HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03 23 Regular 601 Resolution 2015-10, City Commission Meetings Rule and ProceduresCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 601
March 23, 2015
Regular Meeting
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The City Attorney and City Manager request that the City Commission approve Resolution
2015 -10 modifying the Rule and Procedures for City Commission meetings, effective
March 23, 2015.
SYNOPSIS:
The City Commission last updated the Rule and Procedures for City Commission pursuant
to Resolution 2013 -29. On March 9, 2015, the City Commission conducted a review of its
existing Rules and Procedures and directed that several revisions be made including
modifying the start time of regular Commission meetings to 6:00 P.M. and creating a policy
for the issuance of future ceremonial Keys to the City. Resolution 2015 -10 proposes to
modify the Rule and Procedures to address these points and also proposes a few conforming
amendments to incorporate the Commission's existing unwritten policy of determining start
times for special and emergency City Commission meetings consistent with the terms and
conditions of the City Charter. The proposed Resolution also incorporates the existing
custom and practice of issuing ceremonial City Proclamations because of the close
ceremonial relationship between the issuance of proclamations and Keys to the City.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The City Commission has previously adopted Resolution 2013 -29 setting forth rules
and procedures for the conduct of City Commission meetings in order to provide for
efficient, effective, and decorous meetings.
2. At the March 9, 2015 City Commission meeting, the City Commission directed that the
Rules and Procedures be amended to include a change of start time (6 P.M.) for regular
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Commission meetings. In addition, the Commission directed that a policy be prepared
regarding the issuance of future Keys to the City.
3. In accordance with the City Commission's direction, the City Attorney has prepared
Resolution 2015 -10. The Resolution also includes conforming amendments to address the
procedure for determining the start time of special and emergency meetings of the City
Commission consistent with Section 4.13(a) of the City Charter and the recent past
practices and custom of the City Commission.
4. In addition, the City Attorney included a conforming amendment to address the
issuance of City proclamations because ceremonially, proclamations are related to the
concept of issuing a Key to the City, but are more frequently used by the City. The
proposed policy language reflects the current practices and custom of the City based on
input from the City Clerk.
5. Resolution 2015 -10 proposed the following amendments to the current Rules and
Procedures:
(A). Adds a new Section I (I) as follows (underlined type are additions):
L Starting Time of Meetings. Regular City Commission meetings shall be
scheduled to commence at 6:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Monday of every_
month unless otherwise approved by the City Commission. Special and
emergency City Commission meetings shall be scheduled as needed at a date
and time established by the Mayor, City Commission or City Manager and
whenever practicable, upon no less than twelve (12) hours notice to the Maw
City Manama, City Clerk City Attorney and each member of the City
Commission
(B) Adds a new Article III as follows (underlined type are additions):
III. PROTOCOL FOR PROCLAMATIONS AND KEYS TO THE
CITY.
A. Policy. The Mayor and City Commission regularly recognize people,
organizations, events and dignitaries that have a positive impact on the Winter
Springs community. From time -to -time, the Mayor and City Commission may
wish to issue a proclamation in order to honor an individual or organization or
to recognize a special event or a special day, month or year. Additionally.
City Commission may wish to award a Key to the City to honor an individual or
organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to the Winter Springs
or to recognize outstanding achievements in public life.
B. Proclamations.
1. Generally. Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued by the Maw
that are intended to recognize, celebrate, and honor significant achievements
noteworthy occasions and special events, historical events, matters of public
importance and remembrance. Proclamations may be issued to citizens, public
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officials, other individuals, public or private organizations, government
agencies, or for purposes of placing the proclamation on official public record
of the City.
2. Approval Procedure. Proclamations must be approved by the Mayor and
may be initiated by the Ma o�y City Commissioner, or the City Manager
individually or on behalf of an individual or organization. Other than
proclamations initiated by the Mayor, all proclamation requests addressed to the
Mayor must be made at a City Commission meeting or to the City Clerk's
office. The City Clerk shall be responsible for preparing the proclamation for
the Mayor's approval and signature. At the Mayor's discretion, the
proclamation maepresented by the Mayor at a City Commission meeting or
at a special event. Proclamations may also be presented by mail or in person by
the Mayor. In the Mayor's absence, the proclamation will be presented by the
Deputy Mayor, or in the Deputy Mayor's absence, by the most senior member
of the City Commission available to make the presentation.
