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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 11 27 City Commission Special Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2000 (CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) I. CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of November 27, 2000 (Continuation of the November 13, 2000 Regular Meeting) of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, ll26 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present Commissioner Robert S. Miller, absent Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Ir., present Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present Mayor Partyka remembered resident Bruce Bower who recently passed away. A moment of silent prayer was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Partyka then spoke on Robert's Rules of Order and the timeline for completing meetings. Discussion. VI. REPORTS REPORTS A. City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire No report. REPORTS B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore No report. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27, 2000 (CONTINUA TION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE20F8 REPORTS C. City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces asked for clarification regarding the preferred date for the Inauguration Ceremonies, and added that this year's Ceremonies will be in the same style as last year's Ceremonies. Discussion. Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. and Commissioner David W. McLeod agreed on the date of December 11, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. for the Inauguration Ceremonies. (Note: Commissioner Robert S. Miller was absent). City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces also asked the recently re-elected Commissioners for their preference as to whom would perform each Oath of Office. Brief discussion. REPORTS D. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell congratulated the recently re-elected officials and complimented them on their respective campaigns. Deputy Mayor Gennell mentioned that during this election, some political signs seemed to have been removed. Commissioner Michael S. Blake advised the Commission that there were local school projects asking students to acquire political signs and related materials, through the normal legal channels. Deputy Mayor Gennell stated, "If the Commission is in agreement, I would encourage the City Manager to send a letter over to the school asking their teachers to please - do something to ensure that these kids obtain these things with consent." Discussion ensued on supporting local schools, while still considering the impact on local elected officials. The consensus of the Commission was that "A nice informative letter, in a positive fashion" be sent out by Manager McLemore. Deputy Mayor Gennell then inquired about the holiday pole decorations. Deputy Mayor Gennell felt that the City should "aggressively" update our holiday decorations. REPORTS E. Commission Seat V - David W. McLeod Commissioner McLeod asked that his name be taken off the 17-92 Redevelopment Board (again) and that all materials should be forwarded to Commissioner Robert S. Miller. Commissioner McLeod noted that he had provided the City Clerk with this same information and related materials. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27,2000 (CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE 3 OF 8 Mayor Partyka stated, "Andrea, we hold you personally responsible for this." REPORTS F. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller Absent. REPORTS G. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake No report. REPORTS H. Commission Seat III - Edward Martinez, Jr. Commissioner Martinez thanked the people of Winter Springs, his wife, and his many supporters for their invaluable assistance in his recent campaign. Commissioner Martinez then read a statement into the record. (See Attachment "A"). REPORTS I. Office of the Mayor - Paul P. Partyka No report. VII. REGULAR REGULAR C. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division 'Requests The City Commission Considers Information Regarding Boat And Trailer Parking And Advise Staff Of Desired Action. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27, 2000 (CONTINUA TION OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE 4 OF 8 "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE TO US TO AMEND SECTION 20-411. OF THE CODE TO ALLOW TEMPORARY PARKING OF BOAT TRAILERS, FOR A TIME PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 48 HOURS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER McLEOD ASKED, "DOESN'T THIS ALSO INCLUDE AN RV?" COMMISSIONER BLAKE CLARIFIED, "I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE ORDINANCE THAT I WOULD REQUEST STAFF TO DRAFT, WOULD BE ONE BASED ON THEIR RECOMMEN][)ATION IN THIS ITEM 'c' WHICH - INCLUDES FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, AND WOULD INCLUDE THOSE OTHER VEIDCLES AS WELL." COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ AGREED. VOTE: DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR D. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Consider Information Regarding P.O.D.S., Portable On Demand Storage Units And Give Direction To Staff. Discussion. Tape I/Side B "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING US BACK AN ORDINANCE MEANT TO REGULATE TEMPORARY STORAGE TYPE VEHICLES, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'PODS' COMMERCIALLY, AND THAT THESE 'PODS' - OR 'POD' LIKE ITEMS, IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN TWO (2) VISITS PER YEAR, IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, FOR A TIME NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS; THAT THERE BE A PERMIT REQUIRED AT A CHARGE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00), PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF THE 'POD;' THAT STAFF BUILD INTO THE ORDINANCE SUBSTANTIAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; THAT A PERMIT APPLICANT WOULD BE INFORMED OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE 'POD' IN THE EVENT OF A SUBSTANTIAL WEATHER WARNING; (I WOULD SUGGEST TO EXCEED A TROPICAL CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27,2000 (CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE 5 OF 8 STORM WARNING OR HURRICANE WATCH); AND THAT THERE BE A PROVISION FOR AN APPEAL DIRECTLY TO THE COMMISSION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE TIME FRAME OF SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS ONLY, ONE (1) TIME PER OWNER OF PROPERTY." COMMISSIONER BLAKE ADDED, "AND FURTHER, THAT STAFF WOULD COME BACK TO US WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL 'C-l' OR 'C-2.'" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND Mayor Partyka added, "Just for clarification, under the industrial zoning that we have here. " DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL STATED, "I SUPPORTED COMMISSIONER BLAKE'S MOTION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF, HAVING 'RESIDENTIAL' USED IN IT ANYWHERE. I JUST WOULD SAY - JUST HAVE IT APPLY CITY WIDE - THE SAME MOTION. STAFF CAN STILL BE FREE TO BRING US BACK SUGGESTIONS OF ADDITIONAL CONCERNS FOR COMMERCIAL, BUT I WOULD TAKE HIS MOTION AS HE MADE IT, ELIMINATING THE WORD 'RESIDENTIAL.'" MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ STATED, "PLEASE CALL THE QUESTION." VOTE: ("FOR CALLING THE QUESTION") COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE (DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL ASKED, "CHECK DURING THE BREAK AND SEE - I THINK YOU NEED A SECOND FOR - MOTION TO CALL THE QUESTION.") MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: ("ON THE MOTION") COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner McLeod added, ''Now, it's going to come back to us Mayor, as an Ordinance." Mayor Partyka stated, "Yes." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27,2000 (CONTINUA TION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE 6 OF 8 REGULAR E. Not Used. REGULAR F. Public Works Department Requesting Approval To Accept Funds From The Developer Of Winding Hollow For The City To Complete The Trotwood Connection Park Improvements. Discussion. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM 'F' AND ACCEPT THE DEVELOPERS CONTRIBUTION OF $47,716 FROM THE PIZZUTI COMPANY TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER McLEOD ADDED, "THERE WAS A SECOND PART OF THE QUESTION HERE ALSO THAT THEY MAY WANT TO INCLUDE IN THEIR MOTION AND THAT WAS TO RE-NAME THIS PARK OFFICIALLY THE OAK HOLLOW PARK. I THINK THAT WAS JUST LEFT OUT OF THE MOTION. AM I CORRECT?" COMMISSIONER BLAKE STATED, "POINT OF ORDER. IF WE'RE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION PART OF THE RECOMMENDATION IS INDEED TO ACCEPT THAT AS THE NAME; TO FORMALLY DESIGNATE THE AREA AS OAK HOLLOW PARK, UNDER THE RECOMMENDATION FROM STAFF; SO IF THE COMMISSION DOES NOT DESIRE TO DO THAT, THEN HE SHOULD STATE SO." COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ ADDED, "THEN I'LL INCLUDE THAT IN THE MOTION THEN - TO ACCEPT THE NAME OF OAK HOLLOW PARK." THIS WAS AGAIN SECONDED. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: NAY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27, 2000 (CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE 7 OF 8 .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEM WAS MOVED TO THE END OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. .:. .:. CONSENT C. Finance Department Recommending The City Commission Provide Direction On The FY 2000 Auditor Selection Process. (This Item Has Been Postponed Until December 11,2000) Mayor Partyka mentioned that "The only people that can postpone this would be this Commission. " "MAYOR, I MAKE A MOTION TO REMOVE FORMERLY KNOWN AS CONSENT ITEM 'C', AND THEN PLACE ON THE REGULAR AGENDA, AN UNLETTERED ITEM DEALING WITH THE CHOICE OF THE AUDITOR - TO REMOVE IT FROM THE AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka stated, "I'm looking for a Motion to adjourn this meeting." "SO MOVED." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AGENDA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27,2000 (CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING) PAGE80F8 Mayor Partyka adjourned this meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City Clerk ... ~ -::::..\-" _ ""l.. \ -.... /;,' , c~;;>' -- ~ ; :' .. .......- '.. - .r, ~ - --;-.... .... ,'.... .' . December 11 NOTE: These mmutes were approved at the , 2000 City Commission Meeting.