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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 03 23 Consent 300 - Approval of the Minutes: Monday, March 9, 2026 City Commission Regular MeetingCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | MARCH 23, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes: Monday, March 9, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission review and approve the Monday, March 9, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. 5 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 09, 2026 of the City Commission to order at 6:32 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 Cade Resnick, present Commissioner Paul Diaz, present Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present Commissioner Sarah Baker, present Commissioner Mark Caruso, present City Manager Kevin Sweet, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Mr. David Williamson, Central Florida Freethought Community, provided the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McCann asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Deputy Mayor Resnick requested that Items 302, 303, and 304 be discussed prior to adoption of the Consent Agenda. There were no objections and the agenda was adopted as presented. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. No one addressed the Commission. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of Resolution 2026-03: Establishing an Ad-Hoc Charter Review Committee No discussion. 6 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | PAGE 2 OF 6 301) Approval of Resolution 2026-04: Establishing a Stormwater Maintenance Easement on the Cross Seminole Trail No discussion. 302) Purchase of Parkson Corporation Filter Media & Rehabilitation Components City Manager Sweet was asked to clarify the need for the purchase and invited Mr. Scott Richards, Carollo Engineers to discuss further. Mr. Richards noted that the East Wastewater Treatment Plant remained challenged to maintain compliance and noted an issue with sand media filters. Mr. Richards further described working with Woodard and Curran and the vendor to address this issue and allow the plant to keep going for a few years. Discussion followed on communications with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), current compliance with all permits, issues with reclaimed water provision on the east side of the city, irrigation impacts, and timelines for resolving the issue. The Commission asked that the City Manager keep the community actively informed about these issues and repairs and it was noted that the city was roughly 90 days from breaking ground on the first new wastewater treatment plant. 303) Howell Creek and Augusta National Sewer Main Crossing Emergency Repair Deputy Mayor Resnick noted that this project was a result of pipes in need of repair. City Manager Sweet explained that the supports for the gravity-fed pipes were broken causing issues with the flow of water and clarified that the pipes themselves were not broken. 304) Purchase of one (1) Trailer Mounted Sewer Cleaner by the Utilities Department Deputy Mayor Resnick noted he had been asked why the city needed this equipment. City Manager Sweet explained that this was a budgeted item that would be used to clear emergency sewer blockages and advised that current equipment was inadequate. 305) Approval of the Minutes: Monday, February 23, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 7 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | PAGE 3 OF 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. First Reading of Ordinance 2026-02: 290 and 300 Tuskawilla Rd and 1258 Milky Way Voluntary Annexation of Real Property MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE 2026-02 BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2026-02 by title, noted the recent pre-annexation agreement approved by the Commission and advised that the ordinance had been properly noticed. Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department was present and available for questions . Commissioner Bruce briefly spoke about her vote against the pre-annexation agreement and noted that she had voted no due to incentives that were included in the agreement. She further explained that after discussion with residents she was hearing excitement about the development. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. No one addressed the Commission. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. City Clerk Christian Gowan asked that the Commission disclose any ex-parte communications that they may have had related to this matter. The Mayor and Commission advised of no ex-parte communications. City Manager Sweet noted that this development was from Christopher Ryan Homes rather than Ryan Homes. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-02). MOTION BYT DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 401. First Reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment of three (3) parcels located at 290 and 300 Tuskawilla Rd and 1258 Milky Way MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCES 2026-03 and 2026-04. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese read Ordinances 2026-03 and 2026-04 by title. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Items 401 and 402. No one addressed the Commission. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Items 401 and 402. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 401 (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-03). MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE. DISCUSSION. 