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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2020 02 24 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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, February 24, 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. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. 2019 Potable and Reclaimed Water Use Not discussed 201. Problem Gambling Awareness Month Proclamation Not discussed PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input." Mr. John Ballinger, 720 Mustang Court, Winter Springs, Florida spoke about the Lloyd family farm property being for sale, noted the concern of neighboring property owners, and asked for any further information the City could share. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida spoke about speeding issues on State Road 434, asked for the speed limit to be reduced, and suggested empty police cars as deterrents. Ms. Shafer also mentioned the need for streetlights on Tuskawilla Road and Michael Blake Boulevard. • Discussion followed on safety concerns and the Commission agreed on the need for staff to evaluate lighting throughout the City. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input." CONSENT AGENDA 300. Oak Forest Wall Light Replacement No discussion. 301. Street Light Reimbursement Rates No discussion. 302. Pension Investment Advisor Contract Extension No discussion. 303. Approval of Minutes from the Monday, January 27, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. 304. Approval of Minutes from the Monday, February 10, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Land Use Changes Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department introduced Draft Ordinance 2020-02. After much discussion, Commissioners agreed adjustments were necessary to setbacks within the Town Center Zoning District and State Road 434 Corridor, as well as along Tuskawilla Road, to include the following: • Further adjustments to front, rear, and side setbacks • Building setbacks • Fire and loading access • Streetscape requirements o 30 foot setback (curb to building) o Six (6) foot sidewalk standard and flexibility for greenspace and canopy The Commission also discussed a two-story minimum, up to three-story, for building heights, and the requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for a four -to -five story building Finally, the Commission instructed the City Attorney and Mr. Schmidt to strike out diagrams as needed within the Town Center Code. Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for /tern 400. No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. NO MOTION. REGULAR AGENDA 500. 2021 Budget Calendar Ms. Kelly Balagia, Director, Finance Department introduced the item and asked about scheduling preferences for a budget workshop. After brief discussion, the Commission agreed to hold a Budget Workshop at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 13, 2020 immediately before the Regular Meeting of the City Commission. "MOTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR TO REFLECT THAT THE WORKSHOP WILL BE JULY 13th AT 6 PM." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS 600. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire No report 601. City Manager Shawn Boyle • Reported a large number of campers, boats, and other vehicles parked in violation of the City Code and asked for guidance on enforcement or proposed changes. o The Commission agreed that education should come before citations and asked that Chief Deisler keep them apprised and make recommendations if Code changes were necessary. 602. Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan • Announced vacancies on Code Enforcement Board and Board of Trustees and agreed to email Commissioners who had appointment opportunities. 603. Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Asked if digital speed signs could potentially be installed on State Road 434; • Noted speeding issues on State Road 434. 604. Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson • Echoed the desire for more digital signs; • Thanked Chris Caldwell for Opening Day of Babe Ruth and noted the field looked fantastic; • Mentioned attendance at the State of the County Luncheon and said it was very informative; • Attended a Chamber golf event with the Mayor and Commissioner Kendrick and noted it was a great time. 605. Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Echoed praises about the Babe Ruth event; • Noted her attendance at the grand opening of Trotwood Park's new fitness a rea; • Passed out a flyer about AARP Community Challenge for staff to look in to for potential funding of projects; • Commended and thanked the Winter Springs Police Department for all they do; • Asked about updates on videoing of meetings. o Manager Boyle noted that this would become available with the full implementation of Granicus, which was underway. 606. Seat Five Commissioner Geoff Kendrick • Mentioned his attendance at Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee and noted his priorities while there were House Bills 2077 and 2079 regarding wastewater and Gee Creek; • Noted his attendance at the Police Awards Ceremony and said it was a wonderful event; • Noted Coffee with a Cop event was great success; • Mentioned that he will soon be traveling to Washington D.C. to discuss local issues and hoped he would be able to call in to the March Commission meeting. 607, Mayor Charles Lacey • No report 608. Seat One Commissioner Jean Hovey "MOTION TO EXTEND THROUGH PUBLIC INPUT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION. • Noted the Babe Ruth event was great and mentioned the Swing for the Fences Gala, April 24, 2020 to benefit the Babe Ruth league. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input". Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida noted further concerns about speed and crossing safety on State Road 434. Continuing, Ms. Shafer was in favor of meeting video and asked that the City share what happens at meetings on the City website. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida spoke about on -street parking concerns and asked that widths of the roads be considered in allowing or considering parking. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:37 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:, d CHRISTIAN GOWAN INTERIM CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR CHA ,L G, NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 9', 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting.