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Kissimmee City Commission Meeting - December 2, 2025

City Commission — Tuesday, December 2, 2025
BodyKissimmee, Florida
SessionCity Commission
DateTuesday, December 2, 2025
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Speaker 1

5:10

For joining us this evening.

5:12

A lot of exciting things happening here in our city.

5:15

And we are happy to share it with you.

5:18

Having said that, meeting is called to order.

5:23

As a courtesy to others.

5:26

Please silence all your electronic devices during this meeting.

5:30

Citizens desiring to speak, please see our clerk to the right of me, or there should be some comment cards in the back, and you can bring them forward.

5:40

We'll proceed with a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Jeanette Martinez.

Speaker 2

5:48

Good evening.

5:49

Please join me as we pledge the allegiance to our flag of the United States of America.

5:54

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

6:07

Thank

Unassigned speaker

6:08

you.

Speaker 1

6:13

Thank you, Commissioner.

6:17

Proclamations and special presentations.

Speaker 3

6:27

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

6:28

Commissioners, I'll introduce to you our illustrious police chief, Chuck Rodway.

Speaker 4

6:33

Well, good evening, everyone.

6:35

Madam Mayor, Commissioner, City Manager, thank you.

6:38

We are eager to issue the oath of office.

6:40

The personnel recently promoted to various ranks within the department.

6:44

They have truly prepared themselves for their new roles.

6:47

And this promotion is truly a testament to the hard work, the leadership, and an unwavering commitment.

6:54

Public service and to this community.

6:56

I'm confident that they will keep the bar set high, lead by example, and embody our core values.

7:02

So without further ado, Chiefman Ginley would do the introductions.

Speaker 5

7:54

She is a valued member of our Marine Unit and our crisis negotiations team leader.

7:59

Lieutenant Santone was a Kissimmee Police Department's twenty, twenty-four sergeant of the

Unassigned speaker

8:05

year.

Speaker 4

8:34

Do you solemnly swear off firm?

8:36

Do

Speaker 6

8:36

you solemnly swear and firm?

Speaker 4

8:37

I will support protect and defend.

Speaker 6

8:39

I will support protect and defend.

Speaker 4

8:42

The Constitution and Government.

Speaker 6

8:43

The Constitution of Government.

8:47

I'm duly qualified.

8:50

Under the Constitution.

8:51

Under the Constitution.

8:52

And I will well.

8:53

I have a well.

8:53

And faithfully perform.

8:54

And faithfully perform.

8:56

My duties.

8:56

My duties.

8:57

A police lieutenant.

8:57

A police lieutenant.

8:58

For the Cassimme Police Department.

8:59

For the Kismitt Police Department.

9:01

Which I'm about to enter.

9:02

Which I'm about to enter.

Unassigned speaker

9:02

So help me guard.

Speaker 6

9:03

So help me God.

Speaker 7

9:25

Oh, okay.

Speaker 5

9:33

Congrats.

10:06

Sergeant Charlie Nieves.

Unassigned speaker

10:14

Sergeant

Speaker 5

10:15

began his law enforcement career in two thousand and fourteen at the Oakland Police Department.

10:19

He joined the Kissimmee Police Department in two thousand seventeen.

10:22

Sergeant Nieves has worked as a patrol officer, a detective in our countercrimes unit, and as an agent with the Osceola County Investigator Bureau.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety████████████████████████████████32%
Procedural████████████████████20%
Public Engagement█████████████████17%
Affordable Housing██████████10%
Land Use Planning███████7%
Community Engagement█████5%
Religious Observance████4%
Veterans Affairs███3%
Budget Equity Analysis██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Kissimmee City Commission Meeting - December 2, 2025

The Kissimmee City Commission met on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall Commission Chambers. Mayor Jackie Espinosa presided, with Commissioners Noel Ortiz, Angela Eady, and Janette Martinez present. Commissioner Carlos Alvarez was absent. The meeting opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a police promotion ceremony and recognition of the Employee of the Month. The Commission approved three public hearings, adopted the consent agenda (except for item 7.K), and held a discussion on the holiday incentive payment for employees.

Consent Calendar

  • 7.A: Approval of City Commission minutes from November 18, 2025.
  • 7.B: Resolution to accept FDOT Grant Amendment No. 2 for Parcel 8 Construction at Kissimmee Gateway Airport ($755,000). Resolution #28-2025.
  • 7.C: Fifth Addendum Lease Extension for Bilmar Avionics, Inc.
  • 7.D: Approval to apply for the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant ($50,000).
  • 7.E: Acceptance of FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant for six police positions.
  • 7.F: Acceptance of the 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Annual Report.
  • 7.G: Acceptance of FY2025 CDBG Federal Award Agreement ($1,000,854) from HUD.
  • 7.H: Resolution to opt-out of the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption for the 80–120% AMI range. Resolution #29-2025.
  • 7.I: Authorization to trade in 31 SWAT rifles and ammunition for a $19,690 credit to purchase suppressors and accessories.
  • 7.J: Approval to manufacture two 2026 Rescue Units by Excellance, Inc. ($412,928.25 each).
  • 7.L: Resolution adopting the Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) and Substantial Damage Management Plan (SDP) for FEMA CRS program. Resolution #30-2025.
  • 7.M: Advanced purchase of a 2025 Ford F600 XL 4x4 Brush Truck/High-Water Rescue Vehicle ($364,072).
  • 7.N: Authorization to negotiate Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services contract with Hill International.
  • 7.O: Ratification of changes to Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), including 4% pay increases, tiered one-time payments ($1,000–$2,000), and increased longevity bonuses.

The consent agenda was approved unanimously (4-0) with item 7.K removed for discussion.

Discussion Items

  • 7.K Holiday Incentive Payment: Commissioner Angela Eady moved to approve a one-time holiday incentive payment using $529,832 from reserves. City Manager Mike Steigerwald clarified that full-time employees with more than one year of service would receive $711 gross ($500 net), part-time employees $355 gross ($250 net), with prorated amounts for those with less than one year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Martinez and passed unanimously (4-0).

Key Outcomes

  • Ordinance #25-13 (Rezoning): Adopted 4-0, amending the zoning map for 4200 W Vine Street from Vine Street West Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) to Mixed-Use Urban Corridor (T5-U).
  • CDBG CAPER (PY 2024-2025): Approved 4-0, accepting the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report detailing $896,880 in expenditures on housing rehabilitation, homelessness prevention, code enforcement, and administration.
  • Substantial Amendment No. 2 to Annual Action Plan (FY 2024-2025): Approved 4-0, reallocating funds from Public Services and Administration to support Haven on Vine planning/design and Code Enforcement overruns.
  • Resolutions Adopted: Three resolutions (28-2025, 29-2025, 30-2025) were approved as part of the consent agenda regarding airport funding, tax exemption opt-out, and floodplain management plans.
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements: Ratified with FOP, including 4% pay increases, adjusted starting salaries (Officers at $61,979.63, Corporals at $90,508.29, Sergeants at $99,476.78), and one-time lump-sum payments.
  • Upcoming Events: City Manager announced Wreaths Across America (December 13), Festival of Lights Parade (December 13, 7:30 PM), and a pre-parade festival (4:00–7:00 PM). Mayor Espinosa highlighted the Menorah lighting (December 16), Senior Brunch (December 17), and Mega Bingo. City Attorney encouraged wearing ugly holiday sweaters at the final meeting of 2025.

Meeting Transcript

For joining us this evening. A lot of exciting things happening here in our city. And we are happy to share it with you. Having said that, meeting is called to order. As a courtesy to others. Please silence all your electronic devices during this meeting. Citizens desiring to speak, please see our clerk to the right of me, or there should be some comment cards in the back, and you can bring them forward. We'll proceed with a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Jeanette Martinez. Good evening. Please join me as we pledge the allegiance to our flag of the United States of America. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner. Proclamations and special presentations. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Commissioners, I'll introduce to you our illustrious police chief, Chuck Rodway. Well, good evening, everyone. Madam Mayor, Commissioner, City Manager, thank you. We are eager to issue the oath of office. The personnel recently promoted to various ranks within the department. They have truly prepared themselves for their new roles. And this promotion is truly a testament to the hard work, the leadership, and an unwavering commitment. Public service and to this community. I'm confident that they will keep the bar set high, lead by example, and embody our core values. So without further ado, Chiefman Ginley would do the introductions. She is a valued member of our Marine Unit and our crisis negotiations team leader. Lieutenant Santone was a Kissimmee Police Department's twenty, twenty-four sergeant of the year. Do you solemnly swear off firm? Do you solemnly swear and firm? I will support protect and defend. I will support protect and defend. The Constitution and Government. The Constitution of Government. I'm duly qualified. Under the Constitution. Under the Constitution. And I will well. I have a well. And faithfully perform. And faithfully perform. My duties. My duties. A police lieutenant. A police lieutenant. For the Cassimme Police Department. For the Kismitt Police Department. Which I'm about to enter.

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