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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 28, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 18 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Interim Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 12-1385 on second reading. Public Hearing: The following individual(s) came forward to address Ordinance 12-1385: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Theresa Court, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 12-1385, stating he felt these businesses should be allowed in the City in order to generate taxes and reduce the burden on the citizens. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12-1385. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to adopt Ordinance 12-1385 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Discussion: Commissioner Miller clarified for the record that the types of establishments addressed by this ordinance were not children's video arcades, but were businesses where gambling and gaming took place and you had to be over the age of 18 to enter. Commissioner Hufford added that these types of businesses preyed on lower income citizens and this ordinance was an effort to protect the community from that. Vice Mayor Solomon stated that Mr. Fraleigh routinely comments on the public record and for those who are interested, there is a lot about Mr. Fraleigh on the public record, including the website Mugshots.com. Mayor Glancy added that she appreciated the comments that Commissioners Miller and Hufford shared, and noted that the ordinance was for the purpose of protecting the community from the effects of gambling. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. No items were scheduled for consideration on this agenda. No items were scheduled for consideration on this agenda. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Casselberry Housing Task Force White Paper Report Staff Presentation: Kyle Dudgeon, Planner, gave a brief overview of the item, explaining that the Casselberry Housing Task Force White Paper Report was being brought to the Commission for consideration and acceptance. He stated that this report was a part of and completed the tasks set out by Resolution 12-2360 which was approved in April of 2012. He explained that the intent of the resolution was to convene a body of invested community members who were concerned about the City's residential neighborhoods. He further explained that on June 11, 2012 the Commission had appointed ten (10) members based on their experience