3. Restrictions. Proclamations are strictly ceremonial and honorary. They
issued as a courtesy. Proclamations are not legally binding and do not
constitute an endorsement or preference by the City of Winter Springs.
Proclamations will not be issued for matters of political controversy, ideological
or religious beliefs or individual conviction, campaigns or events contrary to
Cily policies, espousing hatred, violence, racism or other forms of unlawful
discrimination.
C. Key to the City.
1. General. The Key to the City is the highest ceremonial honor bestowed by
the City. The issuance of a Key to the City should only be presented to a person
or organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to the City of
Winter Springs or to recognize outstanding achievement in public life.
2. Procedure. A person or organization may be nominated for a Key to the
City by either the Mayor or a City Commissioner at a City Commission
meeting. However, given that the issuance of the Key to the City is the highest
ceremonial honor bestowed by the City, it may only be issued with the joint
approval of the Mayor and unanimous approval of the City Commission. Upon
approval by the City Commission, the Key to the City will be presented by
Mayor at a City Commission meeting as an agendized item or some other fitting
ceremony which has been approved by the City Commission. In the Mayor's
absence, the Key to the City will be presented by the Deputy Mayor, or in the
Deputy Mayor's absence, by the most senior member of the City Commission
available to make the presentation. The City Clerk will be responsible for
publishing an appropriate special announcement indicating that the City will be
bestowing a Key to the Cityupon a person or organization.
3. Restrictions. Keys to the City are strictly ceremonial and honorary. They
are issued as a courtesy. Keys to the City are not leery binding and do not
constitute an endorsement or preference by the City of Winter Springs. The
issuance of a Key to the City will not be issued for purposes of promoting
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political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction,
campaigns or events contrary to Citypolicies, hatred, violence, racism or other
forms of unlawful discrimination.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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 applicable 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. This
information has also 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. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Attorney and City Manager recommend approval of Resolution 2015 -10, effective
March 23, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 2015 -10
B. Historical information on past recognition
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Attachment "A"
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTATING AND ADOPTING, AS AMENDED,
THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COMMISSION
MEETINGS ENSURING EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND
DECOROUS MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under § 2(b), Art. VIII of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has previously adopted Resolution 2013 -29 setting forth
rules and procedures for the conduct of City Commission meetings in order to provide for efficient,
effective, and decorous meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to modify and update its rules andprocedure; and
WHEREAS, for ease of reference, the City Commission also desires to restate these rules
and procedures in one comprehensive Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to conduct its business with order and efficiency;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has found it necessary to periodically review its practices
to provide guidelines for the most expedient and efficient business practices in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Rowe v. City of Cocoa, 358 F.3d 800
(U.S. 11`b Cir. 2004), upheld a city residency restriction permitting the governing body of the city
to decline to hear argument at their meetings by persons who were not residents or taxpayers of the
city; and
WHEREAS, the Rowe decision also affirmed a city council's ability to establish rules of
procedure for council meetings in order to promote orderly and efficient conduct of such meetings;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission also desires to afford the public an opportunity to be
heard on matters coming before the City Commission for final action in accordance with the
provisions of Florida law; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission further desires to establish a Campaign -Free Zone within
the City Commission chambers in order to facilitate orderly and efficient meetings; Cleveland v. City
of Cocoa Beach, No. 03- 16514, 2007 WL 869055 (11th Cir. Mar. 23, 2007); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the public health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs that the City Commission have rules of order
for the conduct of its business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and
correct and are hereby fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Commission Rules. The City Commission hereby adopts the following rules
and procedures for conducting City Commission meetings:
RULES AND PROCEDURE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS
I. GENERAL:
A. Agenda Packets. Agenda Packets shall be made available to
Commissioners no later than Wednesday (preferably by 5:00 p.m.1 prior to the
Commission meeting; however, when absolutely necessary or in the event of an
emergency, the City Manager may distribute the agenda after 5:00 p.m. and may
distribute any add -on agenda item(s) after the Agenda has been distributed on
Wednesday.
B. Robert's Rules of Order. Robert's Rules of Order shall be the "underlying
foundation" for the conduct of Commission meetings and will be followed to the
extent practical and feasible and to the extent not modified by this Resolution.
