BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
April 23, 2019
The following is a non-verbatim transcript
of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April
23, 2019, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD,
FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman
Brenda Carey (District 5)
Vice Chairman Jay Zembower (District 2)
Commissioner Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Lee Constantine (District 3)
Commissioner Amy Lockhart (District 4)
Clerk of Court &
Comptroller Grant Maloy
County
Manager Nicole Guillet
County
Attorney Bryant Applegate
Deputy Clerks Terri Porter, Kyla Farrell,
Chariti Colón
Pastor Conrad
Westbrook, First Baptist Church, Geneva, gave the Invocation. Commissioner Dallari led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The
Business Spotlight video for Inside
Out Natural Foods was presented.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – 2019-xxxx
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine,
to adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 2019, as Fair Housing Month.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Agenda Item #2 – 2019-1316
Motion by
Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt a Proclamation
proclaiming the week of May 5 - 11, 2019 as National Travel and Tourism Week in
Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Agenda Item #3 – 2019-xxxx
Motion by
Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt a
Proclamation proclaiming April 24 as Denim Day in Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
CONSENT AGENDA
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or
opposition to the Consent Agenda, and public input was closed.
County
Manager Nicole Guillet announced that Item #16 in regard to a plat for
Hideaway Cove has been pulled from the agenda and will be brought back at a
later date. Commissioner Dallari
requested that Item #30 be pulled for separate discussion.
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to authorize and
approve the following:
County
Manager’s Office
Business
Office
4. Approve travel and mileage reimbursement to
Commissioner Zembower for miscellaneous travel from January - March, 2019. (2019-1325)
5. Approve travel and mileage reimbursement to
Commissioner Constantine for miscellaneous travel from January - March, 2019. (2019-1328)
6. Approve travel and mileage reimbursement to Commissioner Lockhart
for expenses related to attending the Florida Association of Counties
Legislative Day in Tallahassee. (2019-1327)
Addressing
Division
7. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-62 renaming a small segment of Lanark Street to
Dynasty Cove. (2019-1281)
Community
Services
Business
Office
8. Approve
participation in the 2018/19 Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG-C) in which FDLE has
allocated $126,453 for use by all units of government within Seminole County;
authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Participation naming
Olivette Carter as the coordinator for the countywide application(s); and
authorize the Chairman to execute any supporting documentation as may be
required for the application(s). (2019-xxxx)
9. Approve and authorize the Chairman
to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-63 approving the (3) three-year SHIP
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for program years 2019/20, 2020/21,
2021/22; reaffirming authorization of administrative expense funding to an
amount not more than 10% of Seminole County's distribution; and authorize staff
to submit the LHAP and any additional requirements to the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation (FHFC) for review and approval; Certificate to FHFC.
(2019-1320)
Community Assistance Division
10. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute the FY18 Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Agreement
on behalf of the County, in accordance to Administrative Code Sections 1.10 and
22.20 D(1)d, for the grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Continuum of Care/Shelter Plus Care Grant Program in
the amount of $519,635. (2019-xxxx)
Community Development Division
11. Approve and accept
the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Snapshot/Report, pursuant to Seminole
County Resolution #2013-R-61, and the HOME Program Activity Report, pursuant to
Seminole County Resolution #2015-R-51 for the month of March 2019. (2019-xxxx)
Development Services
Planning and Development Division
12. Approve the Plat for the Chaudoin’s Place
subdivision containing one (1) lot on 12.93 acres zoned A-5 (Rural Zoning
Classification/Rural Subdivision), located one mile north of E. Osceola Road. (2019-1290)
13. Approve the Minor Plat for the 545 Orange
Boulevard subdivision containing one (1) lot on 2.37 acres zoned A-1
(Agriculture), located on the east side of Orange Boulevard, south of Walden
View Drive. (2019-1292)
14. Authorize release of Performance Bond #0173341
(Roads, Drainage, Water, Sewer, Hardscape, Landscape) in the amount of
$603,743.10 for Lake Florence Preserve Subdivision. (2019-1285)
15. Authorize release of Maintenance Bond #09244763
(Streets, Curb, Storm Drains) in the amount of $1,070.95 for right-of-way
utilization of Red Bug Lake Road. (2019-1288)
16. Pulled from the agenda request to approve
the Plat for the Hideaway Cove at Oviedo Phase 1 single-family residential
subdivision containing forty-nine (49) lots on forty-five (45) acres zoned PD
(Planned Development), located on the
east side of Simmons Road, one-half mile east of Lockwood Boulevard. (2019-1296)
Leisure Services
Library Services Division
17. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Entertainment Services Agreement, to
provide children’s programs at the branch libraries as part of the Summer
Reading Program with Kinetic Arts and Theatrical, “Mad Science”, in the amount
of $3,468. (2019-1322)
Public Works
Engineering Division
18. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-64 accepting a list of roadways into the
Seminole County Maintained Road System. (2019-1259)
19. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-65; and authorize
the Chairman to accept Warranty Deeds donated by Daisy P. Gutierrez and Ziba K.
Becker to Seminole County related to the drainage improvements to and continued
maintenance of Virginia Avenue, south of East Hillcrest Street. (2019-1313)
20. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-66 authorizing a property exchange, and a
Purchase and Exchange Agreement between Dianne Rey, Sulma Vasquez and Seminole
County related to Parcel #104, for the early acquisition of property needed for
the Dean Road Widening Project located at 5880 Dean Road, Oviedo, Florida
32765, Tax ID #31-21-31-504-0000-0210, for $241,555; and the County Deed from
Seminole County to Dianne Rey and Sulma Vasquez for the conveyance of the
Parcel #105, remainder property for this same project, as full settlement of
all claim for compensation, damages, costs, and fees for which Seminole County
might be obligated to pay relating to Parcel #104. (2019-1246.1)
Facilities Division
21. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a
new Lease Agreement for the Environmental Services Department located at
Reflections of Hidden Lake, 500 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Lake Mary; A&Z
Ventures, LLC, Landlord. (2019-1318)
Resource Management
Budget Division
22. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-67 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR)
#19-046 through the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of
$700,000 from Reserves to provide additional funding for the S. Sanford Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (2019-xxxx)
23. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-68 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR)
#19-047 through a purchase order allocation from the Florida Department of
Health to provide domestic mosquito control for Zika Virus in the additional
amount of $80,000 in the Mosquito Control Grant Fund for a total allocation of
$132,000. (2019-1311)
24. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate
Resolution #2019-R-69 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-051
through the General Fund in the amount of $252,946 from Reserves to allocate
payment to the Seminole County School Board for the reimbursement of sheltering
costs for Hurricane Irma. (2019-1315)
25. Approve submission
of an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
through its FY19 Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source (NPS) Education Grant
requesting up to $90,000 in grant funding for the development and
implementation of a countywide fertilizer education campaign targeting retail
stores and commercial applicators requiring a 40% match, in the amount of
$60,000 for a total of $150,000; and authorize the County Manager to execute
any documents associated with the grant application. (2019-1307)
26. Approve submission
of an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) through its Invasive Plant Management Section requesting up to $25,000 in
grant funding for the assessment of new invasive plant control strategies in
Lake Jesup, including community outreach/education; and authorize the County
Manager to execute any documents associated with the grant application. (2019-1310)
MSBU Division
27. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-70 confirming the Non-Ad Valorem Variable Rate Assessments for
tax year 2019. (2019-1304)
Purchasing and Contracts Division
28. Approve Amendment #1 to RFP-602012-14/BJC, Employee
Assistance Program Services Agreement, with ComPsych Employee Assistance
Programs, Inc., Chicago, IL, to extend the Agreement through December 31, 2022,
(Estimated annual usage $25,000); and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts
Division to execute the Amendment. (2019-1294)
29. Approve RFP-603403-19/BJC, Insurance Brokerage
Services, to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Orlando,
not-to-exceed $95,000 per year; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division
to execute the Agreement. (2019-1308)
30. Pulled for separate discussion by
Commissioner Dallari.
31. Waive the Procurement Process and Award the
Sole Source Procurement SS-603444-19/BJC for the purchase of goods and services
related to Hydraulic Hoses and Parts with Pirtek USA, Altamonte Springs; and
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to issue Purchase Orders on an
as-needed basis. (2019-1249)
Consent Agenda Item #30 –
2019-xxxx
Revision to the Scope of
Services under RFP-2324-19/RTB,
Five Points Master Plan
Agreement with CGL Co., LLC
In regard to the Scope of Services,
Commissioner Dallari stated this company is going to be working only with the
County’s Engineering Department, so in the way it is written, there would be no
input from the rest of County staff, and he does not understand that. Ray Hooper, Purchasing and Contracts Division
Manager, addressed the Board to explain that the scope is a task that they
creatively developed with the consultant under CCNA to develop a
design-criteria package. He stated this
package will be given to the design-build team.
There was further discussion and explanation in regard to the Basis of
Design.
Motion
by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve a
revision to Exhibit A, Scope of Services under RFP-2324-19/RTB, Five Points
Master Plan Agreement with CGL, Companies, LLC of Miami, to add a task to
provide a Basis of Design for a design-build construction project as a part of
the Five Points Master Plan Development in the total amount of $939,525; authorize
the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement; and approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-71 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-052 through the General Fund in the amount
of $939,525 from Reserves. (2019-xxxx)
Districts 2, 3, 4,
and 5 voted AYE.
District 1 voted
NAY.
County Attorney’s Consent Agenda
Item #32 – 2019-1312
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a
pre-litigation Settlement Agreement with Grimming, LLC for Code Enforcement
Cases CEB Nos. 17-35 and 17-36 in connection with 3511 Jamison Drive; and a
Satisfaction of Lien in the amount of $466.76 to cover administrative costs; in
lieu of Foreclosure Action by the Lender.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s Consent
Agenda Item #33 – 2018-1317
Motion by Commissioner
Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve
Expenditure Approval Lists dated March 25 and April 1, 2019; Payroll
Approval Lists dated March 21 and April 4, 2019; and the BCC Official Minutes
dated March 12, 2019.
Districts 1, 2,
3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s “Received
and Filed” Documents
1.
Florida
Public Service Commission Consummating Order #PSC-2019-0122-CO-EQ re: Petition
for approval of amended standard offer contract (Schedule COG-2) based on a
combustion turbine avoided unit by Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Docket
#20180073-EQ, issued April 4, 2019.
2.
CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement for Program Year 2018-2019 with Aspire Health Partners,
Inc. (as approved by the BCC on September 26, 2017).
3.
Recording
of Plats and Plat Property Information Report for Parkview Place.
4.
Developer’s
Commitment Agreement #18-20500038 for Gateway at St. Johns PD; Michael Lawlor;
George & Marilyn Hendricks; and Fossitt Business Park, LLC.
5.
Conditional
Utility Agreement for Water, Wastewater, or Reclaimed Water Services with Space
Port U.S.A., Inc. for the project known as I4 Ind Park Sect 5 – Lot 19.
6.
Conditional
Utility Agreement for Water, Wastewater, or Reclaimed Water Service with
Properties by L & B, Inc. for the project known as Off-Broadway Lot 6.
7.
Conditional
Utility Agreement for Water, Wastewater, or Reclaimed Water Service with Pulte
Home Company, Inc. for the project known as East Park.
8.
Pet
Rescue Cooperative Service Agreement with Touch of Grey Rescue.
9.
Parks
Contracts for Services with Timothy Bennett, Joshua Liles, and John Wright; and
Tennis Developmental Instructor Agreement with Nicholas Gordon.
10.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with Perfect Game Youth Florida, Inc. for the CFL Super25
Qualifier.
11.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with Nations Baseball, LLC d/b/a Greater USSSA Baseball
for the Greater USSSA April Tournaments.
12.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with Florida High School Athletic Association, Inc. for
the 2019 FHSAA Tennis State Championships.
13.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with USSSA Central Florida Fast Pitch LLC for the
Rawlings Invitational.
14.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with Central Florida Soccer Alliance Inc. for the ECNL
Southeast Conference League Games.
15.
Tourist
Tax Funding Agreement with The University Athletic Association for the UAA
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championship.
16.
Amendment
#1 to Work Order #37 to PS-0009-15 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
17.
Amendment
#1 to Work Order #9 to PS-0157-15 with S2L, Inc.
18.
Work
Order #12 to PS-0157-15 with S2L, Inc.
19.
Work
Order #7 to RFP-0672-15 with The Colinas Group, Inc.
20.
Change
Order #1 to Work Order #10 to RFP-1294-17 with M&J Enterprises
International, Inc.
21.
Change
Order #2 to CC-1525-17 with Florida Safety Contractors, Inc.
22.
Change
Order #1 to CC-1535-17 with Odyssey Manufacturing Company.
23.
Closeout
to M-1696-17 with Killebrew, Inc.
24.
Change
Order #4 to CC-1934-18 with Blackstreet Enterprises LLC.
25.
Seventh
Amendment to IFB-601852-13 with ADAPCO, LLC.
26.
First
Amendment to RFP-602035-14 with Hilltop Securities, Inc.
27.
RFP-602075-14,
Unilateral Termination of Collection Services Agreement, with Penn Credit
Corporation.
28.
First
Amendment to IFB-602637-16 with Trafficcast International, Inc.
29.
Continuation
Certificate for Performance Bond #024070640 for RFP-602697-16, Roadway
Landscaping Contract, with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
30.
First
Amendment to RFP-602909-17 with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC.
31.
First
Amendment to IFB-603158-18 with WCA of Florida, LLC.
32.
IFB-603357-18,
Term Contract, with Dana Safety Supply, Inc.
33.
IFB-603366-18,
Term Contract, with Siteone Landscape Supply, LLC.
34.
Amendment
#2 to Work Order #26 to PS-8286-13 with Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
35.
