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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 20 MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve Resolution 12-2407, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: Additional brief discussion ensued regarding safety concerns related to lighting deficiencies; new LED technology; and future funding for the street lighting program. Motion carried 4-1 by voice vote, Commissioner Aramendia dissenting. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. First Reading of Ordinance 12-1378 — Amending City Code Section 82-13, "Abandoned or Derelict Vehicles" The City Clerk read Ordinance 12-1378 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY FLORIDA; AMENDING TEXT WITHIN THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART II, CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE I, SECTION 82-13, "ABANDONED OR DERELICT VEHICLES", TO ELIMINATE PARKING OF INOPERABLE VEHICLES IN CARPORTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Sandra Smith, Development Services Manager, gave a brief overview of the item, stating that the amendment was necessary in order to provide consistency between language in this section of the City Code and language previously adopted in the ULDR relating to parking of vehicles. Ms. Smith advised that if approved on first reading, second reading of the Ordinance would be scheduled for the September 24`h Commission meeting. In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Smith explained that parking of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles would also not be allowed in back yards, but would have to be in an enclosed garage or removed from the property. She also explained that Code Compliance Officers had the right to request that a resident start and move a vehicle to demonstrate that it is operable. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 12-1378 on first reading. Audience Input: The following individual came forward to address Ordinance 12-1378: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, voiced opposition to the Ordinance, stating that he felt the requirements in the Ordinance would possibly present a financial burden to residents. No one else came forward to address Ordinance 12-1378.