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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 10 09 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 09 , 2023 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , O C T O B E R 0 9 , 2 0 2 3 | P A G E 2 O F 7 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 09, 2023 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 Kevin McCann, present Deputy Mayor Rob Elliott, present Commissioner Matt Benton, present Commissioner Victoria Colangelo, present Commissioner Ted Johnson, present Commissioner Cade Resnick, present Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Pastor Kyle Stewart led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McCann asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Commissioner Resnick asked that Item 302 be discussed prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda. No further changes were made and the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Current Development Projects Summary No discussion. 201) Update on Video Live Streaming Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department noted the City was in the process of issuing a purchase order to a selected vendor and that service would begin approximately 100 days from the date the purchase order was issued. Mr. Dunigan also noted that the product would have a three-year warranty included and noted funds were coming from the Excellence in Customer Service fund. PUBLIC INPUT Ms. Janet Pinnell, 80 Michael Blake Boulevard, Winter Springs spoke about the need for a traffic light at the Michael Blake Boulevard intersection, reiterated safety concerns and noted bushes had not been trimmed as previously requested. Ms. Pinnell also spoke about the impacts of the North Tuskawilla Road closure. Mayor McCann asked that the FDOT schedule be posted on the City website and Interim Manager Hursh noted the project should be completed in one year. Regarding the bushes, Interim Manager Hursh noted that this was going through the code enforcement process. Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs spoke about the potential of going down to one trash pickup per week, noted a planned connection to Winter Springs Boulevard near Dwell apartments and increased traffic concerns. Ms. Freeburn also noted that Pine Avenue does not connect to State Road 434 and thought this could be a potential solution. Finally, Ms. Freeburn asked for an update on the golf course property and any new information. C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , O C T O B E R 0 9 , 2 0 2 3 | P A G E 3 O F 7 Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about misinformation related to FDEP, Seminole County audit, and the Florida Auditor General Preliminary and Tentative Findings and reviewed water quality reports, wastewater issues, and timelines.1 CONSENT AGENDA 300) PTA Keeth Elementary School Memorandum of Understanding. No discussion. 301) Hometown Hero Nomination Approval No discussion. 302) Resolution 2023-32 Adoption of City of Winter Springs Fraud Policy Discussion followed on this being a recommendation from the Auditor General’s Preliminary and Tentative Findings, appropriate use of the consent agenda, plans for implementation, and a change to language related to reporting requirements from should to sha ll. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Discussion on Implementing a Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection Services. Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Director, Finance Department requested the Commission evaluate the previously proposed solid waste rate options and provide further direction. Ms. Bruno further noted Seminole County's plans to start charging for recycling and explained that she asked the consultant to incorporate this into the model and it was reflected in the final report. Finally, Ms. Bruno noted a recommendation to tie future rate increases to CPI after 2032. Discussion followed on tipping fees, pickup frequency and related impacts on rates, CPI considerations, and the possibility of amending the contract with Waste Pro earlier than the contract expiration. Interim Manager Hursh noted a planned meeting with Waste Pro to discuss and Ms. Bruno suggested taking advantage of better rates while available given expected large increases when the City goes back out to bid in 2027. "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500, OPTION 2, WITH THE LANGUAGE THAT SAYS WE MAY UTILIZE THE CPI OR THE SUGGESTED AMOUNT FOR THAT YEAR BEGINNING IN 2026." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 1 Mr. Gallo provided his comments for inclusion in the record. See attached at the end of these minutes. C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , O C T O B E R 0 9 , 2 0 2 3 | P A G E 4 O F 7 Ms. Bruno sought clarification on the language agreed upon noting that it would say "greater than or equal to the rate shown..." This was confirmed. 501) Discussion on the City’s Designation as a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department noted this item was brought forth by Commissioner Benton and she was available for questions. Commissioner Benton noted meeting with Ms. Rolle earlier, noted the difference between traffic studies and concurrency, and asked Ms. Rolle to provide a brief explanation. Ms. Rolle noted requirements in the Florida Statutes, explained transportation concurrency dealt with roads and levels of service to determine if facilities were adequate, and reviewed the City’s designation as a TCEA. Ms. Rolle further explained, as a TCEA, the City was not applying concurrency or levels of service to deny any project but that traffic studies were still required for developments per the Land Development Code and helped to determine the impact of development. Ms. Rolle further noted that developers could offer multimodal improvements (i.e. sidewalks, bike paths, etc.) to offset traffic impacts. Further discussion followed on previous legislation related to concurrency, the focus on the development of the Town Center and Greeneway Interchange District at the time the TCEA was adopted, and redevelopment efforts. 