(Robert's Rules of Order may be suspended by a majority vote.)
C. Consent Agenda. Any Commissioner may request that a Consent Agenda
Item be held for separate consideration.
D. Motions. No Motion shall be recognized by the Chair until all
Commissioners and the City Manager have had an opportunity to address that
Agenda Item.
E. Motions Belong to Commission. Motions shall only be permitted by
members of the Commission. Motions, once made, and seconded, belong to the
Commission, not the individual making the original Motion. Motions which have
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been seconded maybe withdrawn by consensus of the Commission without a formal
vote. (Amendments need not be accepted by the Maker of the Motion.)
F. Parliamentary Procedure. All Motions shall be considered in accordance
with the Chart 1, Ranking Order and Chart II, Motions in the "Parliamentary
Procedure Basics for Governmental Bodies" (Third Edition, Agenda Associates).
G. Time Limits. Unless otherwise approved by a majority vote of the City
Commission, each Commissioner and the Mayor shall be given a maximum of five
(5) minutes to initially speak on an agenda item. After each Commissioner and the
Mayor have been afforded the opportunity to initially speak on an agenda item, each
Commissioner and the Mayor shall then be given additional time to speak in five (5)
minute increments until discussion on that agenda item has been concluded.
H. Call the Question. Motions to "Call the Question" shall require a second
and a minimum 2/3 vote of the Commission.
I. Starting Time of Meetings. Regular City Commission meetings shall be
scheduled to commence at 6:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Monday of every
month unless otherwise approved by the City Commission. Special and emergency
City Commission meetings shall be scheduled as needed at a date and time
established by the Mayor, City Commission or City Manager and whenever
practicable, upon no less than twelve (12) hours notice to the Mayor, City Manager,
City Clerk, City Attorney and each member of the City Commission.
J. Time of Adjournment. Unless sooner adjourned by majority vote of the
City Commission, the Mayor shall adjourn the Commission meeting at 8:30 p.m.
However, by majority vote of the City Commission, a Commission meeting may be
extended beyond 8:30 p.m., but no later than 10:00 p.m., in time increments or to
handle any specific agenda item(s). A super- majority vote of the City Commission
shall be required to similarly extend a Commission meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.
II. ADDRESSING THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
A. Oral Communications. Any person desiring to address the Mayor and City
Commission shall first secure the permission of the presiding officer and shall state
his/her name and address for the record. If such person is speaking as an authorized
representative, such person shall also advise the Mayor and City Commission of the
name of the person, group, business, or organization being represented. All remarks
shall be addressed to the Mayor and City Commission as a body and not to any
member thereof, unless permission to do so is first granted by the presiding officer
or the City Commission. Individual members of the public shall limit their
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discussion or comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Individuals representing
a group or homeowner's association shall limit their discussion or comments to no
more than five (5) minutes. No questions shall be asked of the Mayor or a City
Commission member or city official except through the presiding officer.
B. Written Communication. Interested persons may address the Mayor and
City Commission by written communications in regard to a matter then under
discussion.
C. Reading Protests. Interested persons may address the Mayor and City
Commission by reading of protests, petitions, or other communications related to
matters then being considered by the City Commission.
D. Mayor Enforce Time Limits. The Mayor shall strongly enforce the
directives of the Commission relative to disruptive members of the audience and time
limits on Public Input.
E. Disruptive Behavior Prohibited. Disruptive behavior by members of the
audience including, but not limited to, fighting, yelling, throwing or launching
projectiles, audible use of electronic devices, and causing loud noises is strictly
prohibited.
F. Certain Remarks Prohibited. Obscene or disparaging language, fighting
words, or slanderous remarks are strictly prohibited at the City Commission
meetings.
G. Non - resident and /or Non - taxpayer Restriction. The City Commission, by
majority vote, may decline to hear any person who is not a resident or taxpayer of the
City, except:
1. When the person is a user of the City's water or sewer system and
wishes to be heard on a matter related to the City's sewer and/or water
system.
2. When such person is a city employee who wishes to be heard on a
matter relating to his/her employment; or
3. When such person is serving as an authorized representative for a
person who would otherwise be permitted to be heard on the subject matter
before the City Commission.
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H. Delegations. Public comment will be included on every City Commission
agenda. Specifically, at the beginning of each regular, special or workshop meeting
at which the City Commission will take final official action on any proposition, the
City Commission will set aside up to thirty minutes of each regular, special or
workshop meeting for "delegations" (aka limited public forum) after call to order and
any awards and presentations, immediately prior to taking any final official action
on any proposition. In addition, at its discretion, the City Commission may set aside
up to an additional thirty minutes of each regular, special or workshop meeting for
an additional "delegations " portion of the meeting at the end of each City
Commission meeting. Delegations shall be subject to other applicable provisions of
this Resolution. The purpose of the first delegations portion of the meeting is for any
person to be heard on any item on the agenda, except the following items:
a. Emergency items, meaning an official act that must be taken to deal with an
emergency situation affecting the public health, welfare, or safety, if compliance with
Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, would cause an unreasonable delay in the ability
of the Commission to act;
b. Ministerial items, meaning an official act involving no more than a ministerial act,
including, but not limited to, approval of minutes and ceremonial proclamations.
Ministerial items also include motions or questions of parliamentary procedure that
do not result in a final official action of an item before the Commission;
c. Quasi-judicial items; and
d. Public hearing items, where public comments are taken elsewhere on the
agenda when the item is presented.
The purpose is also to allow any resident or taxpayer of the City to make his /her
views known to the City Commission upon any subject of general or public interest.
Additionally, a City employee shall be permitted to address the Mayor and City
Commission as to matters regarding his/her employment, and a user of the City's
sewer or water system shall be permitted to address the City Commission regarding
matters related to the City's sewer and/or water system.
The second discretionary "delegations" at the end of the meeting shall be for the
limited purpose of allowing any resident or taxpayer of the City to make his/her
views known to the City Commission upon any subject of general or public interest.
Additionally, a City employee shall be permitted to address the Mayor and City
Commission as to matters regarding his /her employment, and a user of the City's
sewer or water system shall be permitted to address the City Commission regarding
matters related to the City's sewer and/or water system.
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Each person addressing the City Commission during delegations shall speak for no
more than three (3) minutes and a person representing a group or homeowner's
association shall speak for no more than five (5) minutes, unless a lesser or greater
time is provided by a majority vote of the City Commission.
1. If it appears that a matter presented by a speaker during delegations
is administrative in nature, and the question or matter raised can be
adequately answered or addressed by the City's City Manager or
administrative staff, the City Commission may request, upon proper motion
and majority vote, that the speaker refer the matter to the city manager or his
designee during normal city business hours. If such a referral is made by the
City Commission, the speaker shall have no further right to present that
matter at the meeting. If the speaker is not adequately satisfied by the City's
administrative staff upon proper referral, the speaker shall have the right to
bring the matter in question before the City Commission during the
delegations portion of any subsequent City Commission meeting.
2. The City Commission recognizes that delegations is for the purpose
of allowing persons to speak on propositions on the agenda in accordance
with limitations and requirements set forth in section 286.0114, Florida
Statutes, as well as for purposes of legitimate inquiries and discussion by the
public. Delegations is not for the purpose of advancing arguments or
repetitious questions concerning matters which the City Commission believes
to be closed which are not propositions requiring final official action of the
Commission or not of general public concern. Further, it is not appropriate
to readdress quasi-judicial and public hearing items previously addressed by
the City Commission at the same meeting. The City Commission shall have
the right at any delegations to decline to hear any person or any subject matter
upon proper motion and majority vote by the City Commission in accordance
with law.
I. Public Hearings in General. The City Commission shall hold a public
hearing on every proposed ordinance that comes before the City Commission for
adoption in accordance with Section 166.041, Florida Statutes, or any procedure of
general law that supersedes this provision.
1. The City Commission shall hold a public hearing on any resolution
affecting rates and charges for potable water, reuse water, stormwater, sewer
services, garbage, and special assessments.
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2. All public hearings shall be advertised in a newspaper of general
circulation one time in advance of the public hearing, stating the date, time,
place, and nature of the public hearing, and the location where further
information may be obtained regarding the subject matters to be considered.
Advertisements shall comply with the public notice requirements of the
Florida Statutes.
3. Further, the proposed ordinance or resolution and notice shall be
placed at City Hall for public review in advance of each public hearing.
