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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2011 06 13 City Commission Regular AgendaCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011 - 5:15 P.M. CITY HALL — COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA Mayor Charles Lacey Deputy Mayor Jean Hovey - Seat One Commissioner Rick Brown - Seat Two Commissioner Gary Bonner - Seat Three Commissioner Cade Resnick - Seat Four Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs - Seat Five ❖ ❖ NOTE: IT IS NOT UNCOMMON THAT THERE MAY BE CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION. ❖❖ PLEASE SILENCE CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND /OR PAGERS DURING THE MEETING CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 11 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Agenda Changes INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Community Development Department REQUEST: Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning Projects. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Fiscal Impact Associated With This Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission Is Being Asked To Review And Accept The Information In This Agenda Item. INFORMATIONAL 101. Land Design Innovations, Inc. — City Consultant REQUEST: Presenting The Summary Report For Economic Development Activities From May 2, 2011 Through May 27, 2011. The Information In This Agenda Item Will Be Verbally Presented Under Item 300 At The June 13, 2011 City Commission Meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Fiscal Impact Associated With This Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission Is Being Asked To Review And Accept The Information In This Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 11 INFORMATIONAL 102. Office Of The City Manager And Finance And Administrative Services Department REQUEST: Would Like To Present For The Commission's Review A New Method Of Presenting Vital Financial, Accounting And Statistical Information With Regards To The City's Performance To Members Of The City's Commission, Management And Citizens. FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Impact Of This New Modeling Will Be Measurable Over The Next Several Years. The Cost Of The Software Is Nominal. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. Furthermore, The Financial Reports Have Been Disseminated To All Department Directors. RECOMMENDATION: It Is Recommended That The City Commission Review And Receive The Information Provided In This Agenda Item. INFORMATIONAL 103. Public Works Department REQUEST: Providing Information To The City Commission Regarding The Status Of Several Future Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) Projects In The Winter Springs Vicinity, And An Update On Several Transportation Projects Recently Submitted By City Staff To METROPLAN Orlando For Funding Consideration. FISCAL IMPACT: This Agenda Item Is For Information Only And Has No Fiscal Impact. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends That The City Commission Review And Accept The Information In This Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 11 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 200. Community Development Department — Arbor Division REQUEST: Requesting That The City Commission Consider The Request Of Mr. Thomas Herder To Remove One (1) Specimen 30" In Diameter Live Oak Tree At His Residence Located At 1505 Black Bear Court In Winter Springs. The Tree Is Causing Visible Damage To The Driveway And The Structure Of The Home. FISCAL IMPACT: If This Request Is Approved, The Applicant Will Pay A $25.00 Arbor Permit Fee. There Will Be Mitigation Efforts In The Form Of Additional Tree Plantings, Some Of Which The Applicant Has Already Accomplished. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends That The City Commission Approve The Removal Of One (1) Specimen 30" Diameter Live Oak Tree Located At 1505 Black Bear Court In Winter Springs, Which Is Causing Visible Damage To The Driveway And Compromising The Structural Integrity Of The Home Of Mr. And Mrs. Herder, Based On Findings Of The City Arborist And A Written Assessment By Mr. Robert J. Lochrane, P.E. Of Lochrane Engineering, Inc. CONSENT 201. Parks And Recreation Department REQUEST: Requests That The City Commission Authorizes The City Manager To Execute The Partnership Agreement Between The City And Orlando Sentinel Communications Company. FISCAL IMPACT: • Projected Budget For The 2011 Celebration Of Freedom Is $26,545.00. Included In This Total Is $10,000.00 For The Fireworks Show And Police And City Overtime Which Is Projected To Total $6,000.00. The Goal Is For The City To Receive A Total Of $23,000.00 In Sponsorships For The 2011 Celebration Of Freedom. Staff Is Continuing To Evaluate Options To Lower Expenses And Increase Efficiency Of Operations. The Parks And Recreation Department Is Projecting A Total Of 10 Hours Of Overtime Being Used By Our Department For The Event. Most Staff Will Work The Regular 8 Hour Day. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 11 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Parks And Recreation Recommends That The City Commission Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Partnership Agreement Between The City And Orlando Sentinel Communications Company. CONSENT 202. Information Services Department REQUEST: Requests Authorization To Dispose Of Surplus Assets According To The Attached Disposition Sheets. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Cost To Dispose Of These Surplus Assets. The City Receives Revenue Generated From Items Sold At Auction. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: It Is Requested That The City Commission Approve The Disposition Of The Attached List Of Surplus Assets. CONSENT 203. Office Of The City Clerk REQUEST: Requesting The City Commission Approve The May 18, 2011 City Commission With The Board Of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Specific Fiscal Impact To This Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 11 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations/ Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission Is Respectfully Requested To Approve The May 18, 2011 City Commission With The Board Of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes. CONSENT 204. Office Of The City Clerk REQUEST: Requesting The City Commission Approve The May 23, 2011 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Specific Fiscal Impact To This Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations/ Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission Is Respectfully Requested To Approve The May 23, 2011 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 300. Land Design Innovations, Inc. — City Consultant REQUEST: Asking The City Commission To Receive A Presentation From Land Design Innovations, Inc. Updating The City Commission On Economic Development Efforts. (Follow Up Presentation From Informational Agenda Item "101 ".) RECESS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 11 REPORTS REPORTS 400. Office Of The City Attorney — Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire REPORTS 401. Office Of The City Manager — Kevin L. Smith REPORTS 402. Office Of The City Clerk — Andrea Lorenzo - Luaces, MMC REPORTS 403. Office Of Commissioner Seat Two — The Honorable Rick Brown REPORTS 404. Office Of Commissioner Seat Three — The Honorable Gary Bonner REPORTS 405. Office Of Commissioner Seat Four — The Honorable Cade Resnick REPORTS 406. Office Of Commissioner Seat Five — The Honorable Joanne M. Krebs REPORTS 407. Office Of The Mayor — The Honorable Charles Lacey REPORTS 408. Office Of Commissioner Seat One /Deputy Mayor — The Honorable Jean Hovey PUBLIC INPUT (Anyone Who Wishes To Speak At Public Input On Any Agenda Item Or Subject Matter Will Need To Fill Out A "Public Input" Form. You Will Be Given Three (3) Minutes To Speak; If You Are Speaking For A Group Or Homeowner's Association You Will Be Given Five (5) Minutes To Speak. It Is At The Discretion Of The City Commission To Allow A Speaker More Than The Allotted Time. If You Wish To Speak At The Public Hearing Portion Of The Agenda, You Will Also Need To Fill Out A "Public Input" Form And Will Be Given The Same Time Allotment As Mentioned Above.) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 8 OF 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Community Development Department — Planning Division REQUEST: Requests The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing To Consider The Re- Approval Of 1) Conditional Use To Allow A Day -Care Facility At 135 Excelsior Parkway (Lot 5 Of The Excelsior Business Park), 2) Front Setback Waiver From 25 -Feet To 15 -Feet, And 3) The Approval Of A New Waiver Request To Section 20 -417. To Allow A 6 -Foot Tall Vinyl Fence In Place Of A Required 6 -Foot Tall Wall Which Is Required Where Commercial Development Abuts A Multi- Family Residential Use. FISCAL IMPACT: The Approval Of A Conditional Use And Waivers Will Allow Flexibility In The Development Process. The Fiscal Impact Should Be Positive With The Development Of A Day -Care Facility Which Will Create Jobs And Add To The Taxable Value Of The City. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff And The Planning And Zoning Board Recommend Re- Approval Of 1) Conditional Use To Allow A Day -Care Facility At 135 Excelsior Parkway (Lot 5 Of The Excelsior Business Park), 2) Front Setback Waiver From 25 -Feet To 15 -Feet; And 3) The Approval Of A New Waiver Request To Section 20 -417. To Allow A 6 -Foot Tall Vinyl Fence In Place Of A Required 6 -Foot Tall Wall Which Is Required Where Commercial Development Abuts A Multi- Family Residential Use. PUBLIC HEARINGS 501. Community Development Department — Planning Division REQUEST: Requests The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing For First Reading Of Ordinance 2011 -06, Which Repeals The 3,500 Square Foot Maximum Tenant Area In The CC (Commerce Center) Zoning District, And Permits A 7,500 Square Foot Maximum Tenant Area In The CC (Commerce Center) Zoning District Without The Need For Conditional Use Approval. FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Impact Should Be Positive By Retaining These Small Local Businesses And Encouraging The Addition Of New Small Businesses In The CC (Commerce Center) Zoning District With More Flexible Regulations. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 9 OF 11 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff And The Planning & Zoning Board Recommend Approval Of The First Reading Of Ordinance 2011 -06 And Moving Said Ordinance Forward To Second Reading. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Manager And Community Development Department REQUEST: Request That The City Commission Consider And Provide Direction To Staff With Respect To Establishing An Economic Development Grant Program To Assist City Businesses Enrolled In The UCF (University of Central Florida) Incubation Business Program With Payment Of Business Tax Receipt Fees. FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Impact Depends On The Amount Allocated To The Fund By The City Commission At Any Given Time. The UCF (University of Central Florida) Incubation Business Program Currently Has Sixteen (16) Clients. The Annual City Fee For Each Commercial Business Tax Receipt Is $100.00. The Annual Seminole County Fee For Each Business Tax Receipt Is $25.00 For A Non - Regulated Business And $45.00 For A Regulated Business. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager And Community Development Department Are Requesting That The City Commission Consider This Information And Provide Direction With Respect To Establishment Of An Economic Development Grant Program To Assist Eligible City Businesses With Payment Of City And County Business Tax Receipt Fees. REGULAR 601. Community Development Department — Planning Division REQUEST: Providing The City Commission With A Summary Of Information Regarding Green Buildings And Conservation Design To Determine To What Degree Wishes To Pursue Green Policies In The City Of Winter Springs. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 10 OF 11 FISCAL IMPACT: Trends Show Communities With Incentives For LEED (Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design) Certified Buildings Or "Green" Development Have Higher Assessed Taxable Value, Higher Ad Valorum Taxes, And A More Diverse Tax Base Than Those Communities Without Incentives For LEED Certified Buildings Or "Green" Development Incentives. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends The City Commission Give Direction To Staff For The Implementation Of A Voluntary "Formal" Program For Incorporating "Green" Design Principals In The City By Offering A Range Of Incentives To Developers Of These Projects As Detailed In This Report. Staff Also Requests That The City Commission Provide Recommendations If They Want To Target Specific Incentives Or If They Want To Add Incentives Above And Beyond Those Detailed By Staff In This Agenda Item And Those Already Being Promoted By Staff At The Permitting Level. If The Commission Approves The Incorporation Of "Green" Design Principles For Use In The City, Staff Will Finalize A List Of Incentives And Will Bring These Incentives Along With An Implementation Policy To The Commission For Final Approval. REGULAR 602. Community Development Department REQUEST: Requests That The City Commission Establish A Date For A Town Center Workshop. FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Specific Fiscal Impact Associated With Having This Workshop. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City's Website, LaserFiche, And The City's Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media /Press Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas /Agenda Item Information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any Interested Individuals. Notice Of This Workshop Date Will Be Published On The City's Website Once The Date Is Established. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department Requests That The City Commission Establish A Date In July /August 2011 For A Workshop On The Town Center. This Workshop Should Last Approximately Three (3) Hours. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 2011 PAGE 11 OF 11 ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend. This Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327 -1800 "at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes.