CCMtg04-18-05MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood cyCy Commission Chamburs
175 West Wan~en Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2005
'7:00 P.M.
Yresenk Mayor H. G."Batch"Bundy
Deputy Mayor John C. htaingot
Commissioner Dav Anderson
Commissioner Mike Hol[
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Richartl S. Tnylor, Jr., CiR Attorney
John J. Drago, City Administrator
Sarah M. Mijares, City Clerk
Pvf Miller, Director o(Commpotty Services
Tom Smith, Division Manager of Streets/Fleets
Richard Kornbluh, Division Manager of Utilities
Cnrol Rogers, Director of Einanefal Services
Tom Jackson, Chiet of Police
Pnol Sizemore, Community Services Coordinator
Fran Meli, Recreational Program Manager
Craig Dnnn, Computer Services Manager
L CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bondy vaned the meoting to mdcr et 7:00 pm.
i Aniomenl of SILENT htEDI]'ATIONrvus (allowed by the PLEllGE OE
ALLEGIANCE.
3. COMMUNITY.4NNOUNCEMENTS. The following announcmnentwas
made:
A. Senior Mvtivee will be held on Apri120, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. until
I:00 p.m., Longwood Community Bu{Itling, 200 West Warren
Avenue. This month's feature is SecoaC/ianJLia,s.
4. RECOGNITIONS.
A. District k2 Nomination of the Rusinese Perron ofthe MOnth Awartl
mr May zoos.
Commissioner Anderson nominated Mu'k Zirkelbach, Mmtager, Cenval
Auto Parts, Inc. lovated at 400 Sonth Highway 17-92 va Business Person
of the Month far May 2005. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice
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5. 6OARD APPOINTMENTS.
A. District #4 Nomination to ine Laod Planning Agenry.
Mayor Hundy nominated Iohn C. Cardinal, Sr.,'!03 Cagle Avenue to the
Land Planning Agency. Nomination carried by a nmmimons voice vote.
e, District#S Nomination to the Board of Adjusnnenl.
Commissioner Sackett nominated Scon Hevis for reappointment to the
Hoard of Adjustment Nomination tamed by a wanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC INPUT.
A, Public Partiupntion. Nova
7. C17Y ADMIMSTRATOR'9 REPORT.
Mr. Drago referted to a letter dated April 18, 2005 from Stone Works. He said
they have been in eonteot with this company regarding [be 9/1 I Moorotial. He
acid me lever explaina amm~er approaen m me memorial.
Commlesionar Sackett stated this approach was different then what he would
Deputy Mayor Maingot rated the letter indicatesamonumentm the spirit of
Americo would be more appropriate. He read excerpts from dte letter suggesting
voiding representation of the twin towers. He said this gentleman was taking the
challenge to dwell on the Poture ratherrhen the past and more forward thinking.
Commissioner Anderson said he liked the idea ofa memorial looking forward mrd
the idea ofa tribute to tho American Spirit. Ha stated this imegedid not captwc
that for him.
Mayor Bundy stated this design would detract from the piece of the World Trade
Center to be inoorpoceted in Ue memorial, He Bald he didn't objeot to thinking
outside of the design they originally discussed. He expressed concern in sending
the piwo ofiha World Trade Center [his distance.
Discussion was held.
Commissioner Anderson suggested soliciting numbers Cor dre design discussed
last meeting. Ha fuMu suggested Deputy Mayor Maingot exprose the
Commission's concerns m Stone Works and nave roam provide a design with
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g. MAYOR ANU COMMISSIONERS'REPORT.
District k3. Commiseionerflolt thanked the Cily Admiitistrntor for his quick
reaponseregmding the Devonehirestreel sign. He inquired if the brick fr
Palmeno Sheet was in.
Mr. Drago responded in the negative.
District #4. Mayor Bundy reported the Mayors and Mamgus meeting wvs this
post eek.Hesvid theyw rediso sing the solitlati vof se s[udy as
well az School Board is es. He said all the mayors eating with Chvivnan
Henley on Apri127'". Hevasked for input from the Commissianus regarding areas
of w m ptio o this ring He said they w re proposing tc a ell elected
offc'mis to the next Mayors and Movagers me tin6lo hear a presentation by the
school bcazd.
Diswssiov was held regarding eonsolidetien of services.
Mayor Bundy reported the county was requesting a resolution from each city
supporting Ih<exva 1 C tax for ADA and transit issues.
District #5. Commissioner Svekett said svliov Ire was walking for election a year
and a half ago, one woman stunned him by asking he do some[hivg to protect
children. He stated he was asked by the school board to repmsent Longwood and
Lake Mary N e book bvnning.lda suggested svhon diec+rseing Reiter Park, ihecity
celebrate and support children of all ages
District Hl. Depmy Mayor Maivgo[ commended the Police Depanmevt for their
vork ov Ridge Stre and co ectivg the actuation there Heshowed photographs
of the preservation of the proclamatiw to the City of Surgeres. He said he brought
beck to the City of Lovgsvood v similar proelazvation hom the City of Surgeres
which he gav to rho City Adminishator.
District #2. Commissioner MAerson proposed picking three or fur locations
onvd Necily, rotating mormting a speed indicator sign in thoso areas. He
reported he had atiwded the naming ceremony for the aewvd oldest nee, "Lady
Liberty." He advised he was elected We Chairmen oPlbe hails and Greenweys
Committee
9. COi~'SENT AGENUA.
A. Approve hfinotes of Apri14, 2005 Regular Meeting.
B. Five ce Division o[Hm Fiva ual 6ervlces Depermtevt recommend
paymwrt of approved eml esfintated bi1Ls for May 2005.
C. Five ce Divi vo[the EivavGoi Servleas Depar eat recommend
approval of the Monthly Finanelal Report far March 2005.
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D, The Ciry Administrafor reeommeods [he Ciry COmmissiov award Bid
k04-OS for [Its covshuetlon o(Paviag, Draivage and Wastewater
Improvements to Eaet Bay Avenue to Central Flotida Environmental
Corporafion in the nmovnt of $6]9,OT3.94 and au[horize the Mayor to
sign the contract.
Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. SecondW by Commissioner Sackett.
Discussion was held regarding Item 9 D.
Motion carried by a unmumons mll call vote.
10. PUBLIC BEARINGS.
A. The COmmaofry Developmen[Division o(fhe Community SOrvices
Department recmnmends the City Commission read by title only and
vdopf Ordfnance Na. OS1747 to amentl (LDCA 02-Obi the Longwood
neveiopmmrc eoaz
Mr. Taylor announced having proofofpublication far this and all public
hearings listed on the agenda }Ie then road Ordinance No. OS-1'14'1 by fide
only.
Mayor Bundy opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor to the
ordinance.
The following spoke in apposition to the aNinanee,~
Iudv Putz, 280 West Werzeo Avenue, said she was speaking in opposition
to OAlnnnce OS-1'14"1 which creates design standarEs for infill
development. She seiU she was in favor of infill design standards, but it
inappropriateto delageto No determination of land use to a norz
elected official. Shc pointed out Ar[iole 3.24 A daigrtetes respoveibiliry
of determining which parcels quality Cor infill development to We City
Administrator and does not allow (or an appeal to the City Commission.
She stated Longwood was built out and only had smell parcels IeR. She
mques[ed the Clty Commission adopt iha Land Planning Agency
mendation avd change Ne wording "City Administrator" fo "City
Comm :' She said Sec on F condnues to give the City Admindsrator
the autonomous power ro waive the standards established by the City
Conunieaiov. She said this seetioo should be renamed `Nmiances" and
should stale the consideration ofvariances would be by the Board of
Adjusnnents with an appeal to Ne City Commission.
Commissioner Sackett moved w close Ne public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maingot and tamed by a unanimous
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Deputy Mayor Maingot moved to approve Ordina,tce No. 05-I]6].
Seconded by Commissioner Mdcrsan.
Ueputy Mayor Maingot stated the final adminiehation should be Ic(1 up ro
rite elected offciels of the city. He said thoy ehould adopt the
recommandntion by the Land Plaimiug Agurcy regarding this ordinance.
Conu ar Anders suggested then tiug the City
Admi nside~rhecharaetu andegrant refill status remvin wi0r tho
provisionrt ~vt be appealed ro the Ciry Commission He stated he would
like t e the AUministrative Variance stay Ike it is, but subject ro certain
constrarnrs tooling it through the Board of Adjustment.
Mayor Bandy staled other areas ofthe node allowed for n 10%
administrative variance. He stated the auNority to gore a land use change
wold nor be delegated to the City Administrnrox-tae said they could set n
percentage and then the normal variance procedure could be followed.
Comnrissioou Anderson suggested Wa City AdminisVator mako a
murdarion to the City Ccmmissiov m approveor duty Ne in6ll
Mayer Bundy suggested the seoand sentence read; "lufill developmmtr
may beproposed by the City Administrator iCthe (allowing ecireria
i" He suggested deleting Ne second sentence in the purngmplr
following the criteria.
Coma ex Anders oved to end the language in the
cored sentence of the flrstpazagraph in 3.2 4, Section A to read ns
follows: "ZrrJ111 devaloprrianrsranes ruay Ge yroposed Ny rlie Ciry
Adnrinlsrrarm~ifrhefollurvlny criteria a.e nrer_ " The second
paragraph following the listed criteria to read as follows: "TNe Clry
AdrrrLrlstraror n5all considm rho chararfer jrhe neighborhood
mid the compari5111ry oJJiep>opased drvelopmmrz vi M1is or her
errdarlmrfor die Cfty Conrnrissiorr ro approve o>derryinfill
and to strike the s and se e. Scconded by
Commiselooer Sacker and carried by a unanimous mll call vote.
Commissioner Holt inquired how Item 4, Strcetscape, would rend.
Mayor Brandy advised it was proposed nr the lest meeting to eliminete the
refere to Live Oak and change 35 [ear ro So feet. He stated the
under) reed words in the memorandum were new langungu
Mr. Taylor advised with this IanguagS one could Novo 99 t t and only be
required to have one tree.
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Deputy Mayor Maiugot stated ifueing Livv Oaks you would need Uis
distance.
Discussion was held regarding allowing a variance of35 to 50 feet
depending on the canopy coverage.
Mr. Miller suggested language providing for every 35 to 50 feet of street
frontage, depending on tree selection He referzed to the sentence that
reads; "T ee select nshall bar wed for appropriatenass ro the
¢nnronmmrtal condinions afthe hidividual site."
Commissioner Anderson moved to incorporate staffs suggestions
for Section 4, Streetscape, amending dre [rst sentence to reed as
follows: "Shall be providedfor every 35 ro 50 jeer oJstreet
fimimKe, depending upon salecriorx" Sacovdod by Deputy
Mayor Maingot and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Taylor retened to SeGiov D, Maintenance. He suggested striking the
word besirvment and replace with the wording "docurnmr[ svttnigfordr the
enrerta in the firs[sontonca.
Commissionu Andersov moved to amend the language as
mmended by the City Anomey. Seconded by Commissioner
Holt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Taylor inquired whether Admimstmtive Variances had been antwrdrnl.
Mayor evndy stated it had not barn amended. He ivquired if the color
palette wonld be imposed on residmrtial properties.
Commissioner Sackers moved to amend by striking E 7. "Colors
for all buildings shall 6e selected from the ap-roved color palene
on display in the Community Services ice." Seconded by
Commissioner Mderson and tamed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Miller stated parking waz always az issue. He advised they require 4
parking spaces per end if the City Administrator was allowed to strike
one space, this would bo 2500/a.
Mr. Sizemore slated anything beyond this could be provided to through
the Hoard of Adjustment '
Com er Anders Quad to end Sec on F,
Admin native Varlavices, end We second swrtance to mad az
followsfi "IJthe Clry Adminisrraror duermines that extenuating site
conditions exist, he or she may make adjusnnmus up ra 23%m
setbncks, dinreusrons, density, parking, a cess, and sneers pe
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curGtg the davelcyniwit revlewpracess." Seconded by
Cormnissioner Holt.
Mayoe Bundy pointed onr We City Cointnieaion can require a Lull sitepim
v and ov rzide this rthedevelopu nn go tlvongh [henonnet
procedures through Boart of Adjustmmtt c
Motion to vneard carved by a unanimous roll ell vote.
