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CASSGLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 14, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 15 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. 17. CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS/COMMENTS Commissioner Anthony Aramendia - Seat No. 1: • Recently completed work with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka on a women's build property in Sanford. • Requested that Chief Krantz share information on the Police Department's response to activity on the corner of U.S. Highway 17-92 and State Road 436 about which concerns had been expressed during Citizens' Comments. Chief Krantz explained that Police Department staff was very aware of the situation at that intersection and had been for the past several months. He advised that staff had worked closely with organizers of the protests on both sides, letting them know how they should act and what actions they should stay away from, including stepping into the roadway and approaching passing vehicles, and also what action would be taken by Police Department staff if they should not act accordingly. He added that staff had also worked with the multiple property owners, who first had not requested that the Department enforce their trespass rights, but later had decided to do so. He noted that he was aware of some incidents that had occurred at the intersection, and charges were filed appropriately for those. He stated the main focus of the Department had been to ensure that the protests remain peaceful to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved and they would continue to do so as long as people were out there. He commended his staff for the tremendous job they were doing at the site working to ensure that everyone was kept safe during the events. He urged anyone who felt they had been the victim of a crime in any way to make a report with the Police Department so the incident could be properly investigated, and charges filed, if appropriate. Commissioner Chad Albritton — Seat No. 4: Has been speaking with residents along North Winter Park Drive in recent weeks and has gotten positive feedback about the progress the City is making. He added that the residents are happy about the North Winter Park Drive Complete Streets Project study and are hoping it will address the walkability issue in the area. Commented that he had heard from Recreation Division staff that Casselberry Summer Camp was off to a great start at the Recreation Center at Secret Lake Park. He thanked staff for coming up with an alternate venue for the camp when the public school location was unavailable, and also thanked those seniors who are patiently foregoing use of the Recreation Center for the summer so the children have a safe summer option. Vice Mayor Mark Busch - Seat No. 3: • Stated again that he felt the acquisition of the Brightwater Estate was going to be the perfect