Haines City public meetings in 2023

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear seven contested citations. Each case involves a specific notice number and named individual. The meeting includes a call to order, swearing in of witnesses, case hearings, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Notice 3032300131117 – Davis, Natasha Laquanda-Donella
• Notice 3032300146123 – Johnson, Mikesha Chantae
• Notice 3032300157716 – Kearse, Brenda Joyce
• Notice 3032300152220 – Nichols, Valence Reynold
• Notice 3032300179058 – Tankersley 4, Thomas Henry

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on December 20, 2023, will hear 26 cases of property code violations, including issues like unpermitted structures, improper vehicle parking, and lack of premises identification. Most violations are reported as still existing, with a few complied. The board will decide on enforcement actions for each case.

• Case 34795: Miguel Angel Vasquez, 3106 St Kitts Court, premises identification violation
• Case 34811: Vennda Brooks, 1104 Avenue K, demolition violation
• Case 34815: Rufina Valencia and Aurelio Ramirez Valencia, 15 26th Street North, parking violation
• Case 32601: Felix Alexander Ayala Claudio and Carolina Rodriguez Franco, 802 Langstone Avenue, multiple violations with $71.23 admin cost
• Case 35175: Deborah D Tyler, 2409 Tangerine Court, motor vehicles violation

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The CRA Citizens Advisory Council will consider updating the Residential Roofing Incentives Program to use 2023 HUD income eligibility standards. They will also receive an update on the 2024 House Paint Day of Service and consider a recommendation for Roofing Batch No. 2.

• Update Residential Roofing Incentives Program with 2023 HUD Income Eligibility Standards
• 2024 Day of Service (House Paint) update for areas within CRA boundaries
• Recommendation for 2024 Roofing Batch No. 2
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board will discuss Lake Eva inspections and summaries, receive an update on stormwater/outfall upgrades, and vote for a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes approval of the November 14, 2023 minutes.

• Discuss Lake Eva Inspections and Summaries
• Update on Stormwater/Outfall Upgrades with staff recommendation for continued annual projects
• Board reorganization: vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to modify the Balmoral Estates Condo RPUD to increase units and to amend Land Development Regulations. First readings will consider annexing RWS Ranch and contracting Crosswinds West CDD boundaries. The commission will also vote on final plats for Congdon Townhomes and Crosswinds East Phase 2, and discuss a grant for Oak-Hill Cemetery.

• Ordinance No. 23-2059: Major modification to Balmoral Estates Condos RPUD to increase unit count (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 23-2061: Voluntary annexation of property on RWS Ranch Road (first reading)
• Resolution No. 23-1750: Final plat approval for Congdon Townhomes Phase 1 & 2
• Resolution No. 23-1768: Preliminary plat approval for Crosswinds East Subdivision Phase 2
• Wastewater Disk Filters Upgrade: Approve purchase to bring filters to 100% capacity

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss two policy items: code compliance procedures regarding inoperable vehicles stored within city limits, and a review of how utility/water bills are calculated. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of proper storage of inoperable vehicles inside city limits
• Review of Haines City utility bill calculation methods

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold a second-reading vote on a large-scale land-use amendment for Wynnstone Properties, changing the designation from county residential to city low-density residential and conservation. The consent agenda includes approval of a contract with CivilSurv Design Group for surveying services, purchase of three Stryker LUCAS chest compression devices for the fire department, and a design proposal for a 3-mile force main. New business items include a conditional use resolution for an indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at Shops at the Grove and a budget amendment for carryover projects.

• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2043: large-scale land-use amendment for Wynnstone Properties to Low Density Residential – North Ridge and Conservation – North Ridge
• Resolution 23-1763: conditional use for indoor climate-controlled self-storage at Shops at the Grove (Johnson Avenue and Powerline Road)
• Purchase of three Stryker LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices for fire suppression apparatus ($ amount not specified)
• Approval of design services proposal for 3-mile force main from Lift Station No. 22 to Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 23-1771: Amendment 3 to State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement WW530461 for wastewater

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 14 new business cases involving property code violations, including unsafe structures, weeds, and motor vehicle parking. The board will also certify citations and fines for several properties, with daily fines of $100 for ongoing violations. One case (34862) has been resolved, and two others (34832, 34938) were complied with after citations.

• Case 34793: A&W Creative Homes LLC at 409 7th Street North for unlawful structure and contractor violations
• Case 34806: FL RVM LLC at 401 Florida Avenue West for infestation, electrical, and window glazing violations
• Case 34705: Laurel Hills RRH LTD at 1001 Laurel Hills Court for exterior structure, weeds, and stormwater maintenance violations
• Case 34313: Doris R Pratt at 1011 Peninsular Drive for weeds and premises identification, with $100/day fine
• Case 34503: Loryiel H Charleswell at 16 Lake Elsie Drive for weeds, second violation in 12 months

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear nine cases involving alleged red light violations. The agenda includes swearing in witnesses, reviewing each notice, and approving minutes. No other business is listed.

• Notice 3032300152097 - Cenatus, Jamaya Briel
• Notice 3032300171469 - Horval, Joseph Michael
• Notice 3032300122637 - Lenti, Sherry Cook
• Notice 3032300121472 and 3032300121407 - Lichtle, John Jeffrey (two notices)
• Notices for Markland, Pierre, Santiago, and Tyson

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board is meeting to consider two new business items: a Lake Eva assessment and a public outreach program. The board will also vote on approving minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Lake Eva assessment – discussion item with attached PDF
• Public Outreach Program – discussion item with attached PDF
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider Resolution No. 23-1768, which would approve the preliminary plat for Phase 2 of the Crosswinds East Subdivision. Staff recommends forwarding approval to the City Commission with conditions, including a pending traffic study, no street parking, and installation of reuse lines. The meeting also includes accepting minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting.

• Resolution No. 23-1768 – Crosswinds East Preliminary Plat Phase 2
• Conditions include pending traffic study, no street parking, street tree protection, reuse lines, and school concurrency letter
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold first readings on three ordinances, including a land development regulation text amendment, a major modification to the Balmoral Estates Condo RPUD to increase units, and a fiscal year 2023-2024 budget amendment for carryover projects. The commission will also vote on several resolutions, including preliminary plats for Crosswinds West Subdivision phases 1 and 2, a final plat for Bradbury Creek Phase 2, a conditional use for a special sign district at the Shops at the Grove, termination of PACE interlocal agreements, and an amendment to the Republic Services garbage contract. The consent agenda includes purchases of Motorola radios for the police department, two police vehicles, and an emergency purchase of Hitachi variable frequency drives and reactors for water plants.

