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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 8, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 15 The City Clerk read Ordinance 21-1548 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART III, UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XIV, TREE PROTECTION, SECTION 3-14.3, PERMIT REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL, TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT EXEMPT TREE REMOVAL AND SECTION 3-14.8, VIOLATIONS, WAIVERS AND APPEALS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR NOT SUBMITTING DOCUMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Community Development Director Chris Bowley stated that Ordinance 21-1548 amends the City of Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations Article XIV, Tree Protection, Sections 3-14.3 and 3-14.8 regarding the tree removal process (LPA 20-11). He explained that the proposed amendments had been discussed at the January 11 °i City Commission workshop and the proposed ordinance being considered tonight incorporated some of the changes and clarifications suggested at the workshop. He added that staff and the City Attorney tried to keep the content as it was brought to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission so it would not have to go back before them. He further explained that the proposed ordinance clarified language relating to permit exemptions and replacement requirements; included clarifications to definitions, including residential and documentation; referenced Florida Statutes Chapter 163; referenced Florida Statutes Chapter 162 relating to Code Enforcement measures; added the Florida Exotic Pest Plan Council list as an attachment as requested at the workshop; and included some minor formatting changes. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 21-1548 on first reading. Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address Ordinance 21-1548, 1. Ms. Rhonda Ovist, 220 South Embrey Drive, expressed concern that she did not have any idea what this ordinance was about and suggested that a Powerpoint presentation or some sort of visual documentation about the proposed changes would have been helpful for those who had not attended the workshop and were not aware of all the discussions that had taken place. No one else came forward. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 21-1548 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. B. Ordinance 21-1549 — Issuance of Capital Improvement General Obligation Bond in One or More Series The City Clerk read Ordinance 21-1549 by title, as follows: