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MARCH 25, 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:13 PM.
Continued discussion re: City Commission Goals and Objectives for the
next two (2) years.
Mr. Bonaparte handed out a revised list of the goals and objectives that were
discussed at the March 11, 2019 City Commission Work Session for the Commission to
prioritize.
• Homelessness
Mayor Triplett serves on the Central Florida Commission of Homelessness
and said that he anticipates to see changes within the next three or four months in
the City of Sanford. However, homelessness and mental issues are always going to
exist and the City will continue to deal with each situation as it arises. It can be a
difficult issue to address at times because of the first amendment.
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Commissioner Mahany does not want to see homelessness as a priority for the
Commission. There are boards and committees in place that are working on the situation
and are doing a great job. She would like to see the Sanford community have more
compassion and have humanity towards this growing issue.
Commissioner Austin said that he has concerns with aggressive panhandling.
• Chamber of Commerce Building
The Mayor and City Staff recently met with Waterfront Partners regarding the
development of the Catalyst Site and asked the Commission to consider holding off on
renovations at the Civic Center and the Chamber of Commerce until the Catalyst Site is
underway as they may have a few ideas. Mayor Triplett said after thinking about it, he
would like to consider holding off on the project. Commissioner Austin said he would favor
tearing it down for additional parking. The Commission asked staff to provide a quote for
demolition of the building and construct parking spaces. In addition, the Commission asked
staff to provide costs of renovations needed to bring the building up to Code to lease it.
• Additional Parking
The Mayor and Commissioners agreed to ask Seminole County if they would have
an interest in collaborating with the City to construct a parking garage at the Civil
Courthouse.
Fire Station — Lake Mary Boulevard
Commissioner Mahany expressed her concern and the need for a new Fire Station
near Lake Mary Boulevard, especially with all the new development.
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• Police Officers
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Commissioner Mahany would like to see additional Police Officers added to the
Department. Vice Mayor Woodruff asked the Police Department to present the
Commission with a plan of funding/academy for police officers. Commissioner
Wiggins said that he would like the City to establish a review board. Vernon
McQueen said that The Front Porch Committee has formed a Community
Engagement Group that will be presented to the Commission at a later time to be
sanctioned.
• Capital Deficit
There was consensus among the Commission to use $500,000 towards the City's
Capital Deficit, however, Mayor Triplett suggested that they address this during the budget
meetings.
• Brother's Keeper
Commissioner Wiggins wants to continue to enhance the Brother's Keepers
Program.
• Civic Center
Vice Mayor Woodruff said that he is working with Julie Scofield, Historic
Preservation Planner, on designs for the Civic Center.
Mr. Bonaparte, asked the Commission to send him their top four Goals and
Objectives, and staff will take action on them a few at a time. Discussions for goals
will be continued to the April 8, 2019 Work Session.
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2. What's Next for the Mellonville Avenue Property, by Tom George.
Deputy City Manager George and Chris Smith, Project Manager, presented
the Mayor and Commission with plans for the Mellonville Avenue ATEN (Adapted
Technology Education Network) Building. The total amount of the project will be $1.2
million. It will take approximately $400,000 to be able to use the site practically, which
includes one turf field and one grass field for soccer or football along with parking spaces.
The grant requirement includes a rest station, fencing and a trail around the fields. Mr.
George and Mr. Smith will continue to work on the project and update the Commission.
3. Regular Meeting Items
A. Approval of Design Services for the SR 46 Water Main Replacement
By Bilal Iftikhar. [Commission Memo 19-069.A]
B. Approval of Surveying Services for the SR 46 Water Main Replacement by
Bilal Iftikhar. [Commission Memo 19-069.B]
Mr. Iftikhar, Director of Public Works and Utilities gave a brief description
on this project and showed the Commission a map of the areas that will be affected. Both
items are on tonight's agenda for action.
C. Repeal of Chapter 14, Animals of the Code of Ordinance and the Interlocal
Agreement with Seminole County for Animal Control by Darrel Presley.
Mr. Presley, Executive Director of Development Services, advised the
Commission of the revisions on the Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County for
Animal Control Services. The City will be responsible for enforcing the amount of animals
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residents are permitted to own. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 2783 to amend the budget and approval of
associated procurement activity pertaining to the rehab of Lee P. Moore Park by Robert
Beall. [Commission Memo 19-072]
Mr. Beall, Manager of Parks and Grounds Operations, advised the Commission
this project is being presented to them, because the Moore family is donating $293,094
to the City for various park amenities and replacements in Lee P. Moore Park. The Moore
family will be presenting the City with a check at the regular meeting tonight.
Eileen Hinson, Development Services Manager, and Jordan Smith, Senior
Planner presented the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Wyndham Preserve to the
Commission in order for the Commission to understand that by approving this item at the
Regular Meeting this evening, it is contingent upon Brisson Investments LLC., providing
adequate engineering plans. If they do not comply, they will have to start this process all
over.
Mr. Bonaparte informed the Commission that Item No. 8.1) for the
Condemnation of structures located at 1205 & 1207 Railroad Avenue has been removed
from the agenda due to the owners demolished the structures.
4. Briefing Items
Mr. Bonaparte asked Mr. Presley to provide the Commission with a briefing
on Break Point Law. Mr. Presley followed up with the City of Apopka, which is the only
City in the State of Florida currently using the services from the firm, since December of
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2018. Break Point Law has followed through with everything they said they would provide
to the City of Apopka. If the Commission would like to enter into an Agreement, staff can
start the procurement process. Mr. Colbert, City Attorney, said that if the City were
interested in proceeding with this, finance would need to go through the RFP process in
order to be consistent with purchasing practices. As for the registrations, staff is currently
not proactively pursuing offenders. If they come across a company that is not registered,
they will send them a notice to pay their registration. The Mayor asked about the Lien
Amnesty Program and Mr. Presley told him the program will sunset in 2020. Mr. Presley
will bring a pro -active resolution to the next City Commission Work Session.
5. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte said School Superintendent, Mr. Walt Griffin invited the
Commission to take a three (3) hour tour of the different schools in the area. Mr. Bonaparte
asked the Commission to contact him with their availability.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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There being no further business, the meeting adjouned at 6:10 P.M.