8 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | PAGE 4 OF 6 VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 402. First Reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Rezoning of three (3) parcels located at 290 and 300 Tuskawilla Rd and 1258 Milky Way MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 402 (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-04). MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Selection of Chair for the Auditor Selection Committee Ms. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department noted that Purvis Gray would be present at the next meeting to present the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and that this would conclude their current contract. Ms. Queen then briefly reviewed the Auditor Selection process and requirements and asked that the Commission choose among its members a chair for the Committee. Discussion followed on the possibility of the Mayor serving on the committee and the need to change language in the current resolution to allow this. City Attorney Garganese noted the Commission could make a motion to modify the resolution this evening and authorize it to be signed with no other changes. City Manager Sweet noted that he was looking to make the remaining appointments to the committee prior to the end of March so that the bid could be posted and the process could get underway. MOTION TO MODIFY RESOLUTION 2021-06 TO INCLUDE THAT THE MAYOR OR A CITY COMMISSIONER CAN SERVE ON THE AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. MOTION TO APPOINT MAYOR MCCANN TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE [2026] AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED: 4-1. 501) Matters Related to Boards & Committees COMMISSIONER BAKER NOMINATED ANDREW CARRABUS FOR SEAT THREE ON THE VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 9 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | PAGE 5 OF 6 COMMISSIONER CARUSO NOMINATED ARIF FAREED FOR SEAT ONE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. MOTION SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 502) New Business No new business items were brought forward. REPORTS 600. City Manager Kevin A. Sweet City Manager Sweet provided an update on the progress of fire hydrant inspections, culvert cleaning at Gee Creek, and recently approved sewer pipe repairs. City Manager Sweet then noted that Duke Energy had notified the city that tree trimming along electric lines would occur through the second quarter of 2026 and provided an update on a meeting with Verizon regarding 5G installations and noted productive discussions about aesthetics, potential alternate locations, and addressing service gaps. He noted that Verizon indicated current planned installations were likely the extent for the next few years and clarified that other providers had not been active yet. City Manager Sweet then asked about scheduling for a follow-up stormwater workshop. The Commission agreed to hold the workshop on April 1, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 601. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese No report. 602. City Clerk Christian Gowan No report 606. Commissioner Mark Caruso No report. 607. Mayor Kevin McCann Mayor McCann noted his recent attendance at the Winter Springs Police Department swearing-in ceremony and discussed his appreciation for law enforcement. He further commented on ongoing discussions in Tallahassee related to the rural boundary. clarified that he had not found evidence that cellular signals from towers affect pacemakers, and noted he had signed three proclamations related to Flood Awareness Week, Water Conservation Month, and Arbor Day. 608. Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz No report. 603 Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce Commissioner Bruce noted her attendance at the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee on March 4th where plans were discussed to rebid landscaping work with a written scope requiring at least 50% native plants, along with lighting and the use of no annuals to reduce maintenance. Commissioner Bruce also announced Coffee with a Cop on March 11 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. at CAO Bakery and encouraged participation in community engagement events such as ceremonial first pitches at local high school games. Commissioner Bruce then noted her recent attendance at Winter Springs Performing Arts’ Matilda production and Mean Girls at Indian 10 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | PAGE 6 OF 6 Trails Middle School. Additional updates included interest in exploring the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge to support pollinator habitats, participation in a volunteer invasive plant removal event at Bear Creek Nature Trail, and a reminder about the City’s Arbor Day program offering free tree delivery with a March 13 sign-up deadline. The Commissioner also noted receiving a resident message regarding warning signage on a 5G pole related to FCC radio frequency exposure limits and shared it with the Mayor for reference. 604. Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker No report. 605. Seat Four Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Cade Resnick Deputy Mayor Resnick noted his recent attendance at a MetroPlan Orlando meeting and efforts they are taking to differentiate between electric bikes (e-bikes) and non-motorized bikes. He further mentioned his attendance at the Lake Mary Festival of the Arts and plans to discuss bringing something similar back to Winter Springs and recognized International Women’s Month. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Scott Freeburn, Winter Springs asked about health safety concerns related to 5G/small nodes and their proximity to homes. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED: _____________________________________ MAYOR KEVIN McCANN NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 23, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting. 11