Closeout
to Work Order #15 to CC-9184-13 with Affordable Development.
36.
Work Order
#8 to PS-9464-14 with GAI Consultants, Inc.
37.
Bids as
follows:
RFP-2324-19 from AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; CGL
Companies, LLC;
IFB-603428-19 from The Ware Group, d/b/a Johnstone Supply;
Tri-Dim Filter Corp.; American Environmental Systems; Andrews Filter &
Supply Corp.; and
RFP-603430-19 from AERC Recycling Solutions - A Clean
Earth; Perma-Fix of Florida, Inc.
REGULAR
AGENDA
Agenda Item #34 – 2019-1324
County
Attorney Bryant Applegate stated that at the BCC meeting held on April 9, 2019,
the Board approved a contract with the Romano Law Group; Schochor Federico and
Staton, P.A.; and Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, LLP to represent the County,
including the Sheriff’s Office since that budget is part of the County budget,
to handle all litigation related to the opioid crisis. He advised the Sheriff was unable to be
present today, but Chief Lisa Spriggs and Maryann Klein (in-house counsel) are
here representing that office.
Eric
Romano, Romano Law Group, addressed the Board and stated that many are somewhat
familiar with the opioid litigation already.
This is a national epidemic that has left really no community in the
country untouched, and Seminole County is no different. He said their team is led by Romano Law Group
in West Palm Beach; they along with the Schochor Federico firm in Baltimore,
Maryland and the Spangenberg firm in Cleveland, Ohio have been involved in the
opioid litigation for the better part of the last two years. Notably the opioid litigation, by and large,
is centered in Cleveland, Ohio under an MDL (Multidistrict Litigation). About 1,600 lawsuits have been filed and all have
been moved to and consolidated in front of Judge Dan Polster in the northern
district of Ohio, which is where the Spangenberg law firm comes in. Peter Weinberger, who is the firm’s
co-counsel in the case, happens to be co-liaison counsel for the plaintiffs in
the MDL, which means he is essentially in a leadership position in front of
Judge Polster with regard to all the these cases around the country.
Mr. Romano
advised they would be looking at filing suit on behalf of the County to recoup
those damages that the County has incurred and will incur in the future by
working directly with and through Mr. Applegate. He
noted Mr. Applegate put them in touch with the appropriate department heads and
representatives in the County to pull that data together, and they have already
been doing that on behalf of the other clients they represent. They would be presenting that as part of the
damages claim in the lawsuit, which would then be consolidated within the
MDL. He expressed Judge Polster has
pushed very aggressively to bring both sides together to try to reach a global
settlement. He has stated that he would
very much like that to happen before the end of this year, but because of the
scope and scale of the litigation, Mr. Romano said he is not sure how likely
that is. He advised the first trial
within this litigation is scheduled for November, and once those first trials
begin and juries hear the evidence and return their verdicts, it will give both
sides a better indication of the merits of the case and how the juries are
viewing the case.
Mr. Romano
shared that their team did a series of mock trials last summer where they
basically presented the evidence. They
brought in about 40 to 50 local residents and presented summaries of the
evidence for the plaintiffs and the defense to try to gauge initial reaction to
the claims and the defenses. He noted
the plaintiffs’ claims were received very favorably.
Mr. Applegate
pointed out the plaintiffs’ Statement of Claim that is going to be prepared is
a major undertaking, and that will be conducted by his office, Ms. Klein and Chief
Spriggs representing the Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Chief Oakes and his staff. He remarked that the data required going back
in time and anticipating future damages will require extensive work.
Commissioner
Lockhart asked about the relationship local counsel, James Vickaryous, has with
the Board on this case. Mr. Applegate
responded the local counsel is working for the Romano Law Group and the other
firms. Any fees generated by local
counsel will be paid out of the fees collected by the Romano Law Group, not
anything from the County or the Sheriff’s Office.
Mr. Romano advised Judge Polster,
who has been doing an extraordinary job of managing 1,600-plus cases, has made
it very clear that he is going to do everything he can to make sure that this
does not drag on for years and result in 1,600 trials. Mr. Romano noted what often happens with
litigation of this magnitude, is once those initial trials start and the jury
verdicts start coming in, that gives both sides a gauge of what the risks of
ongoing litigation may be. Usually after
that first round of trials, which will be late this year to early 2020, the
Judge pulls the leadership from both sides back together and says they have now
seen a few verdicts, in order to have everybody sit down and see if they can
resolve this by way of a global settlement.
He stated although it is hard to predict with any certainty, he thinks
it is realistic to expect that within 24, maybe 36 months, there will be some
kind of a global resolution, but it may take a few trials first to get to that
point.
COUNTY
INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPORT
Scott
McIntyre, Managing Director of Hilltop Securities, addressed the Board and
presented the Investment Advisor’s Report for April 23, 2019, (received and
filed).
Mr.
McIntyre noted on the Housing slide that mortgage rates have fallen quite a bit
which will help housing, and housing is starting to get the help that they
expected. There has been a big bump in
the last two months in home sales for both new and existing homes. He opined that always helps when you have
three-quarters of a percentage point lower; people who are marginally able to
afford houses can now afford houses.
Construction spending on an annual year-over-year rate in November was
down 11.3% and in February it was up 15.7%.
He indicated a lot of economists have latched onto that, how important
it is that all of a sudden construction spending is back on board. He said they will see what happens to housing,
but lower rates have absolutely helped.
In regard
to the GDP, Gross Domestic Product, Mr. McIntyre explained they don’t have the
first quarter yet, they will get it at the end of this week. It looked like the trend had been downward,
and now it looks like the trend may stabilize and move higher. Most people expect that if they don’t get a
strong second quarter, they will get a strong third quarter. Business spending got curtailed because
businesses were worried, but they are now feeling better.
For his
recommendations, Mr. McIntyre stated yields are still lower than they have
been. They have $140 million that is
invested in Full Faith and Credit Treasuries.
He noted they will not always be the highest yield, but they are the
safest investments. They have a maturity
coming up on April 30th, and the yield on that was 2.48%. His recommendation is to reinvest it. He would love to add to that Treasury
position and have a safer portfolio, but it is still not completely conducive
to that. By the same token, he does not
want that to bleed off just because yields are lower. His recommendation then is that be reinvested
into a $10 million/15-month maturity with a yield at 2.43%, which is almost the
same as what came off. Going forward,
they will have maturities, and the yields may not be terribly favorable. If the yields are favorable, he would like to
add to that position if they could, but for right now he just wants to
stabilize it.
Mr.
McIntyre stated he and Clerk Grant Maloy had a conversation about the banks and
what the banks are thinking. There is
some concern on his part, and he said Clerk Maloy and Chief Deputy Clerk Brent Holladay
have shared that same idea, that at some point the banks may not want to pay as
much as they are paying, but for right now they are. His thought is if they don’t have places for
that money to go, they will not be willing to pay as much, but he feels like
the economy is moving higher, so he thinks they are okay as far as those banks
are concerned.
Mr.
McIntyre displayed Current / Proposed Portfolio. He mentioned they did not have any allocation
shifts from one to the other, so there is no proposed movement in these
categories. They have 30% in Full Faith
and Credit Treasuries and 50% in the QPDs (the banks or Qualified Public
Depositories). He feels like those are
very safe; the yield on those overall is about 2.60%. If they go out of the curve, they will get
less than that. So they are foregoing a
little bit of yield in the move they made for a little bit of safety, and that
is always going to be the issue. There
may be something that looks better and has a higher yield, but he feels like
they should still have the safety component of Treasuries.
Mr.
McIntyre stated there is about 20% in other investment pools. He advised the Pool yields, generally
speaking, are pretty close to the yields in the QPDs, but they are not quite as
safe. There are no government pools, the
20% involves some commercial paper and there is some credit exposure in that
last 20%. He still feels like the mix is
okay for now. There is some vulnerability
in the fact that if the Treasury did have a downturn, the banks could decide
again that they are not willing to pay that, but for right now he feels like
all that they know suggests that they will be happy to continue paying for that
for a while.
Mr.
McIntyre commented that every day things change. He was talking with the Clerk’s Office a bit
earlier about the idea that they go in on the 30th and reinvest
that, but if the Treasury is paying 2.33% or 2.44%, and there is another
government security that is paying 2.48% or 2.50%, he feels like they have the
latitude (and he knows the Board has agreed to that) to take the higher yield
as long as the credit is the same.
Commissioner Dallari agreed. He
then noted he would need approval to reinvest the Treasury position and hold
everything else the same.
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt the
recommendations of the Board’s Financial Advisor based on the report submitted,
and direct the Clerk to implement said Board adopted recommendations.
Under discussion, Commissioner
Zembower stated he would just like to know what Mr. McIntyre’s take might be on
this now that the Trump Administration has decided to invoke and renew the
sanctions with the Iranian oil-trading partners. Mr. McIntyre advised the very recent pressure
has been as a result of those sanctions.
He did some research and the amount of WTI crude oil that is coming out
of the Permian Basin right now is about five times what it was ten years ago;
it is just exponentially increasing. The
U.S. has more oil here. There are just
so many things that come into play. Just
the idea that there may be problems in the Middle East is going to put pressure
on oil. There is enough supply that there
should be downward pressure, but they will just have to wait and see.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Carey
recessed the meeting at 10:35 a.m.,
reconvening
at 1:30 p.m. with all
Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Clerk Grant
Maloy, and Deputy Clerk Terri
Porter who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell, who were present at the
Opening Session.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to authorize the
filing of the proofs of publication for this meeting's scheduled public
hearings into the Official Record.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #35 – Bowles Estates Conservation
Easement Vacate/
Juan & Evelis Gerena – 2019-1167
Danalee Petyk, Planning & Development Division, addressed the
Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. She advised staff recommends approval of the
request. It was determined that the
Applicant was present but did not wish to comment.
With regard to public participation, Linda Lucas, 5940 Jessica Drive,
spoke in support; no one else in the audience spoke in support or in opposition
to this item and public input was closed.
Public Comment Form received and filed.
District 3 submitted ex parte communication (received and filed).
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2019-R-72 vacating and abandoning a portion of the platted conservation easement on Lot 1 of the Bowles Estates Subdivision as established in Plat Book 75 Page 43; for property located on the north side of Jessica Drive, approximately 450 feet west of Bear Lake Road, and more particularly known as 5960 Jessica Drive, Apopka, Juan & Evelis Gerena, Applicant, as described in the proof of publication.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #36 – Short-term Vacation Rentals Land
Development
Code Amendment - 2019-0791 (Cont’d
from 6/26/18)
Rebecca Hammock, Planning & Development Director, addressed the
Board to
present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum and provided the
definition of vacation rentals as defined in the Florida statutes. Ms. Hammock advised the revised Ordinance
includes an annual registration fee of $250 and a provision that up to 50% of
the registration fee amount may be allocated to an affordable housing trust
fund. The revised Ordinance proposes
that registration be required for existing and new vacation rentals beginning
October 1, 2019; and the operator must provide proof of a local tourism tax
account. She stated staff recommends
approval.
Upon
Commissioner Dallari’s inquiries, Ms. Hammock explained how staff determined
the $250 annual registration fee and detailed how a homeowner could potentially
lose their homestead exemption due to the use of their property as a vacation
rental. In regard to maximum occupancy,
Ms. Hammock advised if a complaint was received, it would be policed by the
Sheriff’s Office or through a third-party vendor. Discussion ensued regarding the provision
that at least one telephone (landline or cellular) with the ability to contact
911 shall be provided in the vacation rental.
Commissioner
Zembower requested more information on the code enforcement aspect of the
Ordinance. Ms. Hammock advised because
the County currently doesn’t have any code regulations for vacation rentals,
Code Enforcement will refer the complainant to the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation; however, if the Ordinance is adopted, they could take
a complaint through the Code Enforcement process. Commissioner Lockhart discussed why she
doesn’t see how this Ordinance is a benefit and noted her biggest concern is an
additional regulation that requires an additional burden.
Chairman
Carey stated out of about 72,500 residential units, only 311 are short-term
vacation rentals. She understands it may
generate revenue for the County, but she isn’t sure how much. The Chairman advised based on the information
that she’s received, she thinks the ordinance is trying to govern something
that isn’t a problem. Commissioner
Zembower asked how they are tracking who is renting the properties. Ms. Hammock answered she isn’t sure if the
different platforms require background checks, but the proposed Ordinance does
require the owner-operator to require that information, and the bills that are
going through the Florida Legislature now that are attempting to preempt local
governments also include that.
With regard
to public participation, George Sellery, 5231 Shoreline Circle, (documents
received and filed) spoke neither in support or opposition; the following spoke
in opposition: Carolyn Wisdom, 2030
Pleasant Point Road; Patricia Searcy, 304 West 11th Street; Deborah
Artzner, 2045 Green Cedar Lane; Alexa Michna, 140 Douglas Drive; no one else in
the audience spoke in support or in opposition to this item and public input
was closed.
Public
Comment Forms were received and filed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to continue to June 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as possible, the request to adopt
an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code to provide regulations for
short-term vacation rentals, as defined in F.S. 509.242, within unincorporated
Seminole County; and in
addition, a reference to Section
30.48, LDC be placed on registration forms, brochures, and related support
documents, reminding applicants that registration with Seminole County does not
invalidate privately adopted restrictions on property within a development, as
described in the proof of publication.
Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower stated there is a
code enforcement issue; and they need to have the opportunity to incorporate
code enforcement guidelines. He had also
asked the Board to consider a long-term registry and believes it should be
included in this same ordinance. For
him, there are several aspects that need review. Commissioner Constantine expressed he would
much rather have this issue be locally regulated and not State regulated. He discussed zoning for businesses and code
enforcement. Commissioner Constantine
pointed out this isn’t about revenue, it’s about protection of
neighborhoods. He agrees with the
continuance so they can get more clarity.
