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MOND", JUKE 7, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the City Commission Workshop of Monday, June 7, 2021
of the City Commission to order at 6:32 PM in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs,
Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor Kevin McCann, present
Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present
Commissioner Matt Benton, present
Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present
Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present
Commissioner Rob Elliott, present
City Manager Shawn Boyle, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Police Chief, Chris Deisler, present
The following individuals were also in attendance as participants in the Diversity
Workshop:
Ms. DollyAmes, 150 Third Street, Winter Springs, Florida
Ms. Sheila Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs, Florida
Monsignor John Bluett, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 575 Tuskowilla Road, Winter
Springs, Florida
Ms. Kendra Eichelberger, 552 Dunmar Circle, Winter Springs, Florida
Ms. Rachel Eichelberger, S52 Dunmar Circle, Winter Springs, Florida
Rabbi Maurice Kaprow, PO Box 795233, Winter Springs, Florida
Mr. Kok Wan Mah, 745 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida
Mr. Scott Marshall, 668 Fanning Drive, Winter Springs, Florida
Ms. Treva Marshall, 668 Fanning Drive, Winter Springs, Florida
Mr. Rasheed Muhammad, 72S5 Belle Avenue, Suite 717, Winter Springs, Florida
Mr. Michael Radko, 423 Sandringham Court, Winter Springs, Florida
Mrs. Bettie Sanders, 7035 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida
Mr. Louis Sanders, 7035 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida
Ms. Channi Sodhi, 5040 West SR 46, Suite 7726, Sanford, Florida
Ms. Mandy Sodhi, No address provided.
Monsignor John Bluett provided the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Kevin McCann provided some background on the workshop, its purpose, and
the procedure to be followed for the workshop.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input
No one spoke
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1.) Community Dialogue Regarding City Policies and Practices
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Mayor McCann opened the floor for discussion.
Lengthy discussion followed on City demographics, hiring practices, city policies,
police training and practices, recent accreditation, developing programs for middle
and high school students, child hunger and the free lunch program, inclusivity in city
events, creation of a Winter Springs United campaign, better addressing challenges
faces by mobility-challenged individuals, consideration of the elderly and those
without access to electronics when crafting and distributing communications, the
lack of discussion about the LGBTQ+ community, website accessibility, and the
importance of language and respect
From this discussion the following ten (10) actionable items were identified:
1. Developing a campaign and programming for middle and high school
students addressing what to do when pulled over or otherwise interacting
with law enforcement. Discussed involving the Youth Council.
2. Evaluating inclusivity in City events such as the Santa Run
3. Working with peer cities to evaluate community diversity and needs of
diverse groups.
4. Evaluating and making changes to the City Welcome Packet
5. Including a diversity tent at City events and inviting representatives from
diverse backgrounds on stage (e.g. at Celebration of Freedom)
6. Increase ADA/mobility challenged accommodations at City events
7. Creating a Winter Springs United section for the City newsletter featuring
editorials, spotlights, etc.
8. Identifying service providers and drafting a letter to encourage use of gender
neutral road signs.
9. Working with the Senior Center to provide transportation assistance to City
events
10. Evaluate the City website for accessibility
Further discussion followed on the importance of communication and potential
format changes for future workshops.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 9:11 PM.
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MAYOR KEVIN McCANN
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the '; 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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