• Ordinance 23-2060: FY 2023-2024 budget amendment for carryover projects
• Ordinance 23-2059: Balmoral Estates Condo RPUD major modification to increase units
• Resolution 23-1762: Conditional use for a special sign district at Shops at the Grove (Johnson Ave & Powerline Rd)
• Resolution 23-1770: Amendment to Republic Services garbage and refuse collection contract
• Emergency purchase of Hitachi variable frequency drives and reactors ($71,017.29) for lightning-damaged water plants

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a change order for Langston Ave. Park, a service agreement with UCF for a master plan update, the purchase of two police vehicles, and a revitalization plan for Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. The board will also hear a presentation from Polk County Housing Division on available programs.

• Approval of change order for Langston Ave. Park
• Service agreement with UCF for CRA Master Plan update
• Purchase of two police department vehicles for newly budgeted positions
• Presentation and proposed plan for MLK Way Economic Revitalization Project
• Polk County Housing Division presentation on programs and resources

Red Light Camera

This agenda for the Haines City, FL Red Light Camera meeting on 2023-10-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed actions for residents to track.

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider accepting a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk installations on Johnson and Melbourne Avenue. Other items include approving a change order for the Robinson Lift Station Improvements project, a lobbying services agreement modification with the Griffin Group, and several consent agenda items such as minutes, a planning commission reappointment, and city attorney invoices.

• Acceptance of $750,000 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk project on Johnson & Melbourne Avenue
• Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Robinson Lift Station Improvements project
• Modification of lobbying services agreement with the Griffin Group, including term and fee increase
• Approval of Low Voltage Cabling Continuing Services Agreement with Precision Contracting Services, Inc.
• Reappointment of Joseph C Hamilton to the Planning Commission

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council will consider two items: a recommendation for the 2024 Roofing Batch No. 1 and a proposal to reschedule the Oakland Day of Service. The council will also vote on approving minutes from past meetings dating back to 2020.

• Recommendation for 2024 Roofing Batch No. 1
• Proposal to reschedule the Oakland Day of Service
• Approval of minutes from nine prior meetings (2020–2023)

Lakes Advisory Board

The Lakes Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from September 12, 2023, and receive an update on the FDEP NF093 Haines City Stormwater Quality Improvements project. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• FDEP NF093 Haines City Stormwater Quality Improvements Update

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider four items: preliminary plats for Crosswinds West Subdivision Phases 1 and 2, a major modification to the Balmoral Estates Condo RPUD to increase unit count, and text amendments to the Land Development Regulations covering chapters 4, 5, 6, 13, and 19. Staff recommends forwarding approvals to the City Commission for all items.

• Ordinance No. 23-1764 – Crosswinds West Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat
• Ordinance No. 23-1765 – Crosswinds West Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
• Ordinance No. 23-2059 – Balmoral Estates Condo RPUD Major Modification to increase units
• Ordinance No. 23-2053 – Text amendments to Land Development Regulations chapters 4, 5, 6, 13, and 19

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including a lighting service agreement for Langston Avenue Park, a structural rehabilitation grant request for a property at 600 E. Hinson Avenue, and a gateway concept design presentation. The board will also hear a staff report on retail revitalization initiatives for the Latin Business Expo.

• Authorize a Lighting Services Agreement with Duke Energy for Langston Avenue Park
• Consider a structural rehabilitation grant request for 600 E. Hinson Ave. (Maria Elena Cendan, LLC)
• Gateway Concept Design Presentation for Haines City Gateway Sign Plan, Phase II
• Retail Revitalization initiatives planned for the Latin Business Expo

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider accepting a $2.5 million state grant for the Sewer Lift Station-22 Replacement project and a $1.4 million grant for Lift Station Resiliency. They will also vote on a settlement agreement with BCR Environmental Corporation and an additional funding request from the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce. Consent items include approval of cemetery deeds and meeting minutes.

• Resolution No. 23-1766 authorizing settlement with BCR Environmental Corporation
• Additional funding request from Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce due to growth
• Acceptance of $2,500,000 state grant for Sewer Lift Station-22 Replacement
• Acceptance of $1,406,466 state grant for Lift Station Resiliency project (total cost $2,812,932)
• Selection of firms for RFQ 23-04 Surveying Continuing Services Agreement

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear five contested red-light camera notices. The meeting includes swearing in of witnesses and consideration of each case. No other business is listed.

• Notice 3032300129624 – Mabel C. Hernandez
• Notice 3032300095825 – Hope McGriff Jackson
• Notice 3032300109964 – Jearmie Alexander Miller
• Notice 3032300035656 – Ricardo Seda
• Notice 3032300098340 – Peter Xavier J

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 19 cases involving property code violations such as weeds, unpermitted structures, and improper vehicle parking. Several cases are repeat violations, and the board will also consider requests to be heard, certification of citations, and certification of fines.

• Case 34117: Unlawful structure at 396 Buchannan Drive, violation still exists
• Case 34503: Repeat weed violation at 16 Lake Elsie Drive, second time in 12 months
• Case 34618: Swimming pool enclosure and pool violations at 309 Villa Sorrento Circle
• Case 34619: Repeat exterior property sanitation and weed violations on Patterson Road, original finding of fact from 2020
• Case 33950: Certification of fines for Snyder Discount Tires Inc. at 727 Lee Jackson Highway West, with potential $100/day fine

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold the second public hearing to formally adopt the millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The proposed millage rate is 7.5895 mills. The commission will also consider several zoning amendments, a construction agreement for a soccer complex, and other administrative items.

• Ordinance 23-2057: Adopt FY 2023-2024 millage rate of 7.5895 mills
• Ordinance 23-2058: Adopt FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ordinance 23-2054: White Clay Phases 1 & 2 RPUD zoning amendment (238.39 acres)
• Ordinance 23-2055/23-2056: New Day Mercies Bible Institute land use and zoning amendments (3.15 acres)
• Agreement with SEMCO Construction for soccer complex at N. 24th Street and Johnson Avenue

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission will hold a workshop to hear a presentation from Underground Refuse Systems about their underground refuse system. The item is for discussion and consideration only; no vote is scheduled.

• Presentation by Underground Refuse Systems on their underground refuse system

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old business including storm inlet maps and new business including a protocol for meeting cancellations, an organizational chart, and required training for board members. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of outfalls/storm inlet maps, including GPS/GIS mapping and illicit discharge reporting
• Review of last month's meeting cancellation and protocol for future cancellations
• Discussion of organizational chart and chain of command for the Lakes Advisory Board
• Status update on board members' required training and completion timeline

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold first public hearings to adopt the proposed millage rate of 7.5895 mills and the FY 2023-2024 budget. Several consent items and new business items are also on the agenda, including land-use and zoning amendments, affordable housing approvals, and equipment purchases.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 23-2057 to adopt a proposed millage rate of 7.5895 mills for FY 2023-2024
• First public hearing on Ordinance 23-2058 to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ordinance 23-2054 – first reading of a zoning amendment for White Clay Phases 1 & 2 RPUD (238.39+/- acres)
• Resolutions 23-1758, 23-1759, 23-1760 – approvals for the Trinity Village affordable housing project (80 units)
• Second Amendment Lease Agreement with Crown Castle South LLC for a cell tower at Water Plant #2 (2003 Angle Avenue)

The City Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the corresponding millage rate. The Commission also approved zoning and land use amendments for the New Day Mercies Bible Institute and the White Clay subdivision. Several service contracts and facility improvements were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2057 adopting the FY 2023-2024 millage rate
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-2058 adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Approved $32,980 contract with Omni Pressure Cleaning for city facilities
• Approved extension of auditing services agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
• Awarded Low Voltage Cabling Services contract to Precision Contracting Services, Inc.
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Water Treatment Plant No. 1 & No. 2 Improvements
• Approved land use and zoning map amendments for New Day Mercies Bible Institute
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2054 for White Clay Phases 1 & 2 RPUD zoning amendment with 8 conditions

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on adopting its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and consider a memorandum to extend the CRA's existence. Other items include approving additional purchases for Head Start building renovations, changing the CRA board meeting time to 6:00 PM, and recommending funding for Island Delight Cuisine structural rehabilitation and rent subsidy.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CRA Budget Adoption
• Head Start Building Renovations – additional purchases for renovations and operational needs
• Request to change CRA Board meeting time to 6:00 PM starting October 5, 2023
• CRA Extension Memorandum – steps to extend the CRA's existence
• Island Delight Cuisine – funding recommendation for structural rehabilitation and rent subsidy

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to discuss a policy on physical presence for elected officials. The agenda contains only this one new business item, along with routine procedural items like call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance.

• Discussion of Attendance for Elected Officials, with a memorandum on physical presence policy

The City Commission discussed the lack of a clear policy regarding what constitutes attendance at meetings under the City Charter. The Commission reached a consensus to have the City Attorney draft a resolution for review at a workshop to establish a formal attendance policy.

• Consensus reached to have Attorney Reilly draft a resolution for an attendance policy (Option B)

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear seven contested red light camera notices and approve minutes from the July 26, 2023 hearing. The meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding where individuals may testify.

• Notice 3032300089893 – Lillian Marie Alexander
• Notice 3032300078961 – Erick Paul Almodovar
• Notice 3032300108255 – Shomari Grant
• Notice 3032300076239 – Jutta Henry
• Notice 3032300102092 – Gerrie Jose Marrero Lorenzo

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 22 enforcement cases, including violations for weeds, motor vehicles, water restrictions, and unpermitted structures. Several cases involve repeat offenders and fines of $100 per day. The board will also consider stipulation agreements for resolved violations.

• Case 34144: Unlawful structure and fence permit violation at 304 Rooks Loop, admin cost $31.87
• Case 34219/34220: DR Horton water restriction violations at 540 and 563 Boardwalk Avenue, each with $100 fine
• Case 33795: $934.97 fine for operating without business tax receipt at 5063 Harvest Drive
• Case 33991: $1,288.23 fine for exterior property sanitation violation at 1401 US Highway 17/92 North
• Case 34452: Request to be heard on water restriction violation at 316 Villa Sorrento Circle, $15.89 admin cost

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will vote on several items including a utility easement to Lake Alfred, amendments to a traffic signal maintenance agreement with FDOT, and a proposal for stormwater improvements on Commerce Avenue. The meeting also includes a check presentation from Congressman Soto for the Emergency Operations Center and recognition of a teacher's 50 years of service.

• Resolution No. 23-1754: Utility easement from Haines City to Lake Alfred for Hammock Reserve parcels
• Resolution No. 23-1755: Amendments No. 7 and No. 8 to FDOT traffic signal maintenance agreement
• Proposal from GAI Consultants for Commerce Avenue storm water improvements (survey, design, bidding)
• Physical security expansion at select city facilities
• Check presentation from Congressman Soto for federal funds for Emergency Operations Center

The City Commission approved a proposal for storm water improvements on Commerce Avenue to reduce flooding. Other actions included authorizing a utility easement for the City of Lake Alfred and expanding physical security at select city facilities.

• Approved proposal for Commerce Avenue Storm Water Improvements
• Approved physical security expansion at select City facilities
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1754 for utility easement to City of Lake Alfred
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1755 for FDOT traffic signal maintenance amendments
• Approved $19,712.60 payment to City Attorney for services ending July 31, 2023
• Approved consent agenda as a whole

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The item is intended to provide transparency and allow commissioners to offer editorial comments or suggestions. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes agenda review and adjournment.

• Discussion of proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• Tentative Budget Discussion document
• Proposed Budget FY24 document

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider forwarding three land-use and zoning amendments to the City Commission: two for the New Day Mercies Bible Institute property (land use and zoning map changes) and one for the White Clay subdivision's Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) zoning. The meeting also includes accepting the June 12, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance No. 2055: Land use amendment for 3.15+ acres annexed in 2023, from County RL-2X to City LDR-NR (New Day Mercies Bible Institute)
• Ordinance No. 2056: Zoning map amendment for same 3.15+ acres, from County RL-2X to City R-1-A-NR
• Ordinance No. 23-2054: RPUD zoning amendment for White Clay Phases 1 & 2 (238.39+ acres) with conditions including no on-street parking, street tree preservation, traffic study approval, 24-foot roadway amendment, and 2-year construction sunset clause
• Minutes to accept: Planning Commission meeting of June 12, 2023

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to rezone two properties and annex land, approve a $200,000 Duke Energy grant for rail spur repairs, and authorize the purchase of eight police vehicles. The commission will also set stormwater and fire protection assessment rates and consider interlocal agreements with Winter Haven for water services.

• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2048/2049 to rezone 5.45 acres at Carlisle Grand Lots 5-9 from Professional Institutional to Community Activity Center
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2051 to rezone 4.38 acres at Palm Gardens Estates to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Duke Energy grant agreement for $200,000 to repair the rail spur
• Purchase of eight police vehicles and equipment as part of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Interlocal agreement with Winter Haven for potable water utility interconnection

The City Commission approved several land use and zoning amendments, including the Bradbury Creek Phase 1 Final Plat. The board also authorized an interlocal agreement and memorandum of understanding with the City of Winter Haven for water services and permitting. Additionally, the commission adopted annual non-ad valorem assessment rolls for stormwater and fire protection.