4. At the public hearing, the City Attorney shall read any ordinance or
resolution by title or in full, as required by general law or City Charter, for the
public record, and provide general background to the item.
5. Members of the public speaking on public hearing items, though
entitled to be heard by the City Commission, are not entitled to an immediate
response by either administrative staff members or City Commission
members once the public hearing is closed; however, commission discussion
may or may not include a response. No question by the public should be
addressed directly to any member of the administrative staff.
6. Public debate by individual speakers from the audience on public
hearing agenda items shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Representatives
of recognized groups shall be limited to five (5) minutes; and total debate on
a single issue shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Applicants shall be
limited to ten (10) minutes. The City Commission may grant additional time
by majority vote of the City Commission if the complexity of the relevant
issues raised during the public hearing require additional public debate. The
City Commission by majority vote also reserves the right to reduce the time
limits to speak if the hour of the Commission meeting is late or a large
number of speakers desire to speak. Only one (1) presentation per person per
issue shall be allowed.
7. Speakers shall be limited to speak on the subject matter of the public
hearing item. The presentation of repetitious questions or information
concerning the public hearing item shall not be permitted.
8. It shall be the responsibility of any person deciding to appeal any
decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered
at a public hearing under this section, to insure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
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J. Public Comments on Propositions Not on the Agenda. If a proposition
is considered by the City Commission at a meeting which is not listed on the agenda,
and consideration shall constitute final official City Commission action, then the
Mayor will offer the public an opportunity to speak to that item before the decision
is made. However, if final official City Commission action on the proposition will
occur at a subsequent City Commission meeting, the Mayor will offer the public an
opportunity to speak to that item at the meeting at which the City Commission takes
final official action on the proposition subject to the applicable provisions of this
Resolution. Under this section, the term "proposition" does not include ministerial,
emergency and quasi-judicial matters as those terms are generally defined in Section
2. II. H above.
K. Campaign -Free Zone. The City Commission chamber is hereby declared a
campaign -free zone and visible campaign materials and speeches shall be prohibited
in the chamber during City Commission meetings. Standard size (approximately 2
inches by 4 inches) candidate name badges are permitted.
L. Enforcement; Order of Removal. The Mayor or the presiding City
Commissioner shall enforce the rules adopted under this Article II. Any person in
violation of any of the rules shall first be given a warning of the violation. Any
subsequent violations shall be cause for removal from the chambers by the Police
Chief or his designee for the remainder of the City Commission meeting by order of
the Mayor, the presiding City Commissioner or a majority of the City Commission.
Notwithstanding, the Mayor, the presiding City Commissioner or a majority of the
City Commission may order the immediate removal of any person from the City
Commission chambers that poses a threat to property or life safety.
III. PROTOCOL FOR PROCLAMATIONS AND KEYS TO THE CITY.
A. Policy. The Mayor and City Commission regularly recognize people,
organizations, events and dignitaries that have a positive impact on the Winter
Springs community. From time -to -time, the Mayor and City Commission may wish
to issue a proclamation in order to honor an individual or organization or to recognize
a special event or a special day, month or year. Additionally, the City Commission
may wish to award a Key to the City to honor an individual or organization that has
made an extraordinary contribution to the Winter Springs or to recognize outstanding
achievements in public life.
B. Proclamations.
1. Generally. Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor that
are intended to recognize, celebrate, and honor significant achievements, noteworthy
occasions and special events, historical events, matters of public importance and
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remembrance. Proclamations may be issued to citizens, public officials, other
individuals, public or private organizations, government agencies, or for purposes of
placing the proclamation on official public record of the City.
2. Approval Procedure. Proclamations must be approved by the Mayor and may
be initiated by the Mayor, any City Commissioner, or the City Manager individually
or on behalf of an individual or organization. Other than proclamations initiated by
the Mayor, all proclamation requests addressed to the Mayor must be made at a City
Commission meeting or to the City Clerk's office. The City Clerk shall be
responsible for preparing the proclamation for the Mayor's approval and signature.
At the Mayor's discretion, the proclamation may be presented by the Mayor at a City
Commission meeting or at a special event. Proclamations may also be presented by
mail or in person by the Mayor. In the Mayor's absence, the proclamation will be
presented by the Deputy Mayor, or in the Deputy Mayor's absence, by the most
senior member of the City Commission available to make the presentation.
