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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 03 11 City Council Regular Minutes . . . ...... ~ 79-80-18 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MARCH 11, 1980 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Councilman John Torcaso. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Manager Richard Rozansky. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Maureen Boyd, present John Torcaso, present Pub lic Input: Ronald Tumminia, Alderwood Court, requested that the property behind his house be cut and trimmed. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1980: Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to approve the minutes of February 26, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Public Hearin~ for Ordinance No. 209, repealing Sec. 17-1, 17-2 & 17-3 of the Code: Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on Ordinance No. 209. Attorney Stalnaker read the ordinance in its entirety. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular session. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to adopt Ordinance No. 209. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Plannin~ & Zoning Board Recommendations: ~ a. Final Engineering, Unit 2, Oak Forest: There was discussion of the Engineer's letter dated Feb. 26, 1980. Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs for acceptance of final engineering Oak Forest, Unit II, subject to the Engineer's letter of February 26, 1980 and the Staff Review of February 28, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye - recommending that the extensive engineering requirements be closely monitored and complied with; motion carried. b. Request of Big Cypress to rezone 17.45 acres to C-l: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold for approval of the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendation and for the drafting of an ordinance and setting a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote On the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. Reg. Session, City Council, March 11, 1980 Page 2 79-80-18 . Request for Waiver of Sec. 6-32 - Hattaway: Mr. Hattaway was present to speak for the waiver of Sec. 6-32 of the Code of Ordinances, that applies to fire hydrants in a multi-family district (west side of North Fairfax Avenue between SR 434 and North First Street). Fire Chief Holzman reported that the hydrants on North Fairfax Avenue between SR 434 and First Street are located 700 feet apart; he did not recommend approval unless a committment could be obtained that no further development would take place on that block until hydrants are added or re- located to meet code requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that Council deny the request for a waiver but that it authorize Mr. Hattaway to install a hydrant and to accept one half of the cost. of the hydrant with the other half being deferred for later assessment against the property owners across the street. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Approval to Record Plat, Fairway Oaks: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold, to approve the recording of the plat of Fairway Oaks and the lighting plan. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Temporary Trailer Use (Sec. 44.75)-Mr. Rudolf A. Van de Graaff: Mr. Rudolf A. Van de Graaff was present to ask Council for permission to place a trailer on Lot 2, Block E, North Orlando Ranches Sec. 1 to use for temporary living quarters after he sells his home and while he is building his new home on the above mentioned lot. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the matter of this temporary trailer use be tabled until such time as Mr. Van de Graaff can give us specific times, dates and places. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. First Reading Ordinance No. 210 - rezoning 329 acres - Florida Land Company: (South of SR 419, east of Tuscawilla Road) Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading by title only. First Reading Ordinance No. 211 - rezoning lots 1, 3 and 4, Block 8, North Orlando Townsites Fourth Addition: Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading by title only. Resolution No. 292 providing for final assessment for paving and drainage improve- ments to North and South Edgemon Avenue pursuant to F. S. Chapter 170: Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 292 by Councilman Arnold. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. . Resolution 293 - request to Dept. of Transportation to lower speed limit on SR 434: Councilman Bennett recommended that the City Manager send a letter stating our ob- jections to the Secretary of the Dept. of Transportation prior to the meeting of March 27, 1980. No action was taken on the resolution. Mayor Piland suggested that all Council members send letters. . . . , Reg. Session, City Council, March 11, 1980 Page 3 79-80-18 City Mana~er - Richard Rozanskv: H&W Refuse -separate pick-up day for Tuscawilla: Mr. Joseph Ardolina was present to ask Council to establish a separate pick up day for rubbish collection in the Tuscawilla area due to the large amount of grass and other cuttings this time of year. Attorney Stalnaker said the contract would have to be amended to allow an extra day. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that H&W Refuse Service be authorized to amend the contract to provide for a separate pick-up day in Tuscawilla. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. Vacating public lands-report by City Attorney: City Attorney Stalnaker reported that public lands could be conveyed to citizens by passing an ordinance. Attorney Stalnaker will prepare a memo for Council for their information. Request to bid for equipment: City Manager Rozansky requested to go out for bids for a dump truck and Gravely for the public Works Department and a sedan for the Building Department. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to authorize the City Manager to go out for bids for the dump truck, Gravely and sedan. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Reports: City Manager reported we would look into adjusting the budget on April 22, 1980. Manager Rozansky reported that Mr. King, Seminole Cablevision, said all of Tuscawilla would be completed by approximately April 30; Ranches 2 & 2A, Forest Creek, and Sugar Creek by October 1, 1980 and in Hacienda Village, they expect to start next week and estimate they will be done by the end of this month. Retirement Center on Moss Road: At the meeting last week with the Leedy Corporation, it was a consensus of the bonding people that Mr. Hesse be requested to conduct a feasibility study. There was no objection from Council. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: Nothing to report. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Common Prosecutor: Councilman Arnold said that the Council of Local Governments tabled this item until the first of June at which time they would know what the Legislature plans to do. Code Enforcement Bill, H.B. 203: Councilman Arnold suggested that this bill be supported and as many people as possible should write their legislators in support of it. He suggested that Mayor Piland send a letter from our City in support of this bill. . . . , Reg. Session, City Council, March 11, 1980 Page 4 79-80-18 Quota Liquor Licenses: Seminole League of Civic Associations recommended that a local bill be passed changing the quota for liquor licenses in Seminole County from 1 to 2500 citizens to 1 to 4000 citizens. The basis for this is if the current estimate of population for Seminole County is sustained and the 1-2500 goes through, 37 new quota licenses will be avail- able in Seminole County. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the City support the Seminole League of Civic Association's recommendation and that the quota be changed from 1-2500 population to 1-4000. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Council Seat III - John Bennett: Committee Report-Site Plan Review, Board of Adjustment & Planning & Zoning Board: Councilman Bennett read the overall recommendations as follows: Overall Recommendations: a. Immediate action be initiated to brief all Board Members as to the full scope of their responsibilities in the conduct of their respective Boards. That these briefings be conducted by the City Manager in conjunction with the City Attorney and any other consultants the City Manager deems necessary. b. Revision of the codes establishing subject Boards to include a provision for forfeiture of membership of said Board based upon two unexcused absences. Refer City Charter Section 4.08 (4). 4. Planning & Zoning Board: a. Refer Section 44.05 Revise to reduce Board composition to 5 members (1 thru 5) each of which will correspond to a respective council seat. Action will also require revision to Sec. 44.06. b. Refer Section 44.16 Delete that portion which allows the P&Z Board at its discretion to call a public hearing. This is considered to be a duplication of the Council's responsibility. c. Refer Section 44.11 - Delete in its entirety. This also is considered as being a duplication of effort. Council is fully aware of Board actions on a monthly basis. Board recommendations should be included in minutes or by separate correspondence as required. 5. Board of Adjustment: a. Refer Section 44.18 - Board members to be appointed and ratified in the same manner as the Planning & Zoning Board for a term of two years in duration. See Par. 4a Revision of Sec. 44.05 and 44.06. b. Refer Sec. 44.19 - revise to conform with Sec. 44.06 (revised).See Par.4a. 6. Site Plan Review Board. Refer Sec. 44.70.10 - a. Dissolve the current Board. b. Establish a City Staff Review Board composed of the City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Building Department Head and any other pertinent department heads and con- sultants as designated by the City Manager. Chairmanship of said Board will reside with the City Manager. c. Said Board shall be responsible for insuring compliance with Ord.168 S 2, 7-18-78 and Sections 44.70.13 thru 44.70.19 and Section 44.85.5 (3)(9) of the Code. 7. The Review Committee membership is in complete agreement that if the foregoing recommendations are adopted that not only will attendance increase at each of the Board meetings but also the effectiveness of the perspective Boards will show a marked increase. .~ ~ . Reg. Session, City Council, March 11, 1980 Page 5 79-80-18 . Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the recommendations of the Review Committee, chaired by Councilman Bennett, be adopted and that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinances without further delay. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Nothing to report. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland asked Council to endorse the Resolution No. 12-1980, A Resolution of the City of Titusville, Florida, urging the United States Department of the Interior to make available the necessary funds for construction of an alternate route to the Canaveral National Seashore Park; and providing for an effective date. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to endorse Resolution of the City of Titusville No. 12-1980. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Meeting waS adjourned 9:54 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, ~7 fi~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: (/ .