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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 9, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 15 Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Interim Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 13 -1396 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1396. The following individuals came forward: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13 -1396, stating he believed it would infringe on the citizens' rights to free speech and also the rights of charities to hold fundraising drives. Ms. Ticia Shuler, 413 Sundown Trail, spoke in favor of Ordinance 13 -1396, stating she was the Casselberry Elementary PTSA President and a Girl Scout Leader and did not feel the ordinance restricted the fundraising efforts of either the Girl Scouts or the school. She added that as a homeowner she appreciated the City's efforts to address safety issues by initiating these rules and regulations for soliciting. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1396. MOTION: Vice Mayor Solomon moved to adopt Ordinance 13 -1396 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4 -0. 12. OTHER ITEMS No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. 1. Mr. Paul McKernan, 530 Queens Mirror Circle, voiced concerns about the Commission meeting time, and urged the Commission to go back to a later time as he felt the 4:00 p.m. time presented a hardship on working people who wished to attend the meetings. He also encouraged the Commission to move forward to reach a good conclusion on the City Center project that would benefit the whole community, and commended them on their efforts so far. 2. Ms. Mary Ingrassia, 819 Dogwood Drive, stated she felt fundraising by legitimate organizations was a good thing; however, she did not think citizens should have to be confronted by panhandlers. She added that the City Center development seemed to be a good project, noting that as a new resident she would be attending the meetings to see how things progressed and to keep informed about that and other issues.