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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 02 24 Consent 303 - Minutes from the January 27, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSION Incorporated P E G U LA P MEETING 1959 .. - MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 AT 6:30 PM 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 27, 2020 of the City Commission to order at 6:31 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, absent 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 with the note that Item 101 would not be presented. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Presentation from Sheriff Dennis Lemma Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Seminole County Sheriff noted that the Seminole County crime rate was the lowest in its history. Sheriff Lemma then spoke about the opioid epidemic nationally and in Seminole County and efforts such as the SCORE team in partnership with Advent Health. 101. Presentation of Award to Mr. Levi Parks Not presented. 102. Employee Service Awards Ms. Casey Howard, IT and Administrative Services Director presented the Employee Service Awards to the following individuals: - 5 years of service o Casey Carman, Claims and Risk Management Specialist o BJ Stevens, Police Officer - 10 years of service o Corporal Thomas Ballew (not in attendance) o Police Corporal Terrence Neisler - 15 years of service o Police Corporal John Briggle o Evans Cheetal, Park Ranger o Captain Nicholas Romano, Police Operations Bureau o Tim Schumacher, Maintenance Worker III o Corporal Ryan Vonbargen (not in attendance) - 20 years of service o Jennifer Klepin, Communications Operator 103. Annual Accountability Awards Shawn Boyle presented the First Annual Accountability Award to Mr. Clifton Mullis, Public Works Superintendent, Public Works and Utilities Department, for demonstrating the values of Winter Springs. 104. Presentation from Public Works Director and Veolia on Water and Wastewater Projects Lena Rivera, Public Works and Utilities Director, and Rob Nicholas, Vice President, Veolia North America - South presented on the Water Works program and progress that has been made. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input." Mr. Dirk Griffin, General Manager of General Public House, 756 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 7344, Winter Springs, Florida noted objection to locating food trucks across from restaurants saying they would negatively impact business. Mr. Griffin was not opposed to other locations for food trucks. Mr. James Evans, 277 Almaden Court, Winter Springs, Florida spoke in favor of allowing food trucks and noted that fairness had to be the most important consideration. Mr. Jeff Brown, 227 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida asked the Commission to allow him to keep operating his food truck and noted community support. Mr. Paul Partyka, 404 Park Lake Drive, Winter Springs, Florida urged the Commission to develop rules and to make sure these rules were equitable to mobile food vendors and brick and mortar restaurants. Mr. Partyka also commented favorably on the Highland Games and the presentation given by Sheriff Lemma. Mr. John Selenica, 200 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida shared concerns about negative impacts of food trucks on brick and mortar restaurants, noted traffic and tax concerns, and said that food trucks at special events would be ok but he would not be in favor of permanent trucks. Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida spoke in support of Mr. Brown's food truck and urged the Commission to find a fair win-win solution. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs, Florida requested additional trail crossing signage on Tuskawilla Road and suggested rotating food trucks through city parks. Furthermore, Ms. Shafer asked that the Commission consider putting their meetings on television. Mr. Matt Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs, Florida agreed that equitable rules should be developed and put in place and noted that Winter Springs is a great place to start a business. Mr. Josh Pilacek, 7706 Deer Run, Winter Springs, Florida spoke in support of Mr. Brown's food truck and was in favor of more variety of food in the City. Ms. Nancy Borck, 7796 Tree Swallow Drive #7374, Winter Springs, Florida, spoke about parking concerns, confusion about the current plans, and the noted that she was in favor of food trucks somewhere in the City. Ms. Sheila Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs, Florida asked that the Commission and food truck operators consider accessibility in their deliberations and also spoke about traffic and safety concerns. Ms. Kimberly Cummings, 677 Checy Lee Circle spoke in support of Mr. Brown and noted a lack of food variety currently within the City that food trucks could help. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input." CONSENT AGENDA 300. Surplus Assets No discussion. 301. Northern Oaks (Final) Site Acceptance No discussion. 302. Minutes from the Monday, January 13, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Approval on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 2020-01 Amending the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida in Order to Incorporate Federally-Required Contract Provisions Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2020-01 by "Title Only." Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida noted some difficulties with trash/recycling pickup when holidays are back to back and asked if there were anything Waste Pro could do to address this. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. "MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020-01 ON FINAL READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA 500. Food Truck Discussion Discussion on previous issuance of special events permit, current interpretation of the City Code, and legislative options available to the Commission. "MOTION TO EXTEND." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION. "MOVE FOR COMMISSION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO JEFF BROWN AND HIS SMOKEHOUSE BUSINESS FOR A NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD OF TIME FOR THAT SPECIFIC BUSINESS ON THE SPECIFIC PROPERTY, COLLECTIVELY CALLED THE OLD PINCH-A-PENNY PROPERTY, WITH DIRECTION TO SHAWN AS THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE REASONABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS - TO ESTABLISH THE HOURS AND TO ENSURE SAFETY - WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW ONE MORE TIME FOR ANOTHER NINETY (90) DAYS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. I MAKE A MOTION THAT THE COMMISSION DIRECT STAFF AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BEGIN DRAFTING AN ORDINANCE, INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS OF OUR LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO ADRESS THE ISSUE OF FOOD TRUCKS, INCLUDING THE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY THAT THAT USE WILL BE PERMISSIBLE, AND THAT STAFF WORK WITH THE COMMISSION IN THE UPCOMING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SPECIAL MEETINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SPECIAL MEETINGS SO THAT WE CAN TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FACTORS OF LOCATION, TIMING, AND SO FORTH." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Cannon asked that Manager Boyle work with the Parks and Recreation Department to see if food trucks could be incorporated at specific planned City events and asked that this be included when reporting back to the Commission. 501. Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County School Board Mr. Joseph Pinaldi, Executive Director of Operations, Seminole County Public Schools, 400 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, Florida spoke to the Commission about Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs), proposed changes, and state requirements. Asked Anthony to brief on a Florida Statute which requires Seminole County School Board to go to the CSA with the most capacity when developing SCALD Letters. Mr. Pinaldi said he would develop maps showing single elementary school CSAs and present that at a later date. REPORTS 600. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire • No report 601. City Manager Shawn Boyle • No report 602. Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan • Asked to set a date for the Annual Board Dinner. Commission agreed that July 17th, 24th, and 31s' should all be considered and brought back to the next meeting so Commissioner Hovey could offer input. 603. Mayor Charles Lacey • Noted the Highland Games were a great success and commended the work of Chris Caldwell and the Highland Society. 604. Seat One Commissioner Jean Hovey • Not present 605. Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Spoke about a meeting of the Florida Department of Health Onsite Septic System Research Review and Advisory Council and noted the high cost of potential septic tank replacement throughout the state. Furthermore, mentioned a need for an open dialogue with the Count on this issue. 606. Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson • Echoed comments on success of the Highland Games; • Looking forward to Tallahassee trip with Chamber of Commerce. 607. Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Thanked Lena Rivera, Veolia, and Representative David Smith for their work on improving water and infrastructure in the City; • Agreed the Highland Games was amazing; • Mentioned a Cops in Cars event she attended and said it was a great time; • Urged residents to be involved at the state level and contact state representatives. 608. Seat Five Commissioner Geoff Kendrick • Thanked staff for attending Tri-County League of Cities event where he was sworn in as First Vice-President; • Noted the Father-Daughter Dance was being held on February 7, 2020 and was sold out; • Mentioned an Oak Forest planter problem that he was happy to report was being resolved; • Announced that Representative David Smith got $2.5 million dollars pushed through for wastewater and commended the work of Lena Rivera and Veolia; • Echoed the sentiments about the Highland Games. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:41 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN INTERIM CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR CHARLES LACEY NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting. MONDAYCITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I