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City Council Meeting (2025-01-13)

Monday, January 13, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Maitland City Council approved new waterfront and shoreline development standards, authorized several infrastructure and repair contracts, and initiated the repeal of the city's Traffic Light Safety Act. The meeting also included a service award for the Police Chief and updates on hurricane debris removal and city hall repairs.

Why it matters

Residents are affected by new rules for waterfront property development, the start of the process to remove red-light cameras or traffic safety enforcement, and the allocation of over $1.4 million in city funds for infrastructure, vehicle, and emergency recovery projects.

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4 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (4)

1. ORDINANCE NO. 1438 SECOND READING: LDC TEXT

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Vance Guthrieyes
Lindsay Hall Harrisonyes
Michaelyes

2. Definitions, as presented.

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Vance Guthrieyes
Lindsay Hall Harrisonyes
Michaelyes

3. Definitions, as presented.

4. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 1440 REPEALING TRAFFIC LIGHT

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Vance Guthrieyes
Lindsay Hall Harrisonyes
Michaelyes

People and votes

Lindsay Hall Harrison

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4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 1

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 1438 SECOND READING: LDC TEXT - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made to adopt Ordinance No”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 2

    2. Definitions, as presented. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 3

    3. Definitions, as presented. - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made to approve the Consent agenda, as presented”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 4

    4. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 1440 REPEALING TRAFFIC LIGHT - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made to adopt on first reading Ordinance No”; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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City Council Approved Minutes January 13, 2025 Council Chambers 6:30 PM Page 1 of 5 I. CALL TO ORDER Present: 5 - Councilmember Lori Wurtzel, Councilmember Vance Guthrie, Councilmember Michael Wilde, Councilmember Lindsay Hall Harrison, Mayor John Lowndes Absent: 0 - Mayor Lowndes called the January 13, 2025 meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Staff also in attendance: City Manager Reggentin, City Clerk Hollingsworth, City Attorney Shepard, Parks and Recreation Director Conn, Finance Director Gray, Public Works Director Tracy, Fire Chief Morton, Police Chief Manuel, Community Development Director Matthys, Deputy City Clerk Keane, and Public Information Officer Sargent. II. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Lowndes offered a Moment of Silence. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lowndes led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. PRESENTATIONS 1. 30 YEAR SERVICE AWARD: DAVID MANUEL Mayor John Lowndes read aloud a brief biography highlighting some of Chief Manuel's achievements and accomplishments. Mayor Lowndes then presented Chief Manuel with a 30-year service award, expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for all the years of devoted public service and valuable contributions to the City of Maitland. Chief Manuel humbly accepted, then heartfully thanked his family, colleagues and the city council for many years of support and opportunities. City Manager Reggentin commended Chief Manuel for his dedication and for a job well done. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1438 SECOND READING: LDC TEXT AMENDMENT: WATERFRONT STRUCTURE REVIEW STANDARDS. City Clerk Hollingsworth, read aloud, by title Ordinance No. 1438. Community Development Director Matthys presented Ordinance No.

Approved Minutes City Council January 13, 2025 Page 2 of 5 1438 and provided a brief overview. Mayor Lowndes opened the public comment period. There being no one who wished to speak, Mayor Lowndes closed the public comment period. A motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 1438, amending LDC Article 2, Section 2.5.3(d)(4) Waterfront Structure Review Standards, as presented. RESULT: Adopt MOVER: Councilmember Hall Harrison SECONDER: Councilmember Wilde AYES: Vance Guthrie, Lindsay Hall Harrison, Michael Wilde, Lori Wurtzel, John Lowndes NAYS: 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1439 SECOND READING: LDC TEXT AMENDMENT: SHORELINE PROTECTION STANDARDS AND SHORELINE ALTERATION. City Clerk Hollingsworth, read aloud, by title Ordinance No. 1439. Community Development Director Matthys presented Ordinance No. 1439 and provided a brief overview. Mayor Lowndes opened the public comment period. There being no one who wished to speak, Mayor Lowndes closed the public comment period. A motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 1439, amending LDC Article 5, Section 5.3.7 Shoreline Protection Standards and Article 10, Section 10.3.2 Definitions, as presented. RESULT: Adopt MOVER: Councilmember Hall Harrison SECONDER: Councilmember Wilde AYES: Vance Guthrie, Lindsay Hall Harrison, Michael Wilde, Lori Wurtzel, John Lowndes NAYS: VI. OLD BUSINESS City Manager Reggentin followed up from a previous discussion about the Live Local Act and an exemption that appeared not to meet the criteria. He said a letter, drafted at the direction of the City Council, was sent under Mayor Lowndes signature to the Property Appraiser. No response has been received to date. Mayor Lowndes suggested the City Attorney be asked to contact their

