HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2020 01 13 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DAY, JA UARY 13, 2020 AT 6:30 P
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Charles Lacey called the Regular Meeting of Monday, January 13, 2020 of the
City Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal
Building (City Hall,1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor Charles Lacey, present
Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present
Commissioner Jean Hovey, present
Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present
Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present
Commissioner Geoff Kendrick, present
City Manager Shawn Boyle, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was adopted without changes.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Presentation of Award to Mr. Levi Parks
Not presented. Will occur at a later date.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Current Community Development Projects Summary
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
201. 2020 Census Proclamation
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input."
Mr. Matthew Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs spoke favorable about
the City's Permitting Department and then commended Ms. Lena Rivera, Director,
Public Works and Utilities Department on her quick action addressing sidewalk
issues.
Mr. Patrick Beers, Commander, VFW 5405, 420 North Edgemon, Winter Springs
presented a donation of lights to the City for the illumination of the Civic Center
flagpole.
"MOTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR LACEY OPENED PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE MOTION.
NO ONE SPOKE.
MAYOR LACEY CLOSED PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE MOTION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. James Evans 277Almaden Court, Winter Springs discussed long-term internet
infrastructure planning for the city.
Mr. Phillip Kaprow, 100SAntelope Trail, Winter Springs (Chair, Seminole County, U.S.
Census Complete Count Committee) thanked the Commission for the Proclamation
in support of the Census and talked about the importance and impacts of the
Census.
Mayor Lacey read the comments of Ms. DollyAmes, 7SO Third Street, Winter Springs,
Florida requesting the Seminole County Sheriff discuss crossing guards when he
attends the January 27, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida asked about a food
truck and the need for additional speed limit and stop signs.
Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input."
CONSENT AGENDA
300. Replacement of 60KW Emergency Portable Generator
No discussion.
301. Northern Oaks (Final) Site Acceptance
No discussion.
302. Minutes from the Monday, December 09, 2019 City Commission Regular
Meeting
No discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
HEARINGS
Ms. Lisa Poney. 770S Seneca Boulevard, Winter Springs expressed concerns about
increased traffic and the long-term viability of the business.
Mr. Andrew Zacharias, 222 Oak Road, Winter Springs, Florida suggested possible
restrictions on ,nksale oftobacco o 4 "vapingproducts be included the
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida expressed support
for the project and agreed with CBD concerns that arose in the discussion.
Mr. Jonathan Huels, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., 275 N Eola
Drive, Orlando, Florida noted he represents the applicant, that the applicant was in
agreement with the staff recommendation, and commented briefly on the traffic
study.
Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400.
"MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 400 WITH THE DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT REVISED TO INCLUDE AS PARAGRAPH FIVE (5), JUST ABOVE THE
LINE OF EFFECTIVENESS, WHICH WOULD READ `THERE SHALL BE NO RETAIL
SALES OF ALCOHOL AND NO MANUFACTURED, COMPOUNDING IN, OR SALE OF
ANY PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM THE HEMP AND/OR CANNABIS PLANT,
INCLUDING CBD. " MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
401. Approve on Second and Final Reading Ordinance No. 2019-11 granting a new
non-exclusive solid waste franchise to WCA of Florida, LLC. ("WCA") to provide
solid waste disposal services to school facilities owned and operated by the
School District of Seminole County, Florida and located within the jurisdictional
limits of the City.
Mayor Lacey asked City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese to read the Ordinance by
`title only.'
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2019-11 by title only.
Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 407.
No one spoke.
Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 407.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ON FINAL READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
402. Approve on First Reading Ordinance 2020-01 amending the Solid Waste
Franchise Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida in order to incorporate federally
required contract provisions.
"MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2020-01 by title only.
Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 402.
No one spoke.
Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 402.
"MOTION TO MOVE TO SECOND READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
500. Youth Advisory Board Discussion
Discussion followed on the concept of the Youth Advisory Board, Sunshine Law
requirements, structure, and staffing.