3. Restrictions. Proclamations are strictly ceremonial and honorary. They are
issued as a courtesy. Proclamations are not legally binding and do not constitute an
endorsement or preference by the City of Winter Springs. Proclamations will not be
issued for matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or
individual conviction, campaigns or events contrary to City policies, espousing
hatred, violence, racism or other forms of unlawful discrimination.
C. Key to the City.
1. General. The Key to the City is the highest ceremonial honor bestowed by the
City. The issuance of a Key to the City should only be presented to a person or
organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to the City of Winter
Springs or to recognize outstanding achievement in public life.
2. Procedure. A person or organization may be nominated for a Key to the City by
either the Mayor or a City Commissioner at a City Commission meeting. However,
given that the issuance of the Key to the City is the highest ceremonial honor
bestowed by the City, it may only be issued with the joint approval of the Mayor and
unanimous approval of the City Commission. Upon approval by the City
Commission, the Key to the City will be presented by the Mayor at a City
Commission meeting as an agendized item or some other fitting ceremony which has
been approved by the City Commission. In the Mayor's absence, the Key to the City
will be presented by the Deputy Mayor, or in the Deputy Mayor's absence, by the
most senior member of the City Commission available to make the presentation. The
City Clerk will be responsible for publishing an appropriate special announcement
indicating that the City will be bestowing a Key to the City upon a person or
organization.
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3. Restrictions. Keys to the City are strictly ceremonial and honorary. They are
issued as a courtesy. Keys to the City are not legally binding and do not constitute
an endorsement or preference by the City of Winter Springs. The issuance of a Key
to the City will not be issued for purposes of promoting political controversy,
ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction, campaigns or events contrary
to City policies, hatred, violence, racism or other forms of unlawful discrimination.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive or procedural reasons, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Resolution.
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict, including, but not
limited to Resolution 2013 -29.
Section 5. Effective Date. Upon its adoption by the City Commission of the City of
Winter Springs, Florida, this Resolution shall become effective March 23 2015.
Section 6. Limitations. The failure of the City Commission or Mayor to abide by any
of the Rules and Procedures contained in this resolution shall not have any adverse effect on any
final decision made by a majority vote of the City Commission.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular meeting
assembled on this 23rd day of March, 2015.
ATTEST:
CHARLES LACEY, Mayor
ANDREA LORENZO- LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
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Awards And Presentations
*Denotes a Commissioner /Mayor
Keys to the City
Attachment "B"
Date
Recipient
Achievement
10/27/2003
Lurene Lyzen
Long -time resident
10/27/2003
Ko Kodaira
Consulate General of Japan to the US
3/22/2004
Lori Taylor
Member of OFWBDAC
5/24/2004
Edward Martinez, Jr.*
Service to the City
11/22/2004
David McLeod*
Term of Office ended
5/23/2005
John Ferring
President of WS Senior Association
8/14/2006
Smokey'& Louise Allen
Many contributions to the City
8/28/2006
Tim Lallathin
Excellence in service and many contributions
11/26/2006
Michael S. Blake*
His service
5/29/2007
Bill Poe
Contributions as business manager/Board Member
1/14/2008
Bill Shafer
Service to the Community
11/24/2008
Robert S. Miller *
Service to the City
11/24/2008
Don Gilmore*
Service ' "to the City
5/11/2009
Dr. Jerry Eans
Kindness /Generosity to PD/K -9 Program
2/4/2011
John F. Bush*
Service to the City
2/4/2011
Sally McGinnis*
Service to the City
2/11/2013
Arnie Nussbaum
Many contributions to the City
Plaques: Recognition and/or Appreciation
Often accompanied by a Resolution
Recipients: local students & sports teams, residents, board/committee members, current & retiring City
staff, former Commissioners/Mayors
Luncheons/Dinners/Banquets
Excluding Annual Board /Committee Appreciation Dinners
Date Recipient Title/Reason
11/1511995 John Govoruhk City Manager/Retirement
12/7/2006 Michael Blake
2009
Jan Palladino
2010
Chuck Pula
2/4/2011
Sally McGinnis
2/4/2011
John Bush
Miscellaneous: Street Names, Parks, etc.
