Winter Park City Talk

APRIL 12 CITY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The City Commission met at 3:30 p.m. April 12 in City Hall Commission Chambers. Below are a few highlights of the major decisions that were made:

BOARD UPDATES:

A presentation was made by the Tree Preservation Board updating the City Commission on its past and upcoming projects.

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Commissioner Beth Dillaha was nominated and approved as Vice Mayor.

Presentations were made regarding a Mead Garden Birding Checklist Pamphlet, Mead Garden check presentation, Employee of the Quarter, Administrative Professionals Week and the 110th Anniversary of the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

More information was asked to come forward regarding the Form Based Codes Project.

An executive session was scheduled for Monday, May 3.

The city's strategic planning session was also scheduled for Monday, May 3.

An update was provided regarding the pro shop and will be brought forward to a future meeting for further discussion.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

The City Attorney presented his opinion regarding the existing commuter rail contract with Orange County.

CONSENT AGENDA:

The minutes of 3/22/10 City Commission were modified and approved.

The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department's 2010-2015 Strategic Plan was approved.

The bid for PVC Pipe to HD Supply Waterworks and Ferguson Waterworks was approved.

The three-year contract renewal with the YMCA for the operation of the Cady Way swimming pool to expire on April 17, 2013, was approved.

ACTION ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION:

The potential 2010 Comprehensive Plan changes were discussed, modified and will be referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for public hearings.

The extension of Conditional Use for the Residences at Morse Boulevard and Knowles Avenue was approved for an additional five years until 2016.

The extension of Conditional Use for the Morse Boulevard/Pennsylvania Avenue parking garage was tabled.

The proposed Plug-In policy was approved.

The recommendations from the Ethics Board were approved with exception to seeking a special act of Legislature to restrict campaign contributions to no more than two per related artificial entity.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

The resolution regarding the Notice of Intent to use the uniform method for collecting special assessments within the platted area defined as Granville Drive and Williams Drive, to fund the city's undergrounding of the neighborhood electrical/BrightHouse Networks facilities was approved.

The resolution regarding the Notice of Intent to use the uniform method for collecting special assessments within the platted area defined as Golfview Terrace and North Park Avenue, within the municipal boundaries of the City of Winter Park to fund the city's undergrounding of the neighborhood electrical/BrightHouse Networks facilities was approved.

Second reading of the ordinance adopting new zoning regulations Section 58-89 and Section 58-90, amending the process and procedures, standards and criteria for approval of changes to the zoning regulations text and official zoning map, and for conditional uses was approved with an amendment.

The first reading of the ordinance authorizing the refunding of the outstanding Park Avenue Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1998; providing for the issuance of not exceeding $3 million Park Avenue Refunding Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 was approved.

The first reading of the ordinance changing zoning designation on four properties located at 400 W. New England Ave., 463 W. New England Ave., 535 W. New England Ave., and 227 Hannibal Square, east was tabled.

The first reading of the ordinance changing the Future Land Use Designation of Commercial to Central Business District at 301 W. New England Ave. was approved.

A full copy of the April 12 City Commission minutes will be available on the city's official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org the week of April 26 pending approval by the City Commission.

BECOME A WINTER PARK AMBASSADOR

The recently created Winter Park Ambassador Program enhances customer service for the thousands of guests that visit City Hall to do a variety of things including paying their utility bills, picking up a building permit or applying for a job. Current Ambassadors work twice a month for two-hour shifts. If any member of the public is interested in volunteering as a Winter Park Ambassador e-mail [email protected] or call 407-599-3245 by Friday, April 16.

STUDENTS PLANT TREES FOR PEACE

Over 60 students and faculty representing the Hebrew Day School, the Geneva Christian School and the Leaders Preparatory School will join together to plant trees in the spirit of unity at the 7th annual Trees For Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project on Monday, April 19, at Lake Island Park located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd.

The project also teaches students to be "stewards of the earth" by learning lessons about environmental responsibility. Special thanks to Keep Winter Park Beautiful and the city's Forestry Division for helping to make this event possible.

EARTH DAY IN CENTRAL PARK

The City of Winter Park will proudly celebrate Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, beginning at 10 a.m., at the main stage in Central Park. Earth Day is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth's environment.

The city's Forestry Division will perform a live tree-planting demonstration and give away 3-gallon containerized trees to city residents until 2 p.m., or while supplies last.

Orange County's Environmental Protection Department will inform residents about new energy efficiency programs funded by federal stimulus dollars. For more information, call the city's Forestry Division at 407-599-3325.

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