Kissimmee City Commission Meeting – June 16, 2026

The City Commission of Kissimmee, Florida, met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. Members present: Mayor Jackie Espinosa, Commissioners Noel Ortiz, Angela Eady, and Janette Martinez. Commissioner Carlos Alvarez, III was absent. The meeting included proclamations, public hearings, a consent agenda, discussion items, and several votes.

Proclamations and Special Presentations

• Five new firefighters were sworn in: Roderick Castro, Luis Marquez, Noah Drozd, Sebastian Molina, and Dylan Sharpe.
• A proclamation recognized 1899 as the official founding date of the Kissimmee Fire Department.
• A proclamation recognized June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, presented to AARP volunteers Hilda Diaz and Ana Charris.
• Service awards were presented to employees reaching milestones of 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of service during April, May, and June 2026.

Public Hearings

• Second and Final Reading – Hilliard Isle Community Development District (CDD): Proposed Ordinance #26-15 was adopted (4-0). The CDD will finance infrastructure for the 451-acre Hilliard Isle Mixed Use PUD, including roads, water, sewer, stormwater, and landscaping.
• Section 108 Loan Amendment: A public hearing was held to approve a second substantial amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan, increasing a Section 108 loan request from $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 for the Haven on Vine Apartments rehabilitation. The accompanying resolution was adopted (4-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Stephanie Nielsen: Expressed concerns about inconsistent enforcement of decorum rules, stating that some speakers are treated differently than others when discussing personal matters not related to city business.
• Ray Parsons: Announced his withdrawal from the City Commission race, explaining that he achieved his goal of raising issues and found candidate Angela Eady to be gracious and capable. He expressed hope for the city's future.
• Lillian Evans: Questioned the mayor about how long it took to find a family member of hers, alleging that the focus has shifted from her concerns to personal attacks. She stated that this creates an appearance of retaliation and undermines public trust.

Consent Agenda

Approved unanimously (4-0) without discussion:

• Approval of June 2, 2026, meeting minutes and KUA interview minutes.
• Purchase of a forestry chipper truck for $113,872.
• Installation of LED stadium lighting at Fortune Road Athletic Complex for $174,900.
• First amendment to elevator modernization contract with KONE, Inc., adding $185,631 (new total $983,001) and increasing contingency by $14,369.
• Continuing services contracts with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc., NUE Urban Concepts, and Traffic and Mobility Consultants for general planning.
• Scope of work with NUE Urban Concepts to update the Mobility Study and Mobility Fee Ordinance for $148,000.
• Acceptance of the 2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for $24,215.37.
• Change Order No. 1 for the Hill Street Sidewalk Project for $75,666.60.
• Acceptance of an Internship Grant from Florida Airports Council ($4,000 from FAC, $1,000 city match).
• Award of RFP2026-009 for professional auditing services to Purvis Gray Company.

Discussion Items

• DKCRA Holiday Lighting RFP Award (CRA Board): Awarded RFP2026010 to We Hang Christmas Lights FL for $87,766.75 (funded by DKCRA, Parks and Recreation, and Development Services). Approved unanimously (4-0).
• Resolution Implementing City Charter Article III, Chapter 1, Section 6: Adopted Resolution #16-2026 authorizing the City Clerk to administer the candidate lottery for municipal elections and transmit results directly to the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections. Approved unanimously (4-0).
• Temporary Sign Regulations: Commissioner Martinez requested discussion on amending the sign code to allow unlimited temporary signs on non-residential lots during election periods (90 days before/30 days after), matching residential rules. After debate, the commission voted 3-1 (Commissioner Ortiz dissenting) to amend the code accordingly. The commission also directed the City Attorney to clarify signage rules at the city-owned, county-leased public library and directed the City Clerk to inform municipal candidates of the proposed changes. In the interim, the commission agreed to suspend enforcement of the current restriction on non-residential temporary signs until the new ordinance takes effect.
• Advisory Board Vacancies – Board of Adjustments: Marie Isidor was appointed to fill the vacancy (4-0).

Key Outcomes

• Hilliard Isle CDD Ordinance #26-15 adopted (4-0).
• Section 108 Loan Amendment and Resolution #15-2026 adopted (4-0).
• Consent Agenda items approved (4-0).
• DKCRA Holiday Lighting contract awarded (4-0).
• Election lottery resolution #16-2026 adopted (4-0).
• Temporary sign code amendment directed (3-1), with immediate suspension of enforcement.
• Marie Isidor appointed to Board of Adjustments (4-0).