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Home My WebLink About11-10-2025 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Art Woodruff Commissioner Patrick Austin Commissioner Sheena R. Britton Commissioner Claudia Thomas City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. City Attorney Lindsey N. Greene City Clerk Traci Houchin Deputy City Clerk Shanna Posey Absent: Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. CALL TO ORDER: I ) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:00 PM. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: 2) Legislative prayer by Pastor Bernard Johns of The Connection Community Church. 3) Pledge of Allegiance 4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards: ■ Citizens Academy Graduating Class 23 The Mayor invited Communications Officer Lisa Holder to present the graduation ceremony for the Citizens Academy Class 23. Ms. Holder highlighted the program's 10-week curriculum, which included visits to all major City departments and hands-on learning experiences. She noted that 35 residents, business owners, and community members completed the program. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Graduates were individually recognized and presented with certificates. A class photo was taken, and several participants offered remarks praising staff, the learning experience, and the City's efforts to make government accessible. Commissioners thanked staff for their continued support of the Academy, now reaching nearly 500 alumni. ■ Introduction — Mayors Youth Council 2025/2026 Ms. Holder introduced the incoming Mayor's Youth Council, composed of students from Seminole High School and the Crooms Academy of Information Technology. Faculty sponsor Ms. Latanya Thomas was recognized for leading the program. Council officers and members delivered a detailed multimedia presentation outlining their 2025-2026 initiative: strengthening the local business community through digital marketing. Students shared highlights from their campaigns promoting Theater West End, Hot Asian Buns, Treehouse Antiques, Decision Tactical, Comic Central, and other small businesses. Analytics showing thousands of views across platforms were presented. Commissioners praised their leadership, creativity, and professionalism ■ Proclamation — Veteran's Day The Mayor invited all veterans in attendance to the front and read the 2025 Veterans Day Proclamation honoring the sacrifices of service members across all military branches. Commissioner Thomas was acknowledged for presenting the proclamation at the City's Veterans CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Day Ceremony the following day at Veterans Memorial Park. BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION: 5) Minutes: October 27, 2025 Regular Meeting and Work Session, and October 20, 2025 Special Meeting. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Austin Aye 6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 25-249] A. Award the contract and procurement of services to Infinity Corporation of Central Florida for the Fort Mellon Park Speakers Project in the amount of $36,544. B. Award the contract and procurement of services to Pro Audio Video for the Amphitheater Audio, Visual and Lighting Project in the amount of $199,144.65. C. Approve the procurement of services to Pace Analytical Services, Inc. for laboratory analysis and sampling services for the City's wastewater treatment facilities in the amount of $275,000. D. Approve an additional $71,000 to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the remaining procurements in FY 2024/2025 for pump sales and repairs at the North Water Reclamation CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Facility Master Lift Station. E. Approve the procurement to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for protective clothing and related equipment for the Sanford Fire Department in the amount of $140,000. F. Approve the procurement to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for emergency medical supplies for the Sanford Fire Department in the amount of $168,000. G. Approve Vehicle # 173, belonging to the Parks and Recreation Department, to be sent to auction and sold to the highest bidder as it has met the criteria for disposal. H. Approve the sponsorship of $2,600 for The National Center for Stimulation, which will benefit the workforce development throughout the City. The funds are available in the Economic Development Promotional Activities budget. L Approve the special event permit application with a noise permit from 5:30 —9 PM, for the "Chanukah Movie in the Park" at Park on Park on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a waiver of Ordinance No. 2010-4218 and park usage from 3-10 PM. J. Approve the special event permit application for the "MidFlorida Cars & Grub" from 7 — 10 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month between Friday, December 19, 2025 and Friday, December 18, 2026 with use of private property from 4:30 — 11:30 PM. K. Approve a special event permit application with a noise permit from 10 AM — 5 PM for "Christmas Fest 2025" on Sunday, December 21, 2025 with use of private property from 8 AM — 5 PM. L. Approve a special event permit application with a noise permit from 10 AM 5 PM for CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING the "Three Kings Festival 2026" on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with use of private property from 8 AM — 5 PM. M. Approve a special event permit application at 7 AM for the "Goldsboro Unity Walk and Run 5 K" on Saturday, January 24, 2026 with road closures from 4 — 10 AM. N. Approve a special event permit application with a noise and alcohol permit from 2 — 8 PM for "Boots & Roots", a Sanford Main Street Concert on Saturday March 7, 2026 with road closures from 6 AM — 11 PM. O. Approve a special event permit application with a noise and alcohol permit from 9 AM — 3 PM for the "41st Annual All British Car Show" on Saturday, April 11, 2026 with road closures from 6 AM — 4 PM. P. Approve and accept the Mayfair Country Club project complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion and authorize the City Manager to execute all remaining matters as required for project close-out. Items A and B were pulled as these items did not require Commission approval. Mayor Woodruff invited public comments; none were received. Commissioner Britton moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items C — P. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. RE: 2520 Narcissus Avenue; Owners, Society of Saint Pius X Orlando, FL, Inc. 1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4833, to annex 1.19 acres located at 2520 Narcissus Avenue; Owners, Society of Saint Pius X Orlando, FL, Inc., Ad published October 29, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-250] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4833 on second reading and seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye 2. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4834, to amend the Future Land Use designation of Seminole County LDR, Low Density Residential to City of Sanford WDBD, Waterfront Downtown Business District on 1.19 acres located at 2520 Narcissus Avenue: Owners, Society of Saint Pius X Orlando, FL, Inc. Ad published October 22, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-251] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4834 on second reading and seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 109 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye 3. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4835, to rezone 1.19 acres from A-1 Agriculture (Seminole County) to AG, Agriculture (City of Sanford) located at 2520 Narcissus Avenue: Owners, Society of Saint Pius X Orlando, FL, Inc. Ad published October 22, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-252]— Quasi-judicial matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4835 on second reading and seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4837, amending the City Code (Ordinance No. 2011-4251) to extend the Lien Amnesty program. Ad published October 29, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-253] — Legislative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4837 on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING C. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4838, to rezone 5.84 acres to establish a mixed -use development located 1000 E. First Street; Owners, 1000 East First Estates, LLC. Ad published November 5, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-254] - Legislative matter. Staff summarized negotiated conditions: Schedule S would apply immediately upon adoption of the ordinance; Landmark designation would be required prior to Certificate of Occupancy; All exterior changes would be subject to Historic Preservation Board review. The applicant raised concerns about landmark designation timing due to unknown structural needs of the century -old structure. Staff clarified that Schedule S protections ensured appropriate oversight. Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4838 with all said modifications on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Nay D. First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4839, to voluntarily annex 0.39 acres located at 405 Virginia Avenue; Owners, James and Elizabeth Bratton; Ad published November 5, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-255]— Legislative matter. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4839 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Nay E. Consider an Appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's denial of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and issuance of Development Order No. 25-27 for 101 East 1st Street, based on incomplete plans, design incompatibility, and noncompliance with preservation standards and the Comprehensive Plan. Ad published October 31, 2025. [Commission Memo 25-256] — Legislative matter Planning Director Eileen Hinson and Historic Preservation Planner Julie Scofield presented a detailed account of the Historic Preservation Board denial, citing incomplete and inconsistent plan sets; expired approvals; unpermitted demolition and excavation activities; deterioration of the historic building due to exposure; failure to provide required elevations, material details, or tower specifications. The applicant asserted that staff requirements had changed and that significant interior progress had occurred. Commissioners sought clarity on timelines, missing documentation, and safety concerns. The Commission emphasized the need for complete, compliant submissions consistent with historic preservation standards. Commissioner Austin offered to continue the denial to give the architect sufficient CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING time to submit a full and complete drawing, construction drawings, and then come back to the next Commission meeting to finalize the applicant's appeal. Mayor Woodruff requested the applicant to provide all permits they have received as well as submit a full, detailed, and complete set of plans. Commissioner Britton moved to uphold the denial. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and failed by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Nay Commissioner Austin Nay Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Austin moved to continue the decision regarding the denial to the next Commission meeting. Seconded by Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye 8) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 9) OTHER ITEMS. A. Approve the property purchase and associated costs of Parcel Identification No. 25- 19-30-5AG-0306-0060, located at 300 W. Second Street between the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Christopher A. Preisler, Dianna P. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Kelly, Michael J. Preisler, Jeanne J. Preisler and the Bebop LLC. as well as a budget amendment within the CRA budget for $515,000. [Commission Memo 25-257] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye B. Approve the procurement to Brightview Landscape Service, Inc. in the amount of $418,390. [Commission Memo 25-258] —Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye C. Approve the procurement to Ten-8 Fire Safety, LLC. for two fire rescue/ambulances in the amount of $796,908 with City Manager authorization to exceed the amount by 10%. [Commission Memo 25-259] —Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye D. Approve the procurement to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body camera and taser equipment as well as the VR Taser system and services in the implementation of the Axon Officer Safety Plan (OSP) in the amount of $437,766.80. [Commission Memo 25-260] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye E. Approve the change order for Carollo Engineering to provide Owner's Advisory Services during design services and construction of the Sanford Main Water Treatment Plant Improvements for the Abatement of 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS/PFOS in the water supply in the amount of $2,033,830. [Commission Memo 25-261] — Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye F. Approve the procurement of services to Northgate Limited, Inc. for the replacement of four transfer pumps and piping at the North Water Reclamation Facility in the amount of $807,120. [Commission Memo 25-262] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye G. Approve the procurement of services to Shelley's Septic Tank, Inc. for the biosolids disposal in the amount of $350,000. [Commission Memo 25-263] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye H. Approve the Development Order, requesting that the City acknowledge the abandonment of the PD, Planned Development, zoning district assignment (Rager CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Planned Development) by granting the request of the property owner. [Commission Memo 25-264] - Administrative matter. No action needed I. Approve Resolution No. 3425, amending the FY 2025 budget with an increase of $580,448. [Commission Memo 25-265] -- Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye J. Approve Resolution No. 3426, extending the Joint Planning Agreement between the City of Sanford and Seminole County to allow time for staff to modify the regulatory framework which would be more expeditious and effective for the City. [Commission Memo 25-266] -- Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Ave Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING K. Approve Resolution No. 3427, supporting the Lake -to -Lake Regional Trail which will establish an eco-tourism trail connection through historic communities and promote "slow travel" tourism to rural areas. [Commission Memo 25-267] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Britton moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye L. Approve Resolution No. 3428, amending the budget to reallocate funds received from the Dupont PFAS class action settlement in the amount of $555,100.15. These funds will be used for various ongoing projects. [Commission Memo 25-268] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye M. Approve Resolution No. 3429, amending the budget in the amount of $3,638,000 and approving the associated procurement activities as listed in the staff report for Project CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING DW-5901B. [Commission Memo 25-269] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye N. Approve Resolution No. 3430, amending the budget in the amount of $24,555,004 and approving the associated procurement activities as listed in the staff report for Project DW-590161. [Commission Memo 25-270] - Administrative matter. Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye O. Approve the Modification Agreement, Consent for Assignment and Assumption of Lease for the City owned property located at 330 and 350 East Seminole Boulevard between G3 Sky, LLC, and the City. [Commission Memo 25-271] - Administrative matter Commissioner Austin moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 109 2025 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Woodruff Aye Commissioner Austin Aye Commissioner Britton Aye Commissioner Wiggins Absent Commissioner Thomas Aye 10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT. Reminder for the Central Florida Zoo preview night; Proposed dates for the 2026 City Commission meetings; provided updates regarding new agenda software launching January 2026 and discussed reducing printed agenda packets. 12) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. Reminded Commissioners of the Veterans Day Ceremony for the following day. 13) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. None 14) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Mayor Woodruff stated the Breezeway/ First Floor reopening was great. Please complete the City Manager Evaluations. Commissioner Wiggins - Absent Commissioner Austin requested to make two $500 donations but neither fit under the definition of a public purpose. Requested to make a $2000 donation to Sanford Main Street. Commissioner Thomas loved the City's Good Day Orlando tv appearance. Girls in CITY COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Government presentation. Reminder of the Mayfair County Club Reopening on December 6th. Looking forward to the Veteran's Day Ceremony. Commissioner Britton requested to make a $2000 donation to Jazz-mas to go towards the stage and City costs of the rental of the park. Also, she said she was touched during the City Hall Grand Reopening in memory of her father, who worked for the City for over 30 years. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 PM. (SP) �...., ,