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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2020 03 09 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DAY, MARCH 9, 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, March 9, 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, absent 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. Current Community Development Projects Summary Not discussed 201. Florida SeeSay Crime Tip Application Not discussed PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input." Mr. Rojelio Morales, S293 Rocking Horse Place, Oviedo, Florida spoke about trying to get a food truck permit to operate within the City limits. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida spoke about pop-up hotels and the need for research on how to handle this issue. Ms. Shafer also commented on the requirement for six-foot wide sidewalks and was hopeful that there would be sufficient grass for pets. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input." Manager Boyle informed the Commission that an Ordinance concerning food trucks within the City was being developed and would be brought back in about 60 days. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Surplus Assets No discussion. 301. Approval of Minutes from the Monday, February 24, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Aesthetics Review - Venetian Square Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Director introduced the item. Discussion followed on estimated timeframes and concerns about the parking lot. Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 400 Mr. Eduardo Gamboa, 700 Sherry Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida - noted he lived close to the property and that parking was his main concern. Mr. Gamboa also asked if a trucking route could be established to stop trucks from going down a residential street. Mr. Schmidt indicated the City could assist with signage. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400 "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, THAT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF TODAY THE APPLICANT WILL SUBMIT TO THE CITY THE PARKING, TRUCK FLOW, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS, STAFF WILL REVIEW AND BRING BACK TO THE COMMISSION, THE GOAL BEING THAT BY THE TIME THE RENOVATIONS ARE DONE TO THE BUILDING, THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE PERMITS AND WILL BE EXPECTED, WITHIN 90 DAYS THEREAFTER, TO HAVE THE PARKING AND LANDSCAPING COMPLETED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA 500. Resolution 2020-01 - Creation of Winter Springs Youth Council Ms. Casey Howard, Director, IT and Administrative Services Department introduced and asked for further direction Commissioners spoke in support of the Youth Council. Discussion followed on Sunshine Law concerns, possible school, age, or grade limits, and the need for training. "MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION Mayor Lacey reiterated his concerns about the Sunshine Law and staffing of meetings. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 501. FY 19-20 Asphalt Street Resurfacing Ms. Lena Rivera, Director, Public Works and Utilities Department reviewed the street resurfacing plan for FY 19-20 and informed the Commission that work could begin the first week of April and would take about four (4) weeks to complete. Commissioners suggested the following roads be looked at and added to the list for resurfacing: • Vistawilla Drive, curve in front of Howell's Creek Reserve • Winter Springs Boulevard (inside lane) eastbound before 417 • Leopard Trail where it meets Deer Run • Dip at Edgemon and Shepard Road that should be looked at "MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDER OF ITEM 501." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS 600. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire • No report 601. City Manager Shawn Boyle • No report 602. Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603. Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson • Thanked Winter Springs Police Department for hosting their Open House this past weekend. 604. Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Shared information with fellow Commissioners about a potential Code Enforcement Board appointee • Mentioned her daughter joined the Police Explorers and was really enjoying • Mentioned a conversation with the Soil and Water Conservation District and potentially putting wildlife cameras on the trail o Manager Boyle said that Staff could work with the County on this 605. Seat Five Commissioner Geoff Kendrick Not present 606. Mayor Charles Lacey • No report 607. Seat One Commissioner Jean Hovey • Noted she was glad to see improvements being made at Torcaso Park coming along and asked when the splash pads would be opening. o Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department said the splash pads would open as part of the opening, anticipated for April 11, 2020. • Praised the Winter Springs Police Department Facebook page and encouraged the Chief to get stickers for patrol cars. 608. Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • In reference to pop-up hotels, noted ability to limit this use through development agreements. • Noted that proposed greenspace requirements should alleviate concerns of pet owners PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input". Mr. Eduardo Gamboa noted that trash on the Venetian Square property was being contained by temporary structures, sometimes travels, and was hopeful that the City could address this issue. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida thanked the Commission for creating the Youth Council, asked that Commission meetings be televised, and mentioned the need for street lights near the high school. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:41 p.m. RESPEgTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN INTERIM CITY CLERK APPROVED OPI MAYOR C H LA C EY NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 13, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting.