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Home My WebLink About2001 08 20 Regular E Schedule Workshop Date COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM E Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X August 20,2001 Special Meeting 12-- Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: City Manager requests the City Commission consider possible dates for a Workshop dealing with Code Enforcement issues pertaining to animals. PURPOSE: During the August 13, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, a Motion requested that the City Manager consult the City Commission for available dates when a Workshop could be held which would contend with animals in relation to enforceability and other related situations. CONSIDERATIONS: Over the last six months, there have been a number of comments made at City Commission Meetings dealing with Residents' concerns with animals, pet rescue operations, pet restrictions, and how the City's Code Enforcement Division can handle such matters. At the August 13, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, discussion involved possible dates for such a Workshop. With only three Commissioners present at the time, it first seemed that the first available off-Monday to hold such a Workshop would be on Monday, September 17,2001, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 20,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "E" PAGE 2 OF 3 However, as this date was a number of weeks off, the Commission favored a date within the next three weeks. A Motion was made asking the City Manager to work with the City Commission and set up a date for a Workshop on this matter, preferably within the next three weeks. IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: In reviewing the next three weeks, it is quite apparent that in addition to a Special Meeting and a Workshop scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2001; a Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 27,2001; a Meeting of the City Commission being held at Winter Springs High School on Wednesday, August 29, 2001; the Labor Day Holiday (a National and City observed Holiday) being held on Monday, September 3, 2001; and on Tuesday, September 4, 2001, a Special Election is being held throughout Seminole County, with the City of Winter Springs having two additional ballot questions on that same Special Election, the next three weeks are already quite busy. Then, if you will consider that during these same three weeks, a number of Meetings are being scheduled to present various Homeowner Associations with information pertaining to the three referendums for the September 4, 2001 Special Election, there are very few evenings that may be available. (Note: As you have requested, L as your City Manager, will be attending most of Homeowner Association meetings). Then of course, one must consider the myriad of obligations and meetings that each individual member of the City Commission may already have planned for the next three weeks. Additionally, as the City Commission requested and approved in their Motion to set up this Workshop, the discussion and ensuing Motion requested that a number of different individuals, from a few different governmental organizations be invited; therefore, if a later date were to be agreed upon, this might make it easier for the invited attendees to work this Workshop into their personal schedules. FUNDING: None required. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 20, 2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "E" PAGE 3 OF 3 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that as the above information and attached calendars illustrate, the following three weeks are very "booked" and that the City Commission review the following suggested dates for a Workshop on issues dealing with animals, pets, and agree on the date that the City Commission deems must suitable. The following dates are offered to the City Commission for their review and consideration: ~ Tuesday, August 28, 2001 ~ Thursday, September 6, 2001 ~ Tuesday, September 11, 2001 ~ Wednesday, September 12,2001 ~ Thursday, September 13,2001 ~ Monday, September 17,2001 ~ Wednesday, September 19,2001 ~ Thursday, September 20,2001 ATTACHMENTS: A. An unapproved excerpt from the Minutes of the August 13,2001 City Commission Meeting, B, The latest version of a Calendar for the months of August 2001 and September 2001, which will give you an idea about the normal City Meetings already scheduled, and the numerous meetings that are being scheduled to present various Homeowner Associations with information pertaining to the three (3) referendums for the September 4, 2001 Special Election, COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 13, 2001 PAGE 6 OF 24 VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. D!?4Fr .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED NEXT, AS DOCUMENTED. .:. .:. V][. REGULAR REGULAR B. Office Of The City Clerk Requests That Commissioner Cindy Gennell Make An Appointment To The Oak Forest Wall And Beautification District Advisory Committee. (This Agenda Item Was Previously Listed As Regular Agenda Item "C" On The July 23, 2001 Agenda, But Due To Time Constraints, It Was Not Heard). COMMISSIONER GENNELL STATED, "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE MR. MIKE MASTERS FROM OAK FOREST, TO BE ON THE OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR C. Office Of The City Attorney Presents The Results Of Legal Research And Requests Direction From The City Commission Regarding The Preparation Of An Ordinance Which Would Regulate The Number Of Animals At Each Residence Within The City Of Winter Springs. (This Agenda Item Was Previously Listed As Regular Agenda Item "E" On The July 23,2001 Agenda, But Due To Time Constraints, It Was Not Heard). Regarding this Agenda Item, Commissioner Gennell said, "I suggest that we do put this on a Workshop, I think that gives more opportunity for more citizens pro and con and for us to hear - and to gather information." Commissioner Gennell further stated, "I would also suggest that the County Animal Control person..," Deputy Mayor McLeod said, ". ..I gave that name to the City Manager and asked him to make sure that person would ~ ~ ~ ~......, ... . .~ ..~ 1 ~ ~ (t"..,~ CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 13,2001 PAGE 7 OF 24 be present." Commissioner Gennell then said, "It is my recommendation that we handle Item 'c' by scheduling a Workshop for it when the whole Commission is here that can agree on a proper date." fC)/!j) .. . Commissioner Gennell advised the Commission that "I have been advised by u~'Af:r Carrington that you have a Special Meeting next Monday evening, Maybe you want to work that Workshop around the Meeting somehow, Or a Special Meeting is requested, I don't know how you are presenting this, Charles, it's consideration and approval of the James Doran company site plan and elevations for the Publix grocery store and the second item is working with the Planning and Zoning Board on the updated Comprehensive Planning elements," Mr. DeMarie added, "I'm suggesting the Workshop might be before or after." Brief discussion followed on several meetings that have been planned that pertain to the James Doran Company, Mr, Carrington then advised the Commission that there are two (2) issues. One, the meeting with the StaffDRC on the loth which was Friday, dealt with two issues. One, the site plan which must come on to this Board for final approval and JDC has asked for accelerated review and approval, because they want to get under construction because of deadlines with Publix; so that meeting was scheduled some time ago, I understood, on the 20th, which is next Monday, And we also talked about the other issue, is in connection with the update of the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Commission and this body wish to have a Workshop with the consultants on the elements of the comprehensive plan." Mr. Carrington then explained that the Special Meeting on the 20th would deal with two issues, one, the site plan, The second issue would be the elevations or the facades for the four sides of the grocery store, the Publix building," Mr. Carrington then said that a "Third Item" on the 20th would be a Workshop "Dealing with the Comprehensive Plan Elements." Deputy Mayor McLeod then spoke of the planned meeting scheduled for August 16th with Deputy Mayor McLeod and Commissioner Miller. Deputy Mayor McLeod then said, "Do we have a date for this Workshop," Deputy Mayor McLeod then explained that it would be a Workshop dealing with Item "C." Dates were discussed, and it was suggested that this Workshop be held on "The first Monday that is available" (not including the Labor Day holiday), but as the first available Meeting date was Monday, September 18, 2001, members of the Commission felt that this date was later than they would like. The Commission agreed with Mr. DeMarie's suggestion that "The City Manager probably get with you individually and schedule it." Deputy Mayor McLeod added, "And let's see if we can schedule it before the next three (3) weeks," Deputy Mayor McLeod then said, "Is that agreeable with everybody?" Commissioner Martinez stated, "Very good," Commissioner Gennell stated, "Yes." ~ ~....;" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~..' 't::::::=:::V CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST] 3,200] PAGE 8 OF 24 "I MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE INSTRUCTED TO POLL THE COMMISSIONERS ON WHAT DATES THEY HAVE AVAILABLE TO MEET; HOPEFULLY WITHIN THE NEXT THREE WEEKS ON THE WORKSHOP ON THE PET - REGULATIONS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ ADDED, "AND I WOULD SUGGEST THAT MAYBE YOU CAN - INVITE MS. RAWLINS; THE PEOPLE THAT THE ATTORNEY WAS REFERRING TO AND BRING THEM NOTES, AND GIVE THEM TO US - OR WHATEVER THEY WANT TO PRESENT." /DJ 0 .. DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD ADDED, "I THINK WE - WOULD LIKE TOrR A/f7r INSTRUCT CODE ENFORCEMENT OF ANY ISSUES THAT MAY BE OUT THERE WITH RESIDENTS THAT THEY HAVE HAD RECENTLY OR MAYBE EVEN BACK FOR THE LAST YEAR, ON DOGS, AND CATS, OR ANY OTHER ANIMAL CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT THEY BE NOTIFIED AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THERE IS GOING TO BE A WORKSHOP ON IT AND LET'S GET THEIR INPUT. AND THAT'S PEOPLE THAT'S HAD THE PROBLEM AS WELL AS THE OWNERS OF THE PETS." COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ ADDED, "I THINK CODE ENFORCEMENT SHOULD BE READY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ANIMAL COMPLAINTS IN PAST FEW YEARS." FURTHERMORE, DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD SUGGESTED THAT MANAGER MCLEMORE HAVE THE SEMINOLE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL INDIVIDUAL ATTENDS THIS WORKSHOP." DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD ALSO SUGGESTED, "I BELIEVE