• Approved $200,000 Duke Energy grant for rail spur repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,106.60 payment to City Attorney for services ending June 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 in extra work authorizations for CHA Consulting (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of eight police department vehicles and equipment (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 23-2048, 23-2049, 23-2050, and 23-2051 regarding zoning and annexation (Carried)
• Approved Resolution 23-1748 for Bradbury Creek Subdivision Phase 1 Final Plat (Carried)
• Adopted annual stormwater assessment of $48.00 per tax parcel (Carried)
• Approved interlocal agreement and MOU with City of Winter Haven for water services (Carried)

CRA Workshop

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a workshop to present and discuss the preliminary FY24 budget. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction only.

• Presentation of the preliminary FY24 CRA budget for discussion and direction

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a Phase II appropriation request for Structure Rehabilitation Grant funding for Joe's Corner of Central Florida Inc. at 808 Ingraham Ave, and a Beautification Façade and Exterior Improvement Grant for D'Browz LLC. The board will also receive mid-year updates on CRA programs and the 2023 Day of Service House Paint event.

• Phase II appropriation request for Structure Rehabilitation Grant funding for Joe's Corner of Central Florida Inc. at 808 Ingraham Ave
• Beautification Façade and Exterior Improvement Grant request for D'Browz LLC
• Mid-year update on 2023 CRA programs for fiscal year 22/23
• Update on 2023 CRA House Paint Day of Service within CRA boundaries
• Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2023 CRA meeting

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council will consider two grant requests: a Beautification Façade and Exterior Improvement Grant for D'Browz LLC, and a Phase II appropriation for a Structure Rehabilitation Grant for Joe’s Corner of Central Florida Inc. at 808 Ingraham Ave. The council will also receive mid-year updates on CRA programs and a 2023 Day of Service (house paint) update.

• Beautification Façade and Exterior Improvement Grant request for D'Browz LLC
• Phase II Structure Rehabilitation Grant funding request for Joe’s Corner of Central Florida Inc. at 808 Ingraham Ave
• Mid-year update on 2023 CRA programs
• Update on 2023 CRA House Paint Day of Service scheduled for September 30, 2023

City Commission Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, work session, commission comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to be a routine work session with no actionable items.

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 23 cases involving property code violations, including several repeat offenses. Items range from weeds and motor vehicles to unlawful structures and stormwater discharges. The board will also certify citations and fines.

• Snyder Discount Tires Inc. at 727 Lee Jackson Highway West faces multiple violations including electrical, sanitation, and fence requirements (Case 33950, admin cost $109.14)
• Repeat violation at 105 B Street for motor vehicles and accessory structures (Case 34329, admin cost $58.62, out of compliance 28 days)
• Repeat violation at 2130 Oakley Avenue for motor vehicles (Case 34233, admin cost $56.67, out of compliance 15 days)
• Repeat violation at 1005 Avenue N for motor vehicles (Case 34234, admin cost $56.67, out of compliance 31 days)
• Certification of fines for Case 33619 at 218 Ronaldale Avenue: unlawful structure, $266.87 total including $200 in daily fines

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear five cases involving red light camera violations. The agenda includes swearing in witnesses, reviewing the cases, and approving minutes from previous hearings. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a general policy discussion.

• Notice 3032300074101 - Derrick Delgado Ramirez
• Notice 3032300089737 - Dean Daniel Lafond
• Notice 3032300055951 - Tammy Dee Morrow
• Notice 3032300055969 - Tammy Dee Morrow
• Notice 3032300068806 - Andy L Tyndall

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will set the proposed millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year and schedule public hearing dates for budget adoption. They will also discuss and vote on health insurance plan options for city employees, choosing between a self-insured option with Cigna or a fully-insured option with the Florida League of Cities. Additionally, the consent agenda includes approval of a modification to the interlocal agreement with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for fire dispatch services.

• Set proposed millage rate for FY 2023/2024 and schedule public hearing dates for tentative and final millage and budget adoption
• Discuss and approve health insurance option: self-insured with Cigna or fully-insured with Florida League of Cities
• Approve Modification No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Polk County Sheriff's Office for Fire Dispatch Services

The City Commission approved a new health insurance carrier and set the schedule for the 2023-2024 budget and millage rate. The commission also approved a modification to fire dispatch services with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved Modification No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Polk County Sheriff’s Office for Fire Dispatch Services
• Set proposed FY 2023/2024 Millage rate and public hearing dates for September 7 and September 21, 2023
• Denied motion to select FMIT for city insurance coverage (2-3)
• Approved Marsh McClennan as the new insurance carrier (3-2)

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board will discuss filling board vacancies, designing an informational brief for residents, an illicit discharge campaign, and assessing public access lakes (Tracy, Eva, Confusion). The meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023.

• Discussion on filling all board positions
• Discuss content design of information brief to residents requesting input and gauging interest in the board
• Illicit discharge campaign
• Begin assessment of public access lakes: Tracy, Eva, and Confusion

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda and several new business items, including land-use and zoning amendments, property annexations, plat approvals, and various agreements. Key items include first readings of ordinances for the Wynnstone and Carlisle Grand properties, annexation of the Theresa Henderson property, and approval of final plats for Cypress Park Estates phases 2 and 3.

• Ordinance 23-2043: Large-scale land use amendment for Wynnstone/Institution properties (first reading)
• Ordinance 23-2048/23-2049: Land use and zoning amendments for Carlisle Grand Lots 5-9 (first reading)
• Ordinance 23-2050: Voluntary annexation of Theresa Henderson property
• Resolution 23-1744: Non-ad valorem assessments for lot clean-up
• First Amendment to Commercial Contract with Haines Depot, LLC for downtown property purchase

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a rent subsidy grant request for Juancho's Birrieria LLC and review a 2018-2022 work plan report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• Rent subsidy grant request for Juancho's Birrieria LLC
• Review of 2018-2022 CRA Work Plan report
• Approval of June 1, 2023 CRA meeting minutes

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on June 28, 2023, will hear 31 cases of alleged code violations, ranging from weeds and unlawful structures to stormwater discharge and sign issues. Many cases are still unresolved, while others have been complied with. The board will decide on administrative costs and potential actions for each case.

• Case 33735: Unlawful structure at 2755 La Vista Drive, admin cost $32.05, still exists
• Case 34089: Dangerous structure and sanitation at 1301 Polk City Road Lot 139, admin cost $77.40, still exists
• Case 33823: Stormwater discharge violation at 96 US Highway 17-92 North, admin cost $50.85, still exists
• Case 33874: Weeds and vacant structure at 2514 10th Street, admin cost $60.50, still exists
• Case 33942: Sign maintenance violation at 904 Hinson Avenue, admin cost $60.05, still exists

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear 14 contested red-light camera notices and vote on approval of the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes. No other business is listed.

• 14 red-light camera citation hearings (Notice Numbers 3032300071099 through 3032300029931)
• Approval of minutes from the May 24, 2023 red light hearing

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land use and zoning amendments, including rezonings for the Warren Bros. and Prose properties, and a voluntary annexation for Jahna Industries. The agenda also includes consent items such as approval of minutes, payment of the city attorney's invoice, cemetery deeds, and a renewal agreement for special master services. A proclamation for LGBT+ Pride Month is scheduled.

• Ordinance 23-2045: Land use amendment for 19.75 acres (Warren Bros.) from County A/RR to City Industrial Park (IP)
• Ordinance 23-2044: Zoning map amendment for 19.75 acres (Warren Bros.) to City Industrial Park (IP)
• Ordinance 23-2047: Land use amendment for 17.26 acres (Prose Property) from PIC-NR to High Density Residential (HDR)
• Ordinance 23-2046: Zoning amendment for 17.26 acres (Prose Property) to Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD)
• Ordinance 23-2043: Voluntary annexation of property owned by E. R. Jahna Industries Inc. and Nola Land Company, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider several land-use and zoning map amendments, including a large-scale change for 397.61 acres of the Wynnstone/Institution Properties and small-scale changes for Carlisle Grande Lots 5-9 and Palm Gardens Estates. The commission will also vote on a preliminary plat for Wynnstone and approve minutes from past meetings. All items are recommendations to the City Commission.

• Ordinance 23-2043: Large-scale land-use amendment for 397.61 acres of Wynnstone/Institution Properties from county residential to City Low Density Residential – North Ridge
• Ordinance 23-2048: Small-scale land-use amendment for 5.45 acres of Carlisle Grande Lots 5-9 from Professional Institutional Center – North Ridge to Community Activity Center – North Ridge
• Ordinance 23-2049: Zoning map amendment for Carlisle Grande Lots 5-9 to match the land-use change
• Ordinance 23-2051: Zoning map amendment for 4.38 acres of Palm Gardens Estates from county residential to Residential Planned Unit Development – North Ridge
• Resolution 23-1740: Approval of Wynnstone Preliminary Plat

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council will consider approving minutes from five past meetings and receive updates on the Oakland Community Garden and a proposed new Eastside Elementary Community Garden, as well as the 2023 House Paint Day of Service within CRA boundaries. No votes on substantive items are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Approve minutes from Nov 10, 2020, Oct 6, 2020, Aug 24, 2020, Jan 3, 2023, and Feb 7, 2023
• Update on Oakland Community Garden and request for recommendation on new Eastside Elementary Community Garden
• Comprehensive update on 2023 CRA House Paint Day of Service for neighborhoods within CRA boundaries

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to rezone two properties: 19.75 acres for Warren Bros. from county agricultural to city industrial park, and 17.26 acres for Prose Property from professional office to high-density residential. The commission will also consider a second reading to contract the Scenic Terrace North Community Development District boundaries, approve a sidewalk agreement with the Polk County School Board, and appoint members to the Lakes Advisory Board.

• Ordinance No. 23-2045: Land use amendment for 19.75+/- acres (Warren Bros.) from County A/RR to City Industrial Park – first reading
• Ordinance No. 23-2044: Zoning map amendment for 19.75+/- acres (Warren Bros.) from County A/RR to City Industrial Park – first reading
• Ordinance No. 23-2047: Land use amendment for 17.26+/- acres (Prose Property) from PIC-NR to High Density Residential – first reading
• Ordinance No. 23-2046: Zoning map amendment for 17.26+/- acres (Prose Property) from PIC-NR to Residential Planned Unit Development – first reading
• Sidewalk agreement between City of Haines City and Polk County School Board

The Commission approved several land use and zoning amendments, including a transition to industrial park use for the Warren Bros. property and high-density residential use for the Prose property. It also approved the contraction of boundaries for the Scenic Terrace North Community Development District and a voluntary annexation for E. R. Jahna Industries, Inc. and Nola Land Company, Inc.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2042 to contract boundaries of Scenic Terrace North Community Development District
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2045 (First Reading) to change 19.75+/- acres at Warren Bros. property to City Industrial Park (IP)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2044 (First Reading) to change zoning for 19.75+/- acres at Warren Bros. property to City Industrial Park (IP)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2047 (First Reading) to change 17.26+/- acres at Prose property to City High Density Residential (HDR)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2046 (First Reading) to change zoning for 17.26+/- acres at Prose property to City Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2034 (First Reading) for voluntary annexation of 146.30+/- acres owned by E. R. Jahna Industries, Inc. and Nola Land Company, Inc.
• Approved consent agenda including Vogel Bros. agreement for Southern Dunes Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB) project

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a change order for Langston Ave. Park, a rent subsidy grant for Supreme Café Inc., and an agreement with SEMCO Construction for Myers & Wiley Field renovations. The board will also review a CRA Work Plan Amendment.

• Change order request for Langston Ave. Park
• Rent subsidy grant request for Supreme Café Inc.
• Agreement with SEMCO Construction for Myers & Wiley Field renovations
• CRA Work Plan Amendment overview

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear nine contested camera-issued traffic citations and vote on minutes from the April 26 hearing. The meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding where persons may testify under oath.

• Nine individual red light camera violation cases listed by notice number and alleged violator name
• Swearing in of persons to testify before cases are heard
• Approval of minutes from the April 26 hearing
• Cases include individuals and a company (Johnson Harvesting Inc.)

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance Board will hear 25 cases covering violations such as landscape maintenance, weeds, motor vehicles, water restrictions, fence permits, and unlicensed contracting. Several cases are repeat violations with outstanding compliance, and some involve administrative costs and fines.

• Case 33990: Repeat violation for landscape plan maintenance at 192 Denali Street; admin cost $58.71, still out of compliance
• Case 33876: Water restriction violation at 677 Meadow Pointe Drive; $100 fine plus $160.76 admin cost, complied
• Case 33170: Multiple violations at 1704 Martin Luther King Jr Way including sanitation, weeds, and permit issues; still out of compliance
• Case 34046: Unlawful discharge onto property by David Nava Valencia; violation deemed irreparable
• Case 34008: Unlicensed contractor violation by Mark Blackstone; violation deemed irreparable

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second and final readings of Ordinance 23-2041, which amends the city's Land Development Regulations. They will also vote on preliminary plats for Crosswinds East Phase 1 and the Bellaviva Mixed Use Planned Unit Development. The consent agenda includes vehicle purchases for police and fire departments, cemetery deeds, and payment of the city attorney's invoice.

• Ordinance 23-2041 – Land Development Regulations text amendments, second and final reading
• Resolution 22-1705 – Crosswinds East Phase 1 preliminary plat
• Resolution 23-1736 – Bellaviva Mixed Use Planned Unit Development preliminary plat
• Purchase of one police vehicle and two fire department vehicles
• Approval of cemetery deeds for multiple plots

The City Commission adopted amendments to Land Development Regulations and approved preliminary plats for Crosswinds East Phase 1 and Bellaviva Mixed Use PUD. The commission also approved several vehicle purchases for public safety and a legal services payment.

• Approved purchase of one police department vehicle
• Approved purchase of two fire department vehicles and trade-in of two existing vehicles
• Approved $19,308.70 payment to City Attorney for services ending April 30, 2023
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-2041 regarding Land Development Regulations text amendments
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1705 for Crosswinds East Phase 1 Preliminary Plat
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1736 for Bellaviva Mixed Use PUD Preliminary Plat

City Commission Workshop

The Haines City Commission is holding a workshop to hear a presentation by Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey, III, on a proposed transportation surtax to fund transportation capacity projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise limited to routine items.

• Presentation by Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey, III, on a proposed transportation surtax
• Discussion of funding for transportation capacity projects

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss a proposed half-cent sales tax for transportation projects presented by Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey, III. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the surtax or other agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider forwarding recommendations to the City Commission on five items: land-use and zoning amendments for the Warren Bros. and Prose properties, and a preliminary plat for the Bellaviva mixed-use development. All items are new business with staff recommending approval.

• Ordinance 23-2045: Land-use amendment for 19.75+/- acres of Warren Bros. property from County Agriculture/Rural Residential to City Industrial Park
• Ordinance 23-2044: Zoning map amendment for same Warren Bros. property to Industrial Park
• Ordinance 23-2047: Land-use amendment for 17.26+/- acres of Prose property from Professional Office/Institution to High Density Residential
• Ordinance 23-2046: Zoning map amendment for Prose property to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Resolution 23-1736: Preliminary plat approval for Bellaviva Mixed Use Planned Unit Development with conditions including a new traffic study

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider three new business items: a change order for Ember Dog Park, a purchase of shade structures for Myers & Wiley Field, and a rent subsidy grant for La Michoacana. The meeting includes board member and public comment periods.

• Change order request for Ember Dog Park in the amount of $23,516.00
• Request to purchase two custom cantilever shade structures for Myers & Wiley Field
• Commercial Rent Subsidy Grant request for La Michoacana

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider text amendments to Land Development Regulations (first reading) and a contract with SEMCO Construction for initial site work at 7 Acre Park. Other items include approving cemetery deeds, change orders for water and wastewater projects, and purchasing vehicles and radios for public safety.

• First reading of Ordinance 23-2041 amending Land Development Regulations
• First reading of Ordinance 23-2042 to contract boundaries of Scenic Terrace North Community Development District
• Agreement with SEMCO Construction, Inc. for initial site work at 7 Acre Park
• Change Order No. 4 for Water Treatment Plant No. 2 improvements
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 trucks and three public safety vehicles

The commission reorganized, electing Roy Tyler as mayor and Omar Arroyo as vice-mayor. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including agreements for park construction, vehicle purchases, and change orders for water and sewer projects. Two ordinances and a resolution were approved on first reading, covering land development regulations, a community development district, and drainage easement vacation.

• Elected Roy Tyler as mayor and Omar Arroyo as vice-mayor (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $123,625 SEMCO Construction agreement for 7 Acre Park (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Water Treatment Plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Lift Station No. 38 emergency repair (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 trucks for fleet and solid waste (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three public safety vehicles and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of eight portable radios for Fire Department (unanimous)

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission will hold a red light camera meeting to hear cases on eight traffic camera notices. The agenda lists the notices and the persons associated with each, with testimony to be sworn in. No other business is listed.

• Notice 3032300023264 - Colon, Erica
• Notice 3032200247211 - Duque J, Alvaro
• Notice 3032300019544 - Filus, Wilfride Guy
• Notice 3032300009404 - Gibbs, Tierra Leandrous
• Notice 3032300003811 - Lucero, Humberto Edgardo

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on April 26, 2023, will address 24 new business cases involving property violations such as unpermitted fences, exterior sanitation issues, unlawful structures, and vehicle parking/storage problems. The board will also hear two requests to be heard and certify fines for one case. Most cases are still open, with some already complied.

• Case 33629: Fence permit violation at 450 Panaro Lane (Joseph Gabart Charles)
• Case 33658: Exterior sanitation and premises identification at 131 C Street South (Babicz Family Holdings LLC)
• Case 33661: Unlawful structure at 61 20th Street South (M T Marshall)
• Case 33747: Repeat violation at 916 Blue Creek Drive (Richmond American Homes) - complied
• Case 33822: Stormwater discharge violation at 1485 Cypress Avenue (Hollingshead Land LLC) - repeat

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting will hear 23 new business cases covering property violations like unpermitted fences, unsanitary premises, illegal vehicle parking, weeds, and signage. Several cases are repeat violations with prior findings of violation, and some property owners have already complied. The board will also hear two requests to be heard, certify one citation, and certify fines for one case.

• Case 33629: fence permit violation at 450 Panaro Lane, admin cost $31.75
• Case 33747: repeat violation by Richmond American Homes at 916 Blue Creek Drive, complied, admin cost $57.81
• Case 33822: repeat stormwater violation by Hollingshead Land LLC/SRM Concrete at 1485 Cypress Avenue, still exists, admin cost $74.51
• Case 30953: request by City of Haines City for business tax receipt and pavement violations at US Highway 27, still exists
• Citation CE-0869 to Miches Transportation for vehicle parking in right of way, admin cost $105.11

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a conditional use for outdoor U-Haul storage, a contract to purchase the train station, and multiple technology and infrastructure agreements. The consent agenda includes cemetery deeds, meeting minutes, and several professional service agreements. Public comments will be heard on items not on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 23-1731: Conditional use for outdoor storage of U-Haul vehicles at 39 North 11th Street
• Resolution No. 23-1736: Authorize mayor to execute contract with Haines Depot, LLC to purchase the train station adjacent to Railroad Park
• Pennoni Agreement for professional services for Larry Parrish 32-Acre Sports Complex
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2023 for server and client software licenses
• CHA Consulting agreements for Southern Dunes RIB amendment, Integrated Water Supply Plan, and WWTP generator replacement

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

This agenda for the Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council meeting on April 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2023. The main item is a proposal to amend the Land Development Regulations (Ordinance 23-2041). The commission is expected to vote on forwarding a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.

• Ordinance 23-2041 – Land Development Regulations Text Amendments
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 and November 14, 2022 meetings

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will consider a $157,000 DEP penalty for wastewater discharges, accept a $2 million HUD grant for a fire apparatus, and vote on several infrastructure contracts including emergency generators and water master plans. The agenda also includes a request to reinstate an expired mixed-use planned unit development and multiple easement and plat amendments.