Chairman Carey advised she is not going to support the continuance
because she believes they need to take action on it one way or the other. She is not in support of a short-term or
long-term rental ordinance because she thinks it is an invasion of privacy
rights.
Commissioner Lockhart indicated she is not in support of the
continuance or of the ordinance. She
thinks it is just another tax on small businesses, and they already have
ordinances and laws in place to address all of the things that have been cited
as issues. Commissioner Dallari advised
he supports the continuance because he would like to have more information
before he decides whether or not he supports the ordinance. He asked if the County can revoke the
vacation renter’s business license, and Ms. Guillet answered no.
Ms. Guillet pointed out the work session regarding Code
Enforcement is scheduled for May 14.
Bryant Applegate, County Attorney, stated he believes the Code
Enforcement work session, where Code Enforcement is looked at holistically, is
going to be separate from this ordinance.
Mr. Applegate suggested they continue this item indefinitely so they
have time to address Code Enforcement and then advertise another
ordinance. Commissioner Zembower asked
if they brought it back in June, and then at some point later code enforcement
is changed, would they have to revisit the ordinance. Mr. Applegate answered they would have to
amend the ordinance. Chairman Carey
opined she doesn’t think it will be ready by June, and added it has to come
after the solution to code enforcement if that is the reason for the
continuance. Commissioner Zembower
stated he still supports his motion to continue to June 25; and if they change
code enforcement, they can amend the ordinance as needed.
Chairman Carey confirmed with Mr. Applegate if the ordinance
gets rewritten based on other information, it may have to be readvertised.
Districts 1, 2, and 3 voted AYE.
Districts 4 and 5 voted NAY.
Ms. Guillet stated she needs some clarification on what the
Board expects to see brought back on June 25.
Commissioner Zembower stated he expects to see any language regarding
code enforcement cleaned up, and he thinks long-term rentals need to be
incorporated in the same ordinance.
Chairman Carey asked if the majority of the Board wants to see an
ordinance for long-term rentals and whether or not they want to see it in
conjunction with the short-term rental ordinance. Commissioner Lockhart indicated she would not
want to see it at all. Commissioner
Zembower indicated he would like to see the long-term rental ordinance and
possibly see it in conjunction with the short-term rental ordinance. Commissioner Constantine indicated he would
like them incorporated together. Commissioner
Dallari indicated he can’t answer that because he hasn’t seen a long-term
rental ordinance. Chairman Carey advised
it appears three Commissioners would like to see it, so the majority will rule. She confirmed with Ms. Guillet that staff
will try to get this back to the Board on June 25 with a long-term rental
component.
Chairman Cary advised the County Manager and the County
Attorney should remind each Commissioner of all of the ordinances, State and
local, that are on the books that would govern the issues discussed regarding
vacation rentals.
Districts 1 and 5 submitted ex parte communication (received and
filed).
Item #37 – Vacation Rentals Amendment to County Code
Fee Schedule (Non-Public Hearing Item) – 2018-0790 (Cont’d from 6/26/18)
Chairman
Carey asked for a motion to continue this item since it is related to Item #36.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner
Constantine, to continue to June
25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, the request to adopt
a Resolution amending the Seminole County Administrative Code to revise Section
20.10(L) Permit Fees to add subparagraph (11), Vacation Rentals, as
administered by the Development Services Department, Planning & Development
Division.
Districts 1, 2, and 3 voted AYE.
Districts 4 and 5 voted NAY.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Meloney Lung, Assistant County Manager,
presented the legislative update.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
In regard to recruitment and retention in
the Environmental Services Department, particularly in dealing with the
operations folks, Ms. Guillet stated they started an overall County
compensation study; but they have done a mini-compensation study with respect
to operations positions. She would like
to get the Board’s blessing to move forward with the salary adjustments that
she has proposed to the Board. Staff
will bring a BAR (Budget Amendment Request) to the Board at a later date, but
she would like to go ahead and get it implemented as quickly as they can so
they don’t lose any more staff.
Commissioner Zembower asked if any
consideration was given to overall compensation packages, and Ms. Guillet
answered not much. She added they
basically just looked at salary; however, benefits are an element of the
overall compensation study. Discussion
ensued regarding benefits, and Ms. Guillet pointed out the County’s benefit
package is pretty consistent with other local governments.
Ms. Guillet stated one of the issues that
they are working on is establishing some internal training programs so staff
can help people who are in the organization increase their credentials. Commissioner Zembower asked whether or not it
increases compensation to go from a C license to an A license, and Ms. Guillet
answered it does. She explained the
tiered system where the employee receives a salary adjustment every time they
get a higher license or a dual license.
Terry McCue, Environmental Services Director, addressed the Board and
explained the process of receiving operator licenses.
Chairman Carey advised the request before
the Board is simply to make the adjustments to keep the County in the market to
keep from losing employees until the complete compensation study is done.
Motion
by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to move forward as
the County Manager has requested.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Ms. Guillet clarified this deals with the
operations folks, but she doesn’t want other County employees to think that
they aren’t looking at compensation across the board; this is just a critical
issue so it has been accelerated for these operations positions. Upon Chairman Carey’s inquiry, Ms. Guillet
stated the overall compensation study will finish up at the end of June and
will be discussed as part of the budget process.
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Ms. Guillet distributed a work session
schedule (copy received and filed). She
asked the Board to let her know if she needs to alter the schedule in any
way. Chairman Carey advised if the
Commissioners have a request to alter the schedule, send it through her office
so the County Manager is only receiving it from one office.
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Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to appoint
Mark Oakes as the Fire Department Director.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Applegate announced the Sanford Herald
has asked for time to address the issue regarding tax delinquency sale notices
and the publication thereof. He reminded
it is his position that the Board can decide, under the current law, whenever
they so choose, who publishes. He
provided a brief history of the issue and advised the County has now been sued
by the Sanford Herald after the Board’s decision to approve publishing in the
Heritage Florida Jewish News instead of the Sanford Herald. To get the County out of the litigation, Mr.
Applegate suggested the Board allow both papers, the Sanford Herald and the
Heritage Florida Jewish News, to publish the tax delinquency sale notices. The Sanford Herald would agree to drop their
lawsuit, and there would be no basis for a lawsuit from the Heritage Florida
Jewish News. The Sanford Herald has
agreed to reduce the publishing cost by reducing the font size.
Commissioner Lockhart asked what size the
font would be reduced to, and Chairman Carey answered it would be reduced to
the same size as what is being published in the Heritage Florida Jewish
News. Mr. Applegate stated it is his
understanding the Sanford Herald would agree to reduce the font size, which
would reduce the amount of pages, which would reduce the cost; and they would
drop the lawsuit pertaining to the County if the County agrees to publish in
the Sanford Herald.
Bill Kirchhoff, Sanford Herald, addressed
the Board and stated there were things stated several weeks ago that are
inaccurate, so he would like to correct those statements. Joseph Rosier, Esquire for the Sanford
Herald, addressed the Board and submitted several documents (received and
filed) for the Board to review. Mr.
Rosier explained the Sanford Herald brought Seminole County into the lawsuit
with the Tax Collector due to the Board’s decision to publish in the Heritage
Florida Jewish News instead of the Sanford Herald at the April 9 meeting. He discussed inaccuracies in the Tax
Collector’s statement from that meeting including newspaper distribution and
cost efficiency.
Mr. Rosier stated the Sanford Herald is
requesting the Board to reconsider where they are publishing the delinquent
taxes. Chairman Carey explained they are
running out of time to decide where they are going to advertise because there
is a time specific that the notices have to be advertised. She reminded that the Board took action at
the last BCC meeting to approve the notices to be published in the Heritage
Florida Jewish News. The resolution that
is being recommended right now is to resolve a lawsuit and keep the County from
entering into litigation. It was
determined that an unidentified representative from the Heritage Florida Jewish
News was present. Chairman Carey assured
that next year this will be an RFP (Request for Proposal), and anyone with a
qualifying paper will be able to submit a request.
Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 3:25
p.m., reconvening at 3:32 p.m.
Mr. Applegate confirmed that both
newspapers are papers of general circulation so they are not here to discuss
that. He explained the Sanford Herald is
willing to drop the lawsuit against Seminole County if the Board allows them to
publish the notices. The reduced font
size will reduce the cost of their original bid, and they will publish the
tangible tax free of charge to the County.
Commissioner Dallari asked if they would drop the lawsuit against the
Tax Collector as well. Chairman Carey
stated if the lawsuit isn’t dropped against all agencies of the County, the Tax
Collector has to spend money to defend himself and that comes out of the fees
he collects which go to the County as excess fees into their General fund; so
they are talking about the same money.
She asked if the Sanford Herald is willing to drop the lawsuit in its
entirety. The Chairman voiced she is not
willing to support the recommendation and spend the money advertising in both
papers unless the lawsuit is going to be dropped against all Seminole County
agencies. Mr. Rosier commented he isn’t
sure if that is a decision they need to make today, and Chairman Carey
explained why it is.
Chairman Carey asked again if the Sanford
Herald was willing to drop the lawsuit in its entirety, and Mr. Rosier answered
he will leave that to his client. The
Chairman suggested he talk to his client while the Board continues the meeting,
and they will revisit the conversation when they come to a decision. Mr. Kirchhoff advised he cannot drop the
lawsuit. Chairman Carey explained the
Board is trying to take action now to advertise in both newspapers, and both
papers would receive their fees. They
are making a decision to amend a decision that’s already been made, and they
are doing that because they don’t want to be in a lawsuit with anybody because
that money will come out of the taxpayers’ pocket. Chairman Carey asked for Mr. Rosier and Mr.
Kirchhoff to make a decision while the Board continues their meeting.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 3
Commissioner Constantine announced Soil and
Water is going to be hosting the Association of Florida Conservation Districts
on April 29.
District 4
Commissioner Lockhart discussed the
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board meeting she recently attended and her tours of
some Natural Lands facilities. She
mentioned her participation in the Orlando’s Women’s Conference and announced
an initiative created by Seminole County’s teacher of the year.
District 2
Commissioner Zembower stated he attended
the Osceola State of the County luncheon and provided a summary of the topics
they discussed. He met with Latisha’s
House and briefly talked about the organization. Commissioner Zembower indicated he spent some
time helping Public Works Director Jean Jreij with fleet maintenance and will
be lending his expertise from his industry to try and help the County move
fleet maintenance forward.
District 1
Commissioner Dallari advised he has been
working with MetroPlan Orlando to figure out how to put together a task force
regarding aggressive drivers.
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Commissioner Dallari indicated he would
like to get some more information about the Five Points design build. He asked if there were going to be three
different companies bidding on it or if it is just going to be one selection
through a qualification standpoint. Ms.
Guillet confirmed three firms would be brought to the Board. She added the Board will prequalify the firms
and will select whoever they want. Those
folks will then take the design criteria that’s established, the Basis for
Design, and bring back proposals based on that information.
Chairman Carey stated they don’t have to
put all of that into the RFP; and if they only have five submittals, they could
hear presentations from all five on their design-build concept. Commissioner Dallari confirmed with the
Chairman that they will only pick one firm.
Ms. Guillet clarified that the Board would prequalify; and then however
many firms prequalified would take the Basis of Design and bring back proposals
for the Board to select. Discussion
ensued regarding the process.
Ray Hooper, Purchasing and Contracts Division
Manager, addressed the Board and explained they are anticipating a
design-criteria package to start the design-build aspect. Part of that, they were going to issue a
design-build solicitation and go through a qualification to identify those
firms (the design firm and the construction contractor that team together) that
are the most qualified for this type of work.
Then typically on a design build, you hand them the design criteria package
and they start the 30% drawings. That
was the typical process of the Board because the Board can choose whichever
conceptual plan that they want and that’s typically the way it’s done, but
there can be deviations. What staff
thought of is that they typically need an oversight of a construction project
of this magnitude, so the Board’s number one choice will get the contract for
the design build, number two could be the construction administrative oversight
for the design project, and number three would get the stipend of $10,000.
The Board and Mr. Hooper discussed other
possible processes and why Mr. Hooper recommends the process he presented. Chairman Carey asked if the desire of the
Board is to not do the 30% and do it just based on qualifications. Commissioner Dallari stated that’s what he
thought they were doing, and Commissioner Zembower indicated that’s what he
prefers to do. Mr. Hooper pointed out if
they do it that way, financially, the Board will not know the price tag of the
building; and they have engaged a contractor to start the design portion only
to identify what the price tag is.
Commissioner Zembower stated the Board has retained CGL, and they are
going to provide the Board an estimate based on their study. Chairman Carey clarified CGL is going to
bring the Board a design-criteria package that says, “You need 5,000 feet and
500 parking spots.” Then the idea is
that whoever teams up will present to the Board a 30% conceptual plan, options
for design, and some estimates for the Board to pick based on that information.
Commissioner Lockhart confirmed with Mr.
Hooper that this is the process that he proposed to the Board at the last BCC
meeting. She advised she supported that
process and she is still in support of it.
Commissioner Zembower stated that is not his understanding of what was
happening. The scope that he has
reviewed for CGL indicates they are going to provide material options on
longevity, power-savings options, and they are going to be looking at
everything. He asked why they would have
CGL if they go with Mr. Hooper’s proposed process. Mr. Hooper explained CGL will be providing an
estimate based upon a conceptual plan, not architectural drawings. The Board will get a precise price tag when
they’ve engaged an architect to start designing what the building will actually
look like and what will be in that building, and they will get all of the
relatively hard bids with their subcontractors with real pricing on their
conceptual plan presentation when they have that ready.
Chairman Carey stated the Board needs to be
engaged early on in the process if they want to influence the outcome. If the Board wants to change the process on
what they already decided to go forward with at the last BCC meeting, they are
going to bring it back at the next meeting and talk about it. But right now, she thinks the majority is
ready to move forward with the process that was selected at the last
meeting. Commissioner Zembower advised
at no time was he ever told the process that they allegedly approved meant that
the number one firm would be the contractor, the number two firm would be the
manager of that project, and the number three firm would just get a check for
$10,000 for their troubles.
Chairman Carey asked how many people would
want to stick with the process that Mr. Hooper just described that they
approved at the last BCC meeting, and Commissioners Lockhart and Constantine
indicated they do; Chairman Carey indicated she does. Chairman Carey announced the majority wants
to stick with the approved process, so they will move forward; and she reminded
this morning they approved the addition to get the design-criteria package.
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Commissioner Dallari stated he has been
working with various veterans groups in Seminole County, and there will be a
Veterans Appreciation luncheon on June 26.
District 5
Chairman
Carey discussed the renovations happening at the Orlando Sanford International
Airport. In regard to the Central
Florida Expressway Authority, the Chairman explained the visitor toll pass
pilot program starting May 1. She
announced the Boy Scout event at the Westin this Thursday. Chairman Carey reminded the Board of the
granite paver program and indicated she wants the County to do a better job of
promoting the program so people know it’s available.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Carey stated the County Manager
and County Attorney review forms that were passed out a couple of weeks ago
were not distributed with the intent of the Board filling them out but to get
feedback on the form itself. She asked
if the Board is satisfied with that process for the evaluation. Commissioner Dallari answered he is
satisfied. Commissioner Lockhart stated
she recently spoke to the County Manager and they talked about incorporating
some specific, tangible, measurable things because everything on the forms is
subjective. Chairman Carey asked for
that to be finalized and get it to the Board by the next Board meeting so
everyone knows what the judgment will be based on. She believes they will have another retreat
to set very specific goals and objectives for the County. Ms. Guillet stated if any of the other Board
members have a generalized goal, let her know so she can try to make it
measurable. Chairman Carey asked Ms.
Guillet to circulate some documents that she’s found in her research in case
there is something on those review forms that a Board member likes and wants to
have included as part of the review.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR
REPORTS
RECEIVED
FROM CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE
The
following Communications and/or Reports were received from Chairman Carey’s
Office and filed:
1. Letter and attachment dated March 26, 2019 to
Chairman Carey from James Newlon, City Manager, City of Casselberry RE:
Casselberry Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report 2017-2018. C:
Nicole Guillet.
2. Letter and attachment dated April 1, 2019 to
Chairman Carey from Angela Apperson, City Clerk, City of Altamonte Springs RE:
Voluntary annexation of properties contiguous to Altamonte Springs. C:
Nicole Guillet.
3. Letter and attachments dated April 5, 2019 to
Chairman Carey from Keith K. Glatz, Florida Association of Public Procurement
Officials, Inc., RE: Excellence in Public Procurement & Best Practices
Awards Program awarded to Seminole County Purchasing and Contracts Division. C: Ray
Hooper.
4. Letter dated April 9, 2019 to Chairman Carey
from Jason Siegel, CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission RE: acceptance of Ed
Furey recommendation to GOSC Executive Board.
C: Jackie Hayter, Orlando Health;
Chris Carmody, GrayRobinson.
5. One postcard requesting Commissioners place a
land buying program referendum on the 2020 ballot.
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT CONTINUED
In regard to the Sanford Herald lawsuit discussion, Mr.
Applegate advised the Sanford Herald has agreed to dismiss the lawsuit not only
against the County but the Tax Collector as well.
Motion
by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to advertise the tax
delinquency sale notices in both the Sanford Herald and the Heritage Florida
Jewish News.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner Lockhart stated, as she read
through the transcript from the last BCC meeting provided by Mr. Rosier, she
noticed several times where Mr. Applegate was trying to allow County staff the
opportunity to share what might have been a different perspective. It was interesting to her that as she read
through it, that opportunity never seemed to quite present itself. Commissioner Lockhart expressed she views
silence as consent, so it is really important for her to make sure that staff
feels empowered because, regardless of what is being shared at the podium, if
staff has knowledge or information that may be different, she expects to hear
it before she makes a decision.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Rose Ann Sloan, 1106 Woodbine Street,
addressed the Board to discuss her passion for helping the homeless and
suggested there may be more the County can do to help the homelessness
issue. Commissioner Lockhart discussed
many things the County does to address homelessness and asked her to reach out
to her aide and the Community Services Director for more information.
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Chairman Carey announced the Benefits Plan
Design work session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and reminded that the Board will
reconvene at 6:00 p.m. for public hearing Agenda Item #38.
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Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 4:21 p.m., reconvening at 6:00
p.m.,
with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception Deputy Clerk
Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Chariti Colón, who were present
at the Afternoon Session.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS (Cont’d)
Item #38 - Enclave at Alafaya SSFLUMP and PD Major
Amendment/
Southern Investment Group, LLLP – 2019-0013 (Cont’d
from 4/9/19)
Jennifer Sanders, RPR,
Stenographic Court Reporter with U.S. Legal Support in Orlando; and Trey
Sidebender, Digital Court Recorder with CourtScribes in Orlando, were present
for this item only.
Matt Davidson, Planning
and Development, displayed a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) and
addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the Agenda
Memorandum. Mr. Davidson stated the
Applicant is proposing to mitigate the impacts of the proposed development by
increasing the previously approved landscape buffers on the north and east from
10 feet to 20 feet, on the west from 15 feet to either 15 feet with a 6-foot
masonry wall or 35 feet and a 6-foot fence, and on the south adjacent to
Beasley Road from 15 feet to either an undisturbed 25-foot buffer with a 6-foot
masonry wall or a 35-foot undisturbed buffer with a 6-foot fence. Parking along Beasley Road frontage and balconies
facing external property lines will be prohibited.
Mr. Davidson explained
the Applicant will need to secure approval from FDOT for the proposed
connection to Alafaya Trail and the revised master development plan eliminates
access off of Beasley Road. The
Applicant has indicated that the multifamily development would not move forward
if access to Alafaya Trail is denied.
Per section 30.488 of the Seminole County Land Development Code, a PD
major amendment would be required if FDOT denies access to Alafaya Trail
because changing the access location is considered a substantial change to the
planned development.
Mr. Davidson noted
staff has received numerous letters of opposition to the request, as well as
several petitions that are included with the agenda packet.
Commissioner Lockhart stated
that comparing density with student housing like Riverwind or The Station at
Alafaya is misleading because there can be four people in one unit, which can
have a huge impact on traffic and parking.
She questioned Mr. Davidson how they could fairly compare the density of
student housing with multifamily. Mr.
Davidson responded there is not a calculation in the current Land Development
Code for student housing density. Chairman
Carey commented there could actually be 400 occupants if there are 100 student
housing units, which would change the density.
She suggested that is something to be discussed going forward in the
future.
