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CASSELIIERRY CITY COMMISSION Vlinotes of September 24,2012 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 21 does take a proactive approach in these matters, and she would be in favor of going ahead with the proposed ordinance as presented to include both residential and commercial. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City's budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 12 -1377 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12 -1377. The following individual(s) came forward: 1. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to the ordinance, stating Ire felt it would impose unnecessary regulations. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12 -1377. Mayor Glancy reminded the Commission that there were two options for the motion on this item: first, to move forward with the original ordinance, as presented, including residential and commercial; and second, to approve the ordinance without the commercial element. In response to questions fi•on Commissioner Aramendia, Ms. Smith explained that the amendments were being brought forward and staff had decided it would also be an opportunity to take a proactive approach and include commercial properties in the registration program. She added that then the legislation would already be in place should problems arise with commercial properties. A brief discussion ensued regarding property with issues that could possibly be addressed by the realtors' group and then brought back to the Commission for review. Commissioner Solomon expressed her view that it would be a good idea to put the commercial property registration in place. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -1377 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proactive approach to problems with commercial properties which was being proposed, and the alternatives being suggested by the realtors' group. MOTION: Vice Mayor Huffo•d moved to amend the previous motion by changing the wording to approve the ordinance as amended to eliminate the verbiage contained in the agenda packet pertaining to inclusion of commercial properties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Commissioner Solomon dissenting. Original Motion, as amended, carried by voice vote 4 -1, Commissioner Solomon dissenting.