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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 04 13 Consent 209 Approval of 2009 04 06 Special MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 6, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Monday, April 6, 2009 of the Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Roa 32708). Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, present Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, present Commissioner Jean Hovey, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Gary Bonner, present Commissioner Sally McGinnis, absent City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present PUBLIC INPUT No one spoke. REGULAR AGENDA City Commission was called to Commission Chambers of the d 434, Winter Springs, Florida REGULAR 600. Community Development Department -Planning Division Requests That The City Commission Review The Recommendations Of The Local Planning Agency Related To The Draft Evaluation And Appraisal Report (EAR)- Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Provide Comment, And Give Direction On Desired Revisions. Chairman Charles Lacey, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency addressed the City Commission on their deliberations through previous Meetings and mentioned that Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Member Rosanne Karr had assisted greatly with editorial comments. b d CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 7 Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department introduced this Agenda Item for discussion. For the Record, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey ,~ then introduced the other attending Members of the Planning and Zoning Board/Local +~ Planning Agency who were in attendance and stated, "Rosanne Karr [Board Member] via telephone -Bill Poe, Vice Chairman; Justin Reviczky [Board Member]." Discussion..~~ ~...~ Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom, AICP, ASLA, Senior Planner, Community Development Department reviewed some preliminary information with those in attendance. ti.~ The HOUSING ELEMENT was reviewed first. Much discussion. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese noted, "Policy 2.1.8: which we talked about -there is that reference in there that `The City has adopted the International Property Management Code 2006 edition'. You might want to make that language a little looser because that Code gets updated from time to time and the City may adopt additional Codes from time to time." Attorney Garganese suggested, "Will maintain -certain Property Maintenance Codes including, but not limited to the International Property Maintenance Code -keep those Codes up to date. Some language like that would probably be better." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey referenced Policy 2.2.11: and suggested the wording as noted may "Open a dialogue on the Compatibility Ordinance." With comments, Mayor Bush asked the City Commission, "Are you all happy with the way it is stated?" No objections were noted. Discussion. Tape 1/Side B Further discussion. Mayor Bush suggested, "Let us have a Motion on the Housing Element?" "MOTION TO APPROVE AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 3 OF 7 VOTE: COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. The RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT was reviewed next. Discussion. With discussion. on a Trail Network and Policy 1.6.4:, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe said, "I know in most instances, we tried to take the word `Require' out and I think `Encourage' might be a better term?" Commissioner Rick Brown stated, "I would agree." Mayor Bush added, "I think the recommendation of `Encourage' takes care of that." No objections were voiced. Further discussion. Discussion followed with Mr. Chuck Pula, Director, Parks and Recreation Department on Policy 1.1.2: which references a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Next, discussion ensued on Policy 1.1.12:, a potential Water Taxi; and Lake Jesup. Mayor Bush noted, "1.1.12: -leave it the way it is? Change it?" Commissioner Brown stated, "I like it." Commissioner Gary Bonner stated, "Yes." No objections were noted. On potential funding for a possible Water Taxi, City Manager Kevin L. Smith stated, "We're looking into that Mayor." Attorney Garganese referenced Policy 1.1.7: and commented on the map, explaining, "That has been dramatically changed by negotiations and revised Development Agreements as to the locations of those parks already." Furthermore, Attorney Garganese suggested to Staff, "You may want to update that." Discussion continued. Tape 2/Side A Continuing on Policy 1.1.7:, Attorney Garganese remarked, "I can go back and talk to Staff rather than take up the Commission's time." '. ". Mayor Bush said, "At this point, we remove it; and if you and the Staff come up with something, you can put it back. Okay with you Charles (Lacey)?" Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey stated, "Fine with me." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 4 OF 7 Attorney Garganese then stated, "Policy 1.1.13: refers to this map but some of the parks as you know -are outside of the boundaries of the City, so you may want to clarify that, in your Policy." Ms. Sahlstrom suggested, "Would it work if we just change it to say, `Those City lands identified..." Attorney Garganese remarked, "...Yes -amend the Map as well." :~ Attorney Garganese also stated, "The current Comprehensive Plan has a very good map series of existing City Parks that you might want to take a look at." ~! Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey suggested, ~ "Shouldn't we modify the Policy -just to put a phrase in there to say something - `In the `.~,' City limits' or `Those that are owned by the City of Winter Springs'?" Commissioner Bonner said, "Right." Attorney Garganese agreed and stated, "That would certainly clarify it." Ms. Sahlstrom noted, "Alright." Attorney Garganese continued, "Then take a look at that map series that's currently in the Comprehensive Plan." "MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH STATED, MOTION TO APPROVE "WITH THE COMMENTS THAT WE HAVE JUST HEARD." VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. The CONSERVATION ELEMENT was then reviewed. Discussion. Policy 1.4.5: was discussed, and Mayor Bush summarized, "`May' will replace `Shall' there on 1.4.5:. Everybody in agreement?" No objections were voiced. Mr. Stevenson suggested alternative language - "Shall encourage to the extent practical, the removal of the non-native invasive plant material." Attorney Garganese recommended, "May require to the extent practical -the periodic removal of non- native..." Mr. Stevenson stated, "...Right." Regarding Policy 1.4.3:, Mr. Stevenson explained, "We'd like to propose a change in the language here in order to make us consistent with St. Johns [River Water Management District]." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 5 OF 7 Mr. Stevenson noted, "Instead of requiring a minimum of twenty-five feet (25'), we would like to add language and if you would allow us to craft the exact language but basically, that language would be in concert with St. Johns [River Water Management District] requiring an average of twenty-five feet (25') from the edge of the Wetland on this particular Policy." Furthermore, Mr. Stevenson added, "Fifteen (15) minimum with an average of twenty- five and that would mirror what St. Johns [River Water Management District] currently uses. So, if they get their St. Johns [River Water Management District] Permit, they will be in compliance with our Comp[rehensive] Plan." Commissioner Bonner stated, "I am good with that." Mayor Bush asked, "Everybody good with that?" No objections were voiced. "MOTION TO APPROVE - AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH STATED, "MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE ISSUES THAT WERE BROUGHT UP." VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Lastly, the INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT was discussed. Discussion. On Policy 1.3.6: Attorney Garganese asked, "Do you want to move that out and make it a general Objective or Policy?" Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility Department suggested, "Either that or repeat it in the other sections." Attorney Garganese suggested, "I would make it a general Objective or Goal." Commissioner Brown suggested, "Make it a general so it overlays all of it or make it - repeating all of it..." Attorney Garganese noted, "...Water, Sewer, Reclaimed." Commissioner Brown added, "Whatever is more expedient." Attorney Garganese noted, "We can work on that drafting detail; but it just needs to be clarified." d Reclaimed water, potable water, wells and consistency with St. Johns River Water Management District was discussed next. For now, it was agreed to leave these considerations as they were noted. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 6 OF 7 Further discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE - AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. ~~ VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE a~ COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE ~~ DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Sahlstrom commented on additional Elements for the next Meeting and said, "Two (2) of those will be ready for you to pick up tomorrow." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Member Karr ended her telephone call. Commissioner Brown brought up the passing of resident and Developer Mr. Tom Corkery. Mayor Bush asked, "Would the Commission want to send flowers or something like that?" Commissioner Brown and Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs agreed. No objections were noted. Manager Smith said he could take care of this. Discussion followed on the recent CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) meeting. Deputy Mayor Krebs commented on the City's Lock Box program and a similar Seminole County program called "Project Lifesaver". With further comments on Seminole County's "Project Lifesaver" program, Mayor Bush said to Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe, "Is that something that - parents of SWOP (Seminole Work Opportunity Program) might be interested in knowing about?" Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe responded, "Probably Sir. I could certainly spread the word. I am familiar with it. I know about it but I don't know if there are costs involved..." Mayor Bush noted, "...Might be good to find that out..." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe added, "...I will do that." Next, Mayor Bush commented on a recent meeting that he and Manager Smith had related to a Seminole County High School Recycling Program and said, "Kevin (Smith) has done a lot of work since then. He will -update you all on this, one-on-one, when he has a chance." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CrI1' COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 7 OF 7 In conclusion, Mayor Bush mentioned he would not be at the next Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2009. ADJOURNMENT ~`:.. . =., . Mayor Bush adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:08 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: °,. ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, MMC CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR JOHN F. BUSH NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the , 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 6, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Monday, April 6, 2009 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, present Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, present Commissioner Jean Hovey, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Gary Bonner, present Commissioner Sally McGinnis, absent City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present PUBLIC INPUT No one spoke. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Community Development Department - Planning Division Requests That The City Commission Review The Recommendations Of The Local Planning Agency Related To The Draft Evaluation And Appraisal Report (EAR)- Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Provide Comment, And Give Direction On Desired Revisions. Chairman Charles Lacey, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency addressed the City Commission on their deliberations through previous Meetings and mentioned that Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Member Rosanne Karr had assisted greatly with editorial comments. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 7 Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department introduced this Agenda Item for discussion. For the Record, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey then introduced the other attending Members of the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency who were in attendance and stated, "Rosanne Karr [Board Member] via telephone - Bill Poe, Vice Chairman; Justin Reviczky [Board Member]." Discussion. Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom, AICP, ASLA, Senior Planner, Community Development Department reviewed some preliminary information with those in attendance. The HOUSING ELEMENT was reviewed first. Much discussion. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese noted, "Policy 2.1.8: which we talked about - there is that reference in there that `The City has adopted the International Property Management Code 2006 edition'. You might want to make that language a little looser because that Code gets updated from time to time and the City may adopt additional Codes from time to time." Attorney Garganese suggested, "Will maintain - certain Property Maintenance Codes including, but not limited to the International Property Maintenance Code - keep those Codes up to date. Some language like that would probably be better." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey referenced Policy 2.2.11: and suggested the wording as noted may "Open a dialogue on the Compatibility Ordinance." With comments, Mayor Bush asked the City Commission, "Are you all happy with the way it is stated?" No objections were noted. Discussion. Tape 1/Side B Further discussion. Mayor Bush suggested, "Let us have a Motion on the Housing Element?" "MOTION TO APPROVE AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 3 OF 7 VOTE: COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. The RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT was reviewed next. Discussion. With discussion on a Trail Network and Policy 1.6.4:, Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe said, "I know in most instances, we tried to take the word `Require' out and I think `Encourage' might be a better term?" Commissioner Rick Brown stated, "I would agree." Mayor Bush added, "I think the recommendation of `Encourage' takes care of that." No objections were voiced. Further discussion. Discussion followed with Mr. Chuck Pula, Director, Parks and Recreation Department on Policy 1.1.2: which references a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Next, discussion ensued on Policy 1.1.12:, a potential Water Taxi; and Lake Jesup. Mayor Bush noted, "1.1.12: - leave it the way it is? Change it?" Commissioner Brown stated, "I like it." Commissioner Gary Bonner stated, "Yes." No objections were noted. On potential funding for a possible Water Taxi, City Manager Kevin L. Smith stated, "We're looking into that Mayor." Attorney Garganese referenced Policy 1.1.7: and commented on the map, explaining, "That has been dramatically changed by negotiations and revised Development Agreements as to the locations of those parks already." Furthermore, Attorney Garganese suggested to Staff, "You may want to update that." Discussion continued. Tape 2/Side A Continuing on Policy 1.1.7:, Attorney Garganese remarked, "I can go back and talk to Staff rather than take up the Commission's time." Mayor Bush said, "At this point, we remove it; and if you and the Staff come up with something, you can put it back. Okay with you Charles (Lacey)?" Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey stated, "Fine with me." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 4 OF 7 Attorney Garganese then stated, "Policy 1.1.13: refers to this map but some of the parks as you know - are outside of the boundaries of the City, so you may want to clarify that, in your Policy." Ms. Sahlstrom suggested, "Would it work if we just change it to say, `Those City lands identified..." Attorney Garganese remarked, "...Yes - amend the Map as well." Attorney Garganese also stated, "The current Comprehensive Plan has a very good map series of existing City Parks that you might want to take a look at." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Chairman Lacey suggested, "Shouldn't we modify the Policy - just to put a phrase in there to say something - `In the City limits' or `Those that are owned by the City of Winter Springs'?" Commissioner Bonner said, "Right." Attorney Garganese agreed and stated, "That would certainly clarify it." Ms. Sahlstrom noted, "Alright." Attorney Garganese continued, "Then take a look at that map series that's currently in the Comprehensive Plan." "MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH STATED, MOTION TO APPROVE "WITH THE COMMENTS THAT WE HAVE JUST HEARD." VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. The CONSERVATION ELEMENT was then reviewed. Discussion. Policy 1.4.5: was discussed, and Mayor Bush summarized, "`May' will replace `Shall' there on 1.4.5:. Everybody in agreement?" No objections were voiced. Mr. Stevenson suggested alternative language - "Shall encourage to the extent practical, the removal of the non-native invasive plant material." Attorney Garganese recommended, "May require to the extent practical - the periodic removal of non- native..." Mr. Stevenson stated, "...Right." Regarding Policy 1.4.3:, Mr. Stevenson explained, "We'd like to propose a change in the language here in order to make us consistent with St. Johns [River Water Management District]." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 5 OF 7 Mr. Stevenson noted, "Instead of requiring a minimum of twenty-five feet (25'), we would like to add language and if you would allow us to craft the exact language but basically, that language would be in concert with St. Johns [River Water Management District] requiring an average of twenty-five feet (25') from the edge of the Wetland on this particular Policy." Furthermore, Mr. Stevenson added, "Fifteen (15) minimum with an average of twenty- five and that would mirror what St. Johns [River Water Management District] currently uses. So, if they get their St. Johns [River Water Management District] Permit, they will be in compliance with our Comp[rehensive] Plan." Commissioner Bonner stated, "I am good with that." Mayor Bush asked, "Everybody good with that?" No objections were voiced. "MOTION TO APPROVE - AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH STATED, "MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE ISSUES THAT WERE BROUGHT UP." VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Lastly, the INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT was discussed. Discussion. On Policy 1.3.6: Attorney Garganese asked, "Do you want to move that out and make it a general Objective or Policy?" Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility Department suggested, "Either that or repeat it in the other sections." Attorney Garganese suggested, "I would make it a general Objective or Goal." Commissioner Brown suggested, "Make it a general so it overlays all of it or make it - repeating all of it..." Attorney Garganese noted, "...Water, Sewer, Reclaimed." Commissioner Brown added, "Whatever is more expedient." Attorney Garganese noted, "We can work on that drafting detail; but it just needs to be clarified." Reclaimed water, potable water, wells and consistency with St. Johns River Water Management District was discussed next. For now, it was agreed to leave these considerations as they were noted. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 6 OF 7 Further discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE - AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Sahlstrom commented on additional Elements for the next Meeting and said, "Two (2) of those will be ready for you to pick up tomorrow." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Member Karr ended her telephone call. Commissioner Brown brought up the passing of resident and Developer Mr. Tom Corkery. Mayor Bush asked, "Would the Commission want to send flowers or something like that?" Commissioner Brown and Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs agreed. No objections were noted. Manager Smith said he could take care of this. Discussion followed on the recent CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) meeting. Deputy Mayor Krebs commented on the City's Lock Box program and a similar Seminole County program called "Project Lifesaver". With further comments on Seminole County's "Project Lifesaver" program, Mayor Bush said to Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe, "Is that something that - parents of SWOP (Seminole Work Opportunity Program) might be interested in knowing about?" Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe responded, "Probably Sir. I could certainly spread the word. I am familiar with it. I know about it but I don't know if there are costs involved..." Mayor Bush noted, "...Might be good to find that out..." Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vice Chairman Poe added, "...I will do that." Next, Mayor Bush commented on a recent meeting that he and Manager Smith had related to a Seminole County High School Recycling Program and said, "Kevin (Smith) has done a lot of work since then. He will - update you all on this, one-on-one, when he has a chance." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 6, 2009 PAGE 7 OF 7 In conclusion, Mayor Bush mentioned he would not be at the next Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2009. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bush adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:08 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: )tWA LORENZO-LUACES, MMC CI CLERK APPROVED: AYOR"301-IN11'. BUSH NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 13, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.