Mein motion carved, as amended, by a nnenimons roll tall vote.
B. The City Clerk recommentls the City Cammissiov read by title only
and adopt Ordinance No.OSi'/53 establishing o time for piaring and
removing garage Bale signs.
Mr.?aylor reaU Ordinance No. OS-1753 by title only.
Mayor Bondy opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or in
opposttron to the ordinance.
Cov uSackwt ve<I to close thepublic hearing.
Seoonded by Conrmissiorrer Holt and cartied by a unanimons roll
sell vote
Commissionu Poll moved io accept hens 10 B as presented.
Sewndedby Commisaiouu Seokan.
Disenesioo was held regarding garage sale signs placed in the public right-
of-way.
Motion eerzied by a unanimous roll call vote.
G The Hlna ee Avis not the Flna vial Serv es Depar
mends City Commission read by ti[le only and adopt Ortl{nanee
OSct'/54, which amends the Fiscal Year 04/05 Budget.
Mr. Taylor reed ONinanoe No. OS-i'/54 by title only.
Mayor Bandy opened the public hearing. No onespoke in favor or io
opposition to the ordinance.
Commissioner Seokett moved to oloee the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Hoit and carried by a unanimous voice
Commissioner Mderson moved to adopt Ordinance OS-1]54.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett
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Comm er Holt said he wed the Sen note County Com
meeting wben they approvedtlhis Inteclocal Agreement and they indicated
being very comfortable wilt approving the agreement.
Discussion ensued.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll ull vote.
D. The Rivauce Division of the Finanetal9ervices Deportment
ends City Com ead by title ~~ly nntl adopt Ordinvnce
OSeI]55, which nmentls [he Fiscal Year 04/05 endgpf.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No.OS-1755 by title only.
Mayor Bundy opened the public hearing. Na one spoke in favor or in
opposition ro the ordinance.
Commissioner Seoketf moved to olosn the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Holt anJ parried by a unanimous voice
Commissiovu Anderson moved to adopt Ordinance OS-1'155.
Seconded by Commissioner Sacken and cartied bye unanimous
roll call vote
11. BEGULAR 6USINC35.
A. The City Clmk recommends the City Cnntmiasioo review[he
mentlations fmm the Charter Advisory Committee and take Hie
acsoni [he Comimssrov deems appropriate.
Ms Mijares advised Jte Charter Advisory Committee was formed in
pordvnpe wi0r the City Givsu. Sha stated they fiaveconvened (heir
rings and their recommendativnsware being forwazded m the City
Commission.
Mr. Taylor stated a lot o(Ihe Chaser Advisory Committee's
endati "clean-up" it s. He said it was obvious the
~mittee spent a lolrof time reviewing the Chaser. He advised the
Committee sought his guidance by memorandum. He slated he would
agree v~th the Com endati on Sec on 3.05, paragraph
(b) Interfuence w to Adm'n~sfmt om by dvlding tho mferance to Sepnon
3.09.
Discussion was held regarJing Section 3.05 (b) and the Commission
pontacting city staffdirectly.
Deputy Mayor Maingot suggested the Ciry Attorney come back with
Ivnguaga to clarify this section
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Comm er Nrdemon inquired ifsa erel of that substan rva
wonting chvnges could ba presantvd asva group to the voters
Mt. Taylor advised it would need to be one subject motto put before rHe
rs. He sold for example, Iha one section the comnrltmeproposed
eliminating end moving ono paragrapL m anothnr section vould bo one
er. He stared, after reviewing the recommendations he would
mend considering the recommendations for Section 3.0$ (h) mrd
Section 8.02.
Commissioner Mderson moved to uk the City Attorney to
propose langnege for Secriov 3.05 (b) and to givo a suggestion as
ro how to dent with the r evdati o strike Section 8.02 and
ncorporare with changes to Section 3 01 (b). Sewnded by
Commtssrmu Sacked end carried by a unanimous vmee vote.
6. City Adm vistra(or recammmrds the City Commission appro
InterlocaltAgreemwttbatween the city and Seminole Count}' fvrafhe
purpose of facilitating a Qualified Target Industry arvartl and
authorize the Mayor to sigo the Intarloeal Agreement.
