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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
November 6,
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on
November 6, 1989 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford,
Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was discussion of a request from John Gardiner, Jr.,
Florida Citrus Sports Association, Inc. (Red Lobster Sailing Regatta) to move a power line
between two lights in the Municipal Parking Lot, to allow sailboats with masts up, on
trailers, to enter the lot to derig and pack up.
Director of Engineering and Planning reported that a safety coordinator should be
posted at the intersection to insure that rigged sailboats remain clear of traffic signal,
and blinkers are not required, but they are nice to have for directional purposes.
City Manager reported that the flashing blinker light, which stretches diagonally
across the intersection, poses a potential hazzard for high masts, and, therefore, Staff
recommends moving street light wire, keeping the blinker up, requiring boats wanting to
proceed along the street to do so as a group, and placing a traffic director at the
intersection. Commission had no objections.
The next item of business was discussion of an ordinance to incorporate significant
sections of the "Gainesville" requirements regulating the number of personnel for all-night
convenience store operations, tabled from October 23, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons in
opposition to, or in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Police Chief Harriett reported that convenience store robberies have decreased
considerably since the adoption of Gainesville's ordinance. He stated that people are less
apt to rob a store with cameras and multiple operators, and that the City should explore the
possibility of adopting same..
Henry Marois, Jr., Director of Community Relations for Florida Food and Fuel
Retailers, reported that although the City of Gainesville had a 60'% reduction in crime since
the passing of said ordinance, Alachua County had the same crime reduction as a result of a
voluntary training program which deals with cash control, visibility, and the training of all
employees; not just late night employees. Mr. Marois further stated that he is opposed to
the ordinance in its entirety, and that the constitutionality of said ordinance has not been
tested in the courts. Also, the accusation made with regard to Deputy Terry's report being
paid for by store owners, is slanderous and without merit.
A woman appeared and reported that she was the victim of a convenience store
robbery.
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Sylvester Chang, Mobil Service Station owner, presented news clippings referring
to several convenience store clerks, who were robbed or injured while on duty during the late
hours, together with an article which stated that the report prepared by Deputy Terry was
paid for by a group convenience store owners. Mr. Chang further stated that it is the
responsibility of the Commission to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens,
and that he is in favor of the ordinance.
Representative forCirole K Convenience Stores, reported that robberies in Sanford
have decreased 73% as a result of the voluntary program.
John Pierman, President of Retail Grocer's Association, appeared and reported that
he is opposed to the ordinance, and prefers a voluntary program.
Mr. Sexton, Southland Corporation, appeared and reported the crime would not
decrease under such an ordinance, it would shift to another area.
Wa¥1and Clifton, Chief of Police, Gainesville, appeared and reported that a survey
was taken of convenience store robbers, who said that the single most effective deterrent was
convenience stores that had two clerks on duty. Also, a study was done involving two
convenience stores located within 100 yards of each other. The store having one clerk was
robbed twelve times in one year, the other store which had been in existence for six years,
and had two clerks, appropriate lighting, cameras and limited cash on-hand; no robberies
occurred within those six years. Further, since Gainesville enacted the ordinance, which
provides for two clerks between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., crime has been reduced
by 91%, with no incidents of violence, with a 60.8% reduction in 1987, 77.8% in 1988, and 80%
in 1989. Additionally, the ordinance has been tested in the courts by virtue of a lawsuit
against the City of Gainesville, which resulted in injunctive relief, however, the Northern
District Court of Florida overturned the decision, and ruled in favor of the Gainesville
ordinance. Commission authorized to consider ordinance at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The next item of business was a review and discussion of Seminole County's
Standards for High Intensity Development.
City Manager reported that the plan is in the early stages of development, and that
the target date for finalization will be reviewed by Staff, developers and land owners.
Director of Engineering reported that Seminole County's proposal includes I-4 and
46 extending southerly as one of the high intensity development areas, and that the
consultant's report appears to have the same standards applied throughout the different HIP
areas; some located in more highly urbanized areas. The plan identifies two types of areas,
core area and transitional area. The core area indicates minimum heights of buildings, and
square footage,, whereas maximum is usually the case in City and County codes. Further, the
core area, as defined, does not include the Interchange of I-4 and SR 46, it starts halfway
between 46 and 46 A, and appears to writeoff the future of Interchange 46 and I-4, and
therefore, he suggested that Seminole County Planning Director consider including said
interchange in the core because he believes that SR 46 will be the gateway to the City of
Sanford. Also, he is concerned with setting minimums. If "guidelines" are adopted instead
of codes, he would not perceive a problem. The process will take approximately six to eight
months; it is perhaps premature for the City Commission to take any significant action at the
present time.
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Tony Vanderworp, Seminole County Planning Director, appeared and reported that
presently, the City of Sanford is not.included in the core and transitional areas, but will
be in the future. County Staff feels that minimum requirements in terms of properties that
have direct access to interchange, and arterial type roadway is very important. Currently,
their are no standards for structured parking and buildings over 35 feet. Also, the County
would like to manage areas by adopting actual lane development codes.
Director of Engineering and Planning reported that he received Florida Department
of Transportation's five year transportation plan, which poses some concerns, namely, that
there are no plans to improve I-4 and SR 46 Interchange, and presently, 17-92 between Lake
Mary Boulevard and Airport Boulevard is already at Service Level F, and within the five year
time period, that portion north of Airport Boulevard will be at Service Level F, thus,
causing potential problem for future development under the concurrency requirements. Version
II includes the study and construction of lane improvements on I-4 from 434 to Lake Mary
Boulevard, and planning for six !aning to Volusia County line. Director of Engineering and
Planning stated that the deadline for submitting final comments to Florida Department of
Transportation is November 17th, 1989, and suggested that the Commission prepare a letter
supporting Version II, placing emphasis on Interchange 46. The Commission had no objection.
Commissioner Eckstein suggested that Staff attend the Department of
Transportation's hearing on December 7, 1989. The Commission 'concurred.
The next item of business was discussion regarding Furnishings for Cultural Arts
Center. The Commission authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The next item of business was discussion of a request from Personnel Director to
reclassify/regrade Public Works Tradesworker to level of Foreman. City Manager reported that
said reclassification/regrade would not require an increase in the budget. The Commission
authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The next item of business was consideration of a request from Personnel Director
to officially designate the days to be observed for 1989 Christmas Holidays. The Commission
authorized that said holiday be celebrated on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26,
1989 respectively, as requested.
The next item of business was consideration of the City Commission's second Regular
Meeting in December; fourth Monday falls on Christmas Day. The Commission authorized said
meeting to be held on Monday, December 18, 1989, following Work Session.
The Commission next reviewed efforts of Local Governments to Stabilize Health
Insurance Costs. The Commission requested that Staff keep the Commission informed regarding
same.
The next item of business was discussion of a request to regulate yard sales,
garage sales and carport sales, city Manager reported that currently, there is no ordinance
which supports or regulates the limit of yard sales, garage sales, or carport sales. The
Commission authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The next item of business was discussion of a request to consider recycling
Christmas Trees. The Commission acknowledged withdrawl of said request.
The next item of business was discussion of a request from Florida League of Cities
to consider a resolution, which would limit unfunded State mandates on Cities and Counties.
The Commission authorized to consider said request at November I3, 1989 Regular Meeting.
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The next item of business was discussion of a request from Florida League of Cities
to consider a resolution urging recognition and affirmation of the Tenth Amendment, which
governs and balances the respective powers of the States and Federal Government. The
Commission authorized to consider said request at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Howell reported that Park on Parks needs lights. The Commission asked
Staff to obtain estimates, and report back.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ity Clerk