"1 MAKE A MOTION THAT WE INSTRUCT STAFF TO BRING BACK TO US A
RESOLUTION CREATING THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS YOUTH COUNCIL WITH
PROPOSED STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
501. 2020 Calendar for Meetings and Holidays
"MOTION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED MEETING CALENDAR OF 2020, AS
AMENDED TO SPECIFY FEBRUARY 3rd and 17th, MARCH 2"d and 301h, AND APRIL
61h and 20th IF NEEDED, AS SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ORDINANCE REVISIONS AND UPDATES." MOTION
BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
502. East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Report and
Recommendations
Ms. Tara McCue, AICP, Director of Planning and Community Development, East
Central Florida Regional Planning Council, presented findings and discussion
followed.
"MOTION TO RECEIVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REPORTS
600. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
• No Report
601. City Manager Shawn Boyle
• Referencing the Top Five (5) priorities in the survey, mentioned the City has
already begun and engaged them all;
• Mentioned Kittelson and Associates would be serving as the City's traffic
consultants;.
"MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING THROUGH PUBLIC INPUT." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK.
DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
• Noted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting was productive and that
a model trail crossing was going to be in development;
• In reference to a question from Deputy Mayor Johnson, Manager Boyle noted
data would come in to help determine speed limit reductions in less than a
yea r;
• Noted Ms. Rivera and Veolia would be providing an update at the January 27,
2020 City Commission Meeting on water quality and aesthetics.
602. Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan
• No Report
603. Seat Five Commissioner Geoff Kendrick
• Mentioned the Tri-County League of Cities January Meeting would be held on
Thursday, January 16, 2020 and that he would be sworn in as First Vice
President;
• Noted his planned attendance at Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee on
February 11-12, 2020;
• Said he was looking forward to the Scottish Highland Games.
604. Mayor Charles Lacey
• Looked forward to the Highland Games on Saturday, January 18 and Sunday,
January 19, 2020.
605. Seat One Commissioner Jean Hovey
• Reminded everyone the Florida Legislative Session starts Tuesday, January 14,
2020.
• Asked for an update on the Walk of Fame
• Suggested honoring retired City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces and asked staff
to come back with a recommendation. Remind everyone Legislative Session
starts tomorrow.
606. Seat Two Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Kevin Cannon
"I WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT MR. ANDREW ZACHARIAS TO THE OPEN AT -LARGE
SEAT ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
MA YOR LACEY OPENED PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE MOTION.
NO ONE SPOKE.
MA YOR L4 CEY CLOSED PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE MOTION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
• Noted the loss of Chip Crawford and asked that a proclamation be prepared
and presented over the weekend;
o Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan noted he would draft the
proclamation.
• Asked that providers be invited to a future meeting to discuss the
installation/provision of high-speed internet;
• Announced his appointment by the Florida League of Cities President to the
Florida Department of Health Onsite Septic System Research Review and
Advisory Council.
607. Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson
Asked Manager Boyle to confirm that street lamps on major roads were
being assessed for potential changes. Manager Boyle confirmed;
Noted monitors on Tuskawilla Road and was concerned of possible road
widening;
Called attention to videos being put out by the City highlighting staff and
noted that the most recent, featuring Mr. Clifton Mullis, Public Works
Supervisor, was very well done.
608. Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale
• Noted that she was impressed by the responses to the survey and appreciates
the engagement of residents;
• Echoed compliments of the video and commended Mr. Mullis for all the work
he does;
• Agreed with honoring Ms. Lorenzo-Luaces in some way;
• Noted her excitement about the upcoming Highland Games;
• Expressed that she was happy to hear about the work of the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input".
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida asked about possible
installation of streetlights and noted her support of a proposed Youth Council with
no GPA requirements. Ms. Shafer also inquired about meetings being live streamed.
Ms. Sheila Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs spoke about where groups
perform along the Winter Springs Christmas Parade route.
Mr. James Evans, 277 Almaden Court, Winter Springs, Florida commented on the
success of the new additions at Central Winds Park, offered support in reaching out
to AT&T, and noted support for the Youth Council while sharing the concerns about
sunshine Law requirements.
Chief Chris Deisler, Chief of Police, Winter Springs Police Department informed the
Commission that an early look shows that Part One (1) offenses were down twelve
percent (12%) in 2019.
Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input".
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:05 p.m.
QESPEC; Ft LLYSUBMITTED:
CHRYISTIAN GOWAN
INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPPOVED:
MAYOR CHARLES, M Y
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the January 27.2020 City Commission Regular Meeting.