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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 28, 2019 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 11 Planning Agency (LPA), voted at its meeting on September 11, 2019 to recommend denial of Ordinance 19-1529 to the City Commission. Florida Statutes Chapter 163.045 preempts local governments from requiring a tree removal permit for trees on residential property that pose a danger to persons or property and exempts those properties from mitigation requirements for that tree removal. In response to questions froln the City Commission, Ms. Hanna and Assistant City Attorney Neysa Borkert advised that additional legislation had been passed which would require local governments to pay attorneys' fees for a property owner who challenged regulations which were preempted by the State, and that was also taken into consideration when this ordinance was being developed. They advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not have information about the additional legislation when the decision was made to recommend denial. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 19-1529 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 19-1529. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 19-1529 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 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. The following individual came forward: 1. Jose Romero, 5048 North Woodcrest Drive, expressed concerns about what he felt was an excessive utility bill at a home he owned which had been vacant for over a year. Mayor Glancy advised him to give his name and account information to Finance Director Carol Conroy who would research the issue and contact him with possible options for resolution. No one else came forward.