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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2012
WORK SESSION
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, January 23, 2012 300 North Park Avenue
4:00 ISM Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
1. Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program — update. [Commission Memo
12 -019] 4:00 — 4:05 PM
2. Redistricting Committee recommendation — discussion. (Regular Item 8.13)
[Commission Memo 12-021] 4:05 — 4:15 PM
3. Efforts to improve Permitting Process -- update. [Commission Memo 12-
014] 4:15 — 4:25 PM
4. Police Department Vehicle Procurement and Lease Plan — discussion.
(Regular Item 7.13)[Commission Memo 12- 011.13) 4:25 — 4:40 PM
5. Revised Land Development Fee Schedule — discussion. (Regular item
9.D)[Commission Memo 12 -020] 4:40 — 4:50 PM
6. Briefing items: 4:50 - 4:55 PM
• Renaming W. 13 Street
• Enclave at Tuscany
7. Agenda Items — additional information and/or questions. 4:55 - 5:20 PM
RECESS
5:20 — 5:30 PM
8. Attorney — Client Session. 5:30 — 5:00 PM
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on
Monday, January 23, 2012, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2 Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor fatty Mahany
Commissioner Mark M ° Carty
Commissioner Velma Williams (Arrived at 4:13 PM)
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Attorney William L. Colbert (Arrived at 5:30 PM)
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Deputy City Manager Torre George
City Clerk Janet Dougherty
Records Manager Pat Lee
Mayor Triplett called the Work Session to order at 4:06 PM.
1. Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program — update. [Commission Memo
12 -019] 4 :00 — 4:05 PM
Darrel Presley, Community Improvement Director, stated a special notice was
mailed to all 223 property owners with outstanding code enforcement Iiens on September 29,
2011; he has had 45 contacts from property owners; three liens have been extinguished
through foreclosure; one lien barred through bankruptcy; eight municipal liens totaling $930
were collected as well as $13,$20 in code enforcement liens. A second postcard reminder
notice will be sent to all property owners with remaining outstanding code enforcement liens.
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2. Redistricting Committee recommendation — discussion. (Regular Item $.B)
[Commission Memo 12-021] 4:05 — 4:15 PM
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that the Redistricting Committee met on
January 19, 2012 and their resolution recommending "Plan F" as well as the map was laid
before them, noting the Committee felt "Plan F" kept the businesses evenly distributed.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot reported the Committee also preferred "Plan F's" 1%
higher minority population and minority voting age population.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot stated that the "challenge" will be in
2022 with population changes to maintain a majority district.
Both Mayor Triplett, Commissioner McCarty and Commissioner Williams
spoke in support of the recommended "Plan F ". Commissioner Mahany stated that while she
still prefers Plan G, she sees everyone's perspectives. Commissioner Jones stated Plan G
more accurately represents the current Commission districts.
3. Efforts to improve Permitting Process — update. [Commission Memo 12-
014] 4:15 —4:25 PM
Nick Mcray, Economic Development Director, gave a brief update on current
efforts to improve the permitting process. A " pennitting listening forum" comprised of local
business professionals was held at the Sanford Chamber of Commerce on January 17, 2012.
The Commission requested a list of the members.
4. Police Department Vehicle Procurement and Lease Plan — discussion.
(Regular Item 7.13)[Commission Memo 12- 011.13) 4:25 — 4:40 PM
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Police Chief Bill Lee and Administrative Services Manager Jiro Karzenski reviewed a
proposed procurement and lease plan that would result in an initial capital savings of
approximately $80,000. A new paint and color scheme was also presented. Commissioner
McCarty asked that the City's website be listed under the logo. City Manager Bonaparte
commended the Police Chief for identifying; and moving away from the use of Ford Crown
Victoria vehicles.
After discussion, there was consensus to move forward with the proposed
vehicle procurement and lease plan including the new paint and color scheme. This item is
on this evening's regular meeting consent agenda. Subsequent budget adjustments will be
forthcoming.
S. Revised Land Development Tee Schedule — discussion. {Regular item
9.D }[Commission Memo 12 -020] 4:40 — 4:50 PM
Christine Dalton, Community Planner /Historic Preservation Officer,
distributed and reviewed a revised fee schedule which adds and updates application and
permit fees in order to cover the City's current costs in providing development related
services in Sanford. A Resolution adopting the new fee schedule is on this evening's
regular meeting agenda.
6. Briefing items: 4 :50 - 4:55 PM
• Renaming W. 13 Street
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Russ Gibson, Planning and Development Services Director, stated that June 1, 2012 has been
slated as the effective date for the new name of "Historic Goldsboro Boulevard ".
0 Enclave at Tuscany
Mr. Gibson distributed a hand -out explaining that AT &T agreed to relocate
their easement along CR 46A, however they were adamant that if relocated there would not
be a brick wall, and that the developer is planning heavy landscaping along the easement.
Commissioner Mahany stated this answers her question but does not make her happy and that
she'll continue to monitor the landscaping.
7. Agenda Items — additional information and /or questions. 4:55 - 5:20 PM
Mr. Bonaparte noted that the panhandling ordinance was removed pulled from
this evening's agenda to allow the Police Chief to do more research; he is working on a
position reclassification item from the January 9, 2012 Work Session and it will be
forthcoming; that Deputy City Manager Tom George continues to look at The Bridge
Building as well as other sites to address the homeless population; and that he will be setting
up meetings with each Commissioner regarding scheduling a Commission meeting in each
district.
Mr. Bonaparte asked Finance Director Cynthia Lindsay to come to the table
and review the anticipated $1.4 million in projected budget shortfalls for FY 12/13. Ms.
Lindsay reviewed and distributed a hand -out delineating anticipated budget shortfalls.
Commissioner Jones asked that the Commission discuss Police and Fire pensions. Mr..
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Bonaparte asked the Commission to support the Resolution on the regular agenda in
opposition to loss of the Local Business Tax revenues.
RECESS
8. Attorney — Client Session.
5:30 — 6:00 PM
5:20 — 5:30 PM
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:36
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