05-19-2026 Final and Signed Minutes

City Commission · 2026-05-19 · minutes

[101 Church Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741-5054; case Resolution #13-2026 (for ethics code suspension), Resolution #14-2026 (for Charter Referendum)] The City Commission approved a temporary suspension of Kissimmee Code, Chapter 30 – Personnel, Article II – Code of Ethics, Sec. 30-25. The motion carried 3-2. Public comment included concerns about KPD officer response, public safety, code enforcement against artisans' tents, noise ordinance enforcement, and opposition to food trucks. The Consent Agenda was approved 4-1. Item 7.E, a New Construction Agreement for 219 N Randolph, was approved as part of the consent agenda. Item 8.B, an appeal of the Development Review Committee's decision to renew a Conditional Use Special Event Permit for food trucks at 1985 S. John Young Parkway, failed to pass with a 2-2-1 vote, upholding the DRC's decision to renew the permit for 90 days. Items 8.C and 8.D, concerning sworn complaints against Commissioner Janette Martinez and Mayor Jackie Espinosa respectively, both failed to pass with 2-2-1 votes, meaning no action was taken on the complaints. The City Attorney Employment Agreement was approved 5-0, with specific revisions.