502) Winter Springs Boulevard Speed Limit Discussion Deputy Mayor Elliott noted multiple discussions on this, reviewed various input in favor and opposed to the current speed limit of 25mph, traffic calming efforts, and data from the Chief stating that 30mph is the appropriate speed limit. Discussion followed on planning for anticipated development2, an existing conservation easement held by the City, and eminent domain concerns, Attorney Garganese noted that he was not aware of any discussions about releasing or changing the easement in question. Further discussion followed on development in Oviedo, the process of releasing the easement as a simple majority vote of the Commission, and a review of residents who previously spoke in favor of the lowered speed limit. "MOTION TO CHANGE SPEED LIMIT ON WINTER SPRINGS BOULEVARD BACK TO 30 MPH." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (NAY); COLANGELO (NAY); JOHNSON (NAY); RESNICK (NAY); ELLIOTT (NAY) MOTION FAILED 0-5. 503) New Business Deputy Mayor Elliott noted he has asked the City Attorney to draw up a resolution to express support of the conservation easement surrounded by proposed development in Oviedo and asked that it be considered at the next meeting. 2 Commissioner Johnson read from an FDOT publication which he asked to be included in the record. See attached at the end of these minutes. C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , O C T O B E R 0 9 , 2 0 2 3 | P A G E 5 O F 7 Mayor McCann noted Korn Ferry had sent a letter explaining that six candidates for city manager were highly qualified and they were seeking permission to send the information of all six candidates rather than the previously agreed upon five. Discussion followed on the agreed upon process, interview time slots, and the timeli ne for receiving resumes prior to the planned interviews. Mr. Dunigan noted that resumes were anticipated to be provided either Tuesday or Wednesday. Attorney Garganese suggested a motion be made to amend the previous direction provided by the Commission. “I MAKE A MOTION TO DIRECT KORN FERRY TO INCLUDE THE SIXTH VIABLE CANDIDATE FOR OUR CONSIDERATION.” MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Mayor McCann noted that he would inform Korn Ferry and asked that the Clerk share the email with the Commission as a whole. Commissioner Resnick asked that a resolution be brought back in support of Israel for consideration at the next Commission meeting. Interim Manager Hursh provided an update on various road projects throughout the City. Commissioner Johnson noted he would like to see a limit on the number of times a person can address the Commission in each Public Input section. Attorney Garganese noted that he would review the rules and, if not already stated, bring forward an ordinance to address this request. REPORTS 600) Interim City Manager Phil Hursh • No report 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 604) Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton • No report 605) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Colangelo • Noted attendance at the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Policy Committee Meetings; • Winter Springs Lunch with Mayor Sladek and Longwood elected official; • Noted representatives from Indian Trails Middle School had approached about interest in the City adding a golf team for an upcoming event; C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , O C T O B E R 0 9 , 2 0 2 3 | P A G E 6 O F 7 • Noted attendance at a League of Women Voters event where she was able to speak with middle schoolers about political service. 606) Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson • No report 607) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick • Spoke about the golf course, noted an upcoming Highlands Community meeting and planned meeting with Pulte Homes. Commissioner Resnick reiterated that the conservation easement would have to be lifted by the dais for the project to proceed; • Noted attendance at the FLC Transportation Committee meeting and plans for I-4 and State Road 417 moneys for widening; • Spoke about the audit findings and communications and reviewed the process going forward; • Noted planned attedance at Running for Heroes event; • Noted attendance at a recent Boys and Girls Club event; • Asked about Babe Ruth and bathrooms being locked while they're playing. 608) Seat Five Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Rob Elliott • Noted a new Greek restaurant was coming into the Town Center and welcomed them into the City. 603) Mayor Kevin McCann • Noted attendance at a variety of meetings including CALNO and FLC Policy Committee; • Noted the need to address the golf course conservation easement and plans for the wastewater treatment plants at future meetings; • Noted he was a judge for Winter Springs got Talent; • Reviewed that the City’s response to the Auditor General’s Preliminary and Tentative Findings was almost completed, noted that he was optimistic, and reviewed the process going forward. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Sheila Benton, 414 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs reiterated the document from the Auditor General was a list of Preliminary and Tentative Findings (Not an Audit Report) and encouraged accuracy. Ms. Benton further noted that she thought the report would look much different after responses were provided and accounted for. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs asked for public input to be allowed on regular items, shared his understanding as to why the speed limit was continuing to be discussed, and briefly commented on the easement discussion. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for keeping the speed limit at 25mph, discussed development in Oviedo, thanked the Commission for looking at six candidates for city manager, thought the City should have Hometown Hero flags/banners, and thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for resurfacing basketball courts at Central Winds. Mr. William Morrisey, 965 Sequoia Drive, Winter Springs spoke briefly about liens. Ms. Karen Meyer, 741 Andover Circle, Winter Springs noted her disappointment that the speed limit was brought up again and was in favor of the 25mph speed limit.