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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 27, 2025 — Regular Meeting Page 5 of 11 MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Resolution 24-3480, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirk. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing: Second Reading of Ordinance 24-1617 — Repealing in Its Entirety Article III, "Peddlers, Solicitors, Begging and Panhandling" of Chapter 26 "Businesses" of the City Code of Ordinances The City Clerk read Ordinance 24-1617 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE III, "PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, BEGGING AND PANHANDLING" OF CHAPTER 26, "BUSINESSES" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to second reading of Ordinance 24-1617 was advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Friday, January 17, 2025. Business Impact Statement: A Business Impact Statement was provided for this ordinance in accordance with Section l 66.041(4), Florida Statutes. Staff Presentation: As a result of recent related state and federal case law which has found against similar ordinances, Article III "Peddlers, Solicitors, Begging and Panhandling" of Chapter 26, `Businesses" of the City Code of Ordinances may be susceptible to constitutional challenge and lead to civil damages. Therefore, staff finds that repeal of Article III "Peddlers, Solicitors, Begging and Panhandling" of Chapter 26, `Businesses" is in the best interests of the public health, safety , and welfare of the citizens of the City. Ordinance 24-1617 was approved by the City Commission on first reading on December 16, 2024 and there have been no changes to the ordinance since first reading. City Manager Randy Newlon advised that both the City Attorney and Police Chief Larry Krantz were available for any questions related to the ordinance. Budget Impact: There is no budget impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended adoption of Ordinance 24-1617 on second and final reading.