Recipient Commemoration
John Torcaso Park
Michael Blake
Street
David McLeod
Street
John Baker
Honorary Historian
Paul F. Danahy
Honorary Citizen
Commissioner/Farewell
City Manager Secretary/Retirement
Parks & Rec Director/Retirement
Commissioner/Farewell
Mayor/Farewell
Title /Reason
Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Service
State Rep from 67th District
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, Ms. Lurene Lyzen has been a resident '6f the ..-C. * ity of Winter Springs for more than
twenty-two years and a resident.of the Highlands qo itr `nttyt and,
serve
WHEREAS,., Ms. Lure e d the city of Writer Springs ib - numerous capacities,
including being a Member of thito& Enfortem6nf Board since ,November !P.89;kas served as Vice
Chairperson and-Chajrerson of the.,Code Enforcement Board; and is 'actual e Enforcement
eir,6utg6i" 'f thairpeFsbn; and
Board a s th tt g.
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Ai1"vb1wA.q Ms, � T urene Lv7i-.n has also served on numerous committe ies that Vebe ited the
6bf the `City andflhl c residents of the Highlands commu, n i.ty,.,, n-c1lading servinjbn t e Comrm tee that
-te4'.,, the WintqfSM4js,',Hb1j4Uy., Parade for twenty years; and
,is, e ou"d to
"EW4S, the Mayor and Qity Commission of "'&_ City of 'Winter Springs; 1
ne Lyzen for the many years of dpi ote d service in Which she had dedicated herself to
make e City of Winter Springs a wonderful ' lace.
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City
and
in the
FORE, 1, JOHN F. BUSH;,b,y•vjr.tue, of the authority
Florida, do hereby present Mi. U#* 'L
Monday, October 27 1003 as
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Winter Spnfts, Florida, in recogniti,4tq0(o,t*'many
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JOINF.:13USH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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John F. Bush
Mayor
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and accon
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Robert S. Miller Michael S. Blake Edward Martinez, Jr. Sally McGinnis David W. McLeod
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
PRO C�T1oN
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the honorable ,� Kb ika, Consulifis'��erai of Japan to the United States of
America is recognized by the Ci�zsf �V tkter prit sl ' told atioris ,11gamzation of Central Florida;
and fr1 rte, d
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WHERE# , the Cis'"`` Wit ter. Spring "I'd'the I1ilited Nai ons Or n do `�f�Central Florida
both acknowledthfnportance of;tttYght's event; and
W) ER }te q.ty of Winter Springs recognizes that the honorable Kos iratit Consulate
C) UfeS - ecGeneral m a has been a true and supportive frie3 d
AN .W, TH a ERT S. MILLER, bytvut of the authooty�f` m6 e as
Depu M a of a -ts w nn s a, o hereby p sent the hond�alkil K aira,
Con Flat ., Geneiral f Japan to the Unite s bf A ca Vi i a `Key tie City of V rit ,Rri tgs 1�and
do p� cl� Fria ;October 24, 2003, as IN f
_ KO KOD ` RA DAY
do, 1)
m th ` Ci ofJl in ` r Springs, Florida, in recognition o f �t ' 1� this d ate w k
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IF if John F. Bush
Mayor
Robert S. Miller Michael S. Blake Edward Martinez, Jr. Sally McGinnis David W. McLeod
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, Lorie Taylor has been a resident of the City of Winter Springs since
September 1985 and a resident of the Oak Forest community since January x986 and
served on the Oak Forest Community Board for a number of years volunteering in
numerous ways to help better her neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Lorie Taylor was then appointed to the Oak Forest Wall and
Beautification District Advisory Committee in August x999 as one of the original five
founding members; and
WHEREAS, Lorie Taylor in so many, many ways has truly been committed to
making a difference in the lives of everyone that she has touched; and has dedicated a
great deal of her lifetime helping others, just because she cared to try to make things
better; and
WHEREAS, Lorie Taylor - for the past xS years, has given so much of herself to
her neighbors and friends in the Oak Forest community — in time, energy, spirit, and
love - but moreover, to all of the citizens of the City of Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. BUSH, by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, do hereby proclaim March 22, 2004, as
- LORIE TAYLOR DAY -
in the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in recognition of Lorie Taylor's love and concern
for her family, friends, and neighbors in Oak Forest and the entire Winter Springs
community.