• DEP consent order assessing $157,000 in stipulated penalties for sanitary sewer overflows
• Acceptance of a $2,000,000 HUD Community Project Funding grant for a Pierce Custom Pumper and Quint Fire Apparatus
• Agreement with CHA Consulting for emergency generators at Well Nos. 3 and 10
• Request to reinstate the Bellaviva Mixed Use Planned Unit Development under Ordinance No. 17-1576
• Resolution amending the final plat for Carlisle Grand Subdivision to define easements and lot numbering

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board will consider approving the renewal process of the CRA, discuss soliciting professional services for a CRA Master Plan covering the entire CRA area including Northeast Oakland and East Side communities, and discuss amending the existing Work Plan. The board will also vote on a monthly meeting schedule. The meeting includes approval of minutes from five prior meetings.

• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021, March 17, 2022, April 7, 2022, September 8, 2022, and February 2, 2023
• Proposal to hold CRA board meetings monthly on the first Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street
• Staff recommendation to move forward with the renewal process of the Haines City CRA
• Staff recommendation to solicit professional consulting services for a CRA Master Plan covering the total CRA area, including Northeast Oakland and East Side communities
• Discussion and request to move forward with research and development of an amended CRA Work Plan

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Red Light Camera Meeting will hear 10 contested citations. Each case involves a driver who received a red light camera notice and is scheduled to testify. The meeting is procedural, with no policy decisions or budget items on the agenda.

• 10 red light camera notices listed for hearing
• Notice 3032300004603 – Nadia Catalina Cando Buraye
• Notice 3032200213205 – Stacy Howard
• Notice 3032300009339 – King Man Mui
• Notice 3032200229110 – Jeffrey Thomas Odenkirk

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on March 22, 2023, will hear 14 new business cases involving property violations such as unlawful structures, weeds, and fence permit issues. The board will also consider a request to be heard regarding a trash can violation and certify fines for four cases with ongoing violations, including one with a $4,000 fine.

• Case 33326: Unlawful structure at 301 5th Street North, violation still exists, admin cost $30.99
• Case 33665: Multiple violations at 409 Highway 17-92 North, including closing of vacant structures and prohibited occupancy, violation still exists
• Case 33484: Fence permit violation at 828 Brooklet Drive, violation still exists, admin cost $27.02
• Request to be heard: Trash can violation at 532 Ronshelle Avenue, first violation 11-17-2021
• Certification of fines: Case 33297 at 456 Summer Grove Lane, $4,000 fine for 40 days at $100/day

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings and votes on ordinances to rezone 113 acres annexed in 2021 from agricultural to industrial park use. Other notable items include final plat approval for a 386-lot subdivision, a conditional use permit for a farm at 450 Country Pine Road, and a resolution to enter a water interconnection agreement with Winter Haven. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items, such as approval of cemetery deeds and police vehicle purchases.

• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2036 to change land use on 113.03 acres from County Agriculture/Rural Residential to City Industrial Park
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2037 for zoning map amendment on Bittle/HC Schippers property to Industrial Park
• Final plat for Lawson Dunes Subdivision creating 386 single-family lots
• Conditional use permit for agricultural use at 450 Country Pine Road for a hydroponic greenhouse and livestock
• Resolution to enter interlocal agreement with Winter Haven for potable water interconnection

Lakes Advisory Board

The Haines City Lakes Advisory Board is meeting to reorganize by electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, and to approve minutes from six prior meetings held in 2021. No new business items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Commission Chambers.

• Reorganization of the Board - election of Chairperson
• Reorganization of the Board - election of Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2021
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider reinstating the expired Bellaviva Mixed Use Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat under Ordinance No. 17-1576 and Resolution No. 17-1275. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including keeping the commercial phase with second-floor residential as approved, revising site plans for infrastructure, completing an updated traffic study, and submitting all documentation within six months. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from eight prior meetings.

• Reinstatement of Bellaviva Mixed Use PUD and Preliminary Plat (Ordinance No. 17-1576, Resolution No. 17-1275)
• Conditions: keep commercial phase with 2nd floor residential as approved
• Site construction plans revised for water, sewer, stormwater infrastructure
• Updated Traffic Impact Study required
• Six-month deadline for developer to submit revised plans and study

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider a resolution approving an employment agreement for City Clerk Sharon Lauther. The agenda also includes routine reports from the city manager, clerk, and attorney, along with commission comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution No. 23-1723: City Clerk Employment Agreement for Sharon Lauther

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting on February 22, 2023, will hear 13 new business cases involving property code violations, including unlawful structures, fence permits, weeds, and sanitation issues. The board will also consider a request to reduce a lien on a property at 1209 Avenue N from $8,798.91 to $1,058.91, and certify fines for several ongoing violations, with daily fines of $100 per day.

• Case 33388: Unlawful structure and fence permit violation at 697 Meadow Pointe Drive, complied 02-03-23, admin cost $30.39
• Case 33432: Motor vehicle and sanitation violations at 3114 Sandy Circle, complied 02-21-23, admin cost $62.75
• Case 33442: Unlawful structure at 1126 Avenue L, still exists, admin cost $31.29
• Case 33476: Contracting without a license, admin cost $64.34
• Lien reduction request for 1209 Avenue N: from $8,798.91 to $1,058.91

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear 12 individual cases of alleged red light violations. Each case is listed by notice number and the name of the person cited. The meeting is procedural, with no other business on the agenda.

• 12 red light camera cases on the agenda
• Cases include citations for Charles Alexander, Remisha Barrett, Ines Castellanos Cabrera, Paul Deck, Aldonson Jefferson, Christopher Johnson, Alina Langs, Kathy McCurty, Cinthia Morales (2), Shannon Williams (2)
• Meeting held at City Hall Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use and development items, including second readings of ordinances to rezone the El Ranchito property and final plats for two large residential subdivisions. The commission will also vote on a pension plan amendment, a contract change order for a water project, and several resolutions, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 23-2038/23-2039: Land use and zoning map amendments for El Ranchito at 2671 Highway 17/92 North (second reading)
• Resolution 23-1719: Final plat for Lawson Dunes Subdivision – 386 single-family lots
• Resolution 23-1718: Final plat for Marion Ridge Subdivision – 127 single-family lots
• Change Order No. 3 to Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank contract – additional $44,962.45 to Vogel Bros. Building Co.
• Ordinance 23-2040: Pension plans amendment to add Coordination of Benefits and 5-year DROP option

City Commission Workshop

This is a City Commission workshop, not a voting meeting. The main item is a presentation by Black Mountain Group with updated information on their proposed Crossroads Village project. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda review, adjournment).

• Black Mountain Group to present updated info on Crossroads Village project
• Workshop held at City Hall Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council is meeting to discuss two items: rescheduling its April and July 2023 meetings due to conflicts, and updating the Residential Roofing Incentives Program to use 2022 HUD income eligibility standards. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Discuss 2023 meeting date changes for April and July
• Update roofing incentive program with 2022 HUD income standards
• Review updated roofing rehab application

CRA Meeting

This agenda for the Haines City CRA meeting on February 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land use and zoning items, including second readings of ordinances on affordable housing and the Hammock Reserve Phase 4 development, as well as new requests for the El Ranchito property. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, cemetery deeds, a city attorney invoice, and a mower purchase. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-2032 amending Chapter 7 of City Code on affordable housing
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-2033 amending Land Development Regulations on affordable housing
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2034 for small-scale land use amendment for Hammock Reserve Phase 4 (46.46 acres to LDR)
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2035 for RPUD zoning amendment for Hammock Reserve Phase 4
• First reading of Ordinances 23-2038 and 23-2039 for El Ranchito at 2671 Highway 17/92 North (land use and zoning to NAC-NR)

Red Light Camera

The Haines City Commission is holding a red light camera meeting to hear 13 cases involving alleged red light violations. The agenda lists each notice number and the name of the person associated with it, with no other details provided. The meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2023, at City Hall.

• 13 red light camera violation notices to be heard
• Cases include notices for Bryan Glenn Amstutz, Brian Steven Andersen, William Louis Byers, Travis Edward Donley, Felix G Feliciano, Larry Lee Gehlhausen, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Daniel Michael Holznagel, Alphonse Inevil, Frances Elizabeth Roman, Eliezer Torres Rivera (two notices), and Colleen Kay Westberg

Code Compliance

The Haines City Code Compliance meeting will hear 23 new business cases involving property violations such as unpermitted fences, vehicle parking, weeds, and sanitation. The board will also consider certifying fines for two ongoing violations, with daily penalties of $100 per day.

• Case 33367: 255 Summerlin Lane, motor vehicle violation, complied, $32.48 admin cost
• Case 33229: 1817 Lake Brown Drive, exterior sanitation and premises ID, complied, $58.96
• Case 33477/33478/33479: aiding/abetting contractor violations, $18.64 each
• Case 33004: 2051 30th Street South, landscape maintenance, fine certification $2,673.92
• Case 33233: 10 18th Street North, weeds, fine certification $2,665.43

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is meeting to consider several land use and zoning amendments, including a large-scale change for the Bittle/Schipper property and the Hammock Reserve Phase 4, as well as ordinances to amend the city code and land development regulations for affordable housing. The agenda also includes consent items such as an emergency wastewater repair and cemetery deeds. The meeting will include public comments and reports from city staff.

• Emergency repair of wastewater treatment plant effluent piping and headworks drain for $391,199.44
• Ordinance 22-2016 (second reading) to change Figueroa and Morales property from County RL-1X to City Low Density Residential (North Ridge)
• Ordinance 23-2036 (transmittal) to change 113.03 acres (Bittle/Schipper) from County A/RR to City Industrial Park
• Ordinance 23-2037 (first reading) to rezone Bittle/Schipper property to City Industrial Park
• Ordinances 23-2034 and 23-2035 for Hammock Reserve Phase 4: land use to Low Density Residential and RPUD zoning

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of the City Clerk search and the procedure for selecting a new City Clerk. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the 55th Annual ALPI Corporate Meeting and Luncheon. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of City Clerk recruitment process and selection procedure
• Proclamation for 55th Annual ALPI Corporate Meeting and Luncheon

The City Commission voted unanimously to select Sharon Lauther for the City Clerk position. Commissioner Morris West was appointed to serve on the negotiation team for the new hire.

• Appointed Sharon Lauther as City Clerk (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Morris West to the negotiation team (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Haines City Planning Commission will consider forwarding recommendations to the City Commission on six ordinances involving land-use and zoning map amendments, plus a text amendment on affordable housing. The items include changes for the Hammock Reserve Phase 4, Bittle/Schipper property, and El Ranchito grocery, all recently annexed from Polk County. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 2022 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-2034: Land use change for 46.46 acres (Hammock Reserve Phase 4) from County RL-1/RL-4 to City Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 23-2035: RPUD zoning amendment for Hammock Reserve Phase 4 (46.46+ acres)
• Ordinance 23-2036: Land use change for 113.03 acres (Bittle/Schipper) from County A/RR to City Industrial Park
• Ordinance 23-2037: Zoning map amendment for Bittle/Schipper property (113.03 acres) to Industrial Park
• Ordinance 23-2038/23-2039: Land use and zoning changes for El Ranchito (1.85 acres) to Neighborhood Activity Center in North Ridge

CRA Meeting

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is meeting to consider several items, including a revised 2023 meeting schedule, business assistance grants, a building redevelopment grant, a Head Start building renovation, a house-painting day of service, a mower purchase, and a park construction contract. The board will also take public comments.

• 2023 CRA meeting schedule: increase to 12 monthly meetings, start at 4 p.m.
• Commercial Rent Subsidy Grant request for Whisk the Sweet Bakeshop
• Building Redevelopment Grant for 501 E Main St (Grower's Commercial Center, Inc.)
• Head Start Building renovation in Oakland neighborhood
• RFP 22-12 Langston Avenue Park contract award to Blackwater Construction Services, LLC

City Commission Meeting

The Haines City Commission meets to consider several development approvals, including a final plat for a 147-lot single-family subdivision, a replat creating an additional industrial lot, and an amendment to a water/wastewater developer's agreement. The commission will also vote on consent items such as cemetery deeds, a water treatment plant change order, an emergency wastewater centrifuge repair, and payment of the city attorney's invoice. A discussion on the City Clerk search procedure is scheduled under old business.

• Final plat for Laurel Glen Subdivision (f/k/a Liberty Groves): 147 detached single-family lots south of Johnson Avenue East and west of Bice Grove Road
• Resolution No. 23-1712: Replat of Parcel 1, Lot 1 to Lot 1A and Lot 1B in First Park Industrial subdivision
• Resolution 23-1714: First Amendment to Water and Wastewater System Standard Developer's Service Agreement for First Park Industrial property at US 17 and CR 544
• Change Order No. 3 to Water Treatment Plant No. 1 & 2 Improvements contract with CenState Contractors, Inc.
• Emergency purchase to repair Wastewater Treatment Plant centrifuge: new Rotodiff from Centrisys and installation by Environmental Equipment Services

CRA Citizens Advisory Council

The Haines City CRA Citizens Advisory Council is meeting to consider two grant requests: a commercial rent subsidy for Whisk the Sweet Bakeshop and a building redevelopment grant for 501 East Main Street. They will also discuss an upcoming Day of Service beautification event for distressed neighborhoods. The meeting includes public comments and staff updates.

• Commercial Rent Subsidy Grant request for Whisk the Sweet Bakeshop
• Building Redevelopment Grant request for 501 East Main Street (Grower's Commercial Center, Inc.)
• Day of Service beautification project for distressed neighborhoods