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Home My WebLink About01-13-2025 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Art Woodruff Vice Mayor Patrick Austin Commissioner Sheena R. Britton Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. Commissioner Claudia Thomas City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. Assistant City Attorney Lonnie N. Groot Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert City Clerk Traci Houchin CALL TO ORDER: 1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:06 PM. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: 2) Legislative prayer by Pastor Ethan Crowder of Central Baptist Church. 3) Pledge of Allegiance 4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards: = Proclamation for National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week January 19 — 25, 2025. « Proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day — January 20, 2025. BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION: 5) Minutes: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2024, Work Session and Regular Meeting. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the revised minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 25-001] Greg Piecora, owner of Whop’s Hop’s, said the Sanford Avenue Block Party scheduled for February 22, 2024, will only be for street closures. There will be no stages or vendors at this event. After a brief discussion, Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve the Sanford Avenue Block Party Event for February 22, 2025, for street closures only. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye A. Approve three vehicles from the Public Works and Utilities Department to be sent to auction, and sold to the highest bidder: Vehicle #73, a 2008 Ford F-450; Vehicle #214, a 2011 Ford F-250; and Vehicle #1827, a 2009 Tractor. B. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Goldsboro West Side Community Historical Association, Inc., (GWSCHG) and the City with a joinder and CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING covenant by the Goldsboro Front Porch Council Inc. (GFPC). (WS 4.A) Approve an Interlocal Agreement relating to utility relocation of the City’s reclaimed water system main along Old Lake Mary Road in conjunction with the County’s sidewalk improvement project. Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement relating to the contribution of the City’s individual settlement funds from the opioid litigation. Approve a change order to increase purchase order #40100, to Crowder Gulf Joint Venture, Inc., in the amount of $176,000, bringing the new total to $225,000, for Hurricane Milton debris Hauling Services. Approve the procurement to CPH, LLC for professional engineering services in the amount of $53,997 for the Sanford North Water Reclamation Facility (SNWRF) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operations Permit renewal. Approve the procurement to Arminius Consultants, LLC for professional engineering services in the amount of $35,000 for utility engineering consulting support services for the South Water Resource Center (SWRC) return and waste activated sludge pump replacement project. Approve the procurement to Arminius Consultants LLC for professional engineering service in the amount of $51,084 for utility engineering consulting support services for the North Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF) Automatic Transfer Switches and Gravity Belt Thickener and the South Water Resource Center (SWRC) Belt Filter Press Controls CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Project. Approve the procurement to Tradewinds Power Corp. in the amount of $70,832 for two NEMA 4X 1200-amp automatic switches for the 1250 kilo-watt generator that is located at the North Reclamation Facility. Approve the procurement to Premier Lawn Maintenance, LLC, in the amount of $78,360, for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Citywide turf and landscape maintenance services for the Stormwater Division of the Public Works and Utilities Department. Approve the procurement to Kelly Tractor Company in the amount of $61,820 for the attachments (mulcher, blade, and brush) for the skid steer. Approve the procurement to FARO in the amount of $60,000 for a focus laser scanner for the Sanford Police Department. Approve the Police Department’s $1,000 donation to the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Steering Committee as a public purpose. Approve the annual membership to the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce River Council in the amount of $3,500 from the Economic Development Promotional Activities fund. Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection committee rankings relating to RFQ 23/24-24R and other associated actions to No. 1 Neel-Schaffer, Inc., No. 2 Dredging & Marine Consultants, Inc., and No. 3 Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Approve and accept the 2022-2024 Final Report of the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee. (WS 4.B) Q. Approve the Third Amendment to the Contract for Sale of Real Estate between the City and the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) for the properties known as William Clark Court. (WS 4.C) R. Approve the procurement to Premier Lawn Maintenance, LLC, in the amount of $60,800, for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 for Citywide turf and landscaping maintenance services for various Utilities Plant’s locations. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the Consent Items as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4812, relating to the emergency management program of the City, and, specifically, to debris removal; Ad published January 12, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-002] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4812, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Thomas Aye B. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4813, relating to the repealing of Ordinance No. 2017-4403, which involves the Statutory Development Agreement with Sanford Waterfront Partners, LLC.; Ad published January 12, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-003] — Legislative matter. Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4813, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye C. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4814, repealing the provisions of Article II, Community Redevelopment, of Chapter 74, Planning and Development, of the City Code; Ad published January 12, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-004] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4814, on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye D. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4815, having procedures in place relating to CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING unlawful conduct at City meetings, facilities, or property and trespass warnings and related matters pertaining to City facilities or properties; Ad published January 12, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-005] — Legislative matter. Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4815, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4816, amending provision of Section 2-7 of the City Code which are intended to protect City sensitive communications and materials relative to City operations, programs, projects and activities; Ad published January 12, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-006] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4816, on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: F. Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4817, amending the Planned Development zoning of approximately 6.91 acres to modify land use and design standards for the Orlando Steel PD, and establishing the Meisch Park PD, a proposed mixed-use CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING multiple-family (124 units) and commercial development located at 275 Meisch Road; Owner, DCBC Land Development LLC. [Commission Memo 25-007] — Quasi-judicial matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4817, on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 8) OTHER ITEMS. A. Approve an amendment to the Sanford Airport Authority’s Fiscal Year Operating Budget in the amount of $980,890, and their Non-Operating Budget in the amount of $225,000. [Commission Memo 25-008] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the amendment to the Sanford Airport Authority’s budget as proposed. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye B. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3329, relating to releasing the reservation of mineral rights, relating to the former Catalyst Site. [Commission Memo 25-009] —- CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3329 as proposed. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye C. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3330, revising the Utility fees and charges for the City’s potable water utility systems. [Commission Memo 25-010] — Administrative matter. Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3330 as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye D. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3331, urging and encouraging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation to provide a public records exemption for municipal clerks and employees who perform municipal elections work or have any part in code enforcement functions of a municipality. [Commission Memo 25-011] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3331 as proposed. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye E. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3332, to amend the Police Departments budget in the amount of $36,802 and approve the grant to the City from the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the purchase of forensic equipment. [Commission Memo 25-012] — Administrative matter. Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3332. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye F. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3333, to amend the Fire Departments budget in the amount of $441,312.68 and approve two Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreements between the City of Sanford and the Sanford Professional Firefighter, IAFF Local 3996 (Union). [Commission Memo 25-013] — Administrative matter. Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3333. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 9) CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT. Cindy Lindsey, Finance Director, informed the Commission that some of the Commission funds that were requested for a public purpose were not billed for. Mr. Groot said the ‘The Henry’ litigation is scheduled for February 2, 2025. He said after working with the City over the last 50 plus years he has been honored to work for the City. 10) CITY CLERK’S REPORT. 11) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr. Bonaparte welcomed everyone to the Year 2025. He thanked the City Attorney’s office for the dedication and loyalty to City of Sanford. 12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Shane Lillibridge, Chairperson of the Community Development Block Grant committee invited the Commission to attend tomorrows meeting in the Commission Chambers at 4:30 PM. Christine Carter, resident, asked if the City would be able to install speed humps on 20" Street, between Locust Avenue and Mellonville Avenue. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Linda Barker, resident, wanted to inform the Commission how the pilots are being charged for taking off and landing at the Sanford Orlando International Airport. 13) CITY COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS. Commission Britton has been hearing from residents that live off 20" Street regarding the construction. She would like a contact person for her to provide them. Commissioner Britton moved to use $1,000 from the District 1 Commission fund to donate to the Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Steering Committee as a public purpose. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission a follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Wiggins moved to use a total of $2,500 from the District 2 Commission funds for a public purpose to donate to the following organizations: $1,000 to the Historic Goldsboro Main Street; $500 to Sanford Ride to Freedom; and $1,000 to the MLK Steering Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Wiggins thanked Brynt Johnson, Director of Public Works and CITY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Utilities, his staff, Chief Smith of the Police Department and his staff, and Mr. Bonaparte for all the donations received for his Christmas Toy Drive. They provided over 1,000 gifts to the children and 30K pounds of food to over 400 families. Vice Mayor Austin moved to use $1,000 from the District 3 Commission funds to donate to Christian Tach Center Ministries as a public purpose. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Thomas thanked Mr. Johnson for a great tour of the entire Utilities operation. She thanked Brady Lessard, Director of Economic Development, for the updates on the mall. Mayor Woodruff said Utilities is getting close to receiving funds from the State. He said the number of the calls received for Utilities have decreased tremendously. Legislative Days in Tallahassee are being held from March 24, 2025, to March 26, 2025. The second Commission meeting for March falls on March 24, 2025. He would like to reschedule that meeting for March 31, 2025. Mr. Groot said the Commission would have to approve a Resolution to reschedule the date. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM. 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