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J004 F. BUSH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLER
John I, Bush
Mayor
Robert S. Miller Michael S. Blake Edward Martinez, Jr. Salty McGinnis David W. McLeod
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
lo
rho, Mayor alid City n
of the City of Wirl-ter S
P r,]-. g S
pre'senli fol)
this key to the City' of Winter SPrings
VV'it.11 our .sincerest •ha.nks, far. the
rrimc.N,, Dedication and Sorvice that you
have*. gi:ven Springs
to tile City -of Winter to
as a Mombpr of tho City CO-MmissiO:
and our Communilty.
May 20, 2004
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With Our Sincere Thanks, Gratitude And is ' „pr, oiation To You -
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For Your Valued `S6`vice To The City Of, Winter Spriggs, LLY
And For The Many. Contributions Y;o Ma
H ve de As
City Commiss oner=,FAr,, Th Cit
o` y: �gf Wi ter -Springs
D in �The`Past Ten r
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Presented Ey, t
JMAYOR JOHN F. B�j
COMMISSIONER gOBERT S. MILLER, 'ATT DISTRICT BONE ,
COMMISSIONER NJCHAEL S. BLAKE, }AT DISTRICT TWO
COMMISSIONER DOS ALD A. GILMORE; 1}�IST RIOT � HREE
COMMISSIONER �ALL,Y McGIN�`IS> .SI IbTRICT F tiR s
i s CITY MAIjTAGER' - $RONALD ,3V. EMORE
CITY ATTORNEY ANTHONY A A GANESE
CITY CLE ZK -. ANDREA LOREI\ 0- DACES
Presented On November.2, 0 4 }
WE MAKE A LIVING BY HAT WE GET; WE MAiCE�t ' LII' `-13Y WHAT W GIVE
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES
JOHN FERRING
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida recognize that John
Ferring - through his sincere love for his fellow Seniors and the Winter Springs Senior Association - that many
wonderful things have come about as a result of his extraordinary dedication and contributions - and we applaud
and recognize your many efforts.
THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Winter Springs do hereby offer this
Robert S. Miller
Commissioner
KEY TO THE CITY TO JOHN FERRING
John F. Bush
Mayor
Michael S. Blake Donald A. Gilmore
Commissioner Commissioner
SENTED THIS 23RD DAY OF MAY 2005
F.BUSH, MAYOR
Sally McGinnis Joanne M. Krebs
Commissioner Commissioner
Key would go here
The Mayor And City Commission
Of The City Of Winter Springs, Florida
Present To
FIRE CHIEF TIMOTHY J. LALLATHIN
This Key To The City Of Winter Springs
Commending You For Going Above And Beyond And
For The Many Exemplary Years Of
Leadership, Commitment, Loyalty, And Service
That You Have So Graciously Given To Our Community.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Key would go here
The Mayor And City Commission
Of The City Of Winter Springs, Florida
Present To
ROBERT S. MILLER
This Key To The City Of Winter Springs
With Our Sincerest Thanks For The
Many Years of Dedication, Time, Resolve, and Service
That You Have Given To Our Community - the City Of Winter Springs
Since December 8, 1997
As A Member Of The City Commission.
Presented This 24th Day Of November 2008
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
- Sir Winston Churchill
Key would go here
The Mayor And City Commission
Of The City Of Winter Springs, Florida
Present To
DONALD A. GILMORE
This Key To The City Of Winter Springs
With Our Sincerest Thanks For The
Commitment, Time, And Effort
That You Have Given To Our Community - the City Of Winter Springs
Since May 24, 2004
As A Member Of The City Commission.
Presented This 24th Day Of November 2008
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
- Theodore Roosevelt
Key would go here
The Mayor And City Commission
Of The City Of Winter Springs, Florida
Present To
SALLY McGINNIS
This Key To The City Of Winter Springs
With Our Sincerest
Thanks, Gratitude, And Appreciation For The Many Years Of Dedication And Service
That You Have So Lovingly Given To Our Community,
Since December 2, 2002
As A Member Of The City Commission.
Presented This 4th Day Of February 2011
"How Wonderful It Is That Nobody Need Wait A Single Moment Before Starting To Improve The World."
- Anne Frank