson to a new term on the Recreation Commission to expire 7/1/2027 11. Appoint Patrick Corwith to a term on the Recreation Commission to expire 7/1/2027 12. Reappoint David Price to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 13. Reappoint Robert Connors to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 BACKGROUND The Mayor makes appointments to various citizen advisory and regulatory boards, commissions, committees, and authorities with the advice and consent of the City Commission (City Charter, Sec. 3.06). Airport Authority (City Code Sec. 2-41) – The board consists of seven (7) voting members and one (1) non-voting member who is a City Commissioner. At least two (2) voting members must be qualified electors of the City. The remaining members chosen may be persons owning property located within the City of Lake Wales or persons having a business tax receipt issued by the City of Lake Wales, are airport tenants, or have general aviation experience. (3-year term) The non-voting City Commission member serves for the duration of his or her term as City Commissioner, unless such Commissioner desires to serve a shorter period of time. In such event, the Lake Wales City Commission shall appoint another city commissioner to serve in the same manner. • There is no interview process requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this Commissioner, unless such Commissioner desires to serve a shorter period of time. In such event, the Lake Wales City Commission shall appoint another city commissioner to serve in the same manner. • There is no interview process requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board. • Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 Vacancies due to resignation and expired terms Current Members: Fred Halde, resident 08/04/21--07/01/24, 1 Herb Gillis, non-resident, 07/01/21--07/01/24, P+1 Clarke Gerard, non-resident chair 06/05/18--07/01/25, P+2 Charles N. Clegg, resident 10/18/16--07/01/25, 3 Mike Bronowski, resident 06/20/23--07/01/24, P Phillip Weikert, non-resident 07/01/23 – 07/01/26, 2 Manuel Grimaldo, non-resident 07/01/23--07/01/26, P+1 Mayor Jack Hilligoss, non-voting member 05/07/24 - 05/06/25, The Airport Authority recommends these reappointments. Applying for reappointment: Fred Halde, resident for a term expiring on 7/1/2027. Herb Gillis, non-resident for a term expiring on 7/1/2027. Code Enforcement Board (City Code Sec. 2-56) – The board consists of seven (7) members. Whenever possible, membership shall include an architect, a businessperson, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor. Members must be residents. (3-year term) 2 alternates can also be appointed. • An interview process is necessary for new applicants only. • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 2 alternate seats There is a vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board due to resignation. Current Members: Dwight Wilson, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24 2 Courtney Schmitt, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, 1 There is a vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board due to resignation. Current Members: Dwight Wilson, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24 2 Courtney Schmitt, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, 1 Curtis Gibson, resident 07/01/2022 – 07/01/25, 1 Ralph E. Marino, resident 07/01/22 – 07/01/25, 3 Bruce Austell, resident 02/04/22 – 07/01/25 P+1 Julia Paul, resident, (alternate 2) 02/18/20 – 07/01/23 P Sara Jones, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/2024 1 Cathy Hammel (alternate) 09/06/23 – 07/01/25 P Mark Bennett 03/08/23-7/1/2025 P Applying for Reappointment: Courtney Schmitt has reapplied to serve for a term to expire 7/1/27. Dwight Wilson has reapplied to serve for a term to expire 7/1/27. The Code Board recommended these reappointments. Historic District Regulatory Board Historic District Regulatory Board (City Code Sec. 23-208.2) – The board consists of five (5) regular members (appointed in accordance with section 2-26). At least 50% of the members shall reside or own property within the City. Members shall be chosen to provide expertise in the following disciplines to the extent such professionals are available in the community: historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, curation, conservation, anthropology, building construction, landscape architecture, planning, urban design, and regulatory procedures. (3-year term) • An interview process is necessary for new applicants only. • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 vacancies, 50% must be residents or own property in City; Current Members: Tiffany Davis, business owner 09/07/22 – 07/01/2025, P Tina Peak, resident 09/07/22 – 7/1/25, 1 Tammy James, resident 07/01/22 – 07/01/24, P Brandon Alvarado, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, 2 Scott Crews, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, P+1 Applying for Appointment: Brandon Alvarado, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, 2 Scott Crews, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/24, P+1 Applying for Appointment: Brandon Alvarado for a term expiring 7/1/2027 Housing Authority (F.S. 421.04) – The board consists of five (5) members. Members must reside in the City, own property in the City, or hold a valid occupational license issued by the City. One (1) member must be a resident of the housing project who is current in rent payment or a person of low income who is receiving a rent subsidy through a program administered by the Authority. No member may be an officer or employee of the City. (4-year term) • An interview process is necessary for new applicants only. • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy due to expired term Primary Duties: Manage and control the city’s low-rent housing units. Current Meeting Schedule: 3rd Wednesday @ 6:00 PM; Housing Authority Current Members: Michelle Threatt, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/25, 1 Narvell Peterson, resident Chair 07/01/20 – 07/01/24, 1 Wanda Lawson, resident 07/01/21 – 07/01/25 3 Durinda Wells 07/01/21 – 07/01/25, 2 Helen Walters, housing resident 07/01/22 – 07/01/26, 3 Albert Kirkland, Jr., Ex-officio n/a Commissioner Daniel Williams, City Liaison 05/07/24 – 05/04/27 Applying for Re-Appointment: Narvell Peterson for a new term to expire 07/01/2028 The Housing Authority and staff recommends this appointment. Planning & Zoning Board (City Code Sec. 23-205.2) – The board consists of seven (7) members. At least four (4) members must reside in the City and three (3) members must either reside in or own real property in the city. (3 year term) • An interview process is required for new applicants only. • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 vacancies, must reside in or own real property in the City Current Members: • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 vacancies, must reside in or own real property in the City Current Members: Kyra Love Harriage, Resident 7/1/21 – 07/1/24 2 Casey McKibben, resident 03/02/21 – 07/01/24, P+1 Courtney McCrystal, property owner 07/01/22 – 07/01/25, 1 Roy Wilkinson, resident 07/01/23 – 07/01/26, 1 Bud Colburn, resident 07/01/23 – 07/01/26, 1 Larry Bossarte, property owner 07/01/22 – 07/01/25, 1 Eric Rio, property owner 08/03/2021 - 07/01/24, 1 Meetings (2-133) – The planning board shall hold regular meetings at the call of the chairman on the fourth Tuesday of each month and at such other times as the planning board may determine. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or vice-chairman with twelve (12) hours of notice. Current Meeting Schedule: - 4th Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.; Commission Chamber Functions, powers and duties (City Code Sec. 23-205.4) - To act as Local Planning Agency pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, F.S., ch 163, part II, and perform all functions and duties prescribed therein: To advise and make recommendations to the city commission regarding applications for amendments to the official zoning map and comprehensive plan, rezoning of property, preliminary planned development projects and subdivisions; 1. To consider the need for revision or addition of regulations in these land development regulations and recommend changes to the city commission; 2. To hear and decide applications for special exception use permits and site plans in compliance with these regulations; 3. To perform any other duties which are lawfully assigned to it by the city commission Applying for Reappointment: Kyra Love Harriage for a term to expire 7/1/2027 Casey McKibben for a term to expire 7/1/2027 and Eric Rio for a term to expire 7/1/2027. The Planning and Zoning Board recommends these appointments Recreation Commission (City Code Sec. 2-161) – The Recreation Commission consists of thirteen (13) members from Community Organizations providing a recreation program for the Community and three citizen members representing the citizens at large. A Quorum shall consist of 6 members (3-year term) • There is no interview requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board. • Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 2 Citizen Vacancies Current Meeting Schedule is the third Mondays of the • There is no interview requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board. • Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 2 Citizen Vacancies Current Meeting Schedule is the third Mondays of the month at 12:00 p.m. noon in the Commission Chambers. Current Members: Keri Hunt, Citizen, 04/06/2022-07/01/2024, P Andrew Motis, Citizen, 4/5/2023 – 07/01/2025, P Laura Donaldson, Citizen 07/01/2021-07/01/2024, P+1 Curtis Reddick, Lake Wales Boys and Girls Club Scott Blackburn, Lake Wales Little League Burney Hayes, Lake Wales PAL Patty McKeeman, Lake Wales Pram Fleet Kara Wiseman, Lake Wales Public Library Robbie Shields, Lake Wales Soccer Club Arianne Seidl, Lake Wales Charter Schools Vacant – Tennis Vacant - Polk County School Board Vacant – Polk State College Applying for Reappointment: Laura Donaldson for a term to expire 7/1/2027 Applying for Appointment: Patrick Corwith for a term to expire 7/1/2027. Staff and the Recreation Commission recommend this appointment. Tree Advisory Board (City Code Sec. 2-201) – The board consists of five (5) voting member. A majority of the members must reside or own property within the City limits. 1 member shall be a current or retired professional arborist, landscape architect or landscape planner. One member shall be a current or retired real estate investor, developer or equivalent. Terms are 3 years but the first appointments must be staggered. • There is no interview process requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board. • Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 2 Vacancies Current Members: Preston Troutman 8/2/2022 - 7/1/2025 1 Mandy Cilliers 8/2/2022 -7/1/2025 1 Robert Connors 8/2/2022 - 7/1/2024 P Preston Troutman 8/2/2022 - 7/1/2025 1 Mandy Cilliers 8/2/2022 -7/1/2025 1 Robert Connors 8/2/2022 - 7/1/2024 P David Price 8/2/2022 – 7/1/2024 P Susan Webb 10/3/2023 – 7/1/2026 P+1 Applying for reappointment: David Price for a term that expires 7/1/2027 Robert Connors for a term that expires 7/1/2027 The Tree Advisory Board recommends these appointments. OPTIONS Do not appoint those that have applied. FISCAL IMPACT None. These are volunteer boards. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, reviewed this item. Board applicants Patrick Corwith, Laura Donaldson, Fred Halde, Casey McKibben, Narvell Peterson, David Price, Eric Rio, and Dwight Wilson introduced themselves to the Commission. Mayor Hilligoss made the following appointments: Fred Halde to a new term on the Airport Authority to expire 7/1/2027 Courtney Schmitt to a new term on the Code Enforcement Board that expires 7/1/2027. Dwight Wilson to a new term on the Code Enforcement Board to expire 7/1/2027. Brandon Alvarado to a new term on the Historic District Regulatory Board to expire 7/1/2026. Narvell Peterson to a new term on the Housing Authority expiring 7/1/2028 Kyra Love to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 Casey McKibben to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 Eric Rio to a term on the Planning and Zoning Board to expire 7/1/2027 Laura Donaldson to a new term on the Recreation Commission to expire 7/1/2027 Patrick Corwith to a term on the Recreation Commission to expire 7/1/2027 David Price to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 Robert Connors to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 Mayor Hilligoss made a motion to approve the appointments. Deputy Mayor Gibson seconded  David Price to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 Robert Connors to a term on the Tree Advisory Board to expire 7/1/2027 Mayor Hilligoss made a motion to approve the appointments. Deputy Mayor Gibson seconded the motion. by voice vote: Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion approved 5-0. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Gibson seconded the motion. by voice vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion approved 5-0. 7.I. Minutes - June 4 & 12, 2024 7.II. Northwest Neighborhood CDBG-CV Sidewalk Improvement Project – Construction Contract With Garcia Civil Contractors [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider entering into a Construction Contract with Garcia Civil Contractors for the Northwest Neighborhood CDBG-CV Sidewalk Improvement Project. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board take the following actions: 1. Approve the construction contract with Garcia Civil Contractors 2. Authorize the expenditure of $536,436.73.  RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board take the following actions: 1. Approve the construction contract with Garcia Civil Contractors 2. Authorize the expenditure of $536,436.73. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The City of Lake Wales received Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $1,193,660 to construct sidewalk improvements in the Northwest Neighborhood. In accordance with the program, a door-to-door household income survey of the service area was conducted. Improvements will include repairing existing sidewalks and constructing new ones. The new and rehabilitated sidewalks are located in the City’s Northwest Neighborhood which is a low income, African American neighborhood. The primary users of the new and rehabilitated sidewalks will be the residents that live in the surrounding neighborhood. The northern boundary of the service area is Florida Avenue, the southern boundary is Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue, the western boundary is G Street, while the eastern boundary is E Street. With regard to the bid advertisement for the project: the advertisement date was 2/28/2024, a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 3/11/204, and the bid opening date was held on 4/1/2024. The City received a total of 6 bids for the project. Garcia Civil Contractors was selected as the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $536,436.73. A pre-construction meeting has been scheduled for June 25, 2024 with the Garcia Civil Contractors team, CDBG Grant Consultant, engineers, and City staff. This meeting will review any potential construction issues, schedules, and grant requirements for the project. LAKE WALES CONNECTED PLAN ACTION STEPS Action # Description 11 Construct missing sidewalks in the Northwest Neighborhood: include a sidewalk on a least one side of each street; key connectors should have sidewalks on both sides. 46 Implement Lincoln Avenue improvements (shade trees and plantings 65 Continue to construct missing sidewalks in the Northwest Neighborhood OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the Construction Contract with Garcia Civil Contractors for the Northwest Neighborhood CDBG-CV Sidewalk Improvement Project. FISCAL IMPACT The total fiscal impact for this contract is $536,436.73. [End Agenda Memo] 7.III. Mail Processing Equipment Lease With Pitney Bowes, Inc. [Begin Agenda Item] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider entering into a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for one mail processing machine. 7.III. Mail Processing Equipment Lease With Pitney Bowes, Inc. [Begin Agenda Item] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider entering into a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for one mail processing machine. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following action(s): 1. Approve the 60-month lease with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for one mail processing machine. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The United States Postal Service (USPS) is mandating a new industry-wide technology standard know as Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI). The current standard, Information Based Indicia (IBI), will no longer be accepted after December 31, 2024. Postage Meter Indicia are the markings that carry the necessary postage information that allows USPS to authenticate that mail items have been paid for and is also used for tracking purposes. The current mail processing device will soon become non-compliant because it is using the Information Based Indicia (IBI) standard. Pitney Bowes, Inc. is the City’s current mail processing machine vendor. Pitney Bowes, Inc. has proposed absorbing our current lease which would expire February 7, 2025 at no cost and providing a new lease for a compliant like for like mail processing machine. The proposed lease will utilize the State of Florida Department of Management Services (FDMS) competitively bid contract 44102100-17-1. Section 2-404 of the City Code exempts the City from competitive bid requirements when piggybacking another public entity’s previously competitively bid pricing. Utilizing the piggyback option will allow the City to capitalize on the State of Florida’s economy of scale. OTHER OPTIONS The Commission may elect to, not approve the lease with Pitney Bowes, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT The annual lease cost of the proposed Pitney Bowes, Inc. mail processing machine is $4,483.68 ($373.64 / monthly). Funds in the amount of $4,603.68 have been appropriated in fiscal year 2023-2024. [End Agenda Item] 7.IV. Award Kimley Horn And Associates RFQ#24-549 For The Design, Permitting, And Bid Phase Services For The Head-Works Modification Project. Approve Kimley Horn’s Scope For Head-Works Services. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff sought qualified professionals to permit and design the Head-works Modification project. Lake Wales was awarded $7,350,110.00 in funding to modify the head- works at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Competitively bidding the project is a requirement to receive the funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve the Letter to Award Kimley Horn and Associates RFQ#24-549 for the design,  receive the funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve the Letter to Award Kimley Horn and Associates RFQ#24-549 for the design, permitting, and bid phase services for the head-works modification at the waste water treatment plant. 2. Approve expenditure of $651,000 for Kimley Horn and Associates to design modifications to the Head-works at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents on the City’s behalf. BACKGROUND The "head-works" of a wastewater treatment plant is the initial stage of a complex process. This process reduces the level of pollutants of the incoming domestic and industrial wastewater to a level that will allow the treated wastewater or effluent to be discharged into a stream, river or lake. This treated effluent also may be sprayed onto dedicated land areas where it is used for the irrigation of crops and even golf courses. Periodically maintenance and possibly repairs are required to keep this piece of equipment in fully functioning order. Staff sought qualified professionals to permit and design any necessary upgrades to the Head-works in order to keep the system at optimal performance. Kimley Horn has the necessary knowledge and hands-on experience with the City’s structures. Kimley Horn has provided a scope for services to design, permit, and provide bid phase services in the amount of $651,000. Staff recommends the Commission take the following action, approve the letter of award for RFQ#24-549 to Kimley Horn and Associates and the scope for these services in order to permit, design, and provide bid phase services during the head-works modification project located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Kimley Horn Task order on the City’s behalf. OTHER OPTIONS Chose not to engage Kimley Horn to evaluate and design necessary repairs and run the risk of this piece of equipment not functioning properly, which would hinder the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It would also make the City ineligible for the awarded State Revolving Fund (SRF) financing. FISCAL IMPACT The City is awarded $7,350,110.00 utilizing the SRF funding mechanism. As a result of the nature of this project SRF has indicated this project is eligible for 100% loan forgiveness. [End Agenda Memo] 7.V. Museum Pink Depot Wall & Window Repairs [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff recommends commission authorize the expenditure of $38,436.00 to Semco Construction, Inc. for repairs to a window and wall at the Museum’s Pink Depot building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission consider taking the following action:  SYNOPSIS: Staff recommends commission authorize the expenditure of $38,436.00 to Semco Construction, Inc. for repairs to a window and wall at the Museum’s Pink Depot building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Authorize the expenditure for repairs to the window and wall at the Museum’s Pink Depot building. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents, on the City’s behalf. BACKGROUND The east side wall and one of the windows at the museum’s pink depot has been damaged from a water leak on the roof. This work will include some roof repair to prevent this from reoccurring. To prevent the problem from getting worse, staff requested pricing to complete this repair. Staff approached Semco Construction, Inc., & Miller Construction Management, Inc. for quotes. Miller Construction was non-responsive therefore staff requested a quote from Paul Weaver Construction. Staff recommends the Commission take the following action, approve the expenditure of $38,436.00 to Semco Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents on the City’s behalf. OTHER OPTION The commission could choose not to go forward with these needed repairs and risk further damage being caused to this facility. FISCAL IMPACT $38,436.00 will be used from the Capital funds to pay for the repairs. [End Agenda Memo] 7.VI. Purchase Of Investigative Equipment [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff is requesting Commission approval to purchase investigative equipment utilizing existing Capital Outlay funds. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the sole source purchase of a FARO Focus Premium system from FARO Technologies, Inc. 2. Authorize a Capital Outlay budget amendment in the amount of $63,969.42 BACKGROUND The investigation of major crime scenes and traffic crashes resulting in death or serious bodily injury is a complex task that requires extensive time and specialized resources. The thorough and accurate documentation of these incidents is crucial to those involved, their families and the criminal justice system. In the 2023/2024 budget, the City Commission allocated funding to purchase equipment to enhance the department’s ability to process these types of scenes. Staff has researched numerous systems and selected the FARO Focus Premium system. This equipment quickly and accurately collects millions of measurable data points from a scene that is then stored in the forensic analysis software. This data is then transformed into a 3D color model that accurately depicts both interior and exterior scenes for reconstruction purposes.  process these types of scenes. Staff has researched numerous systems and selected the FARO Focus Premium system. This equipment quickly and accurately collects millions of measurable data points from a scene that is then stored in the forensic analysis software. This data is then transformed into a 3D color model that accurately depicts both interior and exterior scenes for reconstruction purposes. The resulting diagrams and animation capabilities with this system ultimately help investigators re-create a scene and actions that occurred during the incident from beginning to end. OTHER OPTIONS The City Commission may choose not to purchase this equipment. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of this equipment is $63,969.42 and staff proposes to utilize existing Capital Outlay funds. [End Agenda Memo] 7.VII. 1st Street Project (Park Avenue To Orange Avenue Streetscape) – Task Order With Chastain Skillman [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider approving Task Order with Chastain Skillman for 1st St. Streetscape between Park Avenue and Orange Avenue. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board take the following actions: 1. Approve the Task Order with Chastain Skillman. 2. Authorize the expenditure of $84,328. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The City received Community Project Funding (CPF) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 1st Streetscape grant in the amount of $750,000. The City will use this funding to develop a stand-alone project focusing on a single block of 1st Street between Park Avenue and Orange Avenue. The broader goal of the 1st Street updates and enhancements is to revitalize Lake Wales’ historic Downtown through planning and quality urban design. It will also serve to connect and unify the Downtown district with the historically black and segregated Northwest Neighborhood, located at the north most end of 1st Street. The Task Order will provide for site work construction drawings and permit application packages for the 1st Street Project. LAKE WALES CONNECTED PLAN ACTION STEPS Action # Description 45 Implement 1st Street improvements from Central to Wiltshire. FISCAL IMPACT The Task Order is for $84,328. [End Agenda Memo]  FISCAL IMPACT The Task Order is for $84,328. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed changes to this item since the work session. Deputy Mayor Gibson asked about the process for a Continuing services contract. Mr. Slaton reviewed this procedure. 7.VIII. Special Event Permit Application From The First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church For Their Vacation Bible School Picnic Event On Saturday June 22nd, 10:00 A.m. – 2:00 P.m. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Approval of the special event permit application will allow the First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church to host their event that will include a road closure of Lincoln Avenue from E Street to D Street on Saturday June 22nd from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission take the following action: 1. Approve the special event permit application from the First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church to host a Vacation Bible school Picnic event on Saturday June 22nd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m. 2. Approve the temporary street closing of Lincoln Avenue from E Street to D Street between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. BACKGROUND: First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church has submitted a special event permit application for the church to host a Vacation Bible School Picnic that will feature water play activities, food and amusement rides. The church has requested a road closure of Lincoln Avenue between E Street and D Street for a water hose across the road. Staff has reviewed the application and has no issues with the street closing. The church is handling all site set ups, sanitary facilities, trash receptacles and trash clean up. Insurance has been provided as required. OTHER OPTIONS: Do not approve the event or street closing. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cost to the City for this event. [End Agenda Memo] 7.IX. Special Event Permit - 4th Of July Festivities [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department is applying for a special event permit for a 4th of July Celebration on July 4th 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Alcohol will be served. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission approve the permit for the 4th of July Celebration and the serving of alcohol at the event. BACKGROUND This event is an annual celebration held at Lake Wailes Park. The event will include vendors, live performances, inflatables, activities, contests and a firework show to conclude the evening. The City Commission approved the expenditure of funds, $35,000, in March for Fireworks with Pyrotechno. OTHER OPTIONS The Commission could decide to not approve the event. FISCAL IMPACT $40,800 is budgeted for the July 4th event. $35,000 is for fireworks. [End Agenda Memo]  OTHER OPTIONS The Commission could decide to not approve the event. FISCAL IMPACT $40,800 is budgeted for the July 4th event. $35,000 is for fireworks. [End Agenda Memo] 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.I. ORDINANCE 2024-01 Amending Ch 23-767 Impact Fees – 2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The main purpose of this ordinance is to update the Economic Development Impact Fee Mitigation program. After feedback from the Chamber, EDC, and potential business partners, it has been deemed appropriate to recommend an adjustment to the incentives. RECOMMENDATION Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board recommends the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2024-01 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. BACKGROUND In order to attract Qualified Target Industry businesses to the City of Lake Wales, city commission adopted Ordinance 2023-35. That ordinance added two more programs to the exemptions to collection of impact fees and authorized amendments to developer contribution credit. The previous ordinance authorized impact fee credit to certain businesses or developers who followed the economic development program requirements. However, it only allowed mitigation of utilities fees. Staff recommends the city commission mitigate any real or perceived disadvantage occurring from the imposition of impact fees by authorizing approved mitigation from the Public Facilities Impact Fees as adopted and updated from time to time. FISCAL IMPACT Up to 90% of certain public facilities impact fees per Economic Development program or developer project. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2024-01 by title only. ORDINANCE 2024-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING RECITALS CONSTITUTING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; AMENDING SECTION § 23-761 RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING § 23-767 RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2024-01 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote:  CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2024-01 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion passed 5-0. 8.II. ORDINANCE 2024-11 – Amendment To Chapter 23, Public Facilities Impact Fees – §23-770. Developer Contribution Credit – 2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Ordinance 2024-11 is the companion to Traditional Neighborhood Development Ordinance. It authorizes the mitigation of applicable impact fees, per Table 1 of Ordinance 2024-10. It updates definitions to accommodate the amendments. Publication requirements have been met. RECOMMENDATION Staff and Planning and Zoning Board recommend City Commission adopt Ordinance 2024-01 after 2nd reading and Public Hearing. BACKGROUND The Lake Wales Envisioned Plan supports the creation and adoption of a traditional neighborhood development ordinance. The ordinance recommended by planning staff was supported by the Planning and Zoning Board to offer incentives to development built in accordance with the standards of the TND Ordinance 2024-10. FISCAL IMPACT Up to 50% of applicable public facilities impact fees per TND Project. [End Agenda memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2024-11 by title only. ORDINANCE 2024-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING RECITALS CONSTITUTING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 4, “PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEES”; AMENDING SECTION 23-761 RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 23-770 RELATING TO DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION CREDIT; PROVIDING FOR A BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING  RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 23-770 RELATING TO DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION CREDIT; PROVIDING FOR A BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2024-11 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Deputy Mayor Gibson seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion passed 5-0. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.I. RESOLUTION 2024-10 – Resolution To Utilize The Uniform Method Of Collecting Non- Ad Valorem Assessments And Adopting The Special Assessment Roll. PUBLIC HEARING [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Resolution 2024-10 declares the City’s intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments and adopts the assessment roll for 2024. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2024-10 after a public hearing, as required by Florida Statutes. Public notice requirements have been met. BACKGROUND In February 2013, City commission adopted Ordinance 2013-04 – Abatement and Violation Assessment (Chapter 17.5), providing for the uniform method of collecting non- ad valorem special assessment for service liens. The City’s intent is to collect service liens that are the result from services provided by the City to clean properties, repair or demolish buildings and the like, such services being a special benefit to the property owner. This does not include fines or administrative liens. Ordinance 2013-04 established the City of Lake Wales in its entirety, as its city boundaries exist on the date of enactment and as they may be expanded or contracted from time to time as the special assessment district for the purposes of abatement and violation correction. The resolution has been noticed per Florida Statute at least twenty (20) days in advance of the public hearing. Staff published a potential list of properties in the notice and provided by first class mail a letter to every property owner that may be affected by this action. OTHER OPTIONS Decline the adoption of Resolution 2024-10 The resolution has been noticed per Florida Statute at least twenty (20) days in advance of the public hearing. Staff published a potential list of properties in the notice and provided by first class mail a letter to every property owner that may be affected by this action. OTHER OPTIONS Decline the adoption of Resolution 2024-10 FISCAL IMPACT This will provide for reimbursement of funds expended in the course of abating and correcting violations of the municipal code. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read RESOLUTION 2024-10 by title only. RESOLUTION 2024-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING TO UTILIZE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; ADOPTING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ABATEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Rosa Pilacios, resident, protested the Code violation on her property. She said she was not notified and there is no fence on her property. The violations are not applicable to her property. Fany Lozano, Code Compliance Specialist, reviewed this case and the timeline for notices. She shared pictures of the property. The violations were related to fencing material on the right of way. This matter was discussed. Mayor Hilligoss advised Ms. Pilacios to resolve the matter with staff. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Gillespie asked for clarification of this item Fany Lozano, Code Compliance Specialist, reviewed this item. Commissioner Gillespie asked about the phrase "uniform method". Ms. Lozano explained that is what the Tax Collector's office calls this. Commissioner Gillespie asked to confirm that this is nothing new. Ms. Lozano confirmed that this is not new and has been very effective at collecting funds. James Slaton, City Manager, explained that this is the method of last resort for staff. Staff has attempted to collect these funds previously. Commissioner Williams made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2024-10 after the Public Hearing. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES"  Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion passed 5-0. 9.II. Special Exception Use Permit Approval For A Mixed-Use Planned Development Project (MUPDP) – La Provence MUPDP (Fka Green Gables Inn) PUBLIC HEARING [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Laurent Meyers, authorized agent for owner, Equity Multifamily LLC, is requesting approval of City Commission, for a Special Exception Use Permit for a Mixed-use Planned Development Project on approximately 8.84 acres of land north of Mountain Lake Cutoff Road, and west of US Highway 27. RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports approval to City Commission, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board at a regular meeting on May 28, 2024, for the Special Exception Use Permit for a Mixed-Use Planned Development Project (MUPDP), with waivers of strict compliance and conditions of approval, finding that the current use and conditions of the site may be improved and brought into compliance with City code, that the proposed development is infill in nature, and that approval of the MUPDP will not have a negative impact on the surrounding area. BACKGROUND: History: The subject property, more commonly known as the Green Gables Inn, is located directly south of the Sizzling Grill. It is situated in between Mountain Lodge Lake and Lake Padgett, west of US Highway 27 and north of Mountain Lake Cutoff Road. The hotel/motel was previously operating as a pre-existing legally non-conforming use in the Limited Commercial Industrial zoning district. In January of 2022, then-prospective buyer Laurent Meyers expressed to Planning Staff that he would like to renovate the existing units in the hotel/motel into apartment units, and build new additional apartment buildings in the rear for residential use. In order to accommodate apartments, staff continued forward with a land use and zoning amendment from Limited Commercial Industrial to a land use designation of High Density Residential and zoning designation of R-3 per the applicant’s request. The request to change the land use and zoning designations by Ordinance D2022-01 and Ordinance D2022-02 were approved by City Commission in February of 2022, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board in January of 2022. In order to permit multifamily uses in the R-3 zoning district, a Planned Development Project approval is required per Table 23-421 of the Land Development Regulations. Mr. Meyers applied for building permits to renovate the existing units at Green Gables Inn, now known as La Provence. This was done with the understanding that Mr. Meyers would continue his submittal of a complete application for a Planned Development Project to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission. approval is required per Table 23-421 of the Land Development Regulations. Mr. Meyers applied for building permits to renovate the existing units at Green Gables Inn, now known as La Provence. This was done with the understanding that Mr. Meyers would continue his submittal of a complete application for a Planned Development Project to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission. Action being taken in this request for approval of a Special Exception Use Permit is to establish a legally conforming use on site, as a motel use is not permitted within the residential zoning district, and to rectify existing non-conforming standards on site through waivers of strict compliance. La Provence MUPUD: Due to financing, the applicant is proposing this project in phases. Phase one will consist of the three existing buildings with a total of 56 newly renovated units and 2,000 square feet of commercial. Phase two considers a future apartment building containing a maximum of 165 additional units. In order to approve of the multifamily and commercial use, a Mixed-Use Planned Development Project is currently proposed. R-3 Dimensional & Area Standards Per Table 23-422A Required Proposed Minimum Street Frontage 50 feet 386.59 feet Minimum Lot Width at Building Line 100 feet 386.59 feet Minimum Living Area 650 sq. ft. 300 sq. ft. Front Setback 0 feet 14 feet Side Setback 10 feet 25 feet Rear Setback 20 feet 25 feet Maximum Lot Coverage 60% 60% Maximum Building Height 45 feet 45 feet Roadways and Access: Access to the site is located off of US Highway 27, where the site has shared access from the Sizzling Grill property. A condition of approval includes access approval from FDOT regarding both access points. The development is proposing parking spaces based off of 1.5 parking spaces per one- bedroom units and 2 parking spaces per two-bedroom units. The developer anticipates approximately 75 two-bedroom units, 90 one-bedroom units, and 56 studio units for a total proposed parking of 397 spaces. Minimum parking requirements for multi-family dwellings per Table 23-306B is 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit or 332 spaces. Assuming retail as the most intensive permitted commercial use, parking requirements calculated at 1 space per 200 square feet requires an additional 10 spaces. Including an additional 44 parking spaces for visitor and recreational parking, the total required spaces of 386 spaces is provided on site. Landscaping and Buffering: General A detailed landscaping plan with a planting schedule shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff and the City’s Horticulturist. The following landscape requirements shall apply: ? square feet requires an additional 10 spaces. Including an additional 44 parking spaces for visitor and recreational parking, the total required spaces of 386 spaces is provided on site. Landscaping and Buffering: General A detailed landscaping plan with a planting schedule shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff and the City’s Horticulturist. The following landscape requirements shall apply: ? -Perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping shall be met, pursuant to Section 23-307.1.c. ? -Non-residential tree density requirements shall be met, pursuant to Section 23- 307.2.a.2: A minimum of three trees shall be required for each one-quarter acre or 10,890 square feet of land or fraction thereof in the non-residential development. -Recreation areas shall be landscaped per Section 23-310(d)2: A minimum of two (2) shade trees per recreation area or a minimum of five (5) shade trees per acre, whichever is greater, shall be provided in recreation areas. The site has existing tree canopies and will need to provide a tree survey and mitigation plan during Site Development Permit review for Phase 2. A detailed Landscaping Plan with a planting schedule will be required for review and approval by City Staff and the City’s Horticulturist. The site provides additional trees than what is required by code for recreation areas, provides landscaping according to perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping standards. A minimum of 107 canopy trees are required overall per tree density requirements. Trees retained on site are credited toward the overall tree density requirements; however, trees to be removed will need to be mitigated on site or through a payment in lieu of planting per an approved tree mitigation plan to be submitted to the City. The plantings proposed within Phase 1 will improve existing conditions of the site. Waivers of Strict Compliance: 1. Minimum living area reduced to 300 sq. ft. where 650 sq. ft. is required by code. 2. Parking space dimensions reduced to 9’ x 18’ where 10’ x 20’ is required by code for the existing parking stalls in Phase 1. Staff Findings: 1. The hotel/motel use is a pre-existing legally non-conforming use, where the change of use to multifamily requires approval of a Planned Development Project. 2. The rezoning of the property to R-3 does not permit hotel/motel by right, but allows for multifamily through PDP approval. 3. The structures existing on site are non-conforming, where no additional non-conforming additions are recommended. 4. Addition of commercial uses are not permitted by right in the R-3 zoning district, but may be approved through approval of a Mixed-Use Planned Development Project. 5. The interior renovations of the units through the building permit process have improved the conditions of the structures. 6. The proposal would encourage redevelopment of the site and provides rental options to approved through approval of a Mixed-Use Planned Development Project. 5. The interior renovations of the units through the building permit process have improved the conditions of the structures. 6. The proposal would encourage redevelopment of the site and provides rental options to Lake Wales residents. 7. Inclusion of potential support commercial uses, including the existing restaurant to the north, may encourage less auto-dependency for certain trips. 8. The site utilizes existing infrastructure such as water and sewer. 9. Approval of the MUPDP will not have a negative impact on the surrounding area. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. An access permit from FDOT shall be obtained and submitted to the City within a year from the MUPDP approval date. Failure to acquire an access permit may result in immediate code compliance action. 2. Phase two of the development shall be submitted for approval of a Modification to the MUPDP by the Planning and Zoning Board if amendments meet criteria of Section 23-334.7 Amendment of Approved PDP Plan. 3. A detailed Landscaping Plan and Landscaping Schedule shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. In addition, a Tree Survey and Mitigation Plan shall be submitted, and the site shall meet landscaping requirements per Section 23- 307.2(a)2: A minimum of three trees shall be required for each one-quarter acre or 10,890 square feet of land or fraction thereof. Additional mitigation to required landscaping shall be completed within a year of approval. Non- compliance will result in immediate code compliance action. 4. Landscaping adjacent to the sizzling grill and within areas designated within Phase 1 shall have a final landscaping and irrigation inspection by the Zoning Inspector within 180 days of approval. Non-compliance will result in immediate code compliance action. 5. The proposed commercial use shall only be uses permitted in the C-4 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district per Table 23-421. 6. One-bedroom and two-bedroom units shall meet all requirements of the most current Florida Building Code. OTHER OPTIONS A. Approve of Phase 1 of the Mixed-Use Planned Development Project for the 56 newly renovated units and the 2,000 sq. ft. commercial use only, requiring Phase 2 of the project to come back before the Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission for approval. B. Deny the Special Exception Use Permit for a Mixed Use Planned Development Project, stating a finding of fact. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the Special Exception Use Permit would allow for the redevelopment of the site and may increase property value. B. Deny the Special Exception Use Permit for a Mixed Use Planned Development Project, stating a finding of fact. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the Special Exception Use Permit would allow for the redevelopment of the site and may increase property value. [End Agenda Memo] OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Glynna White, non resident, spoke against this item. She expressed concerns about the shared parking with Sizzling Grill. The apartments need a separate entrance. Al Goldstein, resident, spoke against this item. There are concerns about the shared parking and entrances with Sizzling Grill. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Gillespie said one of the conditions of approval is an entrance approved by FDOT. Commissioner Thompson said that addressing that is part of concurrency. That happens after a project is approved by commission. He understands the points brought up about the parking. Marlon Lynn, Architect in Lakeland, representing Laurent Myers and the owner. He reported on a recent meeting with the owners of the Sizzling Grill to work on addressing their issues especially parking. The parking areas are not well marked. They are willing to restripe the lot to make clear where their parking area. Commissioner Thompson asked if restaurant patrons use the apartment complex parking sometimes. Mr. Lynn confirmed this. The entrance to the apartments can be moved and an additional lift station can be added. This will be positive for the business owner. Deputy Mayor Gibson asked about the role of FDOT to help with access issues. Mr. Lynn said they are early in site design. This will be an exercise in geometry to address parking issues and add retention areas. James Slaton, City Manager, said they are not to those steps where these questions can be answered. Mr. Lynn said they need their stamp of approval to continue to operate and validation for apartments there to move forward. Deputy Mayor Gibson expressed enthusiasm for redevelopment. Their approval is preliminary. Mr. Slaton said approval is needed before they can move forward. Deputy Mayor Gibson noted that there are many other approvals to get. Mr. Slaton reviewed the next steps. Mayor Hilligoss asked if this was the last time this project comes before commission. Mr. Slaton said confirmed this. Commissioner Williams asked why staff recommended option A. Mr. Lynn said that was what was approved at zoning board. Mr. Slaton said that Autumn Cochella could not attend to answer that. Mayor Hilligoss asked about the meeting with Sizzling Grill. Mr. Lynn said they discussed issues for an hour and a half. A representative from Sizzling Grill reported on the meeting and said they agree with everything. They are fine with the project going ahead. It was a good meeting. Commissioner Thompson commended the two private entities for trying to make this a good project so he doesn't want to interfere with that. Mr. Lynn said addressing some of the Sizzling Grill's problems has been helpful to the project. They intend to be good neighbors  for an hour and a half. A representative from Sizzling Grill reported on the meeting and said they agree with everything. They are fine with the project going ahead. It was a good meeting. Commissioner Thompson commended the two private entities for trying to make this a good project so he doesn't want to interfere with that. Mr. Lynn said addressing some of the Sizzling Grill's problems has been helpful to the project. They intend to be good neighbors Deputy Mayor Gibson made a motion to approve this permit after a Public Hearing. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Gillespie "YES" Mayor Hilligoss "YES" Motion passed 5-0. 10. CITY ATTORNEY Albert Galloway, Jr., City Attorney, gave an update on properties that are in the foreclosure process. 11. CITY MANAGER James Slaton, City Manager, said there will be Flick and Float event on Saturday at the Recreation Center. There will be a public workshop on the Recreation Master Plan next Wednesday at the Recreation Center. The Tourist club is getting some upgrades. 11.I. Commission Meeting Calendar 12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gillespie reflected on the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow and announced the event tomorrow at the Austin Community. Mayor Hilligoss said he will present a proclamation on Juneteenth at the event. Commissioner Williams said the Commission cares about the citizens of Lake Wales. He has not seen citizens insulted by Commissioners. He does not appreciate the insults and comments to the Commission from the citizens that come to the meetings. He does not appreciate suggestions that the Commissioners are stealing or are being unethical. Everything he does is for all citizens to thrive and be successful. Deputy Mayor Gibson said he would like to change our Comments section and has asked for changes. Albert Galloway, Jr., City Attorney, said there is a draft. Deputy Mayor Gibson said he would like to review the draft. James Slaton, City Manager, said that he would like all Commissioners present for this discussion. After discussion there was consensus to delay this to the work session after next. This was discussed. 13. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Hilligoss spoke against some of the accusations that some citizens have made. He said that some reputations have been damaged. He asked for a civil conversation on these issues.  discussed. 13. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Hilligoss spoke against some of the accusations that some citizens have made. He said that some reputations have been damaged. He asked for a civil conversation on these issues. 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. _______________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ City Clerk