The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2020 06 08 Consent 306 - Minutes from the May 11, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSION Incorporated REGULAR MEETING 1959 .. - MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 148 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles Lacey called the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 11, 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 via telephone 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.- pull for discussion 300 &301 (discussion only) AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Current Community Development Projects Summary No discussion. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input." Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan read a letter submitted by Mr. Jesse Phillips on behalf of the Winter Springs Community Association, which asked that the 149 Commission formally reach out to MetroPlan Orlando to conduct a traffic study of the entire SR 434 Corridor and noted that this should be no cost to the City.' Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input." CONSENT AGENDA 300. Winter Springs Town Homes Lot Split Resolution Commissioner Cannon asked about environmentally sensitive land and asked that two images of the lot in question be added to the record. 301. Community Garden Program Brief discussion on proposed location. 302. Amendment for FY19-20 Asphalt Street Resurfacing No discussion. 303. Emergency Mobile Generator No discussion. 304. Approval of Minutes from the Monday, April 27, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Letter attached to the end of these minutes per request of Commissioner Cannon. 150 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. First Reading of Ordinance 2020-03 Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code Regarding Tree Protection and Preservation "MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese Read Ordinance 2020-03 by title only. Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department provided a brief overview of the ordinance and proposed changes. Attorney Garganese then provided a comprehensive overview of the ordinance and invited questions from the Commission. Discussion followed on definitions, licensing requirements, enforcement, insurance requirements, and inspections. Manager Boyle and Attorney Garganese agreed to look in to the concerns that were raised and bring answers in time for the second reading. Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. "MOTION TO MOVE TO SECOND READING." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 151 MONDAY,CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I REPORTS 600. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 601. City Manager Shawn Boyle • Presented the following proposed reopening schedule, subject to change: o May 23, 2020 - open playgrounds, park bathrooms, and splash pads o May 25, 2020 - open City Hall o May 27, 2020 - open basketball courts • Noted that enhanced cleaning protocols would continue and that social distancing guidelines would need to be followed. • Noted that the Senior Center is not currently in the plans to be opened, as there are no procedures yet available to safely open the facility. • Announced that May 28, 2020 would be the deadline to decide on a July 4t" event. 602. Interim City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603. Seat Five Commissioner Geoff Kendrick • Noted the May 21, 2020 Tri-County League of Cities Meeting had been cancelled and that the ethics training had been postponed to the September 17, 2020 meeting in Ocoee. • Thanked everyone for their hard work on the arbor ordinance. • Wished everyone a happy belated Mother's Day. 604. Mayor Charles Lacey • No report 152 605. Commissioner Jean Hovey • Highlighted the efforts of teachers and thanked them for going above and beyond to keep in touch with their students. • Mentioned learning about a diversion of money from car sales to the HOPE Scholarship which diverts sales tax money from the state. 606. Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Thanked all staff involved in the arbor ordinance updates and also thanked Manager Boyle for his leadership during this time. • Inquired when it would be known if the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference would be held. o Interim City Clerk Gowan offered to reach out to the Florida League of Cities and keep the Commission informed. • Noted that he has not heard complaints about the decision to not open Camp Sunshine and that parents understand that the City is being responsible. 607. Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson • Mentioned a visit to Torcaso Park and noted the improvements that have been made, including beautiful trees that are now planted. • Asked Ms. Casey Howard, Director, IT & Administrative Services Department about ribbon cuttings. o Ms. Howard responded that Ms. Brooke Rissi, Marketing & Events Manager, IT & Administrative Services Department would be getting in contact with the Commission to set a date. • Highlighted the work being done at Dominick's restaurant where they continue to provide free hot lunches to school children. 608. Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Thanked Manager Boyle and everyone for all they have done and are doing for the City during this time. • Thanked residents and volunteers. 153 MONDAY,CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input." No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input." ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:58 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. 154 MONDAY,CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PEGULAP MEETING I CommunityAssociation FR: Winter Springs Community Association TO: Mayor Lacey and Commissioners SUBJ: SR-434 Study Request—To Be Read During Public Input May 11, 2020 Mayor Lacey and Commissioners: The Winter Springs Community Association recommends the City of Winter Springs formally ask MetroPlan Orlando to conduct a traffic study of the entire SR-434 Corridor in order to discover ways to improve our city's traffic problems.While resolving traffic issues along the SR-434 corridor between 417 and Oviedo remains a high priority,our Association feels traffic and congestion issues encompass the entire span of 434 through the city. Our"Fix 434" Impact Initiative has included proactive conversations with officials from Seminole County and MetroPlan. As a result of this constructive leadership dialogue,we have learned of an opportunity provided by MetroPlan to conduct a traffic study at no cost to the city,if requested by this commission. Background: Last fall,our Association conducted community surveys and found issues of traffic and congestion to be of importance to city residents. Our Association leadership decided to take a proactive approach to bring relief to congestion along the SR-434 corridor between the 417 and Oviedo. President Ken Greenberg presented a letter to Seminole County commissioners requesting the county work with the Florida Department of Transportation to bring much needed relief without adding additional tax burden to city residents.The "Fix 434" Impact Initiative is designed to raise awareness and test public support for the effort. The Association partnered with Seminole County leadership and promoted a public meeting hosted by Seminole County to hear from residents on the project.Executive Vice President Jesse Phillips also lobbied the City of Winter Springs to support the project at a meeting in which this commission passed a resolution to support our efforts to fix SR-434. Our efforts to ensure strong support for this initiative have been fruitful.We conducted surveys as recently as February showing Winter Springs residents approve of the efforts of Seminole County to address traffic safety by adding modern design roundabouts and enhanced pedestrian trails and crossings by a significant margin. Although we have not surveyed the opinions of residents on issues pertaining this proposed MetroPlan traffic study,we infer public support for resolving traffic problems toward the outskirts of the city would translate to even stronger support for resolving traffic problems through the heart of the city. If the commission is inclined to make this request,we will be happy to add our voices in support in a way consistent with our track record of success on this initiative to date. 155 Ken Greenberg,President Jesse Phillips,Exeucitve Vice President Winter Springs Community Association