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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2000 02 14 City Commission Workshop Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 14,2000 I. CALL TO ORDER The Workshop of February 14, 2000 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 5:16 p.m, in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, absent Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S, Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner David W, McLeod, absent City Manager Ronald W, McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present Mayor Partyka wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day, Discussion ensued on the late start of this Workshop; possibly changing the start of the Workshop to 5:30 p.m,; whether a quorum was necessary; and the number of Workshops that were to be held, II. WORKSHOP AGENDA Discussion Of General Issues Pertaining To The Various Agenda Items Scheduled For The Regular Meeting Of February 14, 2000. Discussion ensued between Mayor Partyka, members of the Commission, and Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager regarding Agenda Changes. Mayor Partyka suggested that the following Items be discussed in this order - prior to "Public Hearings", the Commission would hear Regular Agenda Item "D", Regular Agenda Item (Add-On) "F"; and then Public Hearings "B". Mayor Partyka mentioned the planned presentation by Chairman Robert Dallari of the City of Oviedo City Council, regarding the "Metroplan Orlando" organization, Commissioner Robert S, Miller added comments about Representative John Mica's concern with transportation issues, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS M (NUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 14,2000 Page 2 of4 .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED IN THE ORDER AS DOCUMENTED. .:..:. CONSENT B. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Review Information Related To The Landscape Plan For Courtney Springs Apartments. Commissioner Michael S. Blake, Manager McLemore, and Ms. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Officer discussed "more, bigger and better" landscaping; and changes to the landscaping, such as enhanced landscaping, and plant substitutions, CONSENT c. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Review Information Concerning Golf Terrace Apartments, Phase II. Discussion ensued on related costs; the possibility of a wall being built; the Arbor Ordinance; designated penalties; and tree replacements, CONSENT G. Utility Department Recommending The City Commission Authorize The City Manager To Grant A Utility Easement To Florida Power Corporation Through Sam Smith Park. There was brief discussion on the easement; improvements; and a subsequent draft approved by the City Attorney, CONSENT F. Utility Department Requesting Authorization To Execute Amendment 14 For Consulting Engineering Services With CPH Engineers, Inc. Discussion ensued on the original bid date; contract terms; and a previously completed cost comparison, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 14,2000 Page 3 of 4 CONSENT D. General Services Department Requests The City Commission Authorize The Execution Of A Contract For Physician Services With Florida Physicians Medical Group, 661 East Altamonte Drive, Suite 115, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701. Attorney Garganese suggested striking the "For cause" language in paragraph 3. In paragraph 5, Attorney Garganese suggested putting "In a date definite," Discussion ensued on contract terms and possibly "locking a rate". Mayor Partyka said he would be bringing up under his seat, his concern with the "Commercial Vehicles" issue, specifically about the "practicality" of the Ordinance; bringing matters to the Code Enforcement Board; and the advertising of this Ordinance, Commissioner Blake then mentioned that the City does not have an Ordinance, which addresses placing the "good side" of a fence "out". Discussion ensued on considering this as an Ordinance change. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Holds A Public Hearing For The Second Reading Of Ordinance Number 2000-03 Requiring Animal Owners To Carry And Use Animal Control And Defecation Devices At Times When The Animal Is In Their Control On Property Of Others. Discussion ensued on "Defecation Removal Devices" (DRD); related fines; citations, addressing this problem; enforcement of this Ordinance; informing the public about this Ordinance, if approved; the leash portion of this Ordinance; enforcement and budget constraints; how other cities enforce similar Ordinances; improving the City; further enforcement tactics; and concern with children, Mayor Partyka commented on a similar product that he manufactures; density of individuals in larger cities; and suggested "less government intrusion;" and "good neighbor" policy. In other business, Commissioner Blake inquired about a "Seneca Bend" commercial building, Other discussion involved annexation issues; a Settlement Agreement; and how this involves the City of Winter Springs and the City of Oviedo. Mr. Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney explained that they were presently reviewing this and that he could bring a report back at the next meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 14,2000 Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Blake also inquired about some groups being denied access to certain areas of Central Winds Park for football practice; and that access had been given to the Grizzlies. Discussion. Tape 1/Side B Further discussion ensued on practice areas; manicured fields; alternative practice fields; batting cages; what is the policy regarding the use of recreational and practice areas; not using the manicured areas; and what is the overall "policy," III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the Workshop at 6:21 p,m. ~~ .. , . ., ?'. , ." '.., ~ - ... ~ , ?'o , ?' -, ~# ~" '" ~ ~ ~~r : ~.- -: ,,' .. -- '"-' , , ~.. -- --.., '---.' - - ".,.. ~ i.' .d. - _ . -' Resp_ectfully SyJ2..mitted [1f" ,.;Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces /;.. J ::'~ . -:, ~,- .: City Clerk 1'7 _ ~r' .... -- =-:-' y. 0"- ~ .. ...