Attorney Rebecca
Wilson, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., on behalf of the
Applicant, distributed proposed Revised Development Order #18-20500055
(received and filed) and displayed and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
entitled Enclave at Alafaya (received and filed). Commissioner Lockhart inquired if the
Applicant had a percentage breakdown of the units that would be allocated for
the different types of affordable housing.
Scott Culp, the Applicant, responded the restriction that is written in
the Development Order requires that it be built in accordance with the Federal Private
Activity Bond Allocation that is issued through the Division of Bond Finance in
Florida as a multifamily mortgage revenue bond.
Under those restrictions, a minimum of 20% of the units have to be set
aside for households earning less than 50% of the median income or a minimum of
40% of the units have to be set aside for households earning less than 60% of
the median income; and they are allowed to work within that allowance so that
there is a wide spectrum of affordability being served at different income
levels.
With regard to public
participation, the following spoke in support:
Jeff Fagan, Orlando Regional Realtor Association, 1485 Travertine
Terrace; Cliff Long, 1330 Lee Road; Deborah Poulalion, 1367 Cor Jesu Court; and
Antonio Losavio, 5667 Elmhurst Circle.
The following spoke in
opposition: Bill Hyde, 2379 Audley
Street; Michael Bianco, 2315 Pennsylvania Avenue; Randolph Rader, 2371
Pennsylvania Avenue; Andrew Judd, 172 Smithson Drive (document received and
filed); G. Lea Rader, 2371 Pennsylvania Avenue; Liz Aulin, 2389 Pennsylvania
Avenue (document received and filed); Cecil Roberts, 2393 Pennsylvania Avenue
(documents received and filed); Debbie Roberts, 2393 Pennsylvania Avenue; Ben
Bianco (minor) (documents received and filed); Robert Maret, 2361 Pemberton
Street (document received and filed); Prasad Chittaluru, 270 Lake Drive; Jim
Hoffman, 2301 Beverly Street; Guang Zou, 2235 Pennsylvania Avenue (documents
received and filed); Anne Gaither, 2348 Pine Street (documents received and
filed); Phillip Gaither, 2348 Pine Street (documents received and filed); Dale
Johnston, 221 Burnsed Place; Fada Miller, 185 Burnsed Place; Shari Gamewell,
177 Burnsed Place (documents received and filed); Tami Gillen, 185 Burnsed
Place (documents received and filed); James Donaldson, 424 Wilmington Circle;
Dan Cooney, 2828 Lexington Court (documents received and filed); Ken McPherson,
216 Smithson Drive (documents received and filed); Daniella Yanes-Nadal
(minor); Ashley Sundman-Wheat, 2005 Chapman Oaks Drive; Kristina Vavrek, 432
Wilmington Circle; Jeremy Garren, 2236 Pennsylvania Avenue (document not
received); Lawrence Cass, 2358 Beverly Street (documents received and filed);
and Wendy Raduan, 1904 Ayrshier Place.
The following written
public comment forms in opposition were submitted: Lesley Nadal, 2833 Lexington Court; Rodger
Smithson, 224 Smithson Drive; Donna Smithson, 224 Smithson Drive; Eileen Meyer,
260 Easton Circle; Shelly Whidden, 130 Smithson Drive; Donna Hickson, 180 Lake
Hayes Road; Bryant Hickson, Jr., 180 Lake Hayes Road; Benne Wainright, 165 Lake
Hayes Road; Spencer Smith, 472 Wilmington Court; Julie Carrington, 125 Lake
Drive; Elizabeth Gilson, 115 Lake Drive; and Richard Gilson, 115 Lake
Drive. Public comment forms received and
filed.
No one else spoke in
support or in opposition and public input was closed.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5 submitted ex parte communications regarding this item only (received and
filed).
Chairman Carey recessed
the meeting at 8:22 p.m., reconvening at 8:29 p.m.
Commissioner Dallari
clarified with Ms. Wilson that the Applicant will not be building on any
adjacent HOA-owned parcels.
Chairman Carey compared
the proposed 92-unit multifamily development with the 131,000 square feet of
commercial or assisted living facility that is already approved. The Chairman clarified with Mr. Davidson the
multifamily would not be able to be built if they do not get DOT approval for
the Alafaya access. Commissioner
Zembower requested Mr. Davidson review the proposed setbacks again. Commissioner Lockhart clarified for the Board
the school capacity, concurrency service areas, and the current Interlocal
Agreement with the School District. She
opined the concerns are at the elementary level in this part of town.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Constantine, to deny the request to adopt a Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment from Planned Development (PD) to Planned Development
(PD), and a Rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) to
allow for the addition of multifamily use on 4.61 acres, located on the
northeast corner of Alafaya Trail and Beasley Road; (Z2018-060), as described
in the proof of publication, Southern Investment Group, LLLP, Applicant.
Under discussion, Commissioner
Constantine stated he is very concerned about workforce development. He is also concerned about the density of
this project and would be more inclined to approve a lower density as opposed
to just denying.
Chairman Carey
clarified the Development Order has addressed the issue that this could not be
full-time student housing, and she does not think there has been an issue for
Lynx in this area. She expressed the
location of workforce housing scattered throughout the county is
important.
Commissioner Zembower
commented Florida is going to grow by 5.2 million residents by 2030, and
Seminole County's population is expected to grow by almost a quarter of a
million people by 2030. There is a rural
boundary approved by the voters which is approximately a third of the
county. Seminole County is the third or
fourth densest populated county but the third or fourth smallest in land
mass. The Commissioner stated there is a
workforce housing issue, and this is the right element and the right
place.
Commissioner Lockhart
stated there is a struggle locally with affordable housing, accessory dwelling
units, and density. The density in the
urban areas is going to have to increase, especially in order to maintain and
protect the rural boundary. She opined
if they are not willing to commit to increasing density in the areas where it
is designed to go, then they need to reevaluate what the future plans are for
this county.
District 1 voted AYE.
Districts 2, 3, 4, and
5 voted NAY.
Motion failed for lack of a majority
vote.
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Motion by Commissioner Constantine to adopt a
Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Planned Development (PD) to
Planned Development (PD), and a Rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD
(Planned Development) to allow for the addition of multifamily use on 4.61
acres limited to 15 units an acre,
located on the northeast corner of Alafaya Trail and Beasley Road; (Z2018-060),
as described in the proof of publication, Southern Investment Group, LLLP,
Applicant.
Chairman Carey called
for a second to the motion twice without response, whereupon the motion died for lack of same.
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Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by
Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Planned Development (PD) to Planned Development (PD), and a Rezone from PD
(Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) to allow for the addition of
multifamily use on 4.61 acres, located on the northeast corner of Alafaya Trail
and Beasley Road; (Z2018-060), as described in the proof of publication,
Southern Investment Group, LLLP, Applicant.
Districts 2, 4, and 5
voted AYE.
Districts 1 and 3 voted
NAY.
Motion passes 3 to 2.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the
Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m., this same date.
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