LONGWOOD ALSO THEIR OWN ANIMAL CONTROL - IF WE COULD GET SOMEBODY REPRESENTING THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FROM THE STANDPOINT OF WHAT THEY DO THERE, AND PERHAPS ORANGE COUNTY." COMMISSIONER GENNELL THEN SUGGESTED, "I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST FURTHER THAT IN STRUCTURING THE WORKSHOP, I AGREE COMPLETELY WITH BRINGING IN OTHER EXPERTISE, AND IN AS MUCH AS WE'RE BRINGING THESE PEOPLE IN, AFTER THEIR NORMAL WORK DAY IN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES OR CAREERS, I WOULD RATHER HEAR FROM THEM FIRST, AND LET THEM GO ON THEIR WAY, RATHER THAN HAVE THEM SIT THROUGH, PERHAPS A COUPLE OF HOURS OF CITIZEN INPUT, THEY HEAR IN THEIR OWN JOB EVERYDAY, ANYWAY." DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD AGREED AND SAID, "WE SHOULD TAKE THE PROFESSIONAL SIDE OF IT FIRST." ADDITIONALLY, DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD SUGGESTED, "WE NEED TO OPEN THIS TO THE PUBLIC." ,..c." ~ ~ ~ ~.: ~ ~ ~ CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 13,2001 PAGE 9 OF 24 VOTE: COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR D. General Services Department Requests That The City Commission Approve The Attached "Engagement For Pension Attorney Services" And Authorize The City Manager To Execute. Brief discussion. I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PENSION ATTORNEY'S SERVICES." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR E. General Services Department Requests That The City Commission Approve The 1 00% Vesting Of The Mandatory 3% Of Employee Salary Contributions To The Pension Fund, From Date Of Contribution. Much discussion, Commissioner Martinez inquired "Where the $25,000 was coming from?" Mr. DeMarie stated that "It would either be an employer contribution of the total amount or some combination of employer and employee contribution," Deputy Mayor McLeod stated, "So what you're really saying is the 3 percent is the money that's by the employee, that put into the fund, At the end of three years that employee leaves, where saying at that time, you did not have the right to take with you, the money you vested?" Mr. DeMarie said, "That's exactly right." With further discussion on the actuarial calculations, Deputy Mayor McLeod asked, "Our consultants took all the profits and rolled those forward and took no consideration of - A TT ACHMENT "B" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AUGUST 2001 (REVISED) SUNDAY I MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Notes: 1 2 3 4 City Commission $Meetings That Are Noted In Red Fonts Are Meetings Scheduled For Special Meeting - 6:30 P.M, The Conunission Chambers. Tuscawilla Lighting & *Meetings That Are Shaded In Light Blue Are Meetings That RWM Planning & Zoning/LPA Beauti fication District Is Scheduled To Attend, To Discuss The Referendums. Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, Advisory Committee Special Meeting - 7:00 P,M, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Oak Forest Wall & Beautilication Of Winter Beautification District Springs Board (BOWS) Advisory Committee Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Meeting With Oak Forest HOA Meeting Shane Doran - II :00 A.M, City Commission At Wedgewood Tennis Villas Regular Meeting - 6:30 P,M. - 7:30 P.M, 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Code Enforcement Board FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFER ENCE Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M. The Seasons HOA Meeting City Commission Lunch w/Seniors - 12:00 P,M, At Civic Center - 7:00 P.M, Special Meeting - 6:30 P,M, Tuscawilla Lighting & At Senior Center Beauti fication District R WM & Chuck Pula Tuscawilla HOA Meeting City Commission Advisory Committee At Tuscawilla Country Club Workshop - 8:00 P.M, Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, - 7:30 P.M, 26 27 28 29 30 31 Board Of Trustees Special Meeting - 6:00 P.M, Stone Gable HOA Meeting At Civic Center - 7:00 P,M, City Commission City Commission Meeting Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M, At WSHS - 7:00 P,M. Highlands HOA Meeting At Senior Center - 7:00 P,M, Revised 08170 I CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS SEPTEMBER 2001 (REVISED) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY I THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Notes: 1 *Meetings That Are Noted In Red Fonts Are Meetings Scheduled For The Commission Chambers. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CALNO (Alternating Cities) uCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS Regular Meeting - 6:30 P,M, HOLIDA Y SPECIAL ELECTION" Board Of Adjustment Labor Day Planning & ZoninglLPA Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M. (If Scheduled) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Investment/Pension Back-Up Investment/Pension Training For City Commission Training - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P,M, 5:00 P,M, - 9:00 P,M, Oak Forest Wall & City Commission Beautification Of Winter Beautification District Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M. Springs Board (BOWS) Advisory Committee Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - 7:00 P,M, Tuscawilla Lighting & Beauti fication District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting -7:00 P,M, 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 City Commission Regular Meeting - 6:30 P,M, 30 Notes: Revised 08 I 70 1