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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 07 12 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION 959 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 129 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 Regular Meeting of Monday, July 12, 2021 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 Kevin McCann, present Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present via telephone Commissioner Matt Benton, present Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present Commissioner Rob Elliott, present City Manager Shawn Boyle, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present The following changes were made to the agenda Item 100 was pulled from the agenda, Items 301 and 302 were marked for discussion, and Item 314 was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered for a separate vote during the Regular Agenda. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100)Recognition of A Budget Tree for donation of Mulch to Community Garden This item was pulled from the agenda. 101)Legislative Update from State Representative David Smith Representative David Smith addressed the Commission and provided a legislative update for the 2021 Legislative Session which ended April 30, 2021 and the subsequent Special session on casino gambling. Representative Smith noted a focus on the economy, education, and the environment and announced that appropriations requests were now able to be filed for municipalities. Furthermore, Representative Smith noted that committee meetings would start again in September and the next session would start January 11, 2022. Discussion followed with Commissioners praising the environmental spending of the state, pre-k changes, asking about insurance, and the potential for reevaluating requirements for multistory residential developments in the wake of the Surfside condo collapse. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200)Current Development Projects Summary No discussion PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Mike Dowd, 763 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted his excitement about the proposed pickleball project and thought it would benefit property values and residents. Mr. Andrew Zacharias, 222 Oak Road, Winter Springs spoke in support of the proposed pickleball project Mr. Ron Ligthart, 1036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs spoke about his water bill going up and thought the meter might be getting misread. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about his work with Smart Water Irrigation Technology, challenges related to existing state statures, offered recommendations, and asked for the City's help in addressing challenges. Mr.Joel Kuhn, 7965 Grand Rue Drive, Casselberry expressed excitement and support for the proposed pickleball project. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted her attendance at the Budget Workshop and thanked Commissioners for their questions. Continuing, she asked that the City revisit video streaming of meetings, ensure the pedestrian overpass on 434 is maintained, and spoke briefly about pickleball. CONSENT AGENDA 300)Seminole Crossing Townhomes (WS Town Center) Site Acceptance No discussion. 301)State Road 434 Reclaimed Expansion Design Commissioner Cannon asked for clarification on the amount the developer was contributing to the project. Staff explained the developer was paying for the extension to the line to make the connection. 302)Waste Water Facilities Plan Commissioner Cannon asked about the deliverables schedule. Staff noted the work would be completed in a total of twelve (12) weeks. . 303)Selection of Treatment Processes and Conceptual Site Design of the East and West Waste Water Treatment Plants No discussion. 304)Independent Audit of Veolia's performance No discussion. 305)FY 2021 Road Resurfacing Plan No discussion. 306)Potable Water System Hydraulic Model Update and Calibration No discussion. 307)Central Winds Park Irrigation Pump Replacement No discussion. 308)Repeal of Resolution 2020-06 related to the Declaration of Civil Emergency and related Emergency Executive Orders related to Covid-19 No discussion. 309)Resolution 2021-17 recognizing the retirement of Lt. Will Maxwell from the Police Department No discussion. 310)Designation of Historic Tree No discussion. 311) Results of the Auditor Selection Committee No discussion. 312)Winter Springs/Westgate Terrace Agreement No discussion. 313)Senior/Civic Center Parking Lot resurfacing No discussion. 314)Winter Springs Park Expansion - PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA COMMISSIONCITY This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda & discussed as a Regular Agenda Item - it is not included in the approval of the Consent Agenda. 315)Minutes from the Monday,June 7 City Commission Workshop No discussion. 316)Minutes from the Monday, June 14, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (NAY). - MOTION CARRIED 4 - 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400)First Reading of Ordinance 20 "MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: ELLIOTT (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); HALE (AYE) - MOTION CARRIED Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2021-05 by title only. Discussion followed on compliance with the national flood plan and potential changes to flood maps. Staff advised that the flood maps would not change and that this Ordinance was only to bring the City into compliance. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400 Nobody spoke Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400 "MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2021-05 ON FIRST READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. REGULAR AGENDA 500)Budget Overview and Proposed Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Ms. Maria Sonksen, Director, Finance Department thanked the Commissioners for their input during one-on-on sessions and the budget workshop and reviewed the staff recommendation for the proposed budget, millage rate, and hearing date for the tentative budget. Commissioner Cannon reiterated his question from the budget workshop and asked if there were any unfunded but required items that were not allocated for in the current budget. Staff indicated there were none. "MOTION TO APPROVE ADOPTING RESOLUTION 2021-10 SETTING THE PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE AT 2.4100 MILLS AND ESTABLISHING THE ROLLED BACK MILLAGE RATE AT 2.3127 MILLS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF RECOMMENDS THE CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISH THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET AS SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 AT 6:30 PM AT 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434,WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA.." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: HALE (AYE); CANNON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. 501)Police Communications Center dispatch consolidation discussion Chief Chris Deisler, Winter Springs Police Department, briefly introduced the item and invited questions. Discussion followed on other municipality's use of Seminole County for dispatch, response times, questions about current equipment, and personnel considerations. Chief Lisa Spriggs, Chief of Administrative Services, Seminole County Sheriff's Office noted that the County was willing and able to hire current Winter Springs personnel as long as they met hiring requirements. Chief Spriggs also noted that the current equipment being used by Winter Springs was County equipment and the County would utilize this should the deal go through. Further discussion followed on dispatcher's familiaritywith the City, budget impacts, non-emergency call impacts, any impacts to the Emergency Operations Center, and bringing the final contract back to the Commission for approval. Chief Deisler and Chief Spriggs spoke about the city's involvement in protocol standardization and the seamless handover experienced when Lake Mary consolidated its dispatch. After further discussion, staff agreed to bring the final contract back to the August Commission Meeting for approval by the City Commission. Brief discussion followed on any impacts to employees in the pension plan. Manager Boyle noted employee's benefits would freeze and they would contact the Citywhen they could start drawing money. "MOTION TO APPROVE CHIEF AND MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN NEGOTIATIONS INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE TO TRANSFER DISPATCH FROM CITY TO COUNTY AND THAT THE CONTRACT BE BROUGHT BACK AT THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 502)Discuss and Take Action on Resolution 2021-09 Committing to the Improvement of Water and Reclaimed Services; Defining and Authorizing Investigation into Affairs of the City related to Provision of Potable and Reclaimed Water Services: Providing a Temporary Advisory to the Public and Prospective Developers related to Water Concurrency and Availability of Adequate City Water Supplies and Potable Water Facilities for Proposed New Development. Attorney Garganese briefly reviewed Resolution 2021-09 "MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. Discussion followed on the importance of the investigation, stopping misinformation, and the importance of concurrency information being presented when making land use decisions. "MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-09." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: ELLIOTT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); HALE (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. 503)City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Master Plan Mr. Schmidt introduced Mr. Matt Siebert, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) to present the Master Plan in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Siebert reviewed the grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity which helped with the completion of this plan, reviewed existing conditions, economic analysis, public engagement, and recommendations. Discussion followed on the inclusion of handicap accessibility in the survey, the final master plan product, and in the Comprehensive Plan where appropriate. Staff confirmed that handicap accessibility considerations would be included in the final product. Manager Boyle reviewed the history and commitment ofthe City to ADA compliance and prioritization in City projects. "MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WITH REVISIONS SUGGESTED TONIGHT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CANNON (AYE); HALE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. 504)The Lake Jesup Overlook pro iect Manager Boyle noted this was a conceptual plan and that staff was looking for consensus if Commission was interested in moving forward with the proposed project. Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Mr. Matthew Linder, Associate Planner, Community Development Department presented the proposed Lake Jesup Overlook project which included a proposed pickleball complex and event center with the potential to generate revenue streams. Manager Boyle noted the total cost estimate for all 3 phases of the project would total five (5) million dollars. Discussion followed on the popularity of pickleball, the size of the proposed events center, and potential parking concerns. "MOTION TO EXTEND BEYOND IOPM UNTIL AFTER SECOND PUBLIC INPUT." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Further discussion followed on budgetary impacts and funding sources as well as the desire to have an events center on the lakefront of Lake Jesup. Manager Boyle noted the moneywas planned to come from the Perk Up Parks funds and that Phase 1 was currently included in the upcoming fiscal year's budget. Commissioner Hale left the dais at 70:03 PM. "MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF MOVE FORWARD WITH PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE, PRO FORMA, AND PRESENT COST PROJECTIONS WHEN AVAILABLE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); CANNON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4- 0. Commissioner Hale returned to the dais at 10:08 PM. ❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED NEXT, IN THE ORDER DOCUMENTED. ❖❖ 314)Winter Springs Park Expansion (PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA) Manager Boyle noted two pieces of property (120 N. Flamingo and the Wagner Property) had become available to expand Torcaso and Central Winds Park and that the City, if purchase was approved, intended to demolish the existing structures to expand the respective parks. Discussion followed on the funding source and the need to complete due diligence on the Wagner property. "MOTION TO GIVE THE CITY MANGER THE AUTHORITY TO CLOSE ON THE FLAMINGO PROPERTY AND, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL DUE DILIGENCE TO BE COMPLETED AND DEEMED SATISFACTORY BY THE MANAGER, THE WAGNER PROPERTY." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); CANNON (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. 505)Designation of Voting Delegate to Florida Lea uue of Cities Annual Conference "MOTION TO NOMINATE DEPUTY MAYOR." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. 506)Appointment Opportunities for City Boards and Committees "MOTION TO APPOINT LISA ELY TO THE OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETING I MONDAY. JULY 12 202110 OF 14 MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. "MOTION TO APPOINT HOWARD PARSONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. "MOTION TO REAPPOINT MADYSON HERBER TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0. "MOTION TO REAPPOINT SOLEIL SANABRIA TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. Discussion followed on the Youth Council,term limits, and scheduled meeting dates. "MOTION TO REAPPOINT ALL ELIGIBLE YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOTICE OF INTEREST IN CONTINUING TO SERVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION, MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 507) Commissioner Cannon sought to provide direction to City representatives of the Seminole County Public School's Planning and Techincal Advisory Committee (PTAC) and Public School Facility Planning Committee (PSFPC) regarding the most recent revisions being proposed for the Interlocal Agreement. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I . Discussion followed with Commissioners noting concerns about land use decisions being made or impacted by the school system, the need for established regular reviews of the interlocal agreement, and concerns about the proposed concurrency service areas and the impact on schoolchildren in Winter Springs. The Commission agreed that they were opposed to the current proposed version of the Interlocal Agreement and asked City representatives on the PTAC and PSFPC to vote against this. REPORTS 600)City Manager Shawn Boyle • No report 601)City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese Noted the South Seminole North Orange County Water Transmission Authority (SSNOCWTA) enabling law had been enacted and that the City was no longer a member. A representative no longer needed to be named to the Authority or to attend meetings. 602)City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603)Mayor Kevin McCann Commended City staff on the 4th of July event 604)Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton Noted receiving lots of positive feedback on the 4th of July event and the Winter Springs United initiative 605)Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Asked that the City get more Winter Springs United t-shirts made and noted 4t" of July event was big success. 606)Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson • No report 607)Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Thought 4th of July event was magical and thought Winter Springs United intitiative was a big success. • Noted upcoming food truck and movie events • Thanked Representative Smith for speaking to the Commission • Recognized Lieutenant Will Maxwell who is retiring and thanked him for his service to the City. 608)Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott • Noted an upcoming organizational meeting for the Helping Hands group • Commended everyone on 4th of July event • Spoke briefly about attending the Youth Council meetings and ideas for them to assist with, including the possibility of naming the recently designated historic tree. • Noted speaking to the Jesup's Reserve HOA who shared concerns about traffic PUBLIC INPUT Ms. Loretta Ames, 150 Third Street, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for fighting to keep Winter Springs students in nearby schools and spoke on the importance of considering children in this decision making process. Mr. Maurice Kaprow, PO Box 795233, Winter Springs expressed disappointment in misinformation being spread by former Commissioners and thought it was time to announce to the world the great things the City was doing. Thanked Commission an staff for their work. Mr. Andrew Zacharias, 222 Oak Road, Winter Springs spoke about the importance of Winter Springs' schools being filled with Winter Springs students first. Ms. Sheila Benton 474 Cedarwood Court. Winter Springs spoke about handicap accessibility in parks and asked the Commission to research barrier-free parks. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 12:01 AM Tuesday, June 13, 2021. RESPE TF LLYSUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PEGULAR MEETING I . APPROVED: .s. MAYOR K VIN McCANN ;. ' :,�. • �� °tt SE NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 9, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PEGULAR MEETING I .