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Home My WebLink About03-31-2025 RM Minutes¥} APPROVED CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Art Woodruff Commissioner Sheena R. Britton Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. Commissioner Claudia Thomas City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. Assistant City Attorney Lonnie N. Groot Traci Houchin, City Clerk Absent: Vice Mayor Patrick Austin City Attorney William L. Colbert Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio CALL TO ORDER: 1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:00 PM. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: 2) Legislative prayer by Pastor Sam Todd, Chaplin of the Sanford Police Department 3) Pledge of Allegiance 4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards: « Proclamation for the “Retirement of Dr. Hector Octaviani” « Proclamation for “Water Conservation Month — April 2025” « Presentation from the Mayor’s Youth Council Legislative Days BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION: 5) Minutes: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING March 10, 2025, Regular Meeting. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve of the minutes as presented, which were seconded by Commissioner Britton. By a two-to-two vote no action was taken on the minutes. 6) Mayor Woodruff Nay Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Nay Commissioner Thomas Aye CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 25-078] — All Administrative matters. Approve the procurement of services in the amount of $67,460, bringing the total aggregate amount to $174,000, Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for the purchase of miscellaneous flygt pumps and repairs for the Utilities Plants Division. Approve the procurement of services in the amount of $50,000, bringing the total aggregate amount to $100,000, to Beachler Enterprises, Inc. dba Florida Electric Motor Services, for the repairs of electric motors and pumps for the Utilities Plants Division. Approve the procurement of services in the amount of $64,000, bringing the total aggregate amount to $108,000 to Ferguson Waterworks for miscellaneous utility line repair materials for the Plants Division. Approve the procurement for utility engineering consulting support services in the amount of $45,000 to Arminius Consultants, LLC, relating to the South Water Resource Center facility expansion and co-location of a brackish water treatment facility. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $35,475 and a change order to Purchase Order #38610 to CPH Consulting, LLC, bringing the new total to $155,875, for additional design services of the Public Works Operating Emergency Response Facility. Approve three procurements in the total amount of $14,803.51 to Xtreme Roofing and Construction, LLC, to include the following: a procurement for $2,475 for a urinal replacement at the Civic Center to make it ADA Compliant; a procurement for $9,928.57 to replace two electrical boxes at the north side of City Hall; and a change order to Purchase Order #40610 in the amount of $2,399.94 for the installation of a 1” backflow to the new Artisan Restrooms. Approve a $500 donation to the Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from the Police Department as a public purpose. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, and an alcohol permit, for ‘DesdeCero BikeNite’, from 6 — 11 PM, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with the use of Decision Tactical parking lot from 11 AM — 8 PM. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, and an alcohol permit, for ‘Fly Fishing Tour and Expo’, from Noon —7 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, with use of the Decision Tactical parking lot from 11 AM — 8 PM. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for the ‘2™ Annual COME unity Festival’, from 10 AM —3 PM, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with a road closure and use of the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church parking lot, located at 618 E. 10" CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Street from 9 AM — 4 PM. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, and an alcohol permit, for ‘Sanford’s Ride to Freedom’, from 7 AM — 1:30 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony’, from 9 AM — Noon in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Monday, May 26, 2025, with road closures from 7 AM — Noon. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for Hispanic Outreach Festival’, from Noon — 5 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2025. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for the ‘National Night Out Against Crime’, from 5 — 8 PM, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with a road closure from 8 AM — 9 PM. Approve the procurement in the amount of $116,000 to Zoll Medical Corporation for two new cardiac monitors for Station 40 emergency vehicles. Approve the second amendment to ITN 20/21-35R in the amount of $6,944.64 to Core & Main LP Agreement and renewal of the payment and performance bond for the third year of the contract. Approve the security agreement to implement the Economic Development Administration Grant award ED24ATL0G0128 in favor of the City for the Tiger Dam flood control system that been procured in anticipation of receiving grant funding. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Consent Items as proposed. Seconded by CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: 1) Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye PUBLIC HEARINGS. A. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4820, to repeal the provisions of the City Code pertaining to the Sanford Museum Board; Ad published March 30, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-079] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4820, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4821, to amend Section 26-36 and Section 26- 103, City Code relating to code enforcement hearing office/special magistrate/selection/code enforcement processes and procedures; Ad published March 30, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-080] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4821 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye C. RE: 1609 Southwest Road; Owners, Andre Jackson and Shuwan Jackson 1. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4822, to annex 0.16 acres located at 1609 Southwest Road; Owners, Andrea Jackson and Shuwan Jackson; Ad published March 30, 2025. {Commission Memo 25-081] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2028-4822, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 2. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4823, to amend the Future Land Use from Commercial (COM) (Seminole County) to General Commercial (GC) (City of Sanford) on 0.16 acres locate at 1609 Southwest Road; Owners, Andre Jackson and Shuwan Jackson. [Commission Memo 25-082] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4823, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 3. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4824, to rezone 0.16 acres located at 1609 Southwest Road from Retail Commercial (C-1) (Seminole County) to General Commercial (GC-2) (City of Sanford); Owners, Andre Jackson and Shuwan Jackson. [Commission Memo 25-083] — Quasi-judicial matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4824, on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 8) CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION. Christina Hollerbach spoke regarding the leadership of the City that needs to be more transparent and move forward with progress. There are community advocates and business owners at this meeting who are unhappy with the current leadership. Leon Konieczny expressed the good, bad and ugly about the City of Sanford. There has been some good, the Police Department raises and a Commissioner who speaks up. The current leadership only does damage control: Hurricane Ian with the reclaimed water with sewage going everywhere; the 1,4 Dioxane that the City has known for years; the City Hall Remodel costs; and the police department down 17 officers. He said no one can un-say something. He expressed his gratitude for the City hiring a new attorney, because City leadership is not moving CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING forward. 9) OTHER ITEMS. A. Approve the procurement of services in the amount of $150,000, with a total aggregate of $375,000, to Northgate Limited Inc. for miscellaneous repairs and parts for the Utilities Plants Division. [Commission Memo 25-084] —- Administrative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the procurement in the amount of $150,000 to Northgate Limited, Inc. as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Approve three budget transfers in the total amount of $579,000 to increase various Utilities accounts to include: $71,000 reallocated to Project No. WW0704; $154,000 reallocated to Project No. WW003; and $354,000 reallocated to Project No. UTEQP. [Commission Memo 25-085] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the three budget transfers in the total amount of $579,000, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye C. Approve an emergency procurement in the amount of $7,786 to Solenis, LLC for polymer and coagulant chemicals for the treatment in various wastewater plant locations, to remove waste and solids, which could lead to buildup in the treatment basins, disrupting the critical balance and overload the system. [Commission Memo 25-086] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the emergency procurement in the amount of $7,786 to Solenis, LLC, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye D. Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $509,499, and the procurement to Tetra Tech, Inc., for utility engineering support services and contract assistance for the Site 10 Reclaimed Water Pump Station and Reclaimed Water Flow Control Improvements Projects. [Commission Memo 25-087] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the budget transfer in the amount of $509,499 and procurement to Tetra Tech, Inc., as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye E. Approve a sole source procurement in the amount of $83,530, with a total aggregate of $158,530, to Tenacarva Machinery Company, LLC dba Hudson Pump & Equipment, for replacement pumps at the South Water Resource Center. [Commission Memo 25-088] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the procurement in the amount of $83,530 to Hudson Pump & Equipment, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye F. Approve a sole source procurement in the amount of $70,322.72 to Stryker, for a stretcher and a power load for Fire Department Station 40 rescue vehicle. [Commission Memo 25-089] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve a sole source procurement in the amount of $70,322.72, to Stryker, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye G. Approval of the direction to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program. [Commission Memo 25-090] — Administrative matter. After a brief discussion Commissioner Britton moved to approve of entering a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, with one officer being trained and assigned to ICE. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by a three to one vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Nay H. Approve to award Bid #IFB 24/25-07 to Condor Construction Corp. and procurement services in the amount of $2,393,484.60 with the City retaining a contingency amount of $306,515, relative to the project which may be used for the project or associated goods and services, for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Second Street Streetscape Improvements Project. [Commission Memo 25-091] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the award Bid #IFB 24-25-07 and a procurement to Condor Construction in the amount of $2,393,484.60 with the City retaining a CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING $306,515 contingency amount, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye I Approve a retroactive approval of an emergency procurement in the amount of $52,685 to Cathcart Construction Company, relating to the gravity sewer repair at State Road 46 at Palmetto Avenue. [Commission Memo 25-092] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the emergency procurement in the amount of $52,685 to Cathcart Construction Company, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye J. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3364, relating to requesting the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County to convey a parcel of property, Parcel ID #39- 19-30-515-0K00-0658, located off W. 16" Street between Bell Avenue and Williams Avenue, owned by the County to the City of Sanford. [Commission Memo 25-093] — Administrative matter. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Wiggins moved to Resolution No. 2025-3364, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye K. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3365, regarding a City policy relating to waiving fees for use or certain City facilities and Parks under certain circumstances by retirees or City Commissioners of the City of Sanford. [Commission Memo 25- 094] — Legislative matter. This item was continued to the April 14, 2025, meeting. L. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3366, to amend the budget in the amount of $350,000 to increase the Utilities, Repairs and Maintenance account, Utilities Rentals and Leases account, and an emergency procurement in the amount of $72,000 to Sunbelt Rentals for a generator. [Commission Memo 25-095] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3366, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING M. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3365, to amend the budget in the amount of $88,000, and increase Purchase Order #40003 to ZHA Incorporated, for additional services related to Phase 3 Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meter deployment consulting services for the mass meter exchange project. [Commission Memo 25- 096] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3365, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye N. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3368, to amend the budget in the amount of $41,834 and the procurement in the amount of $240,609 to R & M Service Solutions, LLC for hydrant maintenance, repairs, and replacements. [Commission Memo 25-097] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3368, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye O. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3369, relating to an Interlocal Agreement with the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Sanford Airport Authority and amendment of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the amount of $1,875,222 for a total aggregate cost of $10,737,985, for the new Fire Station 40 resulting from a modified stormwater conveyance system as required by the St. Johns River Water Management District. [Commission Memo — 25-098] — Administration matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3369, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 10) CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT. Mr. Groot has two add-on items for approval. Approve to initiate the (or legislation) Zoning in progress rule to begin modifications to the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDR’s) related to Schedule U of the City’s LDRs pertaining to City overlay zoning districts and, perhaps, Schedule R of the City’s LDRs pertaining to airports and aircraft. [Commission Memo 25-099] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the zoning in progress rule, as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Thomas Aye Approve to authorize the City to file a lawsuit, seeking injunctive relief relating to the property addressed as 101 Esat 1% Street on the basis that significant unpermitted construction activity has occurred and is occurring at the subject property. (If the activity has ceased, significant issues related to code compliance and public safety continue to exist). [Commission Memo 25-100] — Administrative matter. Several people spoke on this topic. After lengthy conversations, Mayor Woodruff passed the gavel to Commissioner Thomas. Mayor Woodruff moved to approve the litigation with abatement unless non-compliance or non-permitted work is being done. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 11) CITY CLERK’S REPORT. Ms. Houchin asked if the Commission has decided who to appoint for the vacant positions on the City Boards. Commissioner Britton moved to appoint Terry Tillis and Rosalyn Thomas to the Sanford Housing Authority Board. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Britton moved to appoint Mike Acosta to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Vice Mayor Austin Absent Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye 12) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT. 13) CITY COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS. Commissioner Thomas attended the Interfaith Iftar and the Iranian Fire Festival. Lisa Jones, Parks and Recreation Director, gave her the Parks and Recreation Tour. She attended the Legslative Action days and the Orlando Magic event at Coastline Park with Commissioner Wiggins. She is attending a retreat with the Homeless Coalition. Today is the Trans Day of Visibility and would like to honor this day and consider being kind and open to all fellow citizens. She has reviewed the City Charter and the Employment Agreement with the City Manager and suggests the City should review the charter and policies. Commissioner Wiggins and Britt Henderson, from the Westside Community Center took a group of kids two weeks ago to an Orlando Magic Game. He thanked Lisa Holder, Communications and Marketing Manager, for Legislative Action Days. The Picinic Project feeds CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING just over 50 families. Thanked Recreation for all they assisted with for the event with Orlando Magic at Coastline Park. Commissioner Britton thanked all the residents who she invited and attended tonight’s meeting. She asked to follow up on items she has previously discussed for additional information. She would like a report with a log on the status of the litter control position that the Commission hired. She mentioned she picks up two bags of trash every time she is out. She would like the audios to be time stamped with the agendas so residents can access the audios without having to listen to the entire audio. The Golf Cart registration process needs to be investigated. Hurricane Season is upon us, and she discussed hurricane preparedness and said the City needs an updated strategy. She suggested cross training the Parks and Public Works Department. She encouraged Public Works to conduct on-site visits on the City’s drains and encourages staff to keep a log. She said there are nine streetlights on Palmetto Avenue. She commended Carmello, the street sweeper in the Stormwater Division who goes above and beyond. Commissioner Britton said the City’s needs better leadership and accountability. The City is failing to move forward. Her job is to advocate for her constituents not to be passive person in political government, but is constantly met with distance, being advised not to attend the Planning and Zoning Meetings, being told not to challenge the City Managers Evaluation, being told not to ask difficult questions, She said her job as a Commissioner is to advocate for her constituents, not to be silenced and constantly stone walled. She encouraged the residents of District 1 to help support her to push for better leadership. She is committed to supporting the City of Sanford and loves to speak before the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING residents only about the City’s successes, but she refuses to ignore the shortcomings. She will continue to fight for transparency, accountability and progress. She expressed how she needs the support from the residents to make this happen There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM. May CRD Nolen cay Cle, Res Cty Clerk