Mc Drngo stateq this was thedoownent finalising the Qualibed'I'ergel
Indnstry implementing the ordinanco for a budget wnandmant.
Con ar Anders cued to appro ethe Lrtcrlacnl
Agreement between the city and Seminole Covnly for Ihepurpose
of facilitating a Qualified Taget Lrdustry award mrd authorize [he
Mayor ro sigo the Inrerlocal Agreement. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Maingot and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. The City Attorney recommends the City Commission read by title
only, set May 2, 2005 ns a puhlic Hearing tlate, and approve the first
reading o(Ordimnce No. 05-I]56 providing far a procedure for
flilvg a vacancy iv cmtdidacy <ansed by dearth, wi[hdrawvi, or
oval from the ballot of a qualified candidate folimving the end of
the qunli(ytng period which leaves fewer than two candidates [or an
office.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. OS-1]56 by title only.
Commissioner Holt moved ro set May 2, 2005 as a public hearing
date and approve the Hrst reeding of Ordinance No. OS-1 ]56.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and caried by a nnwtimous
roll call vote.
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D. The City Administrator recommends [he City Commission review the
viceptual plan for [he renovation of Reiter Park entl give staff the
direction deemed appropriate.
The City Commission recessed at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 9:1 ] p.m.
Ms. Mali reviewed the concepNal plan for Railer Park and stated [he idea
to nav and Ne outside of the park and pass
areation near the residences. She staled they wonid liko w add anoNer
basketball oo and sloe m the t cemts across 6om the Polioa
Station, placing Ne skatepark next to the basketball wwts. She Bald there
would ba a covered pnviiion and raatroom (hcilities Weer (he skatepark.
Mr. Miller stated the grass area would he tiered upwards to proride an
ampluNea6e effect. He said this would allow for concerts and events to
be held in this area.
Ms. Mali reported there would be a boundless piaygmuvd in the park.
Mayor Hundy inquired about grant funds for the pazk and the boundless
playground.
Ms. Mali advised the city snored 90 out of 112 points on the grvrt
submitted. She s'umd they would know in Junewheeter the Iegislamre
adds funds to the goer process.
Doputy Mayor Maingot asked whore No ahilNan who play suuer woulU
be located. He pointed out the survey indicated two soccer fields would be
included.
Ms. Moll stated No YMCA had found older areas for the children to
pmotioe soccer. She said the softball field and t-ball fields hevebcen
replaced to Candyland Park. 9ha stated Ne green space iv Reiter Perk
could be mmked for a small aocou field.
Discussion was Held regarding the dry retention pond.
Commissioner Hol[ inquired about lhebench locations.
Ms. Mali stated they anticipate a pathway wound Ne perimeter ofthe park
and benches would be placed arotmd this area. She said Nay would like to
plane eomo exercise egvipmavt far srcangN and mobility for the elderly
around Nis Perimeter.
Comm er Sackett stated Nis cold be a wonderful draw to the city
ana me moation wan aentmti:ea. w
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Ms. Mali stated, with the permissiov of the City Commission, they would
ma plays and put the projeU out to bld. She said they would be
diwvesion with the Ci[y Administt¢tor whether to ]rave ova contractor
build the entire pazk, or have professionals build each azpeot of thepark
such as the tennis courts and sknle park.
Discussion was held regarding phasing the construction ofRoiter Park.
Deputy Mayor Meingot moved to approve Item I 1 D as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Ms. Mali reviewed the conceptual plans [or Smallworld Park She stated
the city did nol play on lighting the park She said the current playground
agvipnrGn would beremoved
Deputy Mayor Mningo[ amended his motion to ivcludeapproving
Smalhorld Park.
Discussion was held regarding Smallworld Perk
Discussion was held regarding Partnerships for addilionel pazks avd
reoreat~oval tacililies
Motion carried by a unevimous roll call vote
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. Mr. Taylor reported he would beom of town
for the June G'" meeting and Russ McClalchy would cover [he meeting.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report.
14. ADJOURN. Mayor BUndy adjourned the meeting at 9'S4 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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