Approved Minutes City Council January 13, 2025 Page 3 of 5 legal counsel. City Attorney Shepard agreed and stated he would contact the Property Appraiser's legal counsel. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Lowndes opened the public comment period for Consent items #2 through #10. There being no one who wished to speak, Mayor Lowndes closed the public comment period. A motion was made to approve the Consent agenda, as presented. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Councilmember Wilde SECONDER: Councilmember Guthrie AYES: Vance Guthrie, Lindsay Hall Harrison, Michael Wilde, Lori Wurtzel, John Lowndes NAYS: 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2024. Approve the City Council meeting minutes of December 9, 2024, as presented. 2. GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) CITY HALL REPAIR: WHARTON-SMITH, INC. Approve the City Manager to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Wharton Smith for the City Hall repairs in the amount of $795,813.00. 3. FIREFIGHTER DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT GRANT AWARD: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WASHER. Accept a Florida Firefighter Decontamination Grant for $27,621.23, authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents, and authorize the expenditure of the required 25% matching funds of $6650.00 plus a shipping fee of $1021.23 for a total of $7671.23. 4. PUBLIC WORKS CCTV CAMERA TRUCK RETROFIT: CUES, INC. Approve the retrofit of the Public Works CCTV camera truck by Cues, Inc. in the amount of $100,495 utilizing the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. 5. FLORIDA STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN DW480251 AMENDMENT 4: 17/92 WATER MAIN UPGRADE PROJECT PHASE 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the fourth and final amendment to the State Revolving Fund Loan DW480251 for the 17-92 Water Main Upgrade Project (phase1) as approved January 13, 2020.

Approved Minutes City Council January 13, 2025 Page 4 of 5 6. EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES HURRICANE MILTON: THOMPSON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC. Approve expenditure for services provided for Hurricane Milton with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for Emergency Debris Monitoring Services and transfer funds from the Designated Emergency Reserves 7. EMERGENCY DEBRIS HAULING AND DISPOSAL HURRICANE MILTON: CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. Approve expenditure with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for Hurricane Milton Emergency Debris Hauling and Disposal in the amount up to $300,000 and transfer of funds from the City's Designated Emergency Reserves. 8. FY25 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES: DELAND NISSAN Approve the purchase of three (3) replacement vehicles from Terry Taylor DeLand Nissan utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association contract FSA 24- VEL32.0 for a total of $100,110.40 and rescind the previous motion on December 9, 2024, in the amount of $97,110.40. 9. ORANGE COUNTY MUNICIPAL INTER-LOCAL VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT: LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to execute the Municipal Inter-Local Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement, effective upon execution by all parties, extending through January 1, 2029, and superseding the mutual aid agreement approved by Council on December 14, 2020. 10. AMENDMENT 1 CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES CONTRACT: NEEL SHAFFER, INC. Approve Amendment No. 1 for Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services with Neel Shaffer, Inc. for the Dommerich Hills Septic to Sewer Project, Phases 2-4, in the amount not to exceed $198,265.48, utilizing the allocated project contingency funds. VIII. PUBLIC PERIOD Mayor Lowndes opened the public comment period. Public comment was given as follows: Steven Read, 500 Live Oak Street. There being no one else who wished to speak, Mayor Lowndes closed the public comment period. IX. DECISIONS 1. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 1440 REPEALING TRAFFIC LIGHT SAFETY ACT City Clerk Hollingsworth, read aloud, by title Ordinance No. 1440. City Manager Reggentin presented Ordinance No. 1440 and provided a

Approved Minutes City Council January 13, 2025 Page 5 of 5 brief overview. Mayor Lowndes opened the public comment period. There being no one who wished to speak, Mayor Lowndes closed the public comment period. A motion was made to adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 1440, Repealing Traffic Light Safety Act, as presented. RESULT: Adopt MOVER: Councilmember Wilde SECONDER: Councilmember Wurtzel AYES: Vance Guthrie, Lindsay Hall Harrison, Michael Wilde, Lori Wurtzel, John Lowndes NAYS: None X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT/CITY ATTORNEY/COUNCIL REPORTS City Manager Reggentin announced upcoming city events: January 18: Movie in the Park February 1: Maitland Police and Fire Family Fun Day February 7: Get Down Downtown March 1: Dommerich 5K Race City Clerk Hollingsworth provided an update on the 2025 Maitland General Election. She stated that petition filing period ended Friday January 10, 2025, and that there were three (3) candidates eligible to qualify during the week of January 20 - 24, 2025. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm.

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