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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 9, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 17 of 24 provided to all property owners within 300 feet and no objections or comments regarding the proposed change had been received as of this date. She further explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had reviewed this request at its November 13, 2013 meeting and provided a recommendation for approval by the City Commission. She added that if approved on first reading, a public hearing notice would be advertised in the Orlando Sentinel for the January 13, 2014 City Commission meeting at which the ordinance would be considered for second reading and adoption. Ms. Smith advised that the Planning and Zoning Cormnission found that this proposed rezoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding zoning and land uses, will not negatively impact the City's ability to provide services and is consistent with the properties' MTMU Future Land Use Designation. She added that staff was requesting that the City Commission approve Ordinance 13 -1401 on first reading and advised that a representative of the applicant was present for any questions. A representative of Aloma Baptist Church, Mr. Cass Suvongse, 1053 N Orlando Avenue, addressed the Commission and requested approval of the request for rezoning. In response to questions fi•om Commissioner Solomon, he advised he would be able to provide a copy of drawings for the fellowship hall at the time of the second reading and the building would be made of concrete. Audience participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 13 -1401. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approved Ordinance 13 -1401 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Second Reading of Ordinance 13 -1399 — Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Reports The City Cleric read Ordinance 13 -1399 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2 -35 (f), ELECTION PROCEDURES, OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODE OF ORDINANCES; ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING PAPER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS WITH THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 13 -1399 was advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Staff Presentation: City Cleric Donna Gardner gave a brief overview of the item, stating that Ordinance 13- 1399 was being brought forward for Cormnission consideration to eliminate the requirement for city candidates for elected office to file paper campaign finance reports in addition to filing electronically. She explained that in 2009 the City had implemented the requirement to file electronically in addition to the paper. She advised that since that time the City had gone through two election cycles and she had found that process to be a sufficient and efficient way of conducting business allowable under state statutes.