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CASSLLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 22, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 15 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Procurement Information Report for the Period February 1 2021 through February 28, 2021 Mr. Newlon advised that the Procurement Information Report for the month of February 2021 was contained in the Commissioners' agenda packets for review. He noted that the report contained information about minor contracts that were issued under delegated authority of staff during this period. Thanked Ms. Orey for her kind comments about the running of the meetings earlier in the meeting and advised that the livestreaming issue is currently under study by City staff and it would take a fair amount more time before there was anything to report. Stated that he and Commissioner Aramendia had recently conducted a City of Casselberry advocacy tour with members of the Seminole County government and Commissioner Aramendia would be sharing information about that during his report. Advised that he would be out of the office due to personal matters for at least two weeks beginning Thursday, March 2511i and had requested that Public Works Director Mark Gisclar serve as Acting City Manager during that period. He added that he would make a formal announcement to that effect on Tuesday, March 23rd. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Reported that the Florida League of Cities was asking local governments to contact their legislative teams opposing Senate Bill 266 relating to home-based businesses. In response to a request from Commissioner Aramendia, Ms. Reischmann gave a brief overview of some of the challenges the City faces regarding to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, particularly as it relates to livestreaming, social media, City website, viewing of public records, etc. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding various issues that local governments, including the City of Casselberry, have experienced with trying to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance requirements, which included: litigation; expense and staff time involved in making documents and media ADA compliant; lack of federal guidance on the federally mandated ADA requirements; changes in technology; and potential issues and City liabilities associated with livestreaming of meetings. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report.