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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 26, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 6 of 16 6. Mr. Glen Weatherholtz, 36 Carriage Hill Circle, also voiced concerns about the City's code enforcement process. 7. Ms. Lisette Montalvo, 504 Zinnia Drive, spoke in opposition of Ordinance 12-1370, stating that she would also like to have the ordinance postponed for a year so the residents can better understand how it will affect them. 8. Mr. Gil Mayo, Crystal Bowl Circle, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 12-1370 and expressed concerns about the City's current code enforcement process. 9. Mr. Maxwell Banks, 220 S. Embrey Drive, voiced his opposition to Ordinance 12-1370. He stated he felt the ordinance should be tabled for six months or a year to give the residents time to learn more. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12-1370. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve and adopt Ordinance 12-1370 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the ordinance. The Commission expressed appreciation for those who had come forward to speak and their understanding of the frustrations of residents when code violations are not quickly resolved. They also expressed that the ordinance is consistent with what is in place in surrounding communities, and the intent is to increase the safety and quality of the area. Ms. Smith briefly went over the enforcement process and provided contact information for reporting violations both online and by phone. She explained that complaints can be made anonymously, but when they are, it is difficult to follow up with status reports. The Commission as a whole expressed support for the Ordinance. Mayor Glancy called for a vote on the motion that was on the table. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5- 0. B. Public Hearin: Second Reading of Ordinance 12-1371 — Moratorium_ on Internet Cafes and Similar Uses (MISC12-01) The City Clerk read Ordinance 12-1371 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR 180 DAYS ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUSINESS TAX LICENSE, PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND ANY OTHER OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY HAVING THE EFFECT OF PERMITTING OR ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OPERATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, RELATED TO GAME ROOMS, ARCADES, INTERNET CAFES, SWEEPSTAKES REDEMPTION CENTERS AND SIMILAR INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES AS MORE SPECIFICALLY