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CASSGLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 11, 2018 — Regular Meeting Page 16 of 22 Discussion: Brief discussion ensued regarding various aspects of the proposed ordinance, including details of the Adopt -A -Tree Application, suggestions for additional clarification as to available sizes and types, and the need to provide instructions for care and maintenance of the trees. Mr. Newlon advised that procedures would be established to prepare the applicant for success, including directions for care of each of the limited species that would be available. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Chief Planner recommended approval of Ordinance 18- 1483 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 18-1483. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 18-1483 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4-0. B. Ordinance 18-1485 — Amending Chapter 68 of the City Code of Ordinances Roadway and Utility Construction The City Clerk read Ordinance 18-1485 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 68, "ROADWAY AND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "CONSTRUCTION AFFECTING STREETS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS" TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY UTILIZATION AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "COMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF- WAY", ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND AMENDING GENERAL CRITERIA FOR COMMUNICATION FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Chief Planner Emily Hanna gave an overview of Ordinance 18-1485, which amends Chapter 68 of the City Code of Ordinances, Road and Utility Construction as it relates to wireless communication facilities. The proposed amendments allow for the City to protect assets within the public rights-of-way while allowing wireless communication facilities to locate within those rights-of-way, and provides certain performance and design criteria for aesthetics while complying with State and Federal regulations. In response to questions from the City Commission, Ms. Hanna advised that she did not have information from other local municipalities to compare with the proposed ordinance for the City of Casselberry; however, she had been in contact with the City of Altamonte Springs and was advised to be aware of companies that were erecting communications facilities without going through the proper procedures for the jurisdiction. She also confirmed that much of the language contained in the ordinance tracked the statutory language exactly.