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May 12 City Commission meeting
There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. For the most up-to-date agenda, please visit cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New. Below are a few topics of interest:
Mayor’s Report
• Presentation - Winter Park High School State Championships
• Presentation - Best of Show from 2014 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
• Presentation - Healthy Weight Community Champions Award
• Proclamation - Building Safety Month
• Proclamation - EMS Week
• Proclamation - North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
• 2014 board appointments
Non-action Items
• Financial Report – March 2014
Consent Agenda
• Approve the minutes of April 28, 2014.
• Approve various purchases and contracts (a complete listing can be found at cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets)
• Approve the lease agreement with National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for occupation of the new Winter Park train station located at 148 W. Morse Blvd.
Public Hearings
• Request of Benjamin Partners, LTD and the Sydgan Corporation representing Bubbalous Inc. on the properties at 970/1000/1008 and 1306 Loren Ave.; 1141 Benjamin Ave. and 1313 Lewis Drive, in conjunction with the Ravaudage Planned Development:
o Second reading of the ordinance amending the “Comprehensive Plan” Future Land Use Map to change the Future Land Use Designations of Commercial and Low Density Residential to Planned Development Future Land Use designation.
o Second reading of the ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to change the Commercial and Low Density Residential District designations to Planned Development District zoning.
• Second reading of the ordinance governing garbage collection service in the Center Street business corridor.
• Resolution – Communicating support of an extension of Lee Road east of U.S. Highway 17-92 and turning south to intersect with Webster Avenue; authorizing the transmittal of this resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation.
• Resolution – Requesting the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to extend the life of the CRA for five years.
You can find the City Commission’s full agenda on the home page of cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New.
Remember, if you are unable to attend City Commission meetings, you can watch them live, gavel-to-gavel, as they happen. During the meeting, simply log on to cityofwinterpark.org/cclive to easily stay tuned-in to official city business.
Sustainability Action Plan survey
In 2008, the city adopted a resolution to become a certified Green Local Government. Since then, in 2011, Winter Park achieved the Gold Level status, which shows the city’s commitment to being “green.” Now the city is striving to reach Platinum Level status and has developed a draft Sustainability Action Plan to help reach that goal. Currently in draft form, the city is looking for public input to help fine-tune the plan that will ultimately help the city have a more sustainable future. Please help the city shape this plan by sharing your feedback at one or more of the following opportunities:
o Complete survey by Monday, June 30.
o Tuesday, June 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave.
The Sustainability Action Plan is designed to address seven core areas:
Community engagement and green economy
Waste diversion and recycling
Mobility and urban form
Buildings, energy and water
Natural resources and systems
Local food and agriculture
Local government operations
For more information regarding the Sustainability Program or the action plan, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability or call 407-599-3364.
“Art in Chambers” exhibition featuring Sarah Ali
The city of Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board is proud to announce the newest “Art in Chambers” exhibition featuring paintings by Sarah Ali. The exhibition will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in City Hall Commission Chambers and the adjacent Chapman Room, at Winter Park City Hall located at 401 S. Park Ave. The exhibit will be on display through Monday, Sept. 8.
Ali’s entry into the world of art was one that found her and almost saved her. Diagnosed with Lupus, she was encouraged to paint by her uncle Jamali - one of the most respected contemporary artists of today. Ali soon realized that painting was an act of meditation that brings about a great sense of euphoria and harmony. This collaboration of emotion is what she ultimately hopes to achieve.
“Art in Chambers,” a project of the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board, showcases works by local artists or works borrowed from local museums. For more information regarding “Art in Chambers,” please call 407-599-3498.
Winter Park to celebrate Farmers Market 35th anniversary
The city of Winter Park is proud to announce the Winter Park Farmers Market 35th Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. The Farmers Market is located at 200 W. New England Ave. Festivities will include door prizes, live music, vendor discounts, free market bags, and kid-friendly activities such as face-painting, a bounce house and more. A doggie fashion show will be held on the main stage at 9 a.m. for dogs dressed in their favorite baked good, produce or farmers market attire. Fashion show participants can register at 8:30 a.m.
Winter Park Farmers Market began when former City Commissioner Jerry Donnelly suggested that the city initiate a Saturday morning market at the train depot. On May 19, 1979, the Farmers’ Market opened with approximately eight vendors. Thirty-five years later, the market hosts more than 80 vendors with approximately 5,000 visitors shopping for diverse kitchen and garden items, from bay leaves and bratwurst to bagels and butterflies. For more information, please call 407-599-3275.
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