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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 01 23 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012 - 5:15 P.M. CITY HALL — COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA Mayor Charles Lacey Deputy Mayor Gary Bonner - Seat Three Commissioner Jean Hovey - Seat One Commissioner Rick Brown - Seat Two Commissioner Cade Resnick - Seat Four Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs - Seat Five CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 2 OF 23 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Monday, January 23, 2012 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor Charles Lacey at 5:15 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 Gary Bonner, present Commissioner Jean Hovey, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Cade Resnick, present Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs, present City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, present A moment of silence was held and Mayor Lacey asked everyone to remember the families of former Board Member Dick Crenshaw and former Commissioner John Ferring who both just passed away. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Community Development Department REQUEST: Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of various current planning projects. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 3 OF 23 INFORMATIONAL 101. Utility Department REQUEST: Utility Department Informing the City Commission on the Potable and Reclaimed Water Use for 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: The Water Conservation Coordinator monitors high consumption customers to assist in managing their usage and lowering their bills through conservation. In addition, low or no consumption meters are identified and replaced when needed to ensure usage is accurately measured. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. No discussion. INFORMATIONAL 102. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Services Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, is informing the City Commission regarding Winter Springs being named a 2011 Tree City USA and a recipient of the Growth Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional cost to the City for participation in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program, however, continued participation affords the City a higher ranking when applying for many grants involving forestry and beautification, in addition to many other benefits of the program. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 4 OF 23 RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. This Agenda Item was not discussed. "MOTION TO APPROVE (INFORMATIONAL AGENDA)." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KREBS. DISCUSSION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NO OBJECTIONS. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 200. Parks and Recreation Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to approve a March loth special event which is currently called the Spring Family Festival. FISCAL IMPACT: Attachment A contains an initial budget for the Spring Family Festival which totals $4,772. This figure does not include cost for public safety. The Parks and Recreation Department expects to cover all of the Attachment A costs through Sponsorships, Vendor Fees, and Donations. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to approve a March 10, 2012 special event which is currently called the Spring Family Festival No discussion. CONSENT 201. Parks and Recreation Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to authorize the City Attorney to prepare two (2) one year extension agreements and the City Manager to execute two (2) one year agreements between the City of Winter Springs and Power Exterminators, Inc. for Neighborhood Parks chemical services and Central Winds Park chemical services. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 5 OF 23 FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for Chemical Services at Neighborhood Parks ($13,980) and Central Winds Park (70,620) is currently budgeted in the Parks and Recreation — Parks and Grounds Budget in the amount of $84,600. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The Parks The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the two (2) one year extension agreements and the City Manager to execute the two (2) one year agreements between the City of Winter Springs and Power Exterminators, Inc. for Neighborhood Parks chemical services and Central Winds Park chemical services. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 202. Utility Department REQUEST: The Utility Department requests the City Commission approve Task Order #4 to the Engineering Agreement with CPH Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for force main improvements to the East wastewater collection system in the amount of $68,230. FISCAL IMPACT: The engineering design and permitting fee is $68,230 which is budgeted in the Utility 2000 Construction fund (3640-65000-30151). COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 6 OF 23 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission approve Task Order #4 to the Engineering Services Agreement with CPH Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $68,230 funded from the Utility 2000 Construction Fund (#3640-65000-30151) and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any and all applicable documents. No discussion. CONSENT 203. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Services Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Division, is requesting authorization to increase the City Standard Street Light Base Rate from $13.79 to $13.91 per month pursuant to a revised rate schedule from Progress Energy, effective January 1, 2012. The revised rate represents an increase of $.12 per base street light as compared to the previous rate. FISCAL IMPACT: The Streetlight Fund (1526) operating budget was increased by $3,200 in FY `11/12 in order to accommodate a routine rate adjustment from Progress Energy scheduled for January 1, 2012. As a result of this increase, the City's Standard Base Rate obligation will increase by $.12 for a new total of $13.91 per streetlight. The City is required to reimburse the base rate of each streetlight in the City's Streetlight Program, on a quarterly basis, to all qualified NSSLIA participants. The NSSLIA reimbursements are payable from Streetlight Fund Line Code (1526-54312). Progress Energy could make a request to the FPSC for an additional rate adjustment in August 2012 which may require staff to seek additional funding for August/September 2012. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. NSSLIA participants will be sent a notice of rate increase upon Commission approval of the new base rate. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Division, recommends that the City Commission approve the Street Light Base Rate of $13.91 per month, effective retroactively to January 1, 2012. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 20I2 PAGE 7 OF 23 CONSENT 204. Community Development Department And Public Works Department REQUEST: The Community Development and Public Works Departments are requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Eastwood Tuff Turf, Inc., for the landscaping and irrigation portion of the Shepard Road Streetscape Project, in the amount of $44,350. FISCAL IMPACT: The landscaping and irrigation agreement with Eastwood Tuff Turf, Inc., in the amount of $44,350, will be funded using remaining US 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Trust Fund (RTF) construction funding of $25,126.84 and with $16,000 of RTF CRA maintenance funds. The balance of $3,223.16 will come from the Arbor Fund (Tree Bank). Any remaining contingency funds available from the Wal-Rose contract (determined at the end of the project) will be used in lieu of funding from the Arbor Fund. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. Construction notices have been distributed in advance to affected parties, including the Highlands and Wildwood HOAs, Highlands Elementary School, and other entities located near the US 17-92 / Shepard Road intersection. A'Project Under Construction Sign' has been placed along the Shepard Roadway. An E-Alert was sent out on January 9, 2012 to all registered email distribution list recipients. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission approve award of the landscaping and irrigation installation for the Shepard Road Streetscape Project to Eastwood Tuff Turf, Inc., in the amount of $44,350, funded using remaining US 17-92 CRA funding of $41,126.84. The balance of $3,223.16 will come from the Arbor Fund (Tree Bank). Any contingency funds determined to be remaining at the end the project will be used in lieu of funding from the Arbor Fund. Staff also recommends that the City Commission authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any and all applicable documents. No discussion. CONSENT 205. Office of the City Clerk REQUEST: The City Clerk requests that the City Commission review and approve Resolution Number 2012-01 offering their Appreciation and gratitude for the service of Mr. Vernon Rozelle, Jr. as a recent Member of the Board of Trustees. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 8 OF 23 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to Resolution Number 2012-01, if this Resolution is Approved. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. Upon Approval of this Resolution, the City Clerk will contact Mr. Rozelle on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission, in keeping with what the City Commission has previously requested, and invite Mr. Rozelle to attend a future City Commission meeting to receive his Resolution in person, from the Mayor and City Commission. RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk is requesting that the City Commission review and Approve Resolution Number 2012-01. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 206. Office of the City Clerk REQUEST: The City Clerk requests that the City Commission review and approve Resolution Number 2012-02 offering their Appreciation and gratitude for the service of Mr. Max Swaim as a Member of the Board of Trustees. [IT -To 4" 01317TO1119 The City Clerk requests that the City Commission review and approve Resolution Number 2012-02 offering their Appreciation and gratitude for the service of Mr. Max Swaim as a Member of the Board of Trustees. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 9 OF 23 Upon Approval of this Resolution, the City Clerk will contact Mr. Swaim on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission, in keeping with what the City Commission has previously requested, and invite Mr. Swaim to attend a future City Commission meeting to receive his Resolution in person, from the Mayor and City Commission. RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk is requesting that the City Commission review and Approve Resolution Number 2012-02. No discussion. CONSENT 207. Office of the City Clerk REQUEST: Requesting the City Commission Approve the Monday, January 9, 2012 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no specific Fiscal Impact to this Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is respectfully requested to Approve the January 9, 2012 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE (CONSENT AGENDA)." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER RESNICK: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 10 OF 23 Mayor Lacey stated, "On `204', talk about a Contract being awarded for the Shepard Road project — we need to highlight the fact that through the diligence of the Staff, they saved twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) over the easy route of just awarding it all to one (1) Contractor in the beginning, so through their diligence we are twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) ahead. Thank you." ❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS ARE NOT NECESSARILY DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE PRESENTED. ❖ ❖ AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 300. Office Of The City Manager REQUEST: Presentation Of Employee Recognition Awards To The City Of Winter Springs Employees. City Manager Kevin L. Smith introduced the next presentations. Employee Recognition Awards were presented to the following City of Winter Springs Employees that were in attendance: 5 Years Of Service: Mr. Victor Rodriguez, Community Development Department; Ms. Donna Wade, Office of the City Clerk; Mr. Bobby Fugate, Police Department; Mr. Bernie McPherson, Police Department; Mr. Ricardo Cantu, Public Works Department; Mr. Winston Lundy, Public Works Department; and Mr. David Robinson, Utility Department. 10 Years Of Service: Mr. Chris Caldwell, Parks and Recreation Department; Mr. Dave Raney, Police Department. 15 Years Of Service: Mr. Michael Barclay, Parks and Recreation Department; Ms. Connie Fifelski, Police Department; Ms. Cathy Presley, Police Department; Mr. Clark Schneider, Police Department; Ms. Marette Sims, Police Department; and Mr. Bill Nelson, Public Works Department. 20 Years Of Service: Mr. Doug Seely, Police Department; Ms. Lena Titus, Police Department; and Mr. Kip Lockcuff, Public Works/Utility Department. 25 Years Of Service: Mr. Jim Morris, Public Works Department. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 11 OF 23 REPORTS REPORTS 400. Office Of The City Attorney — Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese reminded the Mayor and City Commission that, "The Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be meeting on Friday. At that meeting, they will be considering Towne Park's Petition for Rule Waiver. The staff for FHFC (Florida Housing Finance Corporation) has recommended Approval of that Rule Waiver. It's the first item on the agenda at Friday's meeting in Tallahassee. I will keep the Commission apprised." Secondly, Attorney Garganese noted that regarding the Jones Stormwater Case, the Judge "Reversed herself and rescinded her Final Judgment in favor of the City." REPORTS 401. Office Of The City Manager — Kevin L. Smith Manager Smith advised the City Commission that Monday, May 28th, 2012 is a City Holiday/Memorial Day and would typically be City Commission Regular Meeting as it is the fourth Monday of the month; and similarly, Monday, November 1 lth, 2012, is a City Holiday in honor of Veteran's Day and is on the second Monday of the month, which would also be a City Commission Regular Meeting. Manager Smith added, "As we move closer, I would ask for the Commission's consideration on whether or not we would want to move those meetings to a Tuesday or cancel those meetings, and I think as we move forward - I will be better able to advise you." REPORTS 402. Office Of The City Clerk — Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, MMC No Report. REPORTS 403. Office Of Commissioner Seat Four — The Honorable Cade Resnick Commissioner Cade Resnick thanked Mayor Lacey for his remarks about Winter Springs at a recent Chamber event. Next, Commissioner Resnick thanked Mayor Lacey for his comments during a meeting last week on the Elementary School situation. Next, Commissioner Resnick mentioned he had attended a Community Alliance meeting and recent statistics he was informed of. Commissioner Resnick noted that the numbers showed a decrease from the previous year. Along these lines, Commissioner Resnick added, "Seminole County is working very well with the Police Departments and various Departments to try to work with the child investigations." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 12 OF 23 REPORTS 404. Office Of Commissioner Seat Five — The Honorable Joanne M. Krebs Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs agreed with what Commissioner Resnick had said about Mayor Lacey's comments related to the School Board. Secondly, Commissioner Krebs offered thanks to the City Clerk for last week's Tri-County League of Cities meeting, and to the City Commission who attended and to those who could not attend, for their kind words and added, "I also appreciated the flowers — that was really a nice touch — very touching." Next, Commissioner Krebs commented on an email sent to the Mayor and City Commission related to the Local Business Tax (Senate Bill 760) and there was no Vote today; but will be brought up again next week. Commissioner Krebs thanked those who sent in emails to their Senators explaining their concern over the impact to the City. Commissioner Krebs thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the great Scottish Highland Games event. Discussion followed on the large turn -out and some of the activities held during the Scottish Highland Games including the "Boulder Boogie". Secondly, Commissioner Krebs thanked Chief of Police Kevin Brunelle, Police Department for the Honor Guard and the Chaplain that attended last week's Tri-County League of Cities meeting and noted, "That was really a nice touch for our meeting." Also related to Consent Agenda Item `204', Commissioner Krebs offered her appreciation also and said, "Thanks to the City for saving money — we love that." Lastly, Commissioner Krebs mentioned that this Thursday, House Bill 1063, the companion Bill to Senate Bill 760 is being heard and suggested that emails should be sent to Senators/ Finance and Tax Committee. Further brief comments followed on who was the Chair of this Committee. REPORTS 405. Office Of The Mayor — The Honorable Charles Lacey Mayor Lacey again congratulated Commissioner Krebs on being Elected as the President of the Tri-County League of Cities. Next, Mayor Lacey commented that the February State of the County event conflicts with the next Tri-County League of Cities meeting, both of which are being held on February 16th, 2012. Commissioner Krebs mentioned she would need to chair the Tri-County League of Cities meeting while Commissioner Jean Hovey and Deputy Mayor Gary Bonner noted they were planning to attend the February State of the County event. Commissioner Resnick noted he was not able to attend the February State of the County event. Mayor Lacey also commented on the Scottish Highland Games and complimented the Scottish American Society for their efforts. Mayor Lacey mentioned that there did not seem to be any problems; and then said to Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department; Mr. Michael Barclay, Recreation Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Department; and Mr. Brian Dunigan, Recreation and Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department — "All of you who worked on it, thank you! Good job!" Further comments followed on the weather. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 13 OF 23 Mayor Lacey mentioned that on Saturday evening he attended an event hosted by the Orlando Chinese Professional Association, and that 800 people attended this event held in the Winter Springs High School Auditorium (in Winter Springs) celebrating the Chinese New Year. Next, Mayor Lacey commented on last week's PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) meeting, and personal meetings he has had and plans to have with individuals affiliated with the Seminole County School Board; and suggested that if the City Commission can help in any way, the residents would be appreciative. Furthermore, Mayor Lacey mentioned that he had attended a recent CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) meeting and explained that he brought up our City Commission's message about having a Mission, should Winter Springs continue their support for such an organization. Mayor Lacey mentioned that "CALNO, I think, took that message seriously and is off embarking on finding a mission for themselves." Mayor Lacey commented on possible interest in supporting the Environmental Studies Center and a second generation of that that the City of Altamonte Springs is supporting at Lake Lotus; and added, "There may be some requesting from the School system or the City of Altamonte (Springs) or CALNO or some mix of that, for the City of Winter Springs to support that financially down the road. So, we will wait and see how that develops." Mayor Lacey acknowledged former Mayor Paul Partyka who was in the audience. REPORTS 406. Office Of Commissioner Seat One — The Honorable Jean Hovey Commissioner Hovey mentioned that she and Commissioner Krebs were currently both serving in roles as Presidents. Secondly, Commissioner Hovey commented on last week's PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting held at Winter Springs High School, and also noted that a similar meeting is scheduled to be held soon at Oviedo High School. Commissioner Hovey asked for an update related to spam/emails. Discussion followed with Mr. Joe Alcala, CISSP, MCSE, IT Coordinator/Security Administrator, Information Services Department. Regarding the PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting being held at Oviedo High School, Commissioner Krebs mentioned that Mayor Dominic Persampiere and Councilmember Stephen Schenck with the City of Oviedo had both attended the PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting held last week at Winter Springs High School. Further, related to the PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting being held at Oviedo High School, Commissioner Resnick, Commissioner Krebs, and Commissioner Hovey all mentioned they were planning to attend. Mayor Lacey added that Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari was also planning to attend. REPORTS 407. Office Of Commissioner Seat Two — The Honorable Rick Brown Commissioner Rick Brown also congratulated Commissioner Krebs on being elected as the new Tri-County League of Cities President. Secondly, Commissioner Brown thanked and complimented Mayor Lacey for his comments at the PTA (Parent - Teachers Association) sponsored school meeting held last week at Winter Springs High School. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 14 OF 23 Related to the Scottish Highland Games, Commissioner Brown remarked, "Thank you Chris (Caldwell). Outstanding job!" Commissioner Brown added, "Chief (Brunelle), 30,000 people in two (2) days. Not an incident that bubbled up — that made it to our awareness. And I have got to say, every one of your Officers I saw out there, had a big smile on their face and they were interacting with the crowd and it was just a beautiful thing. So, very, very nice. Thank you so much!" Next, Commissioner Brown mentioned that a Public Records Request had been made for his Expense Reports and addressed the Public Records Request. Commissioner Brown added that he rarely submits for reimbursements, and on the couple of occasions that he did, if anyone would like to see those few documents, they could certainly ask him or the City Clerk. Commissioner Brown then addressed issues related to the school situations and how the City has no control of the schools or their finances and that there is a lot of misinformation out in the public. Commissioner Brown mentioned how schools are a big part of the community and commented on recent concerns about some area schools. Continuing, Commissioner Brown remarked, "If any of you are Keeth (Elementary School) parents or know Keeth parents, I think there are questions you should be asking — the first one is that Keeth is on the list right now because of a small population. A small population that doesn't meet their minimum requirements. Back in August, I was asked to go to a PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) meeting at Lawton Elementary School in Oviedo which consisted of a large number of parents who have children who should be attending Keeth and actually live in Winter Springs, in the Keeth zone, that are being bused out of Winter Springs into Lawton Elementary to satisfy some social, economic, and academic reasons - balancing test scores, balancing free lunch contributions and those kind of things. And, so far the School Board, actually Dede Schaffner has said that they would not be considering bringing those children back into Winter Springs and making the population of Keeth Elementary whole before they executed their decision. So, if I was a parent at Keeth (Elementary School), I would certainly be asking those questions and lining up those telephones at the School Board. The second one is that during the commentary on Thursday, the Superintendent (Bill) Vogel made the comment that he hoped that any suspension of operations would be a short term experience for the school, but yet one of the criteria that they had put in place was the amount of money they anticipated having to spend on school upgrades, modifications, and maintenance over the next ten (10) years." Commissioner Brown continued with his concern about the criteria and spoke on the high ratings associated with Keeth Elementary School, and suggested that Tuscawilla residents make some telephone calls. Commissioner Hovey suggested telephone calls to the Seminole County Public Schools School Board and to their Tallahassee Legislators and noted, "They need to hear from everyone!" Discussion followed on new rooftops coming in the area of Keeth Elementary School; that Seminole County Public Schools needs to consider more information and due diligence; moving targets and changes; and that the criteria Seminole County Public Schools referred to was arbitrary and that the parents posed some good questions to the School Board. Commissioner Brown also mentioned, "At some point, we will have to hear from the Chief and our Police force as to what they think is going to happen with that vacant property as far as crime and vandalism and things we are going to have to be aware about. And what happens to that building? Are they going to shut the utilities off? Are we going to have mold issues? Is it going to have to end up being gutted at some point, if they keep it closed for a long period of time?" Further discussion followed on the proposed One Cent Sales Tax Vote and new homes in various stages of being built coming into the City. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 15 OF 23 Tape 1/Side B Deputy Mayor Bonner thanked the PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) for their hospitality at last week's meeting and noted that he appreciated Commissioner Brown's comments related to bussing concerns. REPORTS 408. Office Of Commissioner Seat Three/Deputy Mayor - The Honorable Gary Bonner Deputy Mayor Bonner agreed with what had been said about the Scottish Highland Games and added, "Outstanding" to both the Parks and Recreation Department and also to the Police Department. Secondly, Deputy Mayor Bonner again congratulated Commissioner Krebs on her Election as the new Tri-County League of Cities President; and also recognized Commissioner Hovey and thanked her for her leadership as the State PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) President. Next, Deputy Mayor Bonner mentioned the passing of former Code Enforcement Board Member Dick Crenshaw and an interesting obituary about him that he read in the Orlando Sentinel. Deputy Mayor Bonner then commented about the passing of former Winter Springs Commissioner John Ferring and that he would forward arrangements information to the City Clerk, to then be shared. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Dan Finley, 669 North Endeavor Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their comments at last week's PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting and as a Keeth Elementary School parent, he asked that they continue their efforts to help; and remarked about the merits that Keeth Elementary School has in the community. Mr. Finley then asked about the land on which the school was built. Further comments followed. Commissioner Hovey mentioned a petition drive that Geneva Elementary School had started. Mayor Lacey noted that "I really hope that this does not degrade into a community versus community versus community fight to figure out who is going to close the other school. I think there are better approaches that hopefully the enlightened School Board will come to a better solution than that." Commissioner Krebs asked Mr. Finley if he was working in the Oak Forest community to try to assist this effort. Mr. Finley mentioned some of his efforts and how they are trying to create a presence. Commissioner Resnick mentioned attending tomorrow night's School Board meeting, that people should also write to their Legislators about their concerns; and Pension issues. Commissioner Hovey suggested that if anyone needed help in finding out who their Legislators were, to contact either the President of the Seminole County PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) or Commissioner Hovey. Mayor Lacy closed "Public Input ". Commissioner Brown mentioned that furlough days may be able to solve some of the School Board's financial issues and should possibly be investigated. Further comments. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 16 OF 23 Deputy Mayor Bonner suggested that both the Seminole County Public Schools School Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow, January 24, 2012 and the PTA (Parent -Teachers Association) sponsored meeting at Oviedo High School scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2012 be posted. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Community Development Department - Planning Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department — Planning Division requests that the City Commission hold a public hearing for the second reading of Ordinance 2011-15, which revises Chapter 16, Signs and Advertising, of the City's Code of Ordinances. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. However, by allowing local businesses greater latitude in the use of various types of signage, the City is providing additional tools for local businesses to market their products and services. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. This Ordinance was advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on December 29, 2011 and January 12, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Planning & Zoning Board recommend that the City Commission approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2011-15, which revises Chapter 16, the Signs and Advertising Chapter of the City's Code of Ordinances. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2011-15 by "Title" only. Mr. Bobby Howell, AICP, Planner, Community Development Department introduced this Agenda Item for discussion and reviewed some of the elements of the Ordinance. Mayor Lacey opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Mayor Lacy closed the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 17 OF 23 With discussion on the forty-five (45) day periods, Manager Smith noted, "With the Grand Opening period that Bobby (Howell) referenced, there is actually potential for 135 days of concurrent Banners being up. With keeping in mind that every forty-five (45) days they would need to come back for re -permitting; not to be bureaucratic, but to just make sure that we don't have any issues with the aesthetics, the signage parts being torn or tattered or what not." Manager Smith added, "What we thought might be the best route is to give it a shot. We're going to look at this in a year." Deputy Mayor Bonner commented on average timelines for marketing efforts. Mayor Lacey asked, "Is there a Motion to Approve (Ordinance) 2011-15 on Second Reading? "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER RESNICK: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 501. Police Department And Parks And Recreation Department REQUEST: At the request of the Police and Parks and Recreation Departments, the City Attorney presents for final adoption on Second Reading Ordinance 2012-02 which proposes to establish regulations for City Parks and other public recreational areas located within the jurisdictional limits of the city of Winter Springs. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact related to the adoption of the ordinance other than staff and attorney time to prepare the ordinance. If the ordinance is adopted, the ordinance will be enforced like any other ordinance. Standard and routine ordinance enforcement expenditures will apply and off -setting or additional code enforcement revenues may be realized for citations issued as a result of violations of the ordinance. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 18 OF 23 RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney, City Manager, Police Department, and Parks and Recreation Department recommend that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2012-02 on Second and Final Reading. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2012-02 by "Title" only and stated, "After First Reading, we went ahead and made several amendments to the draft Ordinance that the City Commission requested. Some of the wordsmithing; the more important amendments that we made were adding a new section regarding the suspension of park privileges. In addition, we made amendments regarding commercial activities that can occur within the park." Attorney Garganese added, "Nothing in this Ordinance aggregates or modifies the Police Departments ability to issue trespassing warnings for certain matters that may occur in the park. This Ordinance would dovetail I think with respect to applying the criminal trespass laws as well." It was also mentioned that the "Possess clause relative to tobacco use" was removed; and Manager Smith mentioned that "We fully intend to bring this forward in front of your Parks and Rec[reation] Advisory Board for their vetting, and will bring back any changes that need to be addressed in the future." Commissioner Krebs asked about radio controlled devices including radio controlled airplanes and helicopters. Mr. Caldwell noted, "It's not that they can't do that. What we're going to do is we're going to have specific areas designated for that activity and we will permit our current club members of the Central Winds Flyer's Club to do that at specific times because there are multiple uses at the park for other activities. So, they are going to be allowed to engage in those types of activities, at all of our parks. We want people to be able to use our parks. And we want them to use them for the intended purposes in an organized and safe manner." Commissioner Krebs then asked about flying kites. Mr. Caldwell added, "All those types of unique recreational activities would fall under that, provided that it's a good mix for the time and the location that that person wants to come out and enjoy flying a kite. We absolutely want to give them an opportunity to do that." Continuing, Commissioner Krebs inquired, "How will people know the rules?" Mr. Caldwell remarked, "The rules will be posted and most of the groups that come out there have been given the guidelines." Related to general users, Mr. Caldwell noted there are Park Rangers out and about in the parks most of the week. Commissioner Krebs then asked, "Is it going to be posted? Mr. Caldwell stated, "Yes." Commissioner Krebs suggested using some kind of kiosk to post information and rules. Manager Smith commented, "That's a great idea Chris (Caldwell). Mr. Caldwell responded also and said, "Yes." Furthermore, Commissioner Krebs said, "Then I would ask that — now you have teeth, that you at least have a period of time..." Manager Smith stated, "...Commissioner, absolutely..." Commissioner Krebs continued, "...To give that period of time." Discussion continued on education and enforcement. Commissioner Krebs added, "If you are receptive to some type of pamphlet..." Manager Smith remarked, "...Absolutely..." Commissioner Krebs continued, "...Something like what is expected of you and what you expect from us." Manager Smith added, "Consider it done." Additionally, Deputy Mayor Bonner suggested, "I would add to that, that if we are going to go through the signage exercise — it is a great opportunity to add `QR' code and the Parks and Rec[reation Department] URL out there." Manager Smith said to Deputy Mayor Bonner, "We're all over it." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 19 OF 23 Deputy Mayor Bonner then complimented the Finance Department and said, "The `QR' code payment system is just awesome! It is easy, simple to use. I get lots of compliments on that." Mr. Caldwell commented that, "Our fine folks at our IT (Information Services) Department have already helped us out — where we have our signatures on our emails now, are `QR' codes; so, we will be implementing that along with the rules." Mayor Lacey opened the "Public Input "portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Mayor Lacy closed the "Public Input " portion of the Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE (ORDINANCE 2012-02)." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. MAYOR LACEY SAID, "SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN." DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER RESNICK: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 502. Office Of The City Attorney REQUEST: The City Attorney requests that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2012-03 at second and final reading, which further extends, for a period of six (6) months, the City's temporary moratorium on the issuance of business tax receipts or land use approvals for pain management clinics. FISCAL IMPACT: There may be a de minimis fiscal impact associated with passage of this Ordinance since the ordinance prohibits the City from accepting payments of the business tax for pain management clinics during the moratorium time period. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 20 OF 23 RECOMMENDATION: The City Attorney recommends that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2012-03 at second and final reading. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2012-03 by "Title" only and noted that "During this moratorium period, we anticipate presenting an Ordinance to Planning and Zoning [Board/Local Planning Agency] and the City Commission." Mayor Lacey opened the "Public Input " portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Mayor Lacy closed the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE (ORDINANCE 2012-03)." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER RESNICK: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office of the City Clerk REQUEST: The City Clerk requests that the City Commission hear a presentation from the Code Enforcement Board related to their membership, efforts, accomplishments, and any issues they may wish to discuss. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 21 OF 23 The Office of the City Clerk has provided information via email and in person regarding the Mayor and City Commission's interest in hearing from the Code Enforcement Board. The Code Enforcement Board has also discussed this matter at least once (if not more) at recent Board meeting(s), prior to attending this City Commission Regular Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is requested to hear from members of the Code Enforcement Board and discuss any matters they deem of interest with the Code Enforcement Board and City Staff, as applicable. Mayor Lacey introduced the Code Enforcement Board and Chairperson Laura -Leigh Wood who then introduced the other members who were in attendance: Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher, Board Member Carole Giltz, and Board Member Greg Roero. Chairperson Wood commented on red light cameras and noted, "We would like to thank very much, our legal representation. We have Kate Latorre and she helps us immensely! So, thank you very much!" Mayor Lacey said to Chairperson Wood, "The decision by the Commission to provide a Staff Attorney to your meeting is worthwhile?" Chairperson Wood responded by saying, "Absolutely." Board Member Giltz added, "I think it has been very helpful. We have called on her numerous times for her advice." Vice Chairperson Fisher added, "And she has done a wonderful job in streamlining the process which enabled us to speed up our meetings considerably." Board Member Roero remarked, "She keeps us on task." Continuing, Chairperson Wood also stated, "Captain (Chris) Deisler (Police Department) and his team have streamlined it also for us." Board Member Roero noted, "I feel the Code Enforcement Officers do a fine job in educating." Chairperson Wood then commented on their concern and efforts regarding safety issues such as stagnant pools not being left unsecured. Former Code Enforcement Board Dick Crenshaw was then mentioned by Chairperson Wood who said, "He surely is missed by us." Board Member Roero thanked Commissioner Brown for Appointing him to the Code Enforcement Board. Deputy Mayor Bonner commented on what seems like less parking issues are coming before the City Commission; and with further comments, Captain Deisler and his Staff were recognized for their efforts in taking care of such issues before there was even a need to go before the Code Enforcement Board. Further discussion followed on meeting frequency, and that less Cases are being heard before the Code Enforcement Board. Deputy Mayor Bonner said to the Code Enforcement Board, "Supportive Staff and the resources that you require in order to provide the service you are providing to the City, do you feel that you have adequate support and the resources, the tools that you need, as it were to perform the service you are performing?" Chairperson Wood responded, "Unanimously we would say, `Absolutely.' Thank you for asking." Commissioner Krebs agreed with what Deputy Mayor Bonner had asked. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 22 OF 23 Vice Chairperson Fisher mentioned that former Staff Liaison Captain Tolleson had been "A huge asset to the City", helpful to them, and that the current Staff is doing a great job. Commissioner Brown asked, "What can we do for you? How can we make your job easier?" Chairperson Wood responded that they are fine, and stated, "Kate Latorre is wonderful" and mentioned that it is so helpful to them to have legal representation for guidance. Discussion followed on Trends such as home related issues (short sales, foreclosures, mowing problems). Deputy Mayor Bonner stated, "Thank you for your service. It is a tough job and you all do it so well. Thank you so much!) Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Resnick also offered their appreciation. Mayor Lacey added, "Thank you for what you are doing!" Members of the Code Enforcement Board thanked the Mayor and City Commission and said that the City Commission meeting had been very interesting. Chairperson Wood noted, "It was very informative and we actually should come to more." Board Member Giltz stated, "I agree!" Chief Brunelle also offered his thanks on behalf of his Staff to the Code Enforcement Board for their assistance and efforts. Manager Smith added, "It was alluded to earlier. Captain Tolleson left some big shoes to fill. Captain Deisler has come on board and in a matter of moments, it's been a seamless transition. I think you all agree; so, appreciate Captain Deisler's leadership and the Chief's leadership in that seamless transition as we've done some reorganizations." Mayor Lacey concluded, "Thank you again!" Commissioner Brown said to Chief Brunelle, "I have gotten more compliments on Captain Deisler from some very typically just generally irate Winter Springs citizens that we hear from a lot — just the compliments and I think the way that he is approaching people and the way that he is resolving some of these issues before they bubble up; I think it is a real tribute to kind of job that Chris (Deisler) has always done for us, but especially in this role - he has just been outstanding, and the people seem to respect him, they respect his opinion, he is knowledgeable, he educates and to get phone calls specifically that praise somebody in that very, very tough role, I think is a testament to the job he is doing; so thank you and thank him for it." PUBLIC INPUT No one addressed the Mayor and City Commission at this time. Mayor Lacy closed "Public Input". In conclusion, Mayor Lacey mentioned a softball tournament scheduled for this weekend and that all are invited to attend; and also reminded the City Commission about their Workshop scheduled for next Monday, January 30`s, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 23 OF 23 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:55 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LORENZO-LUACES, MMC C1 APPROVED: NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the February 13, 